Equestrian is a thoroughly enjoyable, captivating and even addictive sport to those fortunate enough to show talent at a competitive level. However, so too is it a sport which favours those who train regularly and from a young age - a fact which can often interfere with the education of its school-age competitors.

Nevertheless, an educational sacrifice need not be necessary; an equestrian boarding school offers youngsters both top class academic study opportunity and developed equestrian training, making possible the pursuit of passion and education.

Equestrian classes will usually take place in the school day’s Physical Education time allocation and/or after typical school hours. Lessons involve both in-barn work and practical riding training (jumper, hunter and dressage to name but a few).

Equestrian boarding schools encourage their pupils at a competitive level, yet always insure their academic education does in no way suffer. Furthermore, the schools thoroughly prepare their graduating students for an equestrian, or indeed any other, career through discipline and mentoring.

Although equestrian boarding schools are not necessarily single-sex schools, the residential grounds will be, with strictly all-boys and all-girls dormitories. It is here in the residential grounds where students can find support with study or personal issues should it be necessary. Trained counsellors will always be available for student guidance.

If one considers all of the above and has a child interested in Equestrian, an educational institution such as the described is an ideal environment for him/her to thrive in and it would be very much recommended as the institution to invest in for his/her school years.

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