Specialty riding
UK riding schools running pony days
Find UK riding schools offering pony days. School holiday programmes combining riding lessons, stable management, and pony care.
120 verified UK venuesCurated by Will Bales · Last reviewed 7 May 2026
According to Saddl's directory, there are 120 UK riding schools currently listed as running pony days. Pony days are full-day or half-day sessions combining riding with horse care, grooming, and stable management, popular for primary-school-age riders during school holidays.
Pony days are a UK riding-school tradition: half-day or full-day sessions combining a riding lesson with stable management, grooming, feeding, and care of a pony. Most are aimed at riders aged 6 to 14 and run during school holidays. Format varies between yards; some include lunch, some run alongside Pony Club programmes, some are specifically for non-owners who want a fuller experience.
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Wick Stables Riding School
Weston-super-Mare, Somerset5.0(6)
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Northaw Manor Equestrian Centre
Potters Bar, Hertfordshire
Queniborough Equestrian Centre
Leicester, Leicestershire5.0(11)
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Howden Equestrian Centre
Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire5.0(60)
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Caldecote Riding School
Nuneaton, Warwickshire5.0(7)
Cherry Tree Stables & Trekking Centre
Westbury, Wiltshire5.0(19)
Icknield Livery Yard & Riding School
Dunstable, Bedfordshire5.0(14)
New Lodge Riding Centre
London, Greater London5.0(9)
Darrington Equestrian Centre
Pontefract, West Yorkshire
Holly Bank Farm Riding School
Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester5.0(39)
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Oaklands School of Riding
Leicester, Leicestershire
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Smeltings Farm Riding Centre
Sheffield, South Yorkshire5.0(25)
Meadow School of Riding
Loughborough, Leicestershire
Smallage Equestrian Centre
Sheffield, South Yorkshire5.0(12)
Bramham Polo Academy
Wetherby, West Yorkshire
Edinburgh Polo Club
Currie, Edinburgh
The London Horseplay Centre
Barnet, Greater London4.9(8)
White Rose Polo Club
York, East Riding of Yorkshire4.9(19)
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Kilnsey Trekking & Riding Centre
Skipton, North Yorkshire4.9(60)
Aire View Equestrian Centre
Keighley, West Yorkshire4.9(34)
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Sheffield Equestrian Centre
Sheffield, South Yorkshire4.9(10)
Hurtwood Park Polo Club
Cranleigh, Surrey4.9(39)
Fir Tree Farm Equestrian Centre
Doncaster, South Yorkshire4.9(58)
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Strength and Learning Through Horses
Barnet, Greater London4.9(19)
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Baylands Equestrian Centre
Luton, Bedfordshire4.9(20)
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Marcroft Riding Stables
Bury, Greater Manchester4.9(17)
Riverside Equestrian Centre
Doncaster, South Yorkshire4.9(8)
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Lily Lodge Equestrian Centre
Sheffield, South Yorkshire4.8(47)
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Sherwood Riding School
Newark, Nottinghamshire4.8(19)
Ravelrig Riding for the Disabled
Balerno, Edinburgh4.8(40)
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Aintree International Equestrian Centre
Liverpool, Merseyside4.8(82)
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Abram Hall Riding Centre
Wigan, Greater Manchester4.8(12)
Think Like a Pony
Leeds, West Yorkshire4.8(42)
North Cray & Sidcup Riding School
Sidcup, Greater London4.8(56)
Barnfields Riding Stables
London, Greater London4.8(90)
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Laura Brennan Equestrian Centre
Halifax, West Yorkshire4.8(60)
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Holymoor Riding School
Chesterfield, Derbyshire4.8(65)
Wanstead Community Riding Stables CIC
London, Greater London4.8(17)
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Foxhills Riding Centre
Walsall, West Midlands4.8(47)
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Ride High Equestrian Centre
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire4.8(49)
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Nuneaton & North Warwickshire Equestrian Centre
Nuneaton, Warwickshire4.8(58)
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Bowlers Riding School Ltd
Formby, Merseyside4.8(103)
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Chigwell Riding Trust
Chigwell, Essex4.8(35)
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Cheshire Riding School
Northwich, Cheshire4.8(125)
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Seacliff Stables
North Berwick, Lothians4.8(116)
Barton End Stables
Nailsworth, Gloucestershire4.8(63)
Penniwells Riding For Disabled Centre
Borehamwood, Hertfordshire4.8(25)
Bilsdale Riding Centre
Helmsley, North Yorkshire4.8(89)
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Lymm Riding School
Lymm, Cheshire4.7(28)
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Newbold Verdon Equestrian Centre
Leicester, Leicestershire4.7(165)
The Royal County Of Berkshire Polo Club
Windsor, Berkshire4.7(76)
Kim's Equestrian Riding School
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire4.7(53)
Riverside Riding Centre
Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire4.7(35)
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Thompson House Equestrian Centre
Wigan, Greater Manchester4.7(325)
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Hyde Park Stables - Horse Riding Central London
London, Greater London4.7(410)
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Northfield Farm Riding and Trekking Centre
Buxton, Derbyshire4.7(68)
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Croft End Equestrian Centre
Oldham, Greater Manchester4.7(53)
Ruislip Park Stables
Pinner, Greater London4.7(340)
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High Beech Riding School
Waltham Abbey, Essex4.7(112)
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Talygarn Equestrian Centre
Pontyclun, South Wales4.7(113)
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Wayside Stables
Maidenhead, Berkshire4.7(173)
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NA Equestrian
Bacup, Lancashire4.7(25)
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Ebony Horse Club
London, Greater London4.7(53)
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Coloured Cob Trekking Centre Ltd
Worksop, Nottinghamshire4.7(248)
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Parbold Equestrian Centre
Wigan, Lancashire4.7(40)
Tunley Equestrian Centre
Bath, Somerset4.7(7)
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Holly Riding School
Atherstone, Warwickshire4.7(55)
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South Leicestershire Riding Establishment
Lutterworth, Leicestershire
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Red Earth Equestrian Centre
Bolton, Greater Manchester4.7(46)
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Snowdon Farm Riding School
Sheffield, South Yorkshire4.7(16)
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SJ Equestrian Riding Centre
Harrogate, North Yorkshire4.7(28)
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Cliffhollins Riding School
Bradford, West Yorkshire4.7(97)
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Stag Lodge Stables
London, Greater London4.6(425)
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Wimbledon Village Stables
London, Greater London4.6(56)
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Swan Lane Equestrian Centre
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire4.6(35)
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Holt's Equestrian Centre
Bury, Greater Manchester4.6(14)
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Avon Riding Centre For The Disabled
Bristol, Bristol4.6(71)
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Wirral Riding Centre
Neston, Cheshire4.6(156)
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Wilsden Equestrian Centre
Bradford, West Yorkshire4.6(37)
Kings Oak Equestrian Centre
Enfield, Greater London4.6(20)
Guards Polo Academy
Ascot, Berkshire4.6(5)
Cirencester Park Polo Club
Cirencester, Gloucestershire4.6(81)
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Cardiff Riding School
Cardiff, Cardiff4.6(104)
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Eccleston Equestrian Centre
Leyland, Lancashire4.6(53)
Epsom Polo Club
Epsom, Surrey4.6(33)
Grange Pony Trekking
Abergavenny, South Wales4.6(167)
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Middleton Park Equestrian Centre-Riding for the Disabled
Leeds, West Yorkshire4.6(56)
Hopton Horse Centre
Mirfield, West Yorkshire4.6(37)
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Beaver Hall Equestrian Centre
Leek, Staffordshire4.6(230)
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Somerby Riding School
Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire4.6(107)
Parklands Equestrian Centre
Sheffield, South Yorkshire4.6(137)
Silver Leys Polo Club
Ware, Hertfordshire4.6(52)
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Wormwood Scrubs RDA Pony Centre
London, Greater London4.5(52)
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Longfield Equestrian Centre
Todmorden, West Yorkshire4.5(13)
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Astley Riding Centre
Leeds, West Yorkshire4.5(11)
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Kirkfields Equestrian Centre
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire4.5(96)
Coltspring School Of Riding
Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire4.5(30)
Cowdray Park Polo Club
Midhurst, West Sussex4.5(101)
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Aldersbrook Riding School
London, Greater London
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Halsall Riding & Livery Centre
Ormskirk, Lancashire4.5(24)
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Follifoot Park Riding Centre
Harrogate, North Yorkshire4.5(57)
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Grenoside Equestrian Centre
Sheffield, South Yorkshire4.5(119)
Villa Mar Riding School
Chesterfield, Derbyshire4.5(66)
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Warrens Hall Riding School
Oldbury, West Midlands4.5(86)
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Ryders Farm Equestrian Centre
Bolton, Greater Manchester4.5(212)
HorseWorld
Bristol, Bristol4.5(126)
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Houston Farm Riding School
Broxburn, Lothians4.5(48)
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Witham Villa Riding Centre
Leicester, Leicestershire4.5(70)
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Trent Park Equestrian Centre
London, Greater London4.4(228)
Old Town Riding School
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire4.4(68)
Bristol Riding School
Bristol, Bristol4.4(135)
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Dulwich Riding School
London, Greater London4.4(182)
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Back Lane Stables
Leeds, West Yorkshire4.4(75)
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Sandridgebury Riding School
St Albans, Hertfordshire4.4(37)
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Acrecliffe Equestrian Centre
Otley, West Yorkshire4.4(23)
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Lucknam Park Equestrian Centre
Chippenham, Wiltshire4.4(23)
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White Horse Equestrian Centre & Long River Farm Camping
Westbury, Wiltshire4.4(55)
The Urban Equestrian Academy Ltd.
Leicester, Leicestershire4.4(13)
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Hole Farm Trekking Centre
Bartley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands4.3(181)
Mottingham Farm Equestrian Centre
London, Greater London4.3(144)
riding schools running pony days by county
Frequently asked questions
What ages are pony days for?
Most UK pony days target ages 6 to 14, although many yards take younger children with parental support and older teenagers for advanced versions. Always check the age range with the specific yard.
How much does a pony day cost?
Half-day pony days in the UK typically cost £25 to £50 per child. Full-day sessions run £40 to £80. Price usually includes the riding lesson, all stable activities, and a packed lunch on full days. Hat hire is often included; check with the yard.
When are pony days usually run?
School holiday weeks are the busiest. Many yards run pony days every weekday during half-term and summer holidays, with a smaller programme on weekends during term time. Book early; popular yards fill weeks in advance.
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