Lessons and rides

All lessons and rides are by prior appointment only. The riding school is open Tuesday to Thursday and Sunday for adult rides and lessons. Children's lessons and rides are available on Saturdays, after school during term time and mid-week during official school holidays.

Please read our notice about cancellations

Courses of lessons

Courses of half hour lessons are available for all ages and standards. They are designed to be taken over a six week period. Any missed lessons will be forfeited unless a minimum of 24 hours notice is given.
- £42.00 non-members (£39.00 members)

Casual lessons (subject to availability)

Casual half hour lessons are available on weekends if there are vacancies due to cancellations. Courses of lessons are given booking priority. Casual lessons are also available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout school holidays for both members and non-members.
- £8.00 non-members (£7.00 members)

Escorted rides

Hour rides in the woods are escorted by a member of staff. Unescorted riding is not available. Rides are available on Sundays and are for experienced riders only. Hour rides for beginner/intermediate riders may be available mid-week and during school holiday periods.
- £15.00 non-members (£13.00 members)

Pony rides

Pony rides are for available for children aged 4 years and over. They are available throughout the year on Sundays from 10.00am to 1.00pm. Details of extra availability during school holidays will be posted on noticeboards at the riding school in advance.
- £1.00

How to book

Telephone 01702 525571 to book lessons and rides. We regret that we cannot accept bookings by email. All rides and lessons, except pony rides, must be booked in advance. Pony rides cannot be booked in advance - just turn up at the advertised times.

Cancellations

  • We require a full 24 hours minimum notice of cancellation for one off genunine sickness or annual holiday. Where possible further advance notice should be given.
  • If the absence is for any other reason, we are unable to carry this forward, and the lesson/ride must be forfeited/paid for. This is to ensure that we are able to continue providing the riding at the prices that we do and to maintain your regular appointment time each week.
  • Cancellations must be made in person or by phone - we cannot accept cancellations by email.
  • Please also note that if you do need to phone the riding school the office is not manned on the horses' rest days - Mondays and Fridays.

    • Thank you for your co-operation in this matter.

Riding hats and what to wear

Riding hats must be worn by all riders. These are available for loan free of charge from the Riding School. Suitable footwear and clothing must also be worn.
Please review our advice on what to wear.

General safety

Horses can be unpredictable and riding carries risks. Riders will therefore be required to complete and sign a 'Rider Registration Form' to acknowledge the conditions of the Riding School and to confirm your previous experience. This will also help us select a suitable horse for you.