Masham Riding Centre
About this yard
Masham Riding Centre is a small Yorkshire Dales riding centre offering lessons in their outdoor arena alongside trekking. Many horses and ponies in residence ranging from Shetlands to Shires, plus the Dykes Hill Pony Stud (a prize-winning pony breeding line of 30+ years) is based at the centre. Located on the Swinton Estate, opposite Swinton Park Hotel, one mile outside Masham. ABRS approved, with 18 horses and ponies mostly pure-bred Highlands alongside Welsh mountain ponies and a Shire. Riding lessons and pony trekking are offered for all ages and abilities, with disabled riders welcome and group bookings catered for. Open 7 days a week, 9am-5pm.
Facilities
This venue takes bookings by phone.
Call Masham Riding Centre 01765 689636What 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.
Subject to availability, contact the yard to confirm before your visit.
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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