Horse Riding for Children

The Mendip Riding School is set within 130 acres of rolling hills and woodland, the riding centre is truly an equestrians delight. It is BHS approved, we offer lessons for both adults and children. Our pony days give younger riders the chance to ride and learn to care for the pony.

Facilities include a Hotel and Restaurant. Please phone for a brochure. Birthday parties catered for.

We also have a ski centre, please visit our listing under Skiing for more information.

• Private and Group lessons
• Fun hacks in woodland and open countryside
• Large indoor school
• Full and part livery
• All aspects of breaking
• Reschooling of problem horses
• Horses for sale
• Stable days during school holidays

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Pony park lessons from 21/2 yrs. Progress to more structured lessons when ready. Closed on Mondays. Please book in advance

Lessons available on Wednesday afternoons and weekends for children aged 5+. Riding hats supplied.

We offer fully qualified staff teaching for all ages. Wonderful setting with indoor and outdoor facilities. Also including children's weekend club.

Special 1/2 hour lessons for children aged 3+ on led horses every Saturday. Courses available during the holidays. 1 day courses for younger children and two day courses for the older child.

• 'Tiny Tot' pony rides.
• Complete beginners and families welcome.
• Quiet horses, hard hats and basic tuition provided.
• Riding for the disabled.
• Faster rides for the more experienced.
• Half or full day treks over Dartmoor.
• A.B.R.S. and B.H.S. Approved.

BHS qualified teachers for all levels. Hack through beautiful countryside. Floodlit facilities also available. We specialise in disabled riders.

BHS approved riding school providing tuition for all ages. Children's club. Indoor and Outdoor facilities.

Junior (Under 12'S) (020) 8954 5592

One-to-one or small group tuition for all ages and abilities by fully qualified instructors. Hacking, jumping, own a pony day.

Lessons start for 3 years+ at weekends and when child is more confident they can start with afternoon lessons. Please book in advance.

Saturday morning lessons for children aged 3+. Lessons last for two hours and include tacking, grooming and general advice on how to look after your horse as well as 1/2 hr riding lesson. Riding courses available during the holidays. Please book in advance.

• B.H.S./A.B.R.S. Approved
• Tuition for all ages & abilities
• B.H.S./N.V.Q. Examination Centre
• Career Students/Courses available
• Children’s Holidays

We offer lessons for beginners, intermediate and advanced pupils as well as rides out in the forest for the more experienced. Beginners lessons are half an hour whilst all others are one hour.

Please ring for more information on the above number or 01992 711144."

These stables specialise in children's lessons. Ages 5-14yrs. Private one-to-one lessons available during the week after school. Group lessons at weekends. To book in advance phone Liz Teggin.

• B.H.S. Approved
• All Ages & Levels
• Excellent Facilities
• Day & Evening Tuition
• Hacking - Livery - UK Chasers

Open seven days a week. BHS approved instructors for all ages and abilities.

We hold FunTuition days and lots to do during the school holidays. Regular shows and competitions.

Half hour lessons every day except Monday. Weekend lessons also available. No age limit. Please book in advance.

Our staff are B.H.S. qualified and cater to all abilities and levels. Indoor school available. 500 acres of woodland tracks. Tack shop.

For further details please contact us.

Established since 1965, we offer riding tuition on a one-to-one basis for children aged 4+. Children aged 7+ can also have group lessons if preferred. All classes are overseen by fully qualified instructors and are held from 9.00am-9.30pm every day except Fridays.

We are a member of the Pony Club which is aimed specifically at non-owner riders. Children can work towards achievement badges and tests to C Standard which includes passing the Road Safety test.

Please phone for further information.

We supply first class tuition for all ages. For fun or BHS and ABRS training. Regular shows and children's 'Own a Pony' days. Also riding holidays available.

For ages 5 and over. 1 hour lessons at weekends and 1/2 hour lessons in the afternoons during the week.

Open seven days a week. Qualified tuition indoor and outdoors for all ages. Kids club available as well as riding holidays.

• Pleasure and improver riders to professional exam/competition instruction.
• Quality school horses from Novice to Advanced.
• Beach rides, day rides and hill rides in rural Northumbria.
• Children's riding holidays throughout summer months.

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Group lessons, private tuition and beginner’s ‘Have-a-Go’ sessions are available, with the benefit of an indoor arena, two floodlit outdoor arenas and jumping facilities. Lessons on the cross-country jumping course are available to experienced riders.

There are plenty of opportunities for children to get involved and learn more about ponies. “Own a Pony” sessions for all ages are a popular school-holiday activity, and regular riders can become Stable Helpers, or even try out for the Lee Valley Pony Club team.

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Junior Holidays available over school holidays offer:- 3 hours riding daily (minimum) over a week, Qualified instruction, Show Jumping, Gymkhanas, Cross Country, Fancy Dress, Dressage, Rosettes and BHS certificates, Indoor Riding, Stable Management, Forest Rides, Tack shop, Cabin Accommodation, 24 hour supervision, Evening entertainment, English lessons for Overseas Visitors.

You can adopt a pony or bring your own. Ring now for a brochure and more detailed information.

Group lessons and Private Group lessons, ‘Ride With Your Mind’ Coaching and exam training. We also work with special needs individually, offer tutoring in caring of your animal and we are a Pony club centre.

Russell’s Livery offers full facilities. We can look after your horse or pony for you.

Epona Trust is a non-profit making organisation that re-habilitates horses and ponies. Horses and ponies available for loan.