Full length trousers, preferably stretchy e.g. jodhpurs, leggings, trackies.
Tops must cover shoulders, preferably the whole arm and must have full torso coverage.
Nothing should be able to flap. No loose scarves.
Excessive jewellery should be removed, nothing that could get caught like hoop earrings.
Gloves are advisable.
Waterproof jackets, dependant on weather.
A shoe or boot with small heel to stop foot slipping through the stirrup.
Wellies that are not too chunky can be ok – trainers and flip flops are not at all safe.
All footwear must have a closed toe.
We provide helmets free of charge if you need to borrow them.
We recommend all under 16yrs wear a body protector. We have them available to use in leasons free of charge.
If possible, please purchase your own safety equipment.
A pony or horse carrying a load to heavy for them will display signs of stress and pain and could cause permenant injury. BHS have an information poster that you can view here.
To fulfill our obligations with the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and to ensure the welfare of our ponies and horses we have varying weight limits dependant on the pony/horse. We try to keep close to around 105kg (approx. 16 stone) for the welfare of our horses, although there may be exceptions to the rule in some circumstances. For this reason we have to be able to accertain your weight and may ask you to step on a set of scales. Any information obtained will be kept confidential and we apologise in advance if we do not have a compatible match.
Please note our cancellation policy is currently 48hours and no charge will be made. If you cancel your lesson within 48 hours, you will be expected to pay for the session as we will have staff booked and may have turned away other riders.