As part of a new initiative, we are trying to encourage more young people tp participate in the sport of horse riding. Riding is an extremely enjoyable way for young people to get more excercise, appreciate the open air and learn about the responsibility that comes with being involved in the care and welfare of animals, which can, in turn contribute to the young person's wider personal and social development.

Visits to Us

Consequently, we are inviting you to consider using our approved Riding School as a venue for external visits as part of the extended curriculum or community organised activity. We can accomodate up to 16 young people between the ages of 4-16 on one visit.

The structure of the day would include:

• A half hour or full hour (depending on requirements) beginner's lesson per young person.
• Comprehensive tour of the Riding School.
• Grooming demonstration followed by an opportunity for the young person to practise the observed skills.
• Instruction on saddlery and tacking up horses.
• Presentation on basic stable management and equine behaviour.
• Opportunity to watch one of our instructors jumping a course followed by time for questions and answers about how we break and school young horses.
• Lunch and drinks can be provided by prior arrangement.

Please note that young people will be supervised the whole time and we can tailor these days to suit your groups age and ability.

To promote this initiative, we are offering an introductory discounted rate which starts from £15 per person.

Visits to You

Alternatively, if it is not practical for you to bring a group to us, we would be happy to come to your premises with our two adorable Shetland ponies: Molly and Suzie. We would be able to provide:

• An informative talk about horses and equine behaviour.
• An introduction to stable management with a demonstration of basic grooming and tacking up.
• The opportunity for the young people to interact with the ponies.

The visit would take approximately one and half hours and our rates start from £125 inclusive, depending on location and requirements.

Our riding school is fully insured and licensed and any external visits are covered by our public liability scheme. Proof of documents are available upon request.

For more information call the Centre on 0161 969 5853 or Sharon 07852935594