Somerset Riding School and Stables

SUMMER EXTRA ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS. Vouchers can be used at the standard pro rata rate

Listed below are many activities aimed at adults teenagers and children please ask if you require more detail

Tuesdays 10am 11.30am

Ladies coffee morning - 45min lesson, untack brush off your horse, coffee and a chat in the gallery. £23

Friday 8.15am 10am

Flexi time lesson, If you are one of the many people now working flexi hours take the oppertunity to ride first thing before work, 45 min lesson £20

Saturday 9.15am 10am

Adult group lesson, ideal for beginners or those looking to gain confidence 45 min lesson £20

Various Sundays at 2pm

Stable management classes, covering the BHS stage 1 syllabus. Ideal for first time horse owners, as a foundation course for those planning to buy a horse, or those with a thirst for knowledge. £10 / session

see Jenny for more information.

Various weekday evenings from 6.15pm or 7.15pm

The lessons are tailoured to suit various standards. standard charges apply

Private lessons

Availiable throughout the week at off peak times, £30 / 45 MINS or £35 /hour.

Escourted rides through the countryside.

Availiable to approved and assessed riders only max of 3 riders per group £25 per hour, subject to weather.

Summer programme of events for Sundays

Date	AM (10 - 12)	PM (2 - 3)	PM (3 - 4)
April 13th	Jumping a course	Stable management 6-12 yrs	Gymkhana practice
April 27th	Jumping a course	Stable management 13yrs+	Assessment Riding level 2+3
May 4th	Improving the horse	Stable management 6-12 yrs	Gymkhana practice
May 18th	Jumping a course	Stable management 13yrs+	Assessment Riding level 3+4
June 1st	Jumping a course	Stable management 6-12 yrs	Gymkhana practice
June 8th	Improving the horse	Stable management 13yrs+	Assessment Riding level 2+3
June 29th	Jumping a course	Stable management 6-12 yrs	Gymkhana practice
July 20th	Improving the horse	Stable management 13yrs+	Assessment Riding level 3+4
August 10th	Jumping a course	Stable management 6-12 yrs	Gymkhana practice
September tba	Improving the horse	Stable management 13yrs+	Assessment tba
September tba	Jumping a course	Stable management 6-12 yrs	Gymkhana practice
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October 5th	Riding school show	Jumping dressage	Gymkhana

Horse Riding Lessons and Tuition

Heazle Arena / Riding Centre and stables, is situated on the Devon / Somerset border just 3miles south of Wellington

and only 7 miles from Taunton. We offer tuition on an individual or group basis by the hour or 45 mins. Riding lessons can be tailored to suit all needs and standards.

You can learn to ride in safety and confidence with our friendly, enthusiastic and sensitive team of experienced, local staff.

Bookings for riding lessons are taken either directly at reception or by telephone on 01823 680 280.

Our riding staff will select the most suitable mount for the rider’s age, experience and ability. On your first lesson our trainers will take time to discuss your previous experience and your requirements; whether riding for pleasure or training towards competitions.

As a new rider it is possible to start with private lessons, however as our group lessons are small and we match riders of simalair ability you may find the group option less demanding and a more social occasion. You may also find a 45 mins lesson will be quite long enough until your muscles develop, if possible beginers should try to ride at least once a week until you have mastered the basic's and toned the muscles used for riding.

During group lessons you will have other riders to consider. You also learn from watching your fellow riders and possibly get things right from their mistakes, individual time spent with each person by the instructor is less than with a private lesson, however on balance if you are a novice or beginer we have found the small group lesson to be more benificial than individual private lesson, where the expectation and pressure is naturally greater.

Horse Riding Facilities at Heazle Riding Centre:

At Heazle Arena / Riding Centre and Stables on the Devon Somerset border, just 3 miles from Wellington and 7miles from Taunton. We have an indoor riding arena and an outdoor floodlit riding arena with natural and show jumps. There is a classroom onsite which also has cafe (limited opening) and a viewing gallery for the indoor arena for those who would rather sit outside there is a picnic area, Recent refurbishment allows full access to the tack shop, cafeteria and viewing area for clients in wheelchairs. Heazle also cater for all types of livery, and hold many competitions throughout the year, we buy and sell horses and ponies as well as sadlery please refer to other pages on the site.

Horses at Heazle Riding Centre:

Heazle Arena / Riding Centre and Stables, are home to about 40 horses and ponies. The dozen that are used in the riding centre have been carefully selected to be safe and sensible and vary in size and shape to suit all needs, however we have a limited number that will carry riders in excess of 13 stones

Who do Heazle Riding Centre cater for?

We cater for recreational riders both children (6years and over) and adults, on an indivual or group lesson basis, we also welcome larger groups eg schools , clubs, on either a regular or one off basis. For those with own horses we provide private sessions which will help to cure problems you may be having, or assist in improving the horse and rider to acheive new heights both on the flat or jumping, if you have a young horse you make want to hire the indoor arena and work on your own or even bring your own trainer.

Heazle Riding Centre, Heazle Farm, Clayhidon, Wellington, Somerset EX15 3TH
Tel: 01823 680 280

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