Riding lessons & Pricing
Horse riding for adults & children is a fun, active sport no matter what age or ability.
It’s never too late to start – we have many very active senior riding members.
Whatever your ambitions for horse riding, long or short term we will help you to achieve personal goals beyond your expectations.
Lesson Pricing
30 min private lesson/Flatwork - £33
45 min private lesson/ Flatwork- £46
60 min private lesson/ Flatwork £58
45 min private lesson/Jumping - £50
60 min Private lesson/Jumping - £60
60 minute Group lesson - £32
Riding Lessons
Extras
Hat Hire - £2
Part loan Scheme - From £20.00 per Day.
Horse Hire for on site Events - £20.00
To Book a 1:1 or Group Lesson , Please press the ‘Book lessons’ button below:
Show Jumping lessons ( For Beginners )
Everyone has to start somewhere! for our Budding show jumpers You will be taught in the enclosed outdoor arena on a competition surface and hopefully progress to be jumping a full small course of jumps.
Show jumping Lessons ( for the more experienced riders )
Our fun filled sessions of Show jumping in the arena. A chance for our more experienced riders to work up to challenge themselves around a full course of show jumps. Whether you’re just at trotting pole stage, small jumps or something larger, you will have endless fun and a great sense of achievement, without being pushed beyond your comfort zone. More advanced riders can either use our horses or their own horse. (Bookings taken in advance only).
Our Group Sessions Start at £32 for 60 minutes from beginners Groups up to the more advanced Dressage & Jumping groups. Our Groups will remain a maximum of 4-6 people per Group at anyone time to maintain safety & Quality.
Please ask your Coach which Groups they think you could Join based on your Ability
If you would like to see our monthly schedule for Group sessions, Hacks & activities please Like / Follow our Facebook page - The Orchard equestrian Centre & Join The orchard equestrian Centre members group .
Activities
To Book any of our Activities , Please Contact a member of our Team. Activities are booked in the Diary & NOT through our online system . Payments can be made via payment link or Bank Transfer .
We require Full payment on all bookings to secure your slot. We require Full payment on all bookings to secure your slot. We operate a strict 48 hour cancellation policy for all Lessons without exception. If a lesson is cancelled within 48 hours, this is non-refundable. If the lesson is cancelled with more than 48 hours notice we can transfer / re schedule your lesson to a later date. There are no Exceptions or refunds for the cancellation of Any lessons, Activities & Events booked.
In House Competitions
We hold a Variety of in House Competitions for our Everyone, Yes! to Include our clients without their own horses too. You can Hire one of our horses and ponies to enter into our Dressage / Show jumping Competitions. We do get super full so please book ahead if you would like to take part.
Own a Pony Day
9.00am-3.00pm (available during the school holidays).
Enjoy experiencing owning your own pony for the day, ride, groom, lead and care for your special equine friend all day. Suitable for off lead rein riders.
An action packed day of pony fun. Activities include group riding and horse care lessons.
This may also include: hacks, show-jumping, gymkhana game practice (depending on level of rider ability).
Packed Lunch required.
One of our most popular activities so book early to avoid disappointment.
Summer Pony Camp
Our 3 day camp features 6 riding sessions, poles, jumping, hacking (where abilities permit),Dressage, Groundwork, Biomechanics, Mounted Games and pony care. The camp Starts with a Day of show jumping Including two entries into the competition in the arena on the Friday Evening and an Entries to the Dressage competition on the Sunday.
These camps sell out every year, so please book ahead if you would like to take part. ( For Full details of the schedule - Please take a look on our Events page )
Children’s Birthday Parties
Fancy something a little different this year?
Why not celebrate with one of our pony parties?
Parties are available all year round and usually take place on weekend days. Parties are suitable for children of all ages and abilities- even those who have never ridden before! A horsey party makes for a very exciting time, challenge your classmates and friends to a pony riding session. This is a popular choice for children who enjoy a bit of outdoor exercise and Horsey contact.
The Party Package is priced Bronze , Silver & Gold. ( Please ask for Dates & more information)
Riding activities are 1 hour in duration.
Pampering the Ponies!
A special birthday rosette for the birthday boy or girl.
Frequently Asked Information:
Weather Conditions
We ride in all weather, for safety reasons we reserve the right to cancel/change lessons at short notice due to any adverse weather conditions and/or the ground conditions are unsuitable. We may need to change the content of the lesson for safety reasons.
Suitable Clothing Requirements
A riding hat is essential; Anyone wishing to use their own helmet can do so provided it complies with the current safety standards. We can provide you with a riding helmet which complies with the latest standards at a hire/cleaning charge of £2 per session.
We ask riders to ensure they always wear full length trousers/leggings; strong supportive boots with a low block 1’’ heel. Suitable clothing depending on weather conditions e.g. warm clothing for winter. Sorry no skirts or shorts to be worn.
Anyone wearing trainers sandals will not be permitted to ride, entrance on the yard or near the horses for health and safety reasons.
Weight Limit for Riders
All our horses and ponies have a maximum weight carrying capacity.
Please note we ask customers to be very honest about their weight for the welfare of our horses and ponies. We reserve the right to ask customers to be weighed on our weighing scales on site and this could result in refusal for riding.
Equipment & Safety
All riders are required to wear: A riding hat.
This can be your own riding hat or you can hire one from the stable yard office. A senior member of staff will assist you in fitting your hat. Hats must be to the latest standards and if you wish to purchase your own hat we strongly recommend you only purchase a latest standard and have this fitted by a qualified person.
Once your own hat has been checked by a staff member we will place a tag on your hat to show your hat has been checked and is to the correct standard.
Appropriate foot wear; boots or wellingtons- something with a slight heel (roughly 1.5’’), trainers and boots with large treads to the sole are unsuitable for riding in.