Hugs from a big dog...

With Love from Equestrian Escapes! Read to the bottom      Thought you might like to know about this dog and his history.             I especially like the ending.........                             Instructions for properly hugging a baby (from a dog's point of view): 1. First, uh, find a baby.    2.  Second, be sure that the object you found was indeed a baby, by employing classic sniffing techniques.    3.  Next, you will need to flatten the baby before actually beginning the hugging process.  4.  The 'paw slide' = Simply slide paws around baby  and prepare for possible close-up.    5.  Finally, if a camera is present, you will need to execute the difficult and patented 'hug, smile, and lean' so as to achieve the best photo quality.  J

 

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Understanding that Christmas can be a very stressful time, especially for mums, Equestrian Escapes have come up with a New Years treat just for you:

Relax and Ride in Cheshire

This one is especially for mums who have been under stress and strain this Christmas – for £235 enjoy a 2 night break in our beautiful B&B just a few minutes walk to the stables where you will enjoy 3 days riding in the stunning Cheshire countryside. For those experienced riders why not replace a standard hack with the 3 hour XC farm ride? To Make your stay that extra bit special let us book you a relaxing spa treatment at the near by Fabulous You Company..because your worth it! For mums travelling alone don’t worry - because we know that every little helps, we will waiver the single supplement charge.

For further information or details on any of our other packages please call us in the office on 01829 781123.

Happy New Year from all of us at Equestrian Escapes!

Lindsey Bennett
Sales Advisor

Tel: 01829 781123

www.equestrian-escapes.com

Riding Weekends 2011

With only 9 shopping days until Christmas it's not too late to buy your loved one a riding weekend for 2011. Our specialised gift itineraries are flying out of the door at the moment, just give us a call and we'll design one especially for you! Prices start from £195pp with a 25% deposit to confirm a booking, final payment due 6 weeks prior to departure date.

Horse Welfare Survey

As horse lovers we are all concerned with the welfare of these most regal of animals. World Horse Welfare are conducting a survey at http://www.horsesurvey.co.uk that aims to help in the fight against horse cruelty and identify any problems within the equine world. The survey is also supported by UK actress, and former Strictly Come Dancing star Claire King. The Yorkshire Post expands on her involvement with the charity and survey here http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/equestrian/39Bad-Girl39-Claire-backs-survey.66...

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Sadie Page is one of our neighbours on Common Lane and she is a regular rider at our Cheshire riding centre. She recently went on holiday with her family to Pembrokeshire where she experienced fantastic hacking through wooded valley’s, along coastal tracks and galloping along the golden sands of South Wales. Sadie had nothing but praise for the stables on her return, the staff were professional, the horses genuine and well matched for the riders and the setting absolutely beautiful. She promptly presented us with this lovely picture taken by the on-site photographer which we think deserves to be shown off!

For more information on riding in Wales, Cheshire or on any of Equestrian Escapes holidays please contact us on 01829 781123.

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On The Move…

Don’t worry your favourite horsey holiday company isn’t emigrating! Equestrian Escapes are leaving their small (but perfectly formed) little office behind and travelling all the way across the drive into our brand new beautiful one!

For the past 4 months Mike and his superb team of builders and electricians have set up camp (pretty much) at Rose Cottage and spend days upon days erecting our huge fantastic new office. Much to the delight of Hector our resident dog who has had full time ball throwers on site at his every beck and call!

On the 4th November Sarah and Lou will be hauling desks, computers and files over to the new build where we can then look forward to answering your emails and phone calls looking out over Mark’s pretty carp pond, Sarah’s well manicured gardens, and across the rolling fields where Trevor, Percey, Fan and Julio graze.

The next stage (much to Lou’s disappointment) will be for Sarah and I to decorate our new office with fairy lights and rows of tinsel in time for Christmas!

We are hoping that with the new larger office we will be able to work better and more efficiently as a team, with the newly installed computer and phone system we aim to give you the customers an even higher standard of quality customer care and service.

Our goal and Philosophy will always remain the same-

To provide a truly memorable horse riding experience designed by people who understand horse riding. This means you can book with confidence knowing we have:

* Inspected and approved the stables and the quality of the horses you will ride

* Checked the riding instructors and guides are suitably qualified and operate safely

* Assessed the rides for their quality and to match them to differing riding standards

* Checked your accommodation to ensure it meets our demanding criteria

* Carefully put together riding itineraries that are fun, exciting and challenging (for those who want to be challenged!)

Our Philosophy

At the heart of our business is our respect for horses and the value they have added to man throughout the ages. We feel the horse helps remind us of the strong link between humans and environment. In addition we recognize the benefits that horse-riding gives to individuals.

We want to be known for offering the best selection of UK horse riding holidays and abroad possible and for our customers to feel happy to recommend us to their friends and families.

Fore more information please contact Equestrian Escapes on 01829 781123 where you can speak to Sarah, Lindsey or Lou. Alternatively email us at info@equestrian-escapes.com

Equestrian Escapes' office dog qualifies for Crufts 2011!

Poppy, one of the dogs in residence at Equestrian Escapes has qualified for Crufts 2011.

Poppy is a 5 year old Border Terrier x Jack Russell and has been competing in agility for 3 years.  It was recently confirmed that she has qualified for the 2011 DFS Crufts Small Agility Challenge.

She has claimed her own chair in the Equestrian Escapes office.  From this vantage point she supervises the staff as they tailor horse riding holidays to suit the requirements of their customers.  Rest assured though, if anyone rings up to discuss their needs they will be talking to a human member of the team.  Poppy is a talented pooch but she hasn’t mastered the art of answering the telephone …. yet.