Riding School
- Now covid restrictions have lifted we are now able to to provide group lessons for the HIGHLANDS/COBS/WARMBLOODS/THOROUGHBRED groups only. (Weekends)
- We can provide private 1 to 1 lessons and hacks.
Lead outs
We offer ‘lead outs’ to children 3 years and over.
Our lead outs are a 25 minute pony ride for £20.
The child and pony are taken round our sand track, past our outdoor school, café, and fields. Parents or guardians are very welcome to walk alongside.
Lead outs are on weekends only and booked online – click the ‘book now’ button on the home page.
Hacking
We offer one hour hacks round the stunning Mugdock country park. Hacks take place throughout the week and at the weekend upon request. Please email us to book hacks.
All riders must be competent in Walk/Trot and be able to control their own horse prior to riding out with us and a short assessment will take place before we can take you out.
Please note – our hacks are walk/trot only.
BHS CHALLENGE AWARDS
We offer a range of Challenge Award courses for both adults and children. Our under 18’s classes run on a Monday evening from 5-8pm and our adults class runs on a Thursday evening 8-9pm.
Keep your eyes peeled for further dates!
Cancellation Policy
Updated cancellation policy – this has now extended from 24 to 48 hours.
If you cancel your booking within this time then you will not receive credit back.
If you cancel more than 48 hours in advance of your booking, you will receive the credit onto your booking account which can be used towards another lesson.
| Price list 2024 | |||
| WHEN | RIDING SCHOOL | TIME | PRICE |
| OFF-PEAK | PRIVATE LESSON: 1 RIDER | 30 Mins | £37 |
| PEAK | PRIVATE LESSON: 1 RIDER | 30 Mins | £40 |
| ANY | GROUP LESSON : Max 8 RIDERS | 60 Mins | £34 |
| ANY | LEAD OUT | 25 Mins | £20 |
| ANY | HACK | 60 Mins | £40 |
| ANY | BLOCK BOOKING : GROUP | 10 lessons + 1 free | £340 |
| OFF-PEAK | BLOCK BOOKING : PRIVATE | 10 lessons + 1 free | £370 |
| PEAK | BLOCK BOOKING : PRIVATE | 10 lessons + 1 free | £400 |
| ANY | LESSON WITH OWN HORSE | Price less £10 | |
Rider Weight Limits
Please note, we have a rider weight limit of 15 stone (14 stone for beginners).
This weight must include all riding gear worn.
Off-Peak/Peak hours
Our off-peak hours are Tuesday – Friday 10am -3.00pm.
Peak hours are Tuesday to Friday 3.00pm- 8pm and Private lessons on a Saturday and Sunday.
Clothing
Please wear suitable clothing for our lead outs and riding lessons.
We recommend riding jodhpurs however leggings/soft trousers are also suitable for sitting on the saddle. Clothing like jeans can be quite restrictive when riding. Shorts are not suitable.
Please wear a pair of boots or wellies with a small heel, anything flat soled can slip through the stirrups. Trainers are not suitable and won’t be allowed.
Adult lesson structure
Adult private lessons are available throughout the day from 10am-5pm Tuesday through to Sunday.
Thursdays we offer late night private lessons running to 6.30pm.
Tuesday evening:
5pm-8pm – Private lessons available with Stephen MacKay
Thursday evening:
5pm-7pm – Private lessons available with Catherine Smith
7 – 8pm – Adult group lesson with Catherine Smith
Riding school horses:
