The Alkham Valley Community Project

The Alkham Valley Community Project Not for Profit therapeutic riding and mainstream riding school based in beautiful East Kent countryside.

Lessons throughout the week as well as shows, events and clinics. The AVCP is a charity dedicated to providing disabled and disadvantaged adults and children a way to connect with countryside. Through therapeutic Carriage Driving, Horse Riding and Horticulture we can offer new opportunities to meet new people, interact with animals and aim to promote health and well being. We wish to give people a

different kind of experience perhaps not available beforehand, and most importantly to enjoy themselves. We aim to promote good community participation whilst they enjoy their time with us and hope to teach them new skills related to Carriage Driving, Sports Driving, Horse Riding and Horticulture. The Charity provides an excellent service with well trained staff. We regularly organise events and activities for everyone to join in with, including our "Saddle Club" which allows children to come up, socialise and work alongside the horses. If you would like any more information about our charity, please visit the website link below.

Congratulations to our winner, Philippa Ballerio! Thanks to all who liked and shared our post ๐Ÿ˜
02/06/2026

Congratulations to our winner, Philippa Ballerio!
Thanks to all who liked and shared our post ๐Ÿ˜

โญ๏ธCompetition Time โญ๏ธ

Like and share this post from this page to be entered in a prize draw to win a Private lesson

Winner to be announced on the 31st May

Lesson to be used within 4 weeks

30/05/2026

Weekend Private Lesson availability is now open for June! ๐Ÿฅณ

Book now at alkham-valley.ecpro.co.uk :)

26/05/2026

โ˜€๏ธโ˜€๏ธCLOTHING REMINDERโ˜€๏ธโ˜€๏ธ

We know itโ€™s INCREDIBLY hot at the moment but please remember that riders must wear full length trousers and sturdy enclosed footwear. We cannot allow anyone to ride in shorts or sandals/crocs.

If you are accompanying a rider, please be aware that we are a busy working yard. As well as the machinery and uneven ground, you are likely to be in close proximity to half a tonne of prey animal with iron shoes on - weโ€™d strongly advise that any parents, carers and spectators wear proper footwear too!

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What a brilliant day yesterday! Joeโ€™s next clinic with us is on 5th July, bookings are now OPEN!!
25/05/2026

What a brilliant day yesterday!

Joeโ€™s next clinic with us is on 5th July, bookings are now OPEN!!

Had a great day yesterday teaching a wonderful group of people at The Alkham Valley Community Project. The indoor was lovely and cool, surface rode really well and all the riders were just fab!
Next clinic there is on the 5th July.

14th June - Jumping Clinic with Elle May RobinsAlkham-valley.ecpro.co.uk/EventsGroups of up to 4โ€ฆplease state desired he...
25/05/2026

14th June - Jumping Clinic with Elle May Robins
Alkham-valley.ecpro.co.uk/Events

Groups of up to 4โ€ฆplease state desired height in booking notes ๐Ÿ˜Š

A small number of AVCP horses will be available for current clients, PLEASE SPEAK TO US BEFORE BOOKING IF YOU ARE HOPING TO USE ONE OF OUR HORSES ๐Ÿ˜Š.

22/05/2026

๐Ÿš—๐Ÿš—TRAFFIC WARNING๐Ÿš—๐Ÿš—

If you are coming to us over the Bank Holiday weekend, please bear in mind that with Operation Brock in place you may wish to leave extra time to get to us.

Bitter experience tells us that not only do the main roads from both Folkestone and Dover get very heavy, but traffic also increases on the lanes around us!

In addition, our local farmers are currently cutting silage so there are lots of tractors and trailers moving around.

Be safe and we look forward to seeing you!

21/05/2026

Riding times for Sundayโ€™s clinic with Joe Bright Dressage are as follows:

10am Roxanne Muir
10:45am Kim Finch, Natalie Vince, Iris Chase
11:30am Emma Woodcock
12:15 Kaela Cheffins
1pm Victoria Goldfinch, Amelia Johnson
1:45 - 2:15 BREAK
2:15pm Ruth Bolton, Saoirse Byrne
3pm Millie Lucas, Mia Crascall
3:45pm Sam Day

Please park considerately, clear up any hay/droppings and be ready promptly for your session.

Most importantly, have a great time!!

19/05/2026
โœจ๐Ÿด Introducing Little Lead Reiners - a smaller group for smaller riders! ๐ŸดโœจBunny and her friends are looking forward to ...
19/05/2026

โœจ๐Ÿด Introducing Little Lead Reiners - a smaller group for smaller riders! ๐Ÿดโœจ

Bunny and her friends are looking forward to welcoming riders aged 4 and 5 at 1:30pm on Saturdays - book now at Alkham-valley.ecpro.co.uk!

HUGE Congratulations to our very own Paul Smissen and his beautiful mare Orla after a successful day showing ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ†1st...
11/05/2026

HUGE Congratulations to our very own Paul Smissen and his beautiful mare Orla after a successful day showing ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ†

1st Ridden Coloured ๐Ÿฅ‡
1st Show Hunter ๐Ÿฅ‡
Reserve Champion ๐Ÿ†

Address

Mount Ararat, Abbey Road
Dover
CT157DJ

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+441304825292

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