children's Activities
Please note, all activities must be paid for at time of booking and are non-refundable. Bookings are taken up until 48 hours before the event/activity date. To find out dates and book click link to calendar
Mini PONY DAYS & One Day Camps - lead rein/ Beginner/tots
**One day Pony Camps**
A day at the yard where children may be involved in catching ponies in from the fields, grooming, tacking up, feeding, stable work and games/stable manegment training or quizzes with a one hour ride included. Please bring drinks and a packed lunch (No nuts please).
***Riders must have a parent/guardian with them to lead for the ridden section after lunch if they are normally led ***
Next Date -
TBC - Child Beginners and lead rein (10.30-3.15pm) For ages 5-10 years old
***Tues 24th December - Xmas Pony Camp - 10-4 see calender page***
Hats and boots can be hired subject to availability at £3 but riders must have own gloves.
Cost:
£55.00 Loyalty Scheme Members
£58.00 Non-members
**Mini Pony Days**
For riders aged 5 years -10 years
Three hour sessions that include a one-hour ride and participation in practical or theoretical pony grooming/care/quiz or games.
***Riders must have a parent/guardian with them to lead for the ridden section which will be the last hour ***
Next Date -
TBC
Time: As above
Hats and boots can be hired subject to availability at £3 but riders must have own gloves.
Cost:
£43.50 Loyalty Scheme Members
£46.00 Non-members
Call the office on 01206 242210 to book or
Riders must bring their own hats/boots/gloves and whips, and suitable clothing for the weather, as well as any snack/drinks required. Once booked these sessions are non-refundable however if there is a waiting list and we can re-sell your space we may offer you a refund.
Please note rides will include mixed abilities and therefore run a little differently to normal group lessons.
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Mini Pony days & One Day Pony Camps -Intro+ levels
**One day Pony Camps**
A full day at the yard where children will be involved in catching ponies in from the fields, grooming, tacking up, feeding, stable work and games/stable manegment training or quizzes with a one hour ride included. Full day with a takeaway lunch included.
These days are for children riding off the lead rein in trot. If you are not a regular rider please book an assessment lesson to check your childs ability.
Next Date -
Thursday 31st October
***Tues 24th December - Xmas Pony Camp - 10-4 see calendar page***
Time:
10.00 -16.00
Hats and boots can be hired subject to availability at £3 but riders must have own gloves.
Cost:
£63.50 Loyalty Scheme Members
£66.00 Non-members
To book call us on 01206 242210 or
Riders must bring their own hats/boots/gloves and whips, and suitable clothing for the weather, as well as any snack/drinks required. Once booked these sessions are non-refundable however if there is a waiting list and we can re-sell your space we may offer you a refund.
childrens holiday hacks
Fancy a holiday treat? Come and join us at Fletchers Farm for a private 30 minute lead rein hack around the farm for 4 year olds and upwards. Parents must be available to lead their children.
Next date - Tuesday to Sundays by availability
Cost: One child £35.00 (includes hat/boot use)
Two children £61.00 (includes hat/boot use)
Please note children/parents will need to wear gloves (we can provide disposable if required) and no shorts.
Group Hacks (canter riders) Next Date -
Sunday 13th October 12-.00-1pm
Sunday 20th october 12.00-1pm
Wednesday 30th October 11.00-12.00
Sunday 27th October LR hack at 9.00-10.00 then 12.00-1pm
Sunday 3rd November 12.00-1pm
Sunday 10th November 12.00-1pm
Sunday 17th November 12.00-1pm
For riders secure and confident in cantering
In the event of bad weather hacks can be moved into an arena and bookings will be made on this basis.
Time:
As listed
Please contact the office on 01206 242210 for availability or book through our calendar page.
HOLIDAY JUMPING CLINICS
FFRS Holiday Jump Clinics
Keen to learn more about jumping? We are offering group sessions in the outdoor arena working on a variety of different jumping skills/levels.
Next date:
TBC
10.30-11.30 – For riders in our Novice groups and upwards just starting
11.30-12.30 For riders in our intermediate groups or above
****Please also see clinic page for details of the next Kristina Biggs Clinics****
Cost:
Loyalty Scheme Members - £36.00
Non-members - £39.00
Maximum of five riders in a group
Horses for this clinic will be allocated by staff, please provide three choices.
Prices include horse use. Please note once booked clinics are non-refundable. If there is a waiting list and we can resell your space then we will refund.
Please contact the office
BIRTHDAY PARTIES & Treats
Come and enjoy your birthday at Fletchers Farm Riding School. We offer two options for groups of children aged 3 years old and upwards, and then private or shared seperate packages. Please read below for further details.
Office number 01206 242210
Party 1:
For children aged 3 – 8 years old
Meet two of our lovely ponies
There will be a short meet and greet with fitting of hats & boots.
The group will spend time with one of our ponies grooming and decorating with plaits/ribbons whilst children have an individual short pony ride around our arena at the same time. A parent will be required to walk alongside their child as staff lead around. This section will take an hour.
There is then the option to use our portacabin for a 30-minute slot afterwards if you would like to bring a cake or snacks for your children.
Please note the rides are outside whether there is rain or shine so please come prepared!
The price includes hat/boot use for each child, a rosette and pony activity sheets to take away. Maximum of 8 children.
Cost:
£184.00 without use of cabin
£199.00 includes use of cabin
Party 2:
For children aged 8 years old and upwards who are established riders, riding off the lead rein in trot
There will be a short meet and greet with fitting of hats/boots, followed by approximately 20 minutes of grooming & pampering time. The children will then have a half an hour ride in an arena suited to their ability level.
There is then the option to use our portacabin for a 30-minute slot afterwards if you would like to bring a cake or snacks for your children.
The price includes hat/boot use for each child and a rosette. Maximum of 6 children. Riders must be within our current weight limit of 12 stone maximum.
Cost:
£170.00 without use of cabin
£185.00 includes use of cabin
Birthday Treats:
Birthday Treat:
Why not treat a friend or relative to a horsey experience for their birthday?
This one- hour option will consist of a short introduction and fitting of hat & boots, and then a 20-minute session on grooming, followed by a 30-minute ridden section.
Price includes hat/boot use, a pair of riding gloves and a rosette.
Cost:
Privates - £54.50
Shared for two - £87.00
Times: Please contact us to arrange a time
Terms and conditions:
- Payment must be made at time of booking your date in with staff to secure the booking. Once booked group party options are non-refundable. If you need to move the date of your party, we require at least one weeks notice ahead of the date you have booked for.
- For the private or shared birthday treat options, our normal lesson cancellation policy applies (48 hours notice).
- All ridden sessions include mounting/dismounting time.
- Parties are subject to availability - please speak to our office to check on provisional dates before sending out your invites to avoid disappointment.
- All children must be supervised by their parents/guardians at all times whilst on the site.
- Any children/riders attending must have a completed rider registration form signed by their parents/legal guardians. These can be downloaded ahead of time from our website and or completed on the day, but please allow time to do this prior to your party time (if completing on the day) so that the party can start promptly. No child can ride without one of these forms.
General Information:
In order to have a fun but safe time with us, please can all parents/children follow any Health and Safety requests from the staff on the day and ensure the below:
Please do not allow your child to walk around the back of the ponies or stand directly behind.
Ponies like to be approached quietly and from the side, please can parents monitor their children to approach our ponies in this way.
As we are a working riding school and livery yard, we would politely ask that noise on the yard and in the portacabin must be kept to a minimum so that lessons in the arenas are not disturbed.
Please do not let the children feed any treats whilst here as unfortunately this can lead to ponies biting.
No helium/inflated balloons on site please.
For further information on parties or to book a visit please do not hesitate to contact us.
obstacle courses
A fun session testing your skills with various obstacles ridden and unmounted in our outdoor arena.
Next date -
TBC
Time:
10.00-11.00 Trot group (Intro groups or above)
11.00-12.00 Canter group (Novice groups or above)
12.00-13.00 Beginners walk group - lesson format no timed section
Any riders booking this must have had a lesson here prior to the event.
Obstacles such as weaving in and out of cones, posting letters in boxes, limboing under low poles, leading your pony round or through hazards and many more.
A fun activity for all the family and any abilities. After training and practice riders will be timed around the course with rosettes to the winner.
Loyalty Scheme members - £32.00
Non-Members - £34.00
FFRS Liveries - £18.00
For the competition the following rules apply:
The winner is the quickest time round the course - this time is inclusive of any time penalties added on.
Penalties
10 seconds will be added to your time if you do not fully complete an obstacle, e.g. miss out cone when doing a line of weaving in and out.
10 seconds will be added if you break into a faster pace than is above the class speed set, e.g. cantering within a trot class.
30 seconds will be added if you miss out/not attempt an obstacle at all.
The competition round will have a time limit of:
- 3 minutes
If you have not completed the course within the time allocated then the last obstacle you completed will count. Your total score will comprise of the allocated time e.g. 3 minutes plus any time penalties you have gained, plus 30 seconds for each obstacle that you did not attempt. The winner will be whoever has reached the furthest in the course with least time penalties when they are added onto the time.
Please note once booked these activities are non-refundable.
Unicorn Sessions for children
Come and meet the ponies, try your hand at grooming and have a short ride.
Lasts for approx one hour, hat and boots included but please bring gloves for riders and leaders (an adult must come who is willing to lead).
A great introduction to ponies for children aged 4 years old and upwards.
Next Dates:
Wednesday 30th October 10am FULL
Wednesday 30th October 1.45pm
Cost:
£25.00 per person
Please note once booked spaces are non-refundable. If there is a waiting list and we can resell your space then we will refund.
Introduction to jumping courses
Interested in progressing your jumping to riding courses?
Two hour session with theory about how to ride lines and approach fences in a course setting, followed by a one-hour group session practicing these skills.
Ideal for Novice/intermediate group riders
Suitable for children aged 7 years and upwards.
Next Date:
TBC
Cost:
£45.00 Loyalty Scheme Members
£48 Non-members
Office number 01206 242210
Childrens Taster rides / Holiday rides
Tots' Rides – For children aged 4 years plus to give them a taster for ponies.
These sessions are pony ride of approx 15 mins - a great introduction for children to ponies and horse riding.
The ride follows tracks around the paddocks but maybe transferred to an arena depending on ground conditions.
For all children aged 4 years old and upwards.
Parents/guardians will be required to lead - one adult per child attending.
Riders and leaders must have their own clean gloves with them and hats must be booked at the time of booking - please call us for details of how to measure heads.
Saturdays and Sundays at 14.30
Cost: £21.00 includes hat use
See calender page
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