We are fully BHS approved and have a broad selection of horses and ponies to suit all levels of rider. All of our staff are trained and qualified and we are fully insured. We offer a wide range of group, private lessons and other fun activities. Dressage, Jumping, Lunge to Improve Position, BHS Stages training and Lungeing tuition is also available. Riding is on offer all year round at Murton as we have indoor and outdoor arenas.
Unfortunately we currently don't have the horse power to take any beginner riders over 70kgs.
Pony Petting 2-6 years - Cost £18 + £2 for Hat Hire
A perfect introduction to ponies and riding for children. Bring your little ones for a 45min session which includes a chance to:
Parents must get involved and supervise their little one at all times
Please dress in long trousers and wellies (Both parent and child)
Shorts/Skirts/Sandles/Croptops ARE NOT PERMITTED
For dates and times please click here
Walks (Taster Sessions) 2 years -100yrs - Cost £22 + £2 for Hat Hire. Days - Tuesday-Friday 3.15pm and Sunday 2pm.
For complete beginners who want to try riding (Max 4 riders in group).
Tryout sessions are available most days allowing riders to experience the local countryside. Also available indoors if the weather is inclement. They are just a great introduction to riding. Duration 30mins. Children from 2yrs old disabled riders or nervous adults. Horses and ponies are led by staff whilst riders enjoy the view. (Under 4's must have an accompanying adult walk along side the pony at all times)
Leading Rein Group 4yrs -13yrs - Cost £25 +£2 for Hat Hire. Days - Wednesday and Thursday 4.30pm. Saturday and Sunday 11.30am and 3pm/3.30pm
This first group lesson for children
Leading reins class lessons are group lessons suitable for beginner children 4yrs to 13yrs. Pupils start on the leading rein learning to walk and trot in a correct position, the coach establishes the basics eg. going , stopping and turning. Parents are strongly encouraged to lead their own child in the lesson. (Full training will be given) Duration ½ hr Max 6 riders. Volunteers are available to lead ponies if parents are not able to - Cost £1
Walk Trot Group - Cost £30. Days - Thursday 5.30pm, Saturday 11.30am and 3.30pm, Sunday 4pm
(Instructors will grade rider for this)
This group lesson is the next step from Lead Rein Class or Beginner Lunge Private Lesson. It is a small group of max 3 riders (duration 30mins). The riders will practice walk and trot off the leadrein. They will also widen their knowledge of school movements and learn to ride on the correct trot diagonal.
Loose Group lessons - Cost £30. Days - Tuesday 5pm, Friday 4.30pm, Saturday/Sunday 11am and 3pm.
(Instructors will grade riders for this)
These are suitable for groups of three riders who have mastered walk and trot. The lesson concentrates on reinforcing and practising prior knowledge and the riders will learn to canter. Duration ½ hr.
Group Class Lessons - Cost £32 Various days and times throughout week, please have a look on your ec pro account for lessons suitable to you.
(Instructor will grade riders for this)
Class lessons are divided into Novice, Intermediate, Senior and Adult classes. They are graded according to the standard of rider. Our group lessons are also split into Children/Teenagers and Adults. Maximum 8 riders.
Novice Group Lessons are suitable for riders who can walk, trot and canter independantly.
Teenager Group for riders around the teenage years who want to continue their riding career but aren't yet old enough to join the Adult Group Sessions.
Intermediate Group Lessons are suitable for pupils who are learning to ride without stirrups and have sufficient balance to carry out pole work.
Senior Group Lessons are for established riders and may include lateral work.
Adult Group Lessons are for riders aged 17years and over.
Stage 2 Flatwork Preparation group lessons are for riders working towards the Stage 2 and Pony Club C+ Test. £32 Saturday 9am
Back to Basics Polework group sessions are for riders learning the jumping position, stages of jumping and how to ride over poles. £32 Friday 6pm
Poles to Jump group sessions are for riders learning the jumping position, stages of jumping and how to ride over poles. £32 Tuesday 6pm
Learn to Jump group sessions are for riders learning the jumping position, stages of jumping and how to ride over lines in trot/canter over poles and small fences. £35 Thursday 6pm
Private Lessons (Any Ability) Please see pricelist. Tuesday-Sunday available
Private lessons provide individual tuition for all abilities to adults and children in basic riding (Beginner Leadrein/Lunge), Flatwork, Loose, Lunge lesson or BHS Stages Prep. Duration ½ hr or 3/4hr (Lunge Lessons 30mins only). Tuesday-Sunday available
Semi-Private Lessons (Any Ability) Please see pricelist. Tuesday-Sunday available
Would you like to share a lesson with friends or family? A shared private lesson can be arranged for any level of rider.
Stable Management (Unmounted and for any ability) 30, 45 and 60mins available
These sessions are not a riding lesson and are based around horse care and welfare. Useful for Carreer Students preparing for their next exam or other riders who would like to know more about looking after horses.
** All 1hr group lessons run on the minimum of 4 riders, 3 riders will be 45 mins and 1-2 riders 30min**
