Horse Riding in Hampshire - Beginner Lesson

• Learn to Walk, Trot and Canter
• State of The Art Mechanical Horse!
• Try Your Hand at Grooming & Tacking

Saddle up! This horse riding lesson in Southampton will teach you the basics of not only horse riding, but also of grooming and tacking, or getting the horse ready to ride. This is a superb beginner's horse riding introduction, lasting for an hour and a half, during which time participants will learn to walk, trot and possibly even canter.

Even the more nervous newbies can relax, as the initial part of the riding lesson is spent on a mechanical horse! The mechanical horse will simulate the movement of a real live filly, meaning you can learn how to ride and gain confidence while in a completely controlled environment. You will also learn about grooming a horse and preparing a horse with tack, meaning this is an all-round hands-on experience.

You will begin by experiencing the motion of horse riding - walking, trotting and cantering - on the cutting-edge mechanical horse at the stables. After this you will move on to a real horse, to practice what you have already learned.

You will get to experience grooming and tacking the horse, giving you a great all-round horsey experience!

Minimum Age: 5
Maximum Weight: 13 stones.

You should be fit enough to mount a horse from a block.

The lesson itself will last for 1hr 30mins, however you should expect to be on site for between 2 and 3 hours.

Spectators are welcome, and can be catered for at a charge of £6 per person. There is a café at the stables that serves breakfasts and lunches, as well as hot and cold drinks.

Beginner lessons in horse riding in Southampton can be booked for Monday-Friday at 10am

Please wear trousers and a long-sleeved top to your horse riding lesson. You should also wear flat boots with flat sole and small heel (this is to ensure your feet won't slip through the stirrup.

Skirts, high-heels, and jewellery are not suitable.

Horses are supplied at the centre!

There is both an indoor and outdoor riding school at the stables, so your lesson will not be affected by weather conditions.