Frequently Asked Questions - Commonly Asked


The following category features questions that we get asked very often.

When are you open?
  • Mondays: Closed (horses day off)
  • Tuesdays: Closed (by Appointment Only)
  • Wednesday: 0800-20:00
  • Thursday: 0800-20:00
  • Friday: 0800-18:00
  • Saturday: 0800-13:00, 13:00-17:30 (by Appointment Only)
  • Sunday: 0800-13:00, 13:00-18:00 (by Appointment Only)
Do you supply the equipment? Like hats and boots?

HATS / HEADGEAR

We supply British Standard Riding Hats to all new clients FREE OF CHARGE. However, if you ride regularly we advise you purchase your own hat.

RIDING BOOTS / JODPUR BOOTS

We current have most of the common sizes available in limited numbers. If you ride, we advise wearing footwear with a heel, Wellington Boots are okay. The reason a heel is required is because it prevents your foot passing through the stirrup; in the event accident, your foot passing through the stirrup could result in the rider being dragged.

CLOTHING

There are not really any restrictions on what you should wear, although we make the following recommendations for first time riders with no gear of their own:

  • Jogging Bottoms or Some kind of Trouser (jeans can rub, so we advise against them)
  • Long or Short Sleeve T-shirt.
  • In Cold Weather a Jumper and Even a Coat is a good idea, although the school is totally enclosed, it can still be a little nippy during the really cold months.

 

 

What is a Rider Registration Form?

All new clients must fill in a Rider Registration form and have an Assessment lesson. This requires contact, medical, emergency contact details, it must be completed by the end of the your first Lesson with us. An instructor will fill in the final section as they will grade you on your current abilities.

This is by no means an exam, it's a Health and Safety requirement.

We keep copies available on the premises, but if you wish to download, print and fill in one before you arrive you can get it here in pdf format. Available on the Left Navigation Bar.

You can download it here:

Do you have a spectator gallery?

Yes. It has a raised platform with cushions, and one side has a heater for those cold days.

Do you sell Gift Vouchers?

Yes!

Yes, we sell vouchers for any service (rides, hacks). They are laser printed on expensive parchment paper, and come in a matching envelope. They are excellent Gifts for all occasions. These will be available for purchase online "AGAIN" before the Christmas Rush.

Your Age Limits/Restrictions

The following rules apply for young children:

Minimum Age: 4 Years and Over

Age 4: Horse/Pony Rides (led by a handler)
Age 5: Minimum Legal Age for Private Lessons
Age 6: Recommended Minimum Age for Private Lessons

There are 2 reasons we recommend children be aged 6 and over before starting Private Lessons.

  1. Most children will have reached a height where they can make meaningful input themselves (short children will have problems being able to squeeze and make contact with their legs, if they are not longer than the saddle).
  2. The teaching won't be wasted, younger children don't always understand everything that is being said to them, or they are often extremly shy and won't acknowledge a stranger. (although riding is a great way to increase someones confidence!).

Once children are 6 and older, these issues don't usually apply. So this is why we recommend age 6-7 for starting Private Lessons, however, everyone is different, we're willing to discuss to individual cases. But managements decision is final.

Your Height and Weight Limits?

Currently, we enforce a Weight limit of 14 stone.

We will ask your Height and Weight during booking, please don't take offense, it's so we can assign you a suitable horse.