City of Derry Equestrian Centre
About this yard
City of Derry Farm & Equestrian Centre is a fourth-generation family farm in the Faughan Valley, just outside Derry-Londonderry, delivering riding lessons, trail rides and equestrian activities since 2007 alongside broader farm and wellbeing experiences. A Pony Club Accredited Centre, it caters for beginners through to experienced riders, with equine assisted services and mindfulness-focused sessions alongside standard lessons. The farm also keeps sheep and pygmy goats, runs farm experience days, and offers self-catering accommodation on site. Facilities include an all-weather outdoor arena, indoor school, paddocks, stabling, and on-site parking.
Facilities
This venue takes bookings online.
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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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