Welcome to Fletchers Farm Riding School in Fordham, owned by Emily and Tom Bradshaw since 2017.
The Riding School at Fletchers Farm has been established since 2004 and is approved by the British Horse Society, Association of British Riding Schools and is rated 5 stars by the local authority. We are proud to be able to deliver the BHS Changing Lives through Horses program.
We offer lessons for riders aged 5 years old and upwards in our indoor arena (great for all weather conditions) as well as outdoor maneges, and have horses and ponies that are suitable for complete beginners to participate in our full range of lessons, holiday and weekend clubs/ activities (some activites are for children aged 4 years and upwards). For the more experienced and competitive riders we can offer further training sessions, shows and clinics. We run Back to Basics and Care courses as well as BHS /ABRS courses and the BHS Challenge awards and the BHS Junior Challenge awards (Pony Stars). We also offer lessons on your own horse.
Fletchers Farm Riding School has a team of horses and ponies ranging from 12.1hh to 16.1hh and a very experienced staff team, with many long term members, offering top quality instruction and care in a relaxed and friendly environment. We currently operate with a weight limit of 12 stone.
Fletchers Farm Riding School has access to extensive hacking in the beautiful Essex countryside with 7km of off road hacking around the farm which joins on to the East Anglian Farm rides.
For horse owners looking for livery, there is a seperate livery yard business that is based on the farm site please see the Livery & Facilities tab for more information.
If you would like to book a visit prior to booking a lesson please call the office on 01206 242210
**News**
*Tuesday Hacks start 14th April 12.15-1.15 - £37.00 please contact us to book in*
**April holiday events now ready for booking - Group hacks, Pony Camps, Jumping sessions - see calender for more details**
**Starting 1st March - Group Rides Loyalty Card scheme - free to join, please ask staff for more details**
*April Dressage and Jumping shows are now open for entries*
**There will be a slight increase to lesson prices from 1st March - please see the price page for more details**
**Dressage training courses - non-ridden sessions preparing for Intro on Sunday 22nd March and Prelim on Sunday 29th March**
*Lunging course - starts 12th April**
*Kristina Biggs Jump dates available for March and April - available to book now*
**Sundays Peggys Pals - groom and short ride for young children - every week at 12.15**
**Jump lessons available to book for your private lessons (45 minutes) - please make sure you ask for this when you book in**
**BHS Pony Stars Clubs - for children aged 5-12 years old - come and join the fun - Term time 6-7pm on Tuesdays - come and learn about pony care, please speak to staff for further details**
*Birthday coming up? Our birthday parties are available for children aged 3 years old and upwards. Please see our childrens activities page for more details*
Want to learn or practice horse/pony handling or care? Book a non-ridden stable managment private session with one of our staff for £42 for 45 minutes (or our accredited coaches for £54.00 for 45 minutes)
**Reminders**
*Please note our lesson prices will be increasing from 1st March 2026*
Please note our cancellation policy with effect from the 15th September 2022 - notice required to move lessons is 48-hour for groups and privates irrespective of reason (riders under the weekly standing order scheme do have different terms). Please see further details under our terms and conditions page.
We operate a policy of strictly no filming of our group lessons. Privates may be filmed but only by prior permission of the coach at the start of the lesson each time you ride.
Hats available for hire, please book these in advance. All customers and leaders must wear gloves, these can be purchased from us if required, please contact the office for more details. A polite reminder that riders must not wear shorts for their riding sessions.
RIDING SCHOOL YARD RULES – We have a number of Health and Safety requirements in place for when you visit the yard, please see the Yard Rules tab for more details.
