Explore Crieff Hydro this spring

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If you are unable to view this email, please click here. Top notch entertainment at Crieff Hydro We are delighted to be nominated for yet another great award – This time it's for the "Best Hotel, Spa and Leisure Resort" in the upcoming Scottish Entertainment Awards. It’s great to be nominated and hear that you like what we have to offer from our relaxing adults only spa to over 60 exhilarating on-site activities. Winners to be announced on 21 April so we are keeping our fingers (and toes) crossed. Time to treat Dad This June 17, ditch the socks and chocolates for a gift for Dad won't be able to forget. Join us at our Activity Centre for 25% off 4x4, quad biking and Segway sessions or say a special thanks when dining in the Meikle Restaurant. Our tasty carvery lunch is available from 12 noon to 2.30pm for just £15.95 per adult. It's best to book so call 01764 651666 today. All things local Crieff is a traditional market town and this tradition has been kept alive with cheeses, crafts, baking, jams and plants all on display at the monthly Crieff Country Market held in James Square. Pop along and take a look for yourself on April 13th from 10am – 4pm. After this the markets are held on the second Saturday of every month until December. Big adventures for mini explorers Children aged 3 – 6 years will love our mini activity bundles this spring. Give them an experience that'll have the "wow"s" and "woah's" flowing without having to spend a fortune. Little ones can enjoy the rumble of a Quad Pod ride, a round of Disk Golf and a Scottish – themed Crazy Golf session for only £9.95 per child. Call our Activity Centre on 01764 651622 to book now. If you would rather not receive any further newsletters, you can unsubscribe here. We will be sorry to see you go.

Autumn breaks in BIG tree country

OFFER INCLUDES: Overnight stay & full Scottish breakfast Action-packed entertainment programme Leisure pool, gym & cinema Over 60* on-site activities Terms: Based on two adults sharing standard accommodation, for two nights midweek from 22nd - 31st October 2012. * additional charge applies. Subject to availability, full terms on request. Crieff Hydro limited, Strathearn House, Ferntower Road, Crieff, Perthshire, PH7 3LQ. Registered in Scotland SC000268 Want to unsubscribe or change your details? Can't read this email properly?

Dear All,

We are always looking for new ways to attract guests to Crieff Hydro and with so many amazing activities on-site, we have set up an adults Horse Riding Holiday package that will run over the winter months to include a four night stay on a BB basis as well as a range of riding tuition and stable management.

Please find below the details of the holiday ideal for beginners, and experienced riders, families or adults.  Details can also be found on our website here: http://www.crieffhydro.com/leisure/special-offers/riding-holidays.aspx

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Adult Horse Riding Holidays – accommodation sale brief

Riding holidays available Nov-March excluding the festive period and School holidays.

·       Package price from £195 per room, per night based on two adults sharing standard double accommodation.
·       Four nights arriving on a Monday with three days of horse riding and stables management. Total stay from £780.
·       B&B package including packed including packed lunch (soup and sandwich) in the Hub over the three days of riding tuition as well as refreshments during the course

Improve your riding skills with a midweek riding holiday at Crieff Hydro. A maximum of 12 are booked on each riding holiday to enable us to tailor the riding to your ability. These horse riding holidays are for riders over 18 years of age. When you not riding you can take advantage of the onsite leisure facilities including gym, swimming pool and cinema. There are five dining options to choose from with dinner included in your package.

Our riding holidays are aimed at total beginners to intermediate riders. The course covers the basic skills of horse riding and general horse care & safety. You can also learn new skills including tack fitting, show preparation or introduction to schooling aids and techniques. You can even try a new riding discipline such as jumping, dressage or hacking.

Novice to intermediate riders in addition to covering the above course will be taught at their own level, please advise us of any areas you would like to improve.

Holiday Itinerary (timings may vary)

Monday Arrival

Check in from 2pm, dine in a choice of restaurants (should provide some form of welcome pack).

Tuesday

Breakfast from 7.30-10.00

10.00 Meet the team (and your horse) followed by advanced stable management (tailored to your requirements) .

12.00 Packed Lunch

13.00 Afternoon yard work and feeding

14.30 Rider orientation (ability and goals) followed by group lesson

16.00 End of day stable management

Wednesday

Breakfast from 7.30-10.00

10.00 Advanced stable management (tailored to your requirements)

11.45 Woodland hack around 900 acre estate

13.00 Packed Lunch

14.00 Grooming and preparation

14.30 Master class in riding techniques

15.30 Recap and end of day stable management

Thursday

Breakfast from 7.30-10.00

10.00 Grooming and preparation

10.30 Lunge lesson and technique or woodland hack, you decide

11.30 Equine clinic with guests speaker

13.00 Packed Lunch

14.00 Grooming and preparation

14.30 Competency test. Showcase all you have learned as we put you through your paces, this could be a dressage test or a show jumping course for more experienced riders.

Friday Departure
Breakfast from 7.30-10.00. Leave at your leisure after breakfast.