Riding School Pricing
For horse welfare our weight limit is 12st 7lbs /79.37kg for school horses (fully clothed in outdoor shoes and riding hat).
Simulator riding weight – 89 kg / 14st (fully clothed in outdoor shoes and riding hat).
Shire Horse Experience – 15st / 95 kg (fully clothed in outdoor shoes and riding hat).
We do weigh all clients in their riding gear on their first lesson with us, and 6 monthly thereafter, clients over the limit are not permitted to ride, it is your responsibility to ensure we have the correct weight for you. We cannot refund lessons if you are found to have given misinformation. It is your responsibility to tell us if your weight changes – by riding with us you are consenting to regular weight checks.
The maximum weight for jumping is lower than the horse’s maximum flat work capacity (64kg fulling dressed in jumping kit)
Our cancellation policy applies for late notice given (less than 48hrs) – it is your choice to book in knowing this.
| Riding Lessons | Lesson Time (mins) | Child (age 7+) per person | Adult (age 16+) per person |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini-Riders Wander - children aged 4 & 5 only. This a walking wander without tuition, to introduce small people to riding without pressure | 30 minutes pony riding experience which includes time taken for mounting. | £30 (includes hat and boot hire) | n/a |
| "Half Pint" beginner small child group sessions ( ages 5 & 6) - these are led sessions with 30 minutes of fun riding and learning basics & around 20 minutes of pony contact | 50 minutes | £46 (includes hat and boot hire) | n/a |
| Lead rein group lesson (4 to 5 riders per group) | 45 - to include time taken to mount / girth / stirrups | £47 (hat and boot hire included) | n/a |
| Independent off lead trotting level group (age 7 to 15) | 45 - to include time taken to mount / girth / stirrups | £40 (hat and boot hire included) | n/a |
| Canter groups | 45 - to include time taken to mount / girth / stirrups | £40 | £48 |
| Semi-private (2 or 3) | 45 -to include time taken to mount / girth / stirrups | £52 | £56 |
| Private weekend price | 45 - to include time taken to mount / girth / stirrups | £66 with standard coach, or £73 with a senior coach | £72 with standard coach, or £80 with a senior coach |
| Private weekday price | 45- to include time taken to mount / girth / stirrups | £59 | £66 |
| Private (Johanna McDonald - Senior Eventing Coach) bookable by specific arrangement only | 45 - to include time taken to mount / girth / stirrups | £96 | £96 |
| 2 Hour Experience | 2 hours on site | £95 | £110 |
| 3 Hour Experience | 3 hours on site | £179 | £190 |
| New Starter Pack | Course of 7 x 2hr sessions | £847 | £925 |
| Half Simulator & Half School Horse Sessions | 50 minutes of riding in total between the 2 horses | follows standard lesson pricing | follows standard lesson pricing |
| Individual Simulator lessons - Private Weekday | 45 minutes | £54 | £61 |
| Individual Simulator Lessons - Private Weekend | 45 minutes | £61 | £68 |
| Shire Horse Experience / Rare Breed Experience | 2 hours | £105 | £105 |
| Birthday Treat Experience | 60 minutes | 1 rider =£75, 2 riders =£56 each, 3 - 5 riders £50 each |
Rapid development courses for both children and adults feature a mix of school horses sessions and our simulator – click here for course types and prices
For full details of our Simulator lessons and courses
Hoof Club Riding Clubs
| Cost | Time | Sessions | Age range | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoof Club Membership | £50 joining fee | |||
| Hoof Club Lead Rein | £92.50 - monthly standing order | 2 hours per session, twice per month | on going | 7 to 16 whilst riders are still on lead rein. Once they are off lead rein they can move in to Hoof Club Juinors / Seniors |
| Hoof Club Juniors | £92.50 - monthly standing order | 2 hours per session, twice per month | on going | 7 to 11 yo |
| Hoof Club Seniors | £92.50 - monthly standing order | 2 hours per session, twice per month | on going | 12 to 16 yo |
| Hoof Club Jumping Team | £98.50 - monthly standing order | 3 hours each | 12 Sessions | All ages - specific conditions apply to become a member |
| Private half flat /half jump lessons - for Jump Team members ONLY | £10 uplift to your usual discounted lesson price | 45m | Jump Team members only - bookable by calling the office in office hours - cannot be booked online | |
| Hoof Club Dressage Team | £95.00 - monthly standing order | 3 hours each | 12 Sessions | All ages |
Horse Riding Packages
| View our Horse Riding Packages |
Jumping with us…
Jumping is a higher risk activity, and requires riders to have an estableshed flatwork level before they can learn, riders need to reach an intermediate level of flat work (we call this Canter C level) before we would support riders learning to jump with us.
We have developed a course which utilises our simulator and school horses to enable riders to learn how to jump. The simulator reduces the risk of falls, and builds requisite skill – the mix of school horse sessions in the course allows riders to put their learning into practice more safely. If you want to learn to jump with us you must pass the Develop Jump Position & Confidence course.
Should riders pass the Develop Jump Position & Confidence course there is the opportunity to book private jump lessons on the simulator (not school horses).
Membership to Jump Teams is by invition only from Johanna McDonald
Total time on the horse for each lesson is 45 minutes – this includes the time taken to mount riders, and secure their girth and adjust stirrups. After the riding there will be up to 15 mins with your instructor for follow up and advice
Please be aware body protectors are compulsory for all jumping.
Riding Equipment Hire
| Riding Hat | £3 |
| Riding boot hire ( no ankle socks or trainer socks please - socks need to be longer ) | £3 |
| Body Protector | £3 |
| Prices are per person and include VAT |
Lunge lessons priced as a Private Lesson
Livery customers discounted by 10% per lesson
Late arrivals means the lesson is cut short so please arrive 15 minutes before your lesson is due to start
All lessons and packages to be paid in full, in advance. Cancellation fee of 100% of lesson price applies if cancelled within 48 hours of start time.
Single lessons or lessons packages are not transferable – lessons are booked for the named person
Please note we have a weight limit of 12st 7lbs /79.37kg (inc. riding clothing) so as not to overburden our horses. We do weigh all clients as scales at home can differ, riders over our limit will not be permitted to ride. Please ensure you know your weight before trying to book in. It is always the riders responsibility to ensure we have a current and accurate weight in riding clothing, weights can fluctuate – our commitment to horse welfare means we will weigh each client regularly where required.