[SOLD] Horseriding lessons in Sheffield

05-02-2003, 09:12

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!

05-02-2003, 17:30

look to pay £12- £18 an hour

katey_h23 · 11-03-2003, 13:03

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!

RPG · 11-03-2003, 13:32

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

www.yell.co.uk might help

Lickszz · 11-03-2003, 15:38

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.

RPG · 11-03-2003, 16:30

Quote:

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!

alchresearch · 11-03-2003, 17:59

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.

RichK · 01-02-2004, 21:52

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.

Rich · 02-02-2004, 07:44

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.

jojoba · 04-10-2004, 21:55

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

jojoba · 04-10-2004, 21:58

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

Lickszz · 04-10-2004, 23:00

Threads merged.

LuckyHeather · 05-10-2004, 20:38

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

dingo91 · 20-03-2005, 08:27

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

graceomally · 20-03-2005, 21:26

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.

graceomally · 20-03-2005, 21:30

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.

dingo91 · 21-03-2005, 16:06

Thanks for your help

I'll try it out

Jennie8 · 23-03-2005, 15:38

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!

dingo91 · 23-03-2005, 18:23

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:

http://www.newrider.com/Riding_Schoo...ls.php/70.html

Jennie8 · 24-03-2005, 09:18

Hi Kellianne

,

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

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

- 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!

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