Welcome to RAECTI
The Royal Artillery Equestrian Centre is a 5 star, British Horse Society (BHS) approved Riding Centre situated in Baker Barracks, Thorney Island, Emsworth, Hants.Founded in 1985 the charity focuses to provide physical rehabilitation for wounded & injured service personnel, veterans and those within the local community.
Ride With Us
We initiate and further advance confidence, empowerment & self-awareness that help support those who experience anxiety, depression and other mental health conditions. The therapeutic benefits of allowing those we help to interact with the horses compliments both physical and mental wellbeing. The RAECTI is very proud of the support it receives from its members & the local equine community who frequently attend and support our fundraising events.
Part / assisted and full livery packages
Packages tailored to individual needs
Stabled overnight in the winter months
Additional turn out in the summer months
Ad-hoc services available
Clipping services
Instructors on site
The success of our equestrian centre and charity depends on the strength of the team behind it and the talent, skills, experience and dedication of the individual team members. We recognised and value the importance of the people who make up our team and encourage our team members to continually develop their skills. The result is a motivated, dedicated and committed team who are proud to play their role in achieving even greater success for our clients.
Come and visit us here at RAECTI. You will receive a warm welcome and we will be more than happy to show you around.
Maarten Magee
Chair
Debbie Slade
Trustee
Michael Francis
Christian Samuel Hewitt
Vicki Pethick
Yard Manager
Robyn Pethick
Events Coordinator and Finance
Vicky Edge
Instructor
Kim Denman
Jay Webb
Julia Elgie
Gemma Hall
Groom
Maddison Hallett
Isabelle Scott
Jordan Pethick
Chloe Conway
Chloe Wort
Without our herd of RAECTI equines we would not be able to opetate out riding school. Our heard of 10 equines are the key to our success. They are loved and cared for by our team.
Rhumba is one of the longest serving member of the herd. Used for beginners to experienced riders and his favourite party trick is sitting up like a dog!
Tango is our big friendly pet. Now fully recovered from an injury he is a client favourite for all flat work lessons. Don't leave anything too near Tango, he will play with it!
Murphy is mr chilled nothing phases him. Enjoys a bit of everything even the odd jump here and there. He is a client favourite as he's super friendly.
Eric is another client favourite. With his unusual colouring he makes up the 4th RAECTI coloured cob. He enjoys his jumping sessions.
The main girl when it comes to the herd. The only mare surrounded by geldings. Chorus is the most popular of the ponies. With her enjoyment for all work.
The newest addition to RAECTI Max has slotted into the family like he has always been here. Sharing a field with Harry and Roo, he is a cheeky chap who always wants to please.
Henry is the newest of the RAECTI riding school family. He is gradulally being introduced into lessons and is quickly becoming a fravourite to ride.
With the cute factor on his side Harry is the children's favourite. Being super affectionate he is the first pick when learning to ride. We all wish he was bigger!
Here at RACETI we run a range of events, shows and clinics.
Each month we have Alec Miles in attendance who runs clinics here whicha are either flatwork or jumping
Lynn Russell attends RAECTI regularly for clinics for showing purposes
We run a winter dressage accumulator series & showing series
All information will be on our Facebook page
To find out any details of our events please email raectievents@gmail.com
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NB - Liveries riding their own horses receive military rate lessons
If you book a lesson and cancel this within 24 hours of your lesson, then you will be required to pay for this lesson and monies paid will be withheld. If you cancel outside of this notice period, the monies paid for the lesson will either be refunded or credit to a future lesson. Please note that all lessons are required to be paid for at least 48 hours prior to the lesson including cash lessons.
NB - these are the prices for general hire and not for competitive hire please email for competitive hire
Part / assisted and full livery packages
Packages tailored to individual needs
Stabled overnight in the winter months
Additional turn out in the summer months
Ad-hoc services available
Clipping services
Instructors on site
