Hello everyone,

I would like some advice on good places to go for horseriding lessons please.

Is there a place you can reccommend?
costs / what the horses/staff are like/are they paitent?

I live near sheffield centre and don't drive, so a stables on a bus route would be brilliant!

Also are there any horsey clubs/groups that i can join?
I don't have my own horse tho!

look to pay £12- £18 an hour

hello

Im looking for a friendly, welcoming horse riding stables in or near sheffield, preferably on a bus route. Somewhere that has regular
lessons and also hacking out.

please reccommend somewhere!

I know of one at Marsh Lane, which is to the south of sheffield,

www.yell.co.uk might help :)

Smeltings Farm Riding Centre, Ringinglow Road, Sheffield S11 7TD
Tel: 0114 230 7661 e-mail: Smeltingsfarm@aol.com Key: A2/C/D

Snowdon Farm Riding School, Snowdon Lane, Troway, Marsh Lane, Nr Sheffield S21 5RT Tel: 01246 417172 Key: A3/D E-Mail: info@snowdonfarmequestrian.co.uk

Both of these are on a approved list. Hope this helps.

Originally posted by "Lickszz"



Snowdon Farm Riding School, Snowdon Lane, Troway, Marsh Lane, Nr Sheffield S21 5RT Tel: 01246 417172 Key: A3/D E-Mail: info@snowdonfarmequestrian.co.uk



thats it Lickszz!

Smallage Farm riding stables, Smallage Lane, Aughton is reputed to be quite good.

My sister used to ride there for years before getting her own horse. She actually stabled it there for a long time too.

My experience of riding schools in Sheffield:

Snowdon Farm at Troway is excellent. You get very rigorous and intense lessons. They're friendly enough but their serious approach might put you off; it shouldn't though because they are definitely the best I have ever been too (I'm not a very good rider by the way).

Unless they've changed in the last few years, they will not allow you to hack unless you have proved you're capable of doing so in the school first - which might sound draconian but it makes sense really.

Smallage Farm on the other hand will plonk you on a pony and hope for the best. Some people like these stables because there is no pressure on you at all, but I've been on some hacks there that have descended into pure chaos. Also expect to have loads of kids on the ride with you. Cheap but I now avoid the place.

There's a big farm up in Stannington Village that has horse riding from it, I know cos we see horse riders around all the time in the local area.

I ride at (and keep my horses at) Smeltings Farm in Ringinglow. Unless you have prior experience though theyre waiting list is pretty long. They are also quite expensive but on this side of sheffield they are pretty much the onl place and they are really good and friendly, with lovely horses. The website is; www.equestrian-training.co.uk if you want to take a look.
Ive heard some good things about Snowdon Stables but you'd probably be best reposting this on www.newrider.com on the forum - there'd be tons of people to give you different views on places around sheffield.
:)
xxx

Oh and there's a Mayfield Valley Pony Club run at Smeltings, they have a horse loaning scheme, and I think there's also a Hope Valley Riding Club.
There's also Barlow and High Peak Pony Clubs which are hunt affiliated I believe.
It depends on age really what is available - are you here for uni? PM me if you like, or reply.
xxx

Threads merged.

Low Ash Stables at Low Bradfield (5 mins away from Hillsborough)
Not Sure of the number though
xx

I would really like to know about it, and would like to know if anyone's ridden there. I know the instructor, Zoe, and might be moving there from the place I go now. Thnx

They have a whole load of instructors who teach at different times/days. All are good but different styles, so you can try them until you find out who suits you best. they have a good school and access direct to the woods.

Think its about £13 or £14 for a private school lesson, but not sure as now have my own horse so don't use them for lessons since last year.

They taught both my kids to ride, my neice and re-started me after a 25 year gap. So good for confidence as well as riding skills. They also supported me in updating all my skills so I could go out and buy a horse.

They do private and group lessons and hacking out with an instructor including lead reins. Horses used to range from tiny ponies to over 16 hands and max weight was 13 stone. You need to check details now though.

If you're sensible and old enough you can help out and they have a few teenagers who do paid work at weekends and holidays. And they also do stable management lessons too. Not sure of minimum age for helping out, think its about 12 maybe, but you have to be insured to BHS gold level.

If you go hope you enjoy it, the one good thing is they don't have any flighty or nasty horses, so even ifyou ride a more challenging animal, you won't get any nasty surprises. All the horses are schooled and they can accommodate riders from very beginners to very capable.

Have fun, if you ride Blaze, Bertie or Cocoa you can give them a pat from me.

Forgot to say they are also BHS approved, which means you know they reach a good standard of teaching and caring for their horses.

They used to be the only BHS approved school over this side of Sheffield, possibly in Sheffield at all, but maybe now there are others.

Thanks for your help :) I'll try it out

Hi Dingo91, I know Zoe too... she's a good friend of mine, and I think I know you too...

Is your dad Chris? If you're the right person, I guessed from you calling yourself 'Dingo91' cos I know that's the horse you love at Mallard!

Hope I've got the right person or I'm making a fool of myself... but either way, I can recommend Barnes Green. Zoe will take good care of you and tells me all the horses there are very calm but very capable of jumping and schooling too if you feel like pushing them to be a little more lively.

Pony Clubs are held there now and are VERY popular (if you are who I think you are - H has some information for you that I gave to her yesterday). Zoe is also arranging some 'Picnic Hacks' for the summer too, where a group will be going out for a few hours and... well... basically stopping for a picnic along the way.

Go for it!

Hi Jen!

Helen told me u'd found me on here! Thnx 4 all the info u've been gettin me. U'r really helpful. Don't worry, u didnt make a fool of urself. :) Oh, how's Nikki, are you feelin better from your fall (i know it was a while back but my leg's still painful from my fall with Tyler). I'm glad to hear they're all calm. I think that will help my nerves. I was looking on the internet for info on it too. It sounds good. I was hoping theyd hav a website but they dont :( But accordin to wot i found they do Side-Saddle too. But im not sure when it was last updated. If you want to look at the website, here it is:

www.newrider.com/Riding_Schools/schooldetails.php/70.html

Hi Kellianne :wave:,

I'm much better after my fall thanks, my back is still a little stiff and my hand is still sore but apart from that I'm fine.

Nicky is fine but looked a bit sad yesterday... don't know if Helen told you but Jill :evil: rode him on Tuesday with SPURS on. I don't agree with spurs myself, and Helen said he was in a real state of panic and all sweated up when he got back to the stables. Poor thing.

I'll hopefully be riding him again on Friday and definitely on Saturday cos John (sharing Onyx) is coming over to see him with me. Helen said she might come too if your dad hasn't planned anything specific and doesn't mind, so it should be an eventful day... I may even try jumping again... I must be mad:loopy: - but not a DOUBLE this time eh!!!

As for Barnes Green, I think it will do you the world of good, and the pony club stuff will help you no end cos you do stuff that doesn't include riding all the time so you'll be 'eased' back into the saddle gently rather than sticking you on a mad mare (or Tyler)! No use to anyone riding something crazy if you've had a scare and Zoe assures me that the horses a BG's buck once and are forgiven, buck twice and they are sold on... so that sounds safe to me!:thumbsup:

See you soon and don't worry about a thing... we'll get you back in the saddle soon - but with a smile on your face this time!

xxx

:clap: aww, that sounds good then :bigsmile:

:nono: And as for poor Nikki, I hope she didn't dig her spurs in, bless him. I don't agree with them either. Even if you use them properly they can still hurt :shakes:

Oh yeah, have you seen the new ponies at Mallards? There's the little Piebald Kiwi, they grey (I think it's a bit ugly) Hocus Pocus, and the dapple grey Holly - She's GORGEOUS!

Glad to hear your back's ok. I went to watch my friend jumping the other day. She's really good. Obviously no jump she did could have been as good as yours and Nikkie's fantastic leap over the double the other day though :lol:

oh, 4 any1 else wantin 2 kno bout Barnes Green, ive been up 4 a look 2day. It looks gr8. All the ponies r really well behaved. I'm havin a lesson on Monday. I can't wait!

So Dingo91, judging by your grinning face whilst sat on Cocoa's back yesterday - you enjoyed your lesson at Barnes Green !!! Helen seemed to enjoy Bertie too and it was lovely to see you both trotting round smiling.:smile:

I enjoyed my ride too... Wurzel took some working on :gag: and he relies on leg backup ALL the time but he's good to learn from although his left bend is much better than his right. Looked lovely in outline though didn't he?

I'm riding again on Wednesday so I can't wait now, although my left hip is very sore today cos (as you know) I have problems with that one. Dunno who I'll be riding but it's a jumping class so it won't be Wurzel if we are jumping.

See you soon and enjoy your lesson at the weekend.

TOLD YOU WE'D GET YOU SMILING AGAIN! :D

Thanks :D yeh, i really had a good time. yhnx 4 findin it all out for me. I really like Coco, and you looked brill on Wurzil. He's nice. N i think helen had a nice time too.

Ive got to get up early for my lesson on Sunday. it's at 9 in the mornin ( |:¬o too early). I think im havin a lunging lesson. Should be good.

Hope to c u soon, and i hope ur hip gets better. My legs are absolutly killing me. Lol. C u l8er, by!!!

Rode Foxy on Wednesday - she's lovely but, like Wurzel, has all the right buttons but you have to know which ones to press and when to get her to pull her rear end up.

Full lesson was in fast working trot and we never stopped... I was really sweaty - yuk!

Have a good lesson on Sunday - shame I can't come to watch but I'm taking my bucket and spade to the seaside to make sandcastles for the day (probably Bridlington). I know, I know... it's wet and freezing, but I can make better sand castles with wet sand!!! :smile:

See you soon
lol
J
x

lol, hope u hav fun makin ur sand castles. Although i bet even u arnt crazy enough to go in the sea in this weather... well, then again..... :)

Glad u had a nice time riding on wednesday. I can't believe im riding at 9. I dont think I like early lessons. I dont like bein l8. It takes me half an hour 2 get all my things on, lol

well, hope 2 c u soon. Whens ur next lesson? R u havin anymore at Mallards? C u soon, by!

Now I'm pining for the ponies I used to love riding, even tho I've got my own. I'm too big for Coco, but he's lovely isn't he, and I never rode Wurzle either. Bertie hit the button for me, but he is a bit of a character isn't he? Did do those all trot lessons a few times tho, boy they are good for losing weight and firming the thighs!

You can't go wrong up there, hope you all carry on enjoying yourselves.

Thanks, I will

I got Coco again for my second lesson. On the first we just walked and trotted, as it's really difficult to get used to the ponies after those at Mallards, but on my second lesson, did loads of cantering. It was great!

Hi everyone.

This is my first post.

My 12 year old daughter has decided she'd like to have horse riding lessons. Does anyone have any idea how much it's likely to cost me, and where's the best place to look. :confused:

Thanks.

look here...

http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=19320

The price varies depending upon facilities a lot of them have websites now that also include pricelists.Generally can be anything between £10-£30 an hour depending on the type of lesson and size of group.

Try and make sure that the stables are BSH approved

http://www.bhs.org.uk/where_to_ride/Wheretoride.htm

If you want any further advice send me a PM and I'll try and help.

Originally posted by amber181
Hi everyone.

This is my first post.

Welcome :clap:

does she have her own horse.

well if you get a horse an need a stable pm me

Hi

I am 14, and have been to quite a few different stables around sheffield and S.Yorkshire. They key things to remember are to make sure that it is approved by the British Horse Society. Here's a link to the page with all the BHS approved Riding Schools in Yorkshire:

http://www.bhs.org.uk/where_to_ride/yorkshire.htm

Mallard House Riding Centre is not BHS approved, but is quite a nice yard, although the ponies are not as 'safe' as some people may like. The one that I currently go to is Barnes Green. It is excellent, with lots of facilities, many different BHS qualified instructors and well trained horses, who will look after you. Lesson costs vary, depending on what sort of lessons you want.

I have an hour long group lesson with other girls of my own age, and that costs around £16. However, a private lesson for half an hour (strongly recommended for beginners) is around £12.

It is a nice yard, and they do Pony Club, own a pony days, Easter Hunts, Hacks, Showjumping, Dressage, X-country and BHS qualifications. The horses are trained to an exceptionaly high standard, although you have to remember that Horses are not machines and have minds of their own.

It's a yard that likes riders to get involved with looking after the horses aswell, and helping out on the yard can earn you free lessons. Pony Club is held there on a Monday and Wednesday night, but I think they're starting to do it on a weekend aswell.

Ohh, and they do let you borrow hats and crops aswell if you do not have your own. I hope all this helped, and I hope you find a nice place for your daughter to ride. You may want to considor riding yourself. It's an excellent ways to relax or just have a bit of fun. Please let us all know how you got on.

xxx bye xxx

I can personally reccommend Smeltings Farm at Ringinglow. Have ridden there for over 12 years and have only moved on because I bought my own horse :)

It will be hard to fit her in as they are busy but they do beginner days where they have lessons and learn about horses in a fun packed day. They also have a big range of ponies and horses to ride and cater for the beginners well. They do have a Pony Club if your daughter ever wanted to join that. They come highly reccommended, although not particularly cheap - high standard though.

Here's their website...should have prices on there and contact details. If you want to know any more just ask! :)

www.equestrian-training.co.uk

I can recommend Snowden Farm at Troway, just out side of Dronfield. It may not be the cheapest place but your daughter will get the very best tuition and the horses and ponies are certainly not riding school donkeys. They are fully registered and give a full range of lessons. I learnt a lot from there and have now gone on to own 6 horses and a pony of my own so it must have done me some good (or not as my husband would probably say!). Give then a ring on 01246 417172. Hope your daughter has fun.

Ridgeway Riding School are recruiting for individuals who want to further there career in this area. We are a fun and friendly riding school that teach with a relaxed enjoyable approach. We are offering fully paid traing for the lucky candidates. Experience with horses is necerssary and you must be over 18 to apply.

Please send a CV to N0029595@ntu.ac.uk.

if you ride Blaze, Bertie or Cocoa you can give them a pat from me.[/QUOTE]

I've ridden Blaze at Barnes Green - super horse!

Snowdon Farm are excellent... not the cheapest, but they certainly teach you how to ride correctly and although they can be very tough sometimes, it certainly does pay dividends. I had lessons there for about five years and I have done allsorts in very limited opportunites to ride elsewhere, including 2ft x-country, 20 mile charity ride in Newmarket and galloping on thoroughbreds.

I was on holiday in Cornwall a couple of years ago and there was a couple of teenage girls who both owned their own horses and rode many times every week, etc, yet they couldn't control the horses they were given and, without wanting to sound too cocky, was having to cover their horses with mine to stop them galloping off. Thanks to the skills I've learned at Snowdon Farm, I feel safe and in control when I ride elsewhere.

A

I've been looking at some threads, as I want to take up regular riding again either at weekend or in the evening. I live in Hillsborough and would like to do some fun stuff such as go out on rides with adults, do some small jumps and socialise with other similar riders as well as lessons. I would like to practice basic grooming and tacking up as well with help.
Would Smeltings/Snowdon/Barnes Green all be good for this, or is one better than the others? I have done WTC and small jumps but I'm out of practice.
How long are the waiting lists mentioned?

barnes green is just up from hillsbrough and on bus route you will pay 17 for lesson 22 for hack in woods. nice lasses instructors and lovely horses very well schooled exept barney who takes your crop off you with his teeth and throws it on floor but hes such a sweetie call em on 0114 2402548..enjoy!!!

I can really recommend Barnes Green - which is now under a different name as my friend has just taken over there. Still the same phone number though. Ask for Zoe (new owner and my friend), Julia or Lisa and they'll give you some great advice as to what classes to come to on what days. Lovely horses, nothing loopy so they are very safe, and you're never made to do anything you don't want to do so they're not pushy. If you have insurance or are a BHS member (which insures you) they will let you get involved with tacking, grooming and other activities too. Give em a call... you won't regret it!

I have a lesson booked on Friday-a cancellation. Are they likely to be able to find me a regular spot? Do I need insurance to help with horses now?

I drove past Low Ash (S35 0AP) in phone book yesterday as mentioned earlier that it is close to Hillsborough. Has anyone been there? £15 for group lesson, one instructor. They did rides out, in fact I'm not sure if they rode out during lessons?

Also Prior Royd is near Barnes Green, someone mentioned hacking there but it is down as a riding school in yellow pages.

How do you decide?! I would love to eventually loan a horse for part of the week or ride more, but can only do weekends and evenings really. I need to improve a lot before reaching that stage and it would be nice to ride out or even do novice shows as I was never good enough when I was younger and spent all my time going round the school. Would it help to get some private lessons (in the day?) and join a lesson later?

I think you're lucky to get a lesson at the moment cos the kids are still off school and there aren't many 'spots' available, but I'm sure once you've been and they assess your riding, a suitable regular spot will be found for you in an appropriate lesson. It might mean you waiting till the kids go back to school early September to get a regular lesson - but it's like that everywhere at the moment, so hang on in there.

Insurance would cover you for working in stables (grooming etc.) and leading horses (in and out of fields) and tacking, cos it's so easy to get a kick from a broody mare when fastening a girth strap! I know most stables are usually quite strict about this nowadays and are very safety conscious cos it's so easy for people to put in insurance claims now, even for minor injuries... but I'm sure if you ask, they will let you help out.

Your riding hat needs to be of a certain standard too so check with them first if you have your own. There are some you can hire there (for £1 I think) if your own doesn't meet the specific BS standard.

They do hacking through the woods, (slow hacks as well as advanced gallops), jumping, schooling and even lunge work and the girls are generally happy to pass on their knowledge of horses to you if you ask questions.

Best thing to do is have a look around on Friday, enjoy your lesson, ask a few questions and tell them you'd like to help out. Make your decision based on the horses and the environment as a whole - but I know you won't be disappointed! Nice girls, great tuition, lovely horses, quality stables... what more could you want?!

Thank you. I have a hat that is up to date.
I'm shocked by the insurance changes both here and on my riding holiday last week. I just put my pony away when I was younger, or even just the last few years. I come back and have to fill in a form :(

I found this site when I was trying to find horseriding centres for my own local parenting website. Obviously I can't just lift the recommendations from here but if anyone would like to help me out also by recommending a centre either send me a PM or log onto netmums.com for sheffield

Hi
I live at hilsborough, can I go with you too?

Jlpeter1968@hotmail.com

Peter

Thank you. I have a hat that is up to date.
I'm shocked by the insurance changes both here and on my riding holiday last week. I just put my pony away when I was younger, or even just the last few years. I come back and have to fill in a form :(

Smallage Farm riding stables, Smallage Lane, Aughton is reputed to be quite good.

My sister used to ride there for years before getting her own horse. She actually stabled it there for a long time too.

How long ago was that and what was the horses name I may know her I rode at smallage for years and years. PM me answer if you'd prefer?

hey, i'm 16 and i want to start riding is there any schools that will let me?

i've ridden before but only a few times on my friends horse and ive never had any lessons

would i have to have private lessons?

thanks :) xxx

Of course you can have lessons at 16! I started riding at 8 and there are plenty that start a lot younger than that!

I've justed started riding again and have been going to Snowdon Farm, Coal Aston. I'm loving it there but don't expect a warm fluffy feeling expect excellent tuition and great horses - perfect if you want to take it quite seriously! Lessons are £22 an hour for me.

Otherwise I've heard that Grenoside is good too. I think lessons here are about £18 an hour.

Hi, I just booked a lesson at Snowdon farm tomorrow. it seemed you had bad experience there, could you please tell me the detail of Grenoside?

Thanks


Of course you can have lessons at 16! I started riding at 8 and there are plenty that start a lot younger than that!

I've justed started riding again and have been going to Snowdon Farm, Coal Aston. I'm loving it there but don't expect a warm fluffy feeling expect excellent tuition and great horses - perfect if you want to take it quite seriously! Lessons are £22 an hour for me.

Otherwise I've heard that Grenoside is good too. I think lessons here are about £18 an hour.

Hi, I just booked a lesson at Snowdon farm tomorrow. it seemed you had bad experience there, could you please tell me the detail of Grenoside?

Thanks
I didn't have a bad experience at all, in fact, I ride there every week now and love it. They just take it very seriously so you learn loads and can really ride properly.

If all you want is a bit of a plod around then Snowdon Farm might not be for you however, if you are serious about learning how to ride and really doing something with it then Snowdon Farm is really excellent and they are definitely nice people.

I've never ridden at Grenoside but got the impression they don't take it quite so seriously. Their details are on the BHS website (maybe listed as Barnes Green)...

Hi, just to hijack the horsey thread but my friend is looking for sharer for her Arab mare - she's in Barlow if anyone is interested?:)

I can really recommend Barnes Green - which is now under a different name

What is it called now please?

Hi, i am interested. Could you please let me know more detail? you can contact me; Jlpeter1968@hotmail.com. thanks


Hi, just to hijack the horsey thread but my friend is looking for sharer for her Arab mare - she's in Barlow if anyone is interested?:)

Hi, Just went there this afternoon but too late and closed. the new name is called grenoside Equestrian centre, tel: 0114 2402548, S35 8NA, drive from by A61 from sheffield towards Barnesly. about 4.2miles, by your left handside, you will see some horses in the farm ground,

good luck



What is it called now please?

Hi
Thanks, just had a lesson this afternoon, nice school, but I got a really old and slow horse, not very happy, visisted a few ridding school after the lesson, most of them charge £20/hour or £20 for half hour private lesson. the best one I think is parkland riding school as I saw lots of show jumping competition hourses there. the yard is huge and nice. have booked another lesson there to see whats going on there


I didn't have a bad experience at all, in fact, I ride there every week now and love it. They just take it very seriously so you learn loads and can really ride properly.

If all you want is a bit of a plod around then Snowdon Farm might not be for you however, if you are serious about learning how to ride and really doing something with it then Snowdon Farm is really excellent and they are definitely nice people.

I've never ridden at Grenoside but got the impression they don't take it quite so seriously. Their details are on the BHS website (maybe listed as Barnes Green)...

Hi, Just went there this afternoon but too late and closed. the new name is called grenoside Equestrian centre, tel: 0114 2402548, S35 8NA, drive from by A61 from sheffield towards Barnesly. about 4.2miles, by your left handside, you will see some horses in the farm ground,

good luck

Thanks for the information, I have ridden there myself occasionally but not recently, nothing against them, just no money!

Hi
Thanks, just had a lesson this afternoon, nice school, but I got a really old and slow horse, not very happy, visisted a few ridding school after the lesson, most of them charge £20/hour or £20 for half hour private lesson. the best one I think is parkland riding school as I saw lots of show jumping competition hourses there. the yard is huge and nice. have booked another lesson there to see whats going on there
Snowdon Farm work on the basis that you need to know how to ride the horse and then it will do as asked and all their horses are capable of that, I believe. Also, you rise a full range of horses there and so that will improve your abilities as a rider rather than always riding the same horse or type of horse.

Parklands doesn't appear to be on the BHS website, so I'd be interested how you get on there...

I think I found it on the BHS website. I will give you the detail later,

Parklands Riding School

Write a review
Aston Common
Aston, Sheffield, S26 2AD

0114 287 5278


Parklands doesn't appear to be on the BHS website, so I'd be interested how you get on there...[/QUOTE]

hi i go to Parklands and im doing my BHS NVQ Level 2/3 i do not come from this area but from what ive seen on how they run the place its much better than most riding schools i know of from my area. The staff there do seem to really care about the horses and the yard is run really well . I will admit i have not had riding lessons from the riding instructors but my friend has one of them come out to her for her own horses , and from what ive watched when ive been at parklands the lessons seem really good, my only grip is how much riding lessons acutally cost (especially when you have owned and kept your own horse( btw mines out on loan at the mo)
The horses at parklands are really good as ive ridden quite few of them in my lessons for my nvq2/3 and they do range from your plod to more forward going horses and if you dont like a certain horse i know the instructours will change it next time for you to find one you do like riding as they do like you to be happy .
I would reccommed having riding lesson there , saying that i would not mind trying out snowdon park just to compare the two as ive heard a few good things about this place as well .
oh and it is BHS approved otherwise i would not be able to do my course there
let us know how you found the place and how your lesson went as id be intrested .

oh and it is BHS approved otherwise i would not be able to do my course there.
If it is a BHS approved riding school then they want to get the BHS to sort out their website because Parklands is definitely not in the online list of approved riding schools in South Yorkshire...

I contacted Barnes Green (Grenoside equestrian) to see if I could go on a hack with my partner and no one bothered to get back. Does anyone know anywhere else where you can do this, and close to Shef/can get to with public transport/taxi? I don't want to get boyf a lesson, would prefer to have a little mosey!

Hi there, can recommend barnes green (they do hack out as well with no road work necessary)

Call them again and leave messages if you have to, they are busy but very good and hacking is great

but also Oak lodge a new place just opened at high green. Not sure where you are based though. This is on the 76 88 66 and 77a routes (stop is hague lane/the rose pub). A bhs intermediate instructor so very good standard of training and experience and very nice fell pony just arrived in the school. Mainly livery yard with some riding school tuition available. PM if you want details.

Good luck with it and hope you enjoy it.

my daughter currntly is only 4 years ov age but i want her too do horse riding lessons in sheffield is there any where she could do this she is very forward and out going and also has her own horse which she rides but im not as clued up for teaching her plz help ..................................

can anyone help

my daughter currntly is only 4 years ov age but i want her too do horse riding lessons in sheffield is there any where she could do this she is very forward and out going and also has her own horse which she rides but im not as clued up for teaching her plz help ..................................

My mum takes my 4 year old sister to a place at grenoside(i think)
I will send her a link to this post so she can give you the full details

my daughter currntly is only 4 years ov age but i want her too do horse riding lessons in sheffield is there any where she could do this she is very forward and out going and also has her own horse which she rides but im not as clued up for teaching her plz help ..................................

Hi,
It may be more beneficial to get an instuctor to come to your yard to give her a lesson riding her own pony :D
I have a horse and a pony. My daughter is only 1 but when the time comes that I feel she's ready for lessons I'll just book an instructor to come to us. Teaching her myself would be the other option but as you said, that's not ideal for you at the moment :D
Have a look around the internet, tack shop windows etc. There are always numbers for freelance instructors.
Good Luck x

Gosh isnt there a lot of forum crossover ;)

dream clover I would agree with Mrs Carter about lessons on her own pony, that will probably be most beneficial to them both :).

xxx

Gosh isnt there a lot of forum crossover ;)




heh, so there is... ;)

Smallage Farm on the other hand will plonk you on a pony and hope for the best. Some people like these stables because there is no pressure on you at all, but I've been on some hacks there that have descended into pure chaos. Also expect to have loads of kids on the ride with you. Cheap but I now avoid the place.



I worked and rode at smallage for around ten yrs and yes there is no pressure u pick ur horse get on and go for a nice hack through the woods theres only chaos when ppl who jump shout and scream go in which case they should go to a school. Everyone is informed that they are in control of there horse there are leaders that go out to keep an eye ut theres always one that spoils it i thoroughly enjoyed working with Phil and the girls and still pop up every now and again.

I worked and rode at smallage for around ten yrs and yes there is no pressure u pick ur horse get on and go for a nice hack through the woods theres only chaos when ppl who jump shout and scream go in which case they should go to a school. Everyone is informed that they are in control of there horse there are leaders that go out to keep an eye ut theres always one that spoils it i thoroughly enjoyed working with Phil and the girls and still pop up every now and again.

When was it you worked there? I used to help out there about 17 years ago, would I know you?

Gosh isnt there a lot of forum crossover ;)

dream clover I would agree with Mrs Carter about lessons on her own pony, that will probably be most beneficial to them both :).

xxx

LOL. Us horsey people always find each other :D

Hi
Our daughter went to Smallage at the age of six. We went there because our daughter wanted to 'ride a pony' and our friend knew the proprietor and told us there would be no pressure on us to re book should she not like it. Emma who ran the centre was brilliant, she matched the rider to the pony/horse and we never had a problem. She led the pony by a lead rope until our daughter was confident. Our daughter excelled in riding and her confidence grew (all down to Emma and her team). Emma and her team did correct the riders if they were not doing as they had been requested. If you want a 1-1 lesson, small group lessons I am sure they will accomodate this but obviously it will cost more. Our daughter was shown how to trot, canter and gallop. Due to her confidence she has taught herself how to jump. My advice is do not spend pounds on these lessons if all you need is for the child to have fun. (Check their insurance or take your own out) Please make sure you are happy with the safety aspect of any establishment before you let your child ride.

I have been riding at parklands for over a year and though they are very expensive (£40 for an hour private now, which compared to some places ive been to is not actually that bad!!) The horses are great, theres enough range to find a few that you like to ride, and the instructors are great, they've really built my confidence and developed my riding ability no end. There was so much that i was neglecting before and the lessons are worth the money.

It is clear to see that the horses are cared for, and the staff are friendly and approachable.
Having loaned horses throughout my adolescene i was reluctant to go back to lessons, but i look forward to my weekly ride. They are very much worth the money you spend!

Saying that though there is a long waiting list from what i understand for new riders looking for group lessons.....

try grenoside equestrian centre - see my entry above. there is a riding club on their site in the summer as well - ecclesfield riding club, they meet occasionally in winter and every week in summer. Its on the 66 and 78 bus route I think. It also rides out directly into a very nice woodland area without any roadwork if you want to hack out.

best of luck anyway - enjoy yourself.

My friend also rode at Barnes Green and said it was nice there.

try grenoside equestrian centre a61 penistone rd,big arena,woods for hacking in,excellent place and staff 2402548

try grenoside equestrian centre a61 penistone rd,big arena,woods for hacking in,excellent place and staff 2402548

My daughter is three and loves horses - she is too young for formal lessons (they would probably spoil the fun) - but I would like to find a school / private owner who would be willing to let her have a fun ride for 1/2 an hour a week or so - does anyone have any recommendations or will the insurance companies have a fit with such a young child?

thanks!

hi i go to Parklands and im doing my BHS NVQ Level 2/3 i do not come from this area but from what ive seen on how they run the place its much better than most riding schools i know of from my area. The staff there do seem to really care about the horses and the yard is run really well . I will admit i have not had riding lessons from the riding instructors but my friend has one of them come out to her for her own horses , and from what ive watched when ive been at parklands the lessons seem really good, my only grip is how much riding lessons acutally cost (especially when you have owned and kept your own horse( btw mines out on loan at the mo)
The horses at parklands are really good as ive ridden quite few of them in my lessons for my nvq2/3 and they do range from your plod to more forward going horses and if you dont like a certain horse i know the instructours will change it next time for you to find one you do like riding as they do like you to be happy .
I would reccommed having riding lesson there , saying that i would not mind trying out snowdon park just to compare the two as ive heard a few good things about this place as well .
oh and it is BHS approved otherwise i would not be able to do my course there
let us know how you found the place and how your lesson went as id be intrested .

I went here recently an was told i was to fat and lazy to ride and that because of my size it was cruel. im a size 14 and only 12 stone. this broke my heart and i havent been riding again since. the iteacher is good when she isnt being rude to you in front of the whole class.
If you want to pay £20 an hour to be insulted then parklands is the place for you!!!

Smeltings Farm Riding Centre, Ringinglow Road, Sheffield S11 7TD
Tel: 0114 230 7661 e-mail: Smeltingsfarm@aol.com Key: A2/C/D

Snowdon Farm Riding School, Snowdon Lane, Troway, Marsh Lane, Nr Sheffield S21 5RT Tel: 01246 417172 Key: A3/D E-Mail: info@snowdonfarmequestrian.co.uk

Both of these are on a approved list. Hope this helps.

Snowdon Farm is not suitable for anyone without a car. It is not at all easily accessible my public transport. It is an excellent riding school tho with amazing staff and horses and a very high quality of standards and tuition.

I contacted Barnes Green (Grenoside equestrian) to see if I could go on a hack with my partner and no one bothered to get back. Does anyone know anywhere else where you can do this, and close to Shef/can get to with public transport/taxi? I don't want to get boyf a lesson, would prefer to have a little mosey!

Mallard House is really good for hacking. Its right next to the TPT and wharncliffe woods, its £17 for an hours hack at what ever pace you want.
I work there and keep my horse there too.

I'd recommend Michael and Laura at Westwood Equestrian Centre to anyone wanting lessons. The standard of lessons is fantastic, they only charge £26 for an hour PRIVATE lesson, all the horses are lovely and safe - most of them are cobby types but they have some lovely ponies too. And yes, they are BHS registered. I've been riding with them for years and bought my pony Heathcliffe from them 3 years ago, he is fantastic, I couldn't possibly be happier with them.

hi all,
pretty much in the same boat, have a 12 yr old daughter going mad about riding horses in the sheffield area.........
looking for group lessons mainly as i need to find out weather or not she will enjoy it.
have lokked around at some places and the prices were out of this world lol,
can anyone please advise before it get murdered lmao


mike

Mike, try Smallage equestrian centre, Ann is an excellent teacher, they do hacking out at weekends for £12 pound an hour. also they do private lessons for £18 per half hour and a group lesson for £15 per hour usually mon/tues/ wed.my daughter is 6 and she has lessons there, and she's coming on really well. I wouldn't take her anywhere else. the number is 01142693300 ask for Ann or Emma. hope this is of some help...

My experience of riding schools in Sheffield:

Snowdon Farm at Troway is excellent. You get very rigorous and intense lessons. They're friendly enough but their serious approach might put you off; it shouldn't though because they are definitely the best I have ever been too (I'm not a very good rider by the way).

Unless they've changed in the last few years, they will not allow you to hack unless you have proved you're capable of doing so in the school first - which might sound draconian but it makes sense really.

Smallage Farm on the other hand will plonk you on a pony and hope for the best. Some people like these stables because there is no pressure on you at all, but I've been on some hacks there that have descended into pure chaos. Also expect to have loads of kids on the ride with you. Cheap but I now avoid the place.

You obviously not been in long time both me and my daughter go and it is safe and they cater for all abitities

I'd recommend Michael and Laura at Westwood Equestrian Centre to anyone wanting lessons. The standard of lessons is fantastic, they only charge £26 for an hour PRIVATE lesson, all the horses are lovely and safe - most of them are cobby types but they have some lovely ponies too. And yes, they are BHS registered. I've been riding with them for years and bought my pony Heathcliffe from them 3 years ago, he is fantastic, I couldn't possibly be happier with them.

I couldn't agree more. Partner and I have been having lessons here and they are totally fantastic. Both Michael and his mother make you completely welcome, they are so down to earth and friendly - they just make you relax completely with the surroundings. I've ridden before but my partner hasn't and I must stress how excellent I found them,Michael made my partner feel comfprtable and confident almost immediately. Having ridden before at different places I know how different places can be, the people, the horses, the places itself - and this one by far is the best I've been to. I'm so happy with this place that I would go nowhere else for lessons now.

They do great pony days for kids too, I know a few people have kids that do these in the holidays and just love them.

Hello
I have never had any lessons before but am now wanting to learn to ride. The two which seemt o be the most recommended (and reasonable) are westwood and Cowley (near Dronfield) As a complete beginner and wanting 1-1 lessons, any thought on which one I should go with?

Hello
I have never had any lessons before but am now wanting to learn to ride. The two which seemt o be the most recommended (and reasonable) are westwood and Cowley (near Dronfield) As a complete beginner and wanting 1-1 lessons, any thought on which one I should go with?

As a complete beginner definately Westwood. As has been said previously, they only do 1-1 lessons and their horses are as close to bomb proof as its possible to come. You also don't get the technique of the instructor standing in the middle of the school and yelling instructions at you (which I always found to be very off putting). I've ridden at Cowley (and most other riding schools in Sheffield at one time or another) and find Westwood to be by far the best - they sold me my horse who I adore too so they'll do absolutely anything for their students!

** Just to add, their insurance also covers children from the age of 4 upwards (I'm 95% sure they do anyway) - my little girl will be going there for lessons as soon as she's old enough.

Thanks for this Nik Nak, I will give westwood a ring and try to book in. I was thinking of having a lesson every other week to start with. Hopefully they dont have a wait list as some places do!

Has anybody got a website address for Westwood please