When your first riding trot seems a long way behind you, you want more variety in your riding - projects, dressage depth, jumping, hacking and expeditions, and to have a social group with the same ambitions.
Become a member of the ERS Advance academy to take your riding to the next level.
For advanced riders (levels CB2 and AB1 and above) riding with us on average 1-2 times a week who want to use Ealing Riding School as a base and centre of expertise.
Academy membership benefits:
✔️ once a month lecture or session on a variety of topics
✔️ once a year mini first aid course for riders and/or rider focused Pilates session
✔️ members only social events twice a year
✔️ £20 off a private lesson
✔️ ‘dressage anywhere’ competitions 2-3 times a year*
✔️ BHS Challenge awards exclusive for members*
✔️ opportunity to attend off site lessons on school horses/ one day camps including cross country and show jumping lessons*
*membership gives you exclusive access to these activities but does not cover the costs of taking part
£20 per month or £200 per year
We have a great winter program of training designed to strengthen your skills, develop your confidence, and prepare you for a successful 2026 from Dressage Anywhere to structured jumping courses and BHS qualifications.
Secure your spaces early via the “SCHEDULE” link found in your Acuity membership confirmation email (not your Stripe payment confirmation):
- Dressage Anywhere (3 week course) on 3rd, 10th and 18th December from 18:00-19:00 for up to 4 members to include filming session in week 3
Dressage Anywhere www.dressageanywhere.com is an online competition platform where riders film a dressage test in their own arena and submit it for official judging. This allows riders to gain meaningful competition-style feedback without the pressure, cost or logistics of travelling to a show.
Why it’s beneficial?
- Receive accredited judge feedback to guide your training Build confidence without competition nerves
- Track and measure your progress across the winter
- Use judge comments to shape your next lesson and improve test accuracy
Each session will help riders prepare, practice sections of the test, and understand how to ride for higher marks on film and then your coach will film the final test. - Jumping Course (3 week course) on 7th, 14th and 21st January from 18:00-19:00
This structured course runs across 3 consecutive Wednesdays and focuses on improving your technical jumping foundations. Each week builds on the previous one, guiding you towards a more consistent jumping round. The two main skills we will be focusing on include:
POWER INTO TURNS
A turn will naturally sap your power—especially if you’re not used to riding up around your turns—so it’s essential to prepare for your corners and turns and maintain activity around the bend whilst still having enough power to jump from.
STEER THE OUTSIDE
Open the door to where you want to go with the inside rein but control the line with your outside rein and outside leg. Steering with dominant use of the inside rein often results in losing the outside shoulder and an unbalanced approach. Instead, create a boundary wall with the outside rein, supported by your outside leg to give a straighter approach, more powerful, connected canter with control of the shoulders and a more confident line to the fence.
Master these two skills, and every approach—from cross poles to oxers—will feel more predictable, balanced and effective. - BHS Ride Safe Silver Challenge Award (3 week course) on 10th, 17th and 24th January at 16:00-17:30
Essential for anyone progressing through the BHS system. This qualification is mandatory for riders wishing to take higher-level BHS exams beyond stage 1. It covers road safety, hazard awareness, best practices for riding in public spaces on the road and how to confidently navigate different environments on horseback. We recommend this for anyone wanting to hack out with us on our Cholsley farm adventures.
ALL AVAILABLE TO BOOK via the "SCHEDULE" link in your membership subscription confirmation
