​Ever wondered what it would feel like to be one of the Wilder Ways herd and to live a week in our shoes? Here is your chance to get behind the scenes and become part of something beautiful. Nikki & Cara are welcoming you to join them.
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​This adventure is exclusively for previous Wilder Ways guests.

FULL WEEK ADVENTURE

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(SUNDAY – SATURDAY, INCLUDES 5 DAYS WITH THE HORSES + 6 NIGHTS ALL INCLUSIVE)

• MAR 3RD – 9TH
• MAR 17TH – 23RD
• MAY 5TH – 11TH

​PRICE: £1,250 PER PERSON (INCLUDES ALL RIDING, ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS). PRICE IS PER PERSON BASED ON TWO PEOPLE SHARING A ROOM. SINGLE ROOMS ARE NOT AVAILABLE.

Adventure Summary

​Ever wondered what it would feel like to be one of the Wilder Ways family and to live a week in our shoes? Here is your chance to get behind the scenes and become part of something beautiful. Nikki & Cara are welcoming you to join them.

In March 2023, we trialed a unique adventure where we invited handful of our previous guests to come back and work with us for 1 week. It was amazing. The horses got some excellent pampering and training time. In return, the guests got a week of unadulterated high-quality horse time, loads of learning opportunities and the great company of fun like-minded folks, all whilst staying in our dreamy Glen Kerran Farmhouse eating delicious food. This action packed, utterly authentic week was such a great hit for the horses, guests and us alike – we decided to do it again!

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​As such, new for 2024, we are excited to launch 3 Wilder Working Weeks. These weeks are exclusively for previous Wilder Ways guests and offered as a ‘loyalty gift’ (and a very good excuse to see you again) at a significantly reduced rate compared to our usual holidays. You will receive all the same brilliant hospitality, horse experience and positive energy from Nikki & Cara. But this time, you get to sit on our side of the fence!
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Each of the 3 weeks we are offering will have a slightly different focus according to where the herd are in the season. During all weeks, you will work closely with Nikki & Cara who will provide support, training and tuition throughout.

March 3rd – 9th: This is the time when the herd come back into work. During this week you will help us to pamper the horses, give them a post-winter makeover and take over their daily care routines, including massage and physio. You will also complete daily sessions in horsemanship and have an active role in training the horses both from the ground and ridden. We will be mostly working in the arena but will enjoy some short, light hacks if the weather allows.

This experience is available to riders of all abilities with enthusiasm for taking care of horses.

March 17th – 23rd: Horses looking hot to trot, this week is designed to go more in depth into the horses ‘way of going’ both mentally and physically. The emphasis will be on more advanced horsemanship and schooling to improve the horses’ responsiveness, suppleness and fitness.

Prior horsemanship and/or dressage experience is required.

May 5th – 11th: After a month of trail riding holidays, the horses will be pretty fit. This week is designed to give them some diversity and push them to peak performance. The focus will be on horseback archery and jumping training and will include working with experienced and young horses (or at least horses new to these disciplines).

Prior experience jumping and/or horseback archery is required.

​Itinerary

The daily itinerary will depend on the individual people and horses. However, you can be sure it will include lots of horses, learning and laughter. Everyone shares cooking duties and there is a real nurturing sense of community about the whole experience.
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You will enjoy 5 full days of horse activities including horse care, horsemanship and riding, spending approximately 6 hours per day working ‘on the yard’ with the Wilder Ways team. After dinners, there will be opportunities for additional learning with lectures, demos, videos, games and discussions to share.

Trip Details

Arrival – Check-in is any time from 4pm and before dinner is served at 7pm.

Daily Schedule – This is subject to the specifics of each days’ riding, but generally breakfast is at 8.30am, we work 10am-4pm and dinner is at 7pm.

Riding – 5 days of horse activities including horse care, horsemanship and riding (~6 hours per day on the yard plus ‘lectures’ some evenings) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Riding Ability – This week is physically demanding due to the diversity of disciplines included, time working on the yard and being in the saddle. This trip is therefore available only to reasonably fit riders who are at least comfortable at canter. Ideally, we seek individuals with a sound working knowledge of horses so that they can make a positive impact on the welfare and performance of their horse over the week. Prior experience requirements vary between the different weeks offered – see notes above. This trip is NOT suitable for beginner or novice riders.

Rest Day – No rest day is planned.

Lunches – A farmhouse lunch each day.

Accommodation – 6 nights’ accommodation in our remote, 150 year-old Scottish farmhouse. Twin rooms.

​Evening meals – Each night you will feast at our farmhouse with ‘horse tv’ streaming live from the comfort of the dining room window! Enjoy a home cooked 2-course meal made with love. All participants will take it in turns to help with cooking duties. We pride ourselves on our home-grown produce (including pork, lamb, veggies, eggs, herbs and fruit) and other top quality local fare (i.e. seafood, breads and cheeses).

Transfers – No transfers are included. For taxis from Campbeltown contact Ben Russel on 07712548015.

Finish – Activities finish 4pm on Friday, after which we will enjoy a finale meal together before departure the next morning.

Departure – Check out by 10am on departure day (Saturday).

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks are not included but you are welcome to bring your own bottle.

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