Riding School
PLEASE NOTE: In line with Government Guidelines, the following health and safety precautions will apply:
- Each group lesson will be limited to a maximum of 6 children
- All riders must wear their own gloves
- Riders must use their own hats (we are unable to lend them at this time. We do have hats for sale at the yard but please contact us in advance if you wish to purchase one)
- All children 12 years and over, must be able to ride, mount and adjust their girth and stirrups independently or with the help of a parent.
- Children under 12 years old will be able to have help mounting and will also be able to be led. For this reason, our Unicorn class is only open to children under 12 years old at the moment. This is following government guidelines and will be adjusted as soon as we are allowed.
Children’s weekend lesson structure
We have a wide range of horse and ponies to suit all ages, stages and abilities. Our experienced BHS and UKCC qualified coaches are on hand to give you the best possible experience here at Easterton Farm Park.
The weekend groups will now run as follows:
UNICORNS: @ 2PM – Total beginners’ group – riders should experience a lead out before joining this group. In this group you will learn to walk & trot on a lead rein.
HIGHLANDS: @ 11AM – This group is for Beginners that can now be off the lead rein and can walk and trot independently. You will also be introduced to canter in this group.
COBS: @ 3PM – This group should be able to walk, trot & canter and will be starting to trot over cross poles.
WARMBLOODS: @ 10AM – This is the intermediate group. You should be able to walk, trot and canter competently. You will be introduced to jumping. This group should also be competent without stirrups
THOUROUGHBREDS: @ 12PM – The Advanced group. This group can walk, trot, canter and jump without stirrups alongside other more advanced riding. This group would also be deemed ready to have a horse of their own and can ride any horse of any level.
At the moment the group lessons will take a maximum of 6 riders in each class. This due to the current COVID Guidelines
If we find there is a need for another lesson slot we will do so at 9am on sat/sun
Adult lesson structure
Adult private lessons are available throughout the day from 10am-5pm Tuesday through to Sunday.
Adult group lessons run on a Thursday evening.
Tuesday evening:
5pm-8pm – Private lessons available with Stephen MacKay
Thursday evening:
6pm-7pm – Beginners/Intermediate
7pm-8pm – Intermediate/Advanced
Hacking
We offer one hour hacks round the stunning Mudgock country park. Hacks take place throughout the week and at the weekend upon request. If you book in through our online system and request a 45 minute slot, you will be taken out for one hour.
All riders must be competent in Walk/Trot and be able to control their own horse prior to riding out with us and a short assessment will take place before we can take you out.
BHS CHALLENGE AWARDS
We offer a range of Challenge Award courses for both adults and children. Our under 18’s classes run on a Monday evening from 5-8pm and our adults class runs on a Thursday evening 8-9pm.
Classes run in 10 week blocks and cost £150 for the course.
This price also includes a free ridden award for anyone taking regular riding lessons with us.
Our next blocks start on the 10th and 13th of August:
Cildrens class: commenicing 10th August:
5-6PM – Handling Your Horse
6-7PM – Know Your Horse
7-8PM – Lunging Your Horse
Adults class commencing on 13th August:
8-9PM – Handling Your Horse
Price List
| EASTERTON STABLES | DURATION | OFF-PEAK | PEAK |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRIVATE LESSON - 1 RIDER | 30 MINS | £33 | £36 |
| PRIVATE LESSON - 1 RIDER | 45 MINS | £45 | £48 |
| SEMI PRIVATE LESSON - 2 RIDERS | 30 MINS | £30 (PER RIDER) | £33 (PER RIDER) |
| SEMI PRIVATE LESSON - 2 RIDERS | 45 MINS | £33 (PER RIDER) | £36 (PER RIDER) |
| GROUP LESSON - MAX 8 RIDERS | 60 MINS | £30 (PER RIDER) | £30 (PER RIDER) |
| HACK | 60 MINS | £35 (PER RIDER) | £35 (PER RIDER) |
| LEAD OUT | 25 MINS | £18 (PER RIDER) | £18 (PER RIDER) |
| BLOCK BOOKING - BUY 10 LESSONS GET ONE FREE | GROUP | £300 | £300 |
| BLOCK BOOKING - BUY 10 LESSONS GET ONE FREE | PRIVATE | £330 | £330 |
| BLOCK BOOKING PEAK - BUY 10 LESSONS GET ONE FREE | PRIVATE | £360 | £360 |
| BIRTHDAY PARTIES | 2 HOURS | £25 (PER RIDER) | £25 (PER RIDER) |
| RIDING SCHOOL LESSON ON OWN HORSE | AS ABOVE | PRICE LESS £10 | PRICE LESS £10 |
Off-Peak/Peak hours
Our off-peak hours are Tuesday – Friday 10am -4pm.
Peak hours are Tuesday to Friday 4pm- 8pm and Private lessons on a Saturday and Sunday.
Riding school horses:
