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Led rides and hacks

On our led rides, riders are led around Woodgate Valley paths in a group. Vehicles aren’t allowed here, so you can enjoy the beauty of this Country Park from horseback in a safe environment.

Table of led rides
Lesson Description Length Price

Half hour led ride

Suitable for beginner riders and/or young children as a riding taster.

The half hour lead walks are:

  • Saturday and Sunday mornings, 11am
  • Saturday and Sunday afternoons, 1:15pm and 3:30pm.

They can be arranged during the weekdays:

  • Tuesdays and Thursdays, between 10am and 3pm
  • Fridays, between 10am and midday.

Booking essential.

30 minutes

 

£13.50

 

Novice led ride

Suitable for those new to the centre or improver riders who can control a horse/pony in walk and trot independently.

Before you go on the hack, you must have a 30 minute assessment lesson so that we can ensure your safety and make sure we have chosen a horse suitable for your ability.

If your standard of riding is acceptable, your hack can be arranged for the same day or at a future date. If not, we will suggest a few brush-up lessons before you go on a hack.

If you ride at the centre regularly and we know your standard of riding, you can book a novice trek without having an assessment lesson first.

The one hour canter hacks are available:

  • Tuesdays and Thursdays, between 10am and 3pm
  • Friday mornings at 9:45am.

They will also be available during the school holidays.

60 minutes

£25.00

Advanced canter hack

Suitable for new to the centre/improver riders who can control a horse/pony in walk, trot and canter independently.

It is important that a ½ hour assessment lesson takes place so that we can ensure your safety and have chosen the right horse suitable for your competence. This is usually done prior to the 1 hour canter hack, which if the standard of riding is acceptable can be arranged for the same day or at a future date. If not we will suggest a few brush-up lessons prior to attempting this ride.

Regular riders at the centre who we know are at the standard can book a canter trek without the ½ hour assessment.

60 minutes

£25.00


Page last updated: 6 July 2023

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