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Trot along to a riding club
Swindon & District Riding Club is the perfect place to find answers to
all kinds of horse related questions as well as enjoy fun social events.
Member Kirstie sessions, including vet
Holmes said the club, talks, a horsebox and
formed in January 2005, trailer maintenance
came together because evening and a Shiatsu
there was nothing like it clinic.
in the Swindon area. Group chairwoman
“When you move to a Caron Roberts, who is
new area, it’s hard to also a BHSI qualified in-
know where to go for structor, offers a free
feed, tack or which far- half hour lesson to all
rier to use and a local new members. Last
riding club can help with year, she hosted a dres-
all those questions. sage competition and
The other aim of the two show jumping eve-
www.paw-pals.co.uk club is to help people nings at her arena in
enjoy their riding, so the Foxhill. This year, Neil
Spratt, an event rider
VET2PET group organises events based near Purton, has offered to
such as low-key group instruction,
lively social events or a chance to run clinics at his yard.
SERVICE try new things. They have run new horsey people in the area, call
To join the club, and meet some
‘Have A Go At Polo’ sessions,
beach rides and a driving clinic. Jo Hadfield on 07775 524762, mail:
Do you have transport difficulties or find it The club also holds dismounted [email protected]
hard getting your pet to the vets?
Take advantage of our FREE VET2PET service Puppy school grows up
and have our vet come to you!
The massive response to adverts for Janet’s Puppy Skool in The Link
VET2PET VISITS ARE AVAILALBLE FREE has shown the tremendous demand for training for dogs of all ages.
IN SN4, SN25 & SN26 POSTAL AREAS
Although she runs puppy Specialist courses in clicker train-
Tel: 01793 771869 socialisation classes, and helps ing and agility and one to one ses-
77 High Street, Purton, Swindon young dogs to become good citi- sions are also available.
Email: [email protected] www.purtonvets.co.uk zens, Janet doesn’t stop there. She Class details can be found at:
Terms and conditions apply. Contact us for further details. has other sessions for dogs of all www.janetspuppyskool.co.uk
ages and is keen to make sure that
STOP PRESS
Got a Dog? Due to lots of requests JPS is very pleased to older dogs are still learning new ANIMAL
tricks.
Good manners and behaviour announce new workshops and courses: To give more flexibility for own- COMMUNICATOR
are so important in today’s world At last - an Evening Course! ers, a Tuesday evening class is now INGRID RYLANCE
Tuesday evenings 6.30
Help your dog to learn both (morning one still at 10.00) running as well as a series of Satur-
and become well socialised at Can’t fit in a full course? day workshops. These can be *PSYCHIC*
Janet’s Puppy Skool Enrol on a Saturday afternoon workshop! booked as a block of four or one at Helps resolve
All welcome – all ages and abilities – numbers a time. They will cover life skills,
Courses specially designed to help you limited - be prepared to have fun & learn behavioural,
teach your dog lifeskills and obedience in Clever dog? They never stop learning so socialisation and obedience but training &
come and teach him some more!! will be adapted to the dogs in the
a fun and friendly way. Class numbers Phone for details of the next one. rehoming
limited for maximum learning! Intro to Fun Agility workshop class on the day to provide enough problems
challenge for all abilities.
For more details of daytime A fun workshop to give you & your dog an
insight into how it’s done. Not for young puppies. “We have all sorts of fun,” said
and weekend classes call Otherwise all welcome Janet. “We have such a unique Home visits & consultations
Janet Garrett M.I.A.C.E. on 01793 727158 Readings for pets, people and properties
Intro to Clicker Training workshop venue: all the teaching is done out-
Courses from playskool to grown up Come and learn how to teach your dog with side so the dogs are prepared for Plus workshops
Kennel Club Good Citizen status a Clicker - no age limit. Everything provided,
just bring your dog - you’ll be amazed! real life experiences like walking Tel 01793 615321
www.janetspuppyskool.co.uk Phone for a place on any of the above in the park.” e: [email protected]

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