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Horse Riding in the Country for Three

  £225
RDAFV
5½ hrs
  • Riding in the English countryside, you'll leave saddle sore but happy!
  • Perfect for novices and experienced riders, with sessions tailored to your level
  • Three hours in the saddle, including a half to one hour lesson, with expert instruction at all times
  • Includes a three course lunch (if veg option required, please advise at point of booking)

About

Horse riding is relaxing, exciting and refreshingly outdoorsy. So whether you're a novice or an experienced rider we're sure that you'll love this riding day. Staff always appreciate an early arrival so that you can all get registered and help make sure the experience begins promptly and runs to time. You'll start off with a half hour to one hour lesson within the grounds of the riding school, during which your instructor will assess your abilities to plan your next activity. Then you'll either continue with your lesson or go out on a hack (including walk and trot) in lovely English countryside or woodland. On your first visit, cantering is not allowed outside the arenas. Over the course of the experience you'll have three hours riding the hack, taking place before and after a three course lunch with everyone else round the big table in the farmhouse living room. Riding is pretty physical and there's nothing like fresh air to make a person hungry!

Locations

  • Reading, Berkshire

Key Info

Availability: One Friday per month, every Saturday and every other Sunday throughout the year.
Participant Guidelines: Minimum age is seven. Maximum weight is 15 stone (venue reserve the right to weigh on the day). No riding expreience necessary, as suitable for total beginners. Your mount will be chosen according to your age, weight and any riding experience.
Weather: Riding may be cancelled or curtailed in extreme weather (e.g. heavy rain or snow) for your safety as well as that of your horse. If you have any concerns about the weather, please call the venue before leaving home.
Duration: Your day lasts between five and six hours. Riding time will be around three hours and lunch will last approximately two hours, with time to enjoy (and properly digest!) your meal before getting back into the saddle.
Numbers On Day: Groups normally average six people. The maximum size is eight.
Spectators: Spectators are welcome and can join you for lunch at a cost of £10 per person, payable on the day by cash or cheque only.
Dress Code: Wear comfortable clothes (e.g. leggings, jodhpurs or track suit bottoms) with wellingtons or riding boots. Jeans, trainers and lace-up shoes are not recommended. You can wear your own hat (if it conforms to safety standards) or the venue can provide one.
Other Info: Smoking is only permitted in the dedicated area. Please bring your booking confirmation with you on the day. Both the farmhouse or the lovely converted stables here offer bed and breakfast accommodation.
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