Baylands Equestrian Centre is an Outreach Centre for the College of West Anglia providing recognised in-house equine training and qualifications.
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Equestrian Activities
Equestrian Activities
What are they and what do they involve?
Equestrian activities involve horses or donkeys, and revolve around learning how to ride them! Venues that provide riding lessons may also have courses you can ride the horse around and other extras; the activities will vary between establishments.
What are the benefits?
Interacting with animals has many great benefits, but horses in particular are great for really connecting with. Learning how to ride them correctly can give students a huge confidence boost and improve their general posture and fitness while improving their respect for animals.
What students is it suitable for?
You can begin horse-riding lessons from a very young age; equestrian activities will be great for all kinds of students, including those with disabilities!
Costs?
Equestrian activities are reasonably cheap when it comes to taster sessions, but extended courses of lessons will be more expensive; make sure the venue and activity you book gives you good value for money and that the students have a high level of interest!
Safety Implications?
Some horses can be easily spooked and therefore liable to lash out, so it’s important that students behave properly around them; horses are extremely powerful animals that can do a lot of damage when scared and should be properly respected!
National Organisations?
Venues for this Category
A registered charity which cares for and protects abused and ill-treated donkeys and other animals whom you may visit and sometimes pet and feed.
BHS approved Burley Lodge Equestrian Centre offer a variety of well mannered mounts for lessons, which are available from 4 years upwards.
Scenic hacks of varying lengths, flat work, jumping and cross country riding also available.
BHS approved facility offering lessons from around 3, an equine swimming pool, scenic hacks, cross country riding and Pony Club. Toddlers can start with led woodland pony rides.
Scenic hacks of varying lengths and cross country rides available, plus dedicated Pony Club. Absolute beginners usually start with a Walk In The Woods, a led pony or horse ride through gentle terrain.
BHS approved facility best suited to intermediate riders, offering menage plus 3km of on-site hacking covering all terrains including walk-through streams.
Oxhill visitor centre has been granted VAQAS status (Quality Assured Visitor Attraction) and is home to adoption equines Dylan, Felicity, Will and dinky pony Wensley along with more than 50 rescued horses, ponies and donkeys.
BHS approved all weather facility, beginners to competition riders over 10 years old welcome. Scenic hacks and BHS exam training offered.
Hacking is set within the College's magnificent 600 acre estate through woodlands and open fields and grass paths with some optional jumps.
Offering hourly rides tailored to suit you, pleasure rides, pony days, picnic rides and pony parties. Fully licensed family run centre, welcoming visitors of all ages and abilities.
Our Ada Cole visitor centre in Essex has a veritable feast of activities on offer. From horse owners and Redwings guardians to animal lovers and members of our Adoption Club, we have something for everyone!
BHS approved lessons from toddler upward; plus Pony Mornings, Days, Weeks and Camps; and Tots' Trots.
BHS approved Cloud Stables offer a variety of well mannered mounts for lessons, which are available from toddler upwards.
Do you love donkeys? We most certainly do at Redwings Caldecott!
We have afternoon donkey talks where you can learn all about these adorable equines and the specialist care they require, as well as watch them enjoy some very special treats – yep, you’ve guessed it, ginger biscuits!
Cantref Horse Riding Centre is in the Brecon Beacons, South Wales and has been established for over 40 years ago and is the only horse riding centre that goes onto the Brecon Beacons, Powys, South Wales.
Horse riding lessons at Sherwood Riding school are great activities for kids.
It's a Nottinghamshire riding school with a difference, BHSI Instructor Sam and her team make learning to ride a horse easy and fun.
BHS approved all weather facility offering lessons from 4 years, escorted hacking for over 8s, recognised Pony Club and holiday activities.
Escorted one to two hour scenic hacks (for over 8s) available, plus recognised Pony Club and holiday activities.
BHS approved facility offering lessons, trekking and trail rides. Plus recognised Pony Club.
Off road pony trekking and horse riding through the beautiful Cannock Chase forest. No riding experience needed, as there are a range of horses and treks to suit everyone. Available for kids aged 4 and older.
A sanctuary caring for over 30 donkeys, plus 2 zeedonks, horses, and shetland ponies. There are also ducks and chickens to meet. Free to visit. Carrots available to feed to the animals.
Radcliffe Donkey Sanctuary is a lovely place to take the kids to meet a load of donkeys, each with their own unique personalities and stories.
Crosskennan Lane Animal Sanctuary, CLAS, situated 2 miles outside Antrim town, is the only horse welfare charity based in N.Ireland. A unique range of horse riding lessons and experiences, including equine massage is on offer.
A riding school offering lots of horse riding opportunities. On pony days you spend the day learning to look after our ponies and have fun with your riding. You can also celebrate your birthday here at our cafe with a riding party for all of your friends.
BHS approved facility offering disabled and able bodied lessons and a variety of hacks including some designed for children.
A complete off road Pony Trekking Centre. All Weather riding all year round, even in the snow! Disabled customers catered for, Treks suitable for all levels of rider available, We cater for ages 4 upwards.
Look out for the Buzzards and Herons flying overhead whilst taking a trail ride around the Nature Reserve or a cheeky woodpecker in the woods!
BHS approved all weather facility specialising in riding opportunities for the disabled, plus RDA and able bodied lessons.
Offers children's, adults and family lessons from age 4; scenic farmland hacks, plus jumping, dressage and games.
Scenic hacks across 250 acre farm, plus jumping, dressage and games
A riding school offering lessons and great hacks, with a choice of over 50 horses, plus ponies for children. Suitable for all levels of ability. Regular fun rides held throughout the year.
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