Bursted Manor Riding Centre is dedicated to providing a high standard of horse riding and horse riding instruction for adults and children, from five years of age and older. We offer group horse riding for all levels, semi-private riding for couples or small private groups or private one to one tuition.
We cater for visitors who want to improve their horse riding ability as well and for regular riders who want to learn from the beginning, or for those who are coming back to the sport to re-learn their skills and regain their fitness levels. Enjoy lessons under instruction in our large indoor all-weather floodlit arena or in the larger outdoor arena. Bespoke riding lessons can be arranged following a discussion with the instructor to create a beautiful riding experience. You will find the staff willing to help.
Please refer to Hacking or Trekking if you would prefer to receive instruction on a country ride.
We have an indoor and outdoor arena floodlit for evening riding. Instruction is conducted by BHS qualified staff. Lessons can be on a private or group basis. Below is an outline of each for you to choose from. We are happy to elaborate and advise you.
Beginners
Beginner Private Lesson
Beginners benefit from lunge lessons to develop balance and a secure seat, which in turn affects safety and enables the horse to make more sense of instructions from the rider. The horse remains unspoilt and able to respond as progress is made. Suggested duration of a lesson is ½ hour building up to an hour if required. Alternatively we can accommodate riders if they would like a one- off lesson or an occasional ride.
Beginner Group Lesson
Only available at weekends, riders often like the group feel. Lessons are less intense with a fun element. You may find progress to be a little slower than a private lesson, but the experience of riding with others is invaluable. Duration time is ½ hour or 1 hour.
Novice/Intermediate Riders
Riders have the choice of private or group lessons. Groups are graded to enable riders of a similar standard to ride together enhancing the enjoyment and progress.
Advanced Riders
Usually the requirements of the more advanced rider benefit from private instruction, however group instruction is also available if riders prefer.
Activities
As a timeout from Riding lessons we also have a number of special activity days scheduled throughout the year. These can put your skills to the test or be a relaxing and enjoyable day riding out in the fresh air! Our most popular activities are listed below, but please do contact us for a list of what we do, and when the next is scheduled.
