Hartwell Riding Stables
About this yard
Hartwell Riding Stables is a family-run 5-star trading licence riding school at Foxglove Farm, Gibraltar, Dinton near Aylesbury, opened in September 2006 specialising in riding lessons and activities for children, since expanded to include residential camps and more advanced riding. All-weather 20m x 60m outdoor arena and bright indoor arena, both equipped with lights and training mirrors. Foxglove Farm also runs residential children's riding holidays for ages 6-14 with home-cooked meals and 17th-century thatched farmhouse accommodation. Emphasis on safety and structured progress. Sand-fibre arenas for year-round lessons. Pony camps, after-school sessions, lead-rein for young children.
Facilities
Bookings are handled directly by the venue.
Contact to BookWhat 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.
Heading out on a hack from here? Read our guide to what to bring hacking — what to bring, what to buy, and where to get it.
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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