Day One
Arrive today and settle into your chosen accommodation. We have two itineraries to choose from, the beginner/refresher programme right here, or the advanced programme that follows this one. Riding can start today if you arrive by lunchtime, if you can only arrive late we can offer the riding over just 2 days.
Beginners/Refreshers start with an introductory lesson this afternoon, if time allows we can arrange a trek out after your lesson along the local bridle paths in the beautiful countryside that surrounds the stables.
Day Two
After breakfast you will take the short drive back to the riding stables. This morning you will have 2 more sessions of instruction (with a rest in between to give you time to get your breath back!) We will aim to teach you how to understand the motion of your horse and to develop your initial balance preparing you for your equitation instruction. After lunch you will have a private stable management lesson that will teach you how to care for and handle your horse safely. This afternoon enjoy the local area, book a treatment or afternoon tea at your hotel.
Day Three
After breakfast in the hotel you will be back at the stables once more for your final lesson - this is a great programme to move you closer to becoming a confident horse rider!
This itinerary is subject to change depending on the availability of the stables.
Beginner/Refresher Package price of £475pp 2* / £495pp 4*:
• 2 nights B&B accommodation in either a 2* hotel with a pool or 4* hotel
• Mix of 5 riding sessions (lessons and hacks out) plus a stable management session
There is a single room supplement of £85 for 2 nights.
Advanced Programme
Day One
Arrive today and settle into your chosen accommodation. If you arrive in time you can have a private lesson in the afternoon, if not your first riding day will start tomorrow.
Day Two
After breakfast you will be heading to the riding stables. This morning you will have another lesson to help you to develop a stronger and deeper seat which will enable you to influence your horse with the most subtle of aids. After the lesson you will enjoy an extended hack in the lovely countryside surrounding the stable.
Day Three
After breakfast you will enjoy a specialist riding lesson of your choice (dressage or jumping). If you would prefer to ride in the afternoon this can be arranged.
Advanced Package price of £495pp 2* / £515pp 4*:
- 2 nights B&B accommodation in either a 2* hotel with a pool or 4* hotel
- 3 flat/jump lessons (you choose) and 1 x 2hr hack.
There is a single room supplement of £85 for 2 nights.
Additional information:
Prices advertised may vary.
Please enquire directly for self catering and group options.
Horses here are mainly cobs.
Weight limit 14 1/2 stone.
1 hour Carriage Drive / Carriage Driving Lesson/ side saddle lesson in addition to the above advertised riding plan are available from £55 each.
Customer Feedback:
"Arthur and I have had a great time on our riding break. The hotel was super with delicious food and comfortable rooms. The riding was fantastic. The stables are very well run and the tuition was excellent. As a beginner, Arthur preferred the lessons to the hacks, as he felt he learned more in the arena and enjoyed having some time without a leader. As a lapsed rider myself, I also enjoyed the lessons, though my legs might now disagree! The hacks were in lovely surroundings and we would definitely recommend this holiday."
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