Ampfield Riding Stables
About this yard
Ampfield Riding Stables is a small, friendly BHS approved riding school at Lower Farm, Ampfield near Romsey. Owner Gerda Weston worked with the Royal Family's horses before starting her teaching career in 1972, and trained her daughter Anna Beck to advanced competition level. The school provides training from complete beginners to advanced in flatwork and showjumping. Group lessons kept small (4-6 riders) with similar standards. Range of ponies and horses suit all abilities from the very nervous to the more experienced. Activities include own-a-pony days, ladies' mornings and birthday parties. Floodlit outdoor arena and purpose-built lunge pen plus direct hacking routes. Shortlisted SEIB Small Riding School of the Year 2021. Ages 4 to 70.
Facilities
What to wear
Standard guidance for equestrian yards in the UK. Check with your yard if you're unsure.
A correctly fitted hat to current safety standards (PAS 015 or VG1). Bicycle helmets are not permitted. Hats are available to hire, usually reserved for first-time riders.
Boots with a small heel, riding boots, walking boots or wellies all work. Trainers and flat-soled shoes are not permitted for safety reasons.
Close-fitting, weather-appropriate clothes. Shoulders and legs must be covered, no vest tops or shorts. Jackets and coats should be fastened securely. Waterproofs are recommended for outdoor lessons.
Long hair should be tied back in a ponytail before putting on your helmet. All jewellery must be removed before riding.
Clients arriving in unsuitable clothing or footwear may not be permitted to ride, for their own safety. If in doubt, contact the yard before your visit.
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