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The Centre of Horseback Combat

Name: The Centre of Horseback Combat
Address: Red Lion Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP26EY, GB
Telephone: 01442462715
Price range: £££
Rating: 4.9

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The Centre of Horseback Combat

A centre of excellence on a beautiful country estate for Horse Archery, Rider Confidence and filming.
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Hi, welcome to the Centre for Horseback Combat page! Our centre is a fully licensed and insured centre of excellence teaching Horseback Archery, Cossack Trick Riding, Stunt courses and our unique Rider Confidence course developed by Karl Greenwood. The centre is based on a beautiful 2000 acre country estate where we live and work out of 18th century stables near Hemel Hempstead. We were t

he first dedicated centre to offer licensed and insured Horseback archery courses in the UK. We are also affiliated to The World Horseback Archery Federation in South Korea where we compete at The World Championships. We are also the only school affiliated to The International Equestrian Dzhigitovka Federation in Moscow and holding qualifications to offer true Cossack Trick Riding lessons here and are the home of Team GB who compete annually in Russia at The World Dzhigitovka Championships. We also provide trained stunt horses and other animals plus a stunning period location for film TV and photoshoots. Head to our website to read all about us and see what we may be able to offer you
www.horsebackcombat.co.uk.

06/06/2026

Bit wet first day of our Horseback Combat weekend.
But Teake was doing a super Friesian trot so all's good here 🥰

01/06/2026

This photo was taken 16 years ago when we had opened our school

When we wanted to start Horseback Archery teaching in the UK we couldn’t find any insurance companies willing to correctly insurance this skill to teach the general public

It took around 2 years to get insured to open a school for Horseback Archery

We created the first licensed and correctly insured school for Horseback Archery in the UK

There were a couple of little groups who did a few sessions here and there but they had no license or correct insurance

We quickly realised if this sport was to progress and grow it needed to be done safely, correctly and legally

Many forget what efforts had to go in for now many many schools to open and this sport to be were it now is

We have taught over 6500 riders Horseback Archery safely, professionally and using our super well trained horses

I thank all my horses - some that are now no longer with us for their work and for being brilliant and helping so many riders enjoy this sport and feel safe and confident

One of which is in this photo, my heart horse Niagara who taught so many people Horseback Archery in his lifetime

31/05/2026

Yesterday's Introduction to Cossack Trick Riding full day course.

We start on the wooden horse before moving onto 2 of our Trick Riding horse to practice with movement
Fun day and everyone did brilliantly

Taught by Team GB coaches if The British Equestrian Dzhigitovka Association affiliated to The IEDF

28/05/2026

🔥🔥SPECIAL OFFER - LAST MINUTE BOOKING PRICE - WAS £199 now £99!!! Only 2 spaces left 🔥🔥

💥💥🐴READY TO UNLEASH YOUR INNER STUNT RIDER? 🐴💥💥

Join us for our Adults Introduction to Trick Riding Day and experience the absolute thrill of equestrian gymnastics.

📅 Date: Saturday, May 30th, 2026 Spaces available

⏰ Time: 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM

👥 Group Size: Strictly small groups for maximum 1-on-1 coaching!

What’s on the agenda?

✨ Master the basics safely on our specialized wooden vaulting horse.
✨ Progress to real tricks on our highly trained, professional Stunt Horses.

Is this for you?

If you are over 14, fairly fit, and confident moving around in the saddle, you’re ready! No prior trick riding experience is needed—this is designed specifically for beginners. 🤸‍♂️🐎

Learn from the UK's Top Experts:

This course is taught by world-class Team GB coaches from The British Equestrian Dzhigitovka and Trick Riding Association (affiliated with the IEDF). You'll also be learning under the guidance of Zana, the only official judge credited by the IEDF in the entire UK! 🇬🇧🏆

📩 Spaces are very limited to keep groups small! Send us an email to secure your spot today, or visit our website for more details:

👉 https://www.horsebackcombat.co.uk/courses/trick-and-roman-riding/

27/05/2026

I’m going to have to sell my 3 Kune Kune piggies. They are siblings and must stay together!

1 boy whose castrated and 2 sisters

They are 3 years old now and super friendly can sit on command and love belly rubs

I’ve had them from piglets

They can only go to a 5 star loving home where they will have space and can have lots of love 🥰🥰

Drop me a message

Not asking a lot of money as right home more important than anything

We are Hemel Hempstead direction

27/05/2026

🐴READY TO UNLEASH YOUR INNER STUNT RIDER? 🐴

Ever watched an action movie and thought, "I wonder if I could do that?" Now is your chance to find out!

Join us for our Adults Introduction to Trick Riding Day and experience the absolute thrill of equestrian gymnastics.

📅 Date: Saturday, May 30th, 2026

⏰ Time: 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM

👥 Group Size: Strictly small groups for maximum 1-on-1 coaching!

What’s on the agenda?

✨ Master the basics safely on our specialized wooden vaulting horse.
✨ Progress to real tricks on our highly trained, professional Stunt Horses.

Is this for you?

If you are over 14, fairly fit, and confident moving around in the saddle, you’re ready! No prior trick riding experience is needed—this is designed specifically for beginners. 🤸‍♂️🐎

Learn from the UK's Top Experts:

This course is taught by world-class Team GB coaches from The British Equestrian Dzhigitovka and Trick Riding Association (affiliated with the IEDF). You'll also be learning under the guidance of Zana, the only official judge credited by the IEDF in the entire UK! 🇬🇧🏆

📩 Spaces are very limited to keep groups small! Send us an email to secure your spot today, or visit our website for more details and costs

👉 https://www.horsebackcombat.co.uk/courses/trick-and-roman-riding/

25/05/2026

12 years ago here at our centre
Horseback Archery competition between Holland and GB
We hosted the first ever IHAA Grand Prix events here at our centre

22/05/2026

🐴READY TO UNLEASH YOUR INNER STUNT RIDER? 🐴

Ever watched an action movie and thought, "I wonder if I could do that?" Now is your chance to find out!

Join us for our Adults Introduction to Trick Riding Day and experience the absolute thrill of equestrian gymnastics.

📅 Date: Saturday, May 30th, 2026

⏰ Time: 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM

👥 Group Size: Strictly small groups for maximum 1-on-1 coaching!

What’s on the agenda?

✨ Master the basics safely on our specialized wooden vaulting horse.
✨ Progress to real tricks on our highly trained, professional Stunt Horses.

Is this for you?

If you are over 14, fairly fit, and confident moving around in the saddle, you’re ready! No prior trick riding experience is needed—this is designed specifically for beginners. 🤸‍♂️🐎

Learn from the UK's Top Experts:

This course is taught by world-class Team GB coaches from The British Equestrian Dzhigitovka and Trick Riding Association (affiliated with the IEDF). You'll also be learning under the guidance of Zana, the only official judge credited by the IEDF in the entire UK! 🇬🇧🏆

📩 Spaces are very limited to keep groups small! Send us an email to secure your spot today, or visit our website for more details:

👉 https://www.horsebackcombat.co.uk/courses/trick-and-roman-riding/

22/05/2026

✨ VERY SPECIAL MAY OFFER – ONE WEEK ONLY! ✨

Have you been wanting to transform your riding, shatter anxiety, and build an unbreakable bond with your horse? For the next 7 days, we are running an exclusive, limited-time flash sale on our signature training.

Buy a voucher for our unique One-Day Rider Confidence Course and save a massive £100!

🐎 The Deal

Normal Price: ~~£299~~
Special May Offer: £199
Timeframe: Available for one week only!

📑 Voucher Details

Flexibility: Valid for 6 months (Expiry: End of November 2026).
Use: Can be redeemed against any of our scheduled One-Day Rider Confidence Courses ( Does not include our Part 2 course)
Location: Held at the premier Center of Horseback Combat, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
Delivery: Securely processed online and delivered as a digital voucher straight to your email inbox—perfect as a gift for yourself or a fellow rider!

💳 How to Claim Yours

Ready to take your riding to the next level? Booking is quick and secure via PayPal.
Click the link below to pay.
Receive your digital voucher via email.
Book your preferred date when you're ready!

https://www.horsebackcombat.co.uk/vouchers/

Don't wait—this £100 saving disappears in exactly one week. Invest in your horsemanship journey today!

20/05/2026

🐴 WE ARE HIRING: Practical Yard & Smallholding Help 🐷

Location: Beautiful Historic Country Estate, outside Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

Position: Part-Time / Freelance / Job-Share Potential

Are you a highly experienced, practical, and reliable pair of hands looking for a unique role? We are looking for someone special to join us on our farm and yard. Our animals are family, and we pride ourselves on providing five-star care. Because this role is varied and non-traditional, we are open to conversations and job-sharing to find the perfect fit.

We really need the right fit here as it’s a unique role

🌟 Primary Responsibility: Our Stunt Horses

Your main focus will be assisting with our beautifully trained Spanish and Friesian stunt horses. They live out, so we bring them into the yard during the day for training and routine checks.

Duties include:
Bringing horses in safely and making up feeds.
High-standard grooming and maintaining their long manes.
Picking out feet and applying any necessary creams or lotions.
Changing rugs as required.

Essential: Exceptional groundwork and handling skills. Because of the professional work these horses do, superb and safe handling is an absolute must.

Riding only available to confident and experienced riders an interest in horsemanship would be useful

🚜 Smallholding & Farm Duties

We have a busy farm with a wonderful menagerie of animals, so you must be someone who loves variety and isn't afraid to roll up your sleeves!
Other tasks include:
General farm maintenance, including fixing fencing on occasions
Paddock picking, mucking out, and keeping the yard immaculate.
Moving our goats and helping care for our pet pigs, cleaning out the Red Deer and Fox pen for example
Cleaning out and feeding our other resident animals - people laugh that it’s like a mini zoo here
Taking genuine joy and pride in keeping the entire yard beautifully presented.

💼 Future Opportunities

For the right person who fits seamlessly into our team, there is exciting potential for extra work, including:
Assisting and helping out during our courses.
Potentially helping out on active filming days.

🔍 What You Need to Bring to the Table

We are looking for a professional who can hit the ground running. We do not have the time to train someone in the basics, so you must already possess strong, safe handling skills with horses and ideally other types of animals.

Experience: Proven, extensive experience handling horses and farm animals safely.

Reliability: You must be 100% reliable—this is the most important quality to us.

Fitness: Must be over 18, strong, fit, and capable of physical estate work. We cannot accept younger due to our insurance and you must also carry your own insurance if freelance

Transport: Must have your own reliable transport. We are located on a historic estate and are not easily accessible via public transport.

Public-Facing Skills: Well-presented, confident, and enthusiastic about interacting with the public and assisting with lessons.

🏡 Accommodation Notice

No permanent living accommodation is available on site.
However, we could offer a summer job to someone who owns and travels in their own live-in caravan, motorhome, or campervan. Otherwise, you must be able to commute with ease.

📬 How to Apply

This role is unique, and we are willing to have open conversations with the right people who truly care about animal welfare.
If this sounds like you, please send us a direct message with your experience, your current situation, and why you think you’d be a great fit for our team!

Or email [email protected]

Address

Red Lion Lane
Hemel Hempstead
HP26EY

Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 5pm
Thursday	9:30am - 5pm
Friday	9:30am - 5pm

Telephone

01442462715

Website

http://www.horsebackcombat.co.uk/

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