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
Summer Kids Clubs Aimed at Non or new riders
For new or non-riders
Ideal for 5-8 years old
Fun, active days at the yard
The day will include a variety of pony themed activities which could include crafts, games, pony care or grooming, painting, walks, hobby horse competitions
Will include a short pony ride
Children will need to bring packed lunch/drinks, weather appropriate clothing and suncream - No shorts please
Next Date -
Tues 05/08
Weds 06/08
Thurs 07/08
Tues 12/08
Weds 13/08
Thurs 14/08
Tues 19/08
Weds 20/08
Thurs 21/08
Tues 26/08
Weds 27/08
Thurs 28/08
Time:
10-3pm
Need to get to work? Drop off at 9.30am can be arranged
£4 additional for early drop
Cost:
£30.00 Loyalty Scheme Members
£33.00 Non-members
Call the office on 01206 242210 to book or
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 the ride is a short pony ride in an arena normally but maybe outdoors to the paddocks if the weather is suitable.
Children aged 5 years old and upwards
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One Day Pony Camps For 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. For children aged 7 and upwards.
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 -
Many dates available through July and August please see the calender page
Time:
10.00 -16.00
Hats can be hired subject to availability at £3 but riders must have own gloves.
Cost:
£65.50 Loyalty Scheme Members
£68.00 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 /Lead Rein 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 walk alongside their child whilst they are riding.
Next date - Tuesday to Sundays by availability
Cost: One child £35.00 (includes hat/boot use)
Two children £65.00 (includes hat/boot use)
Please note children should bring gloves to wear and no shorts.
Riders who we have assessed can book private hacks - please contact the office
***Summer group hacks for canter riders***
Many dates available through July and August please see the calender page
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:
Tuesday 29th July - Group lesson outdoors 10.15
For Novice/intermediate group riders
Other dates available in August please see the calender page
****Please also see clinic page for details of the next Kristina Biggs Clinics****
Outdoor jump lessons with Natasha Friday 25th July and 15th August please see calendar page for more details
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 and a rosette.
Cost:
Privates - £55.50
Shared for two - £96.00
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. Riders to be off the lead rein and secure in their trot work to participate.
Next date -
Thursday 21st August - Open to all levels including lead rein - come and have a try at riding a range of obstacles - fun, group session
Time:
10.30
11.30
Loyalty Scheme members - £36.00
Non-Members - £38.00
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 training activity for all the family and any abilities.
If we are running this as a competition then 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.
Peggy's pals for younger children
Ideal sessions for children aged 4-7 years old. Come and meet the ponies, try your hand at a pony activity such as grooming or feeding and have a short arena based ride.
45 minute sessions on Sundays which include hat and boot use. Adults must be willing to walk alongside the children riding.
A great introduction to ponies for children aged 4 years old and upwards.
Next Dates:
Sunday 6th July
Sunday 13th July
Sunday 20th July
Sunday 27th July
Please see our calender for further details of dates
Cost:
£29.00 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.
Saturdays and Sundays at 14.30
Cost: £22.00 includes hat use
See calender page
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