RWYM
UK CALENDAR
THESE ARE PROVISIONAL DATES FOR 2025, TBC JANUARY 2025. MORE DATES MAY BE ADDED
2025 follows the successful pattern of 2024. I am holding a smaller number of 3-day courses at several venues around the country, primarily for riders on their own horses. Some venues may have some school horses available – do contact the organisers about this.
Ridden courses are limited to 12 participants, each receiving a 1 hour shared (between 2) lesson each day with Mary Wanless (and possibly a supervised assistant), and a dismounted workshop for the group. The chance to watch other lessons is also hugely helpful, enabling you to link the words that are said with the look of the rider and horse and to compare those with your own ‘feelages’.
The cost of the entire course will vary slightly according to venue. Some have a covered arena, whilst others are in outdoor arenas. All have stabling on site, and most have lorry hookups. Of course, you are welcome to trailer in each day. Some venues have on-site accommodation, and there are always local Air BnBs, etc. If you know of a good potential venue, get in touch with the RWYM office.
Deposits are paid in advance to the local course organiser and are non-refundable unless a replacement is found for you. RWYM coaches, coaches in training, and established RWYM pupils will be given preference. Of those new to the RWYM approach, preference will be given to more experienced riders. But do apply, whoever you are!
There will be the option of an extra shared or private lesson on the afternoon of arrival, which in each case is a Friday. All courses finish late afternoon the following Monday, but it is possible to have an early lesson time and leave earlier if needed.
Some courses will also have the option of individual sessions in some type of bodywork, which will be fitted in around the lessons. The local organiser will have details.
PLEASE NOTE – REGARDING TEACHER TRAINING: The Orientation Day is a requirement for first-time participants, who must have attended a 3 day ridden course in the same year. The Basic TT course follows on from either the Orientation Day above, or from previous Basic Teacher Training courses.
PLEASE NOTE – ADVANCED TT: Participants on advanced TT must be accredited coaches, or people who are also attending the Basic course, and have special permission from MW. If you are not yet accredited, it may be possible to do the basic and advanced courses in your first year or any year, especially if you are travelling from abroad.
PLEASE NOTE – COURSES MARKED *:These TT courses will be coached by Mary Wanless and Ali Wakelin.
MARY WANLESS UK DATES 2025
COSTS 2025
3 Day Ridden Clinic Costs
The deposit for each course is £350.00. Local organisers have information about who and how to pay. The second balance payment will depend on the venue.
The coaching fee for extra lessons (eg on the day of arrival) is £75 for a shared lesson, and £90 for a private lesson. These will be paid to Mary Wanless. There may also be an arena fee payable to the organiser. When a large number of people request an extra lesson on the day of arrival, most or all of those lessons will be shared between two. Please ask if you specifically want a private lesson, but realise that we might not be able to accommodate you.
Spectator cost is £30 a day.
Contact the organiser for venue specific livery costs.
TT Orientation Day Costs
The cost of Orientation Day is £120, payable at time of booking.
TT Costs
A deposit of £260 is payable at the time of booking. A second payment of £150 is due before the course starts.