Sandridgebury is a Pony Club Linked Centre set on the edge of Heartwood Forest in Sandridge, near St Albans. One of the oldest riding schools in Hertfordshire, the yard has been teaching riders of all ages and levels for many years, with a reputation built on consistent instruction and well-schooled horses and ponies.
Lessons are held across three outdoor menages. Two are 20x40m arenas, one with a rubber surface and one with sand, and a larger double-sized rubber arena takes group lessons and events. Poles and jumps are on hand to keep sessions varied and progressive.
The school caters for everyone from complete beginners to advanced riders, with horses and ponies to suit all sizes. Children are welcome from age 5, and there is no upper age limit for adults. Riders are grouped by age and experience so sessions are always pitched at the right level.
Three lesson formats are available: group lessons (weekdays and weekends), private one-to-one sessions (Tuesday to Friday, term time), and lead rein lessons for younger children just starting out. Lead rein riders are each paired with a dedicated member of staff who stays with them for the full session. The school is Monday-closed.
| Type | Duration | Group size | Weekday | Weekend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private lesson | 30 min | — | £40 | £45 |
| Private lesson | 1 hr | — | £60 | £70 |
| Semi-private | 30 min | 2 riders | £35 | £40 |
| Semi-private | 1 hr | 2 riders | £50 | £60 |
| Group lesson | 45 min | — | £35 | £35 |
| Group lesson | 1 hr | — | £40 | £40 |
| Lead-rein Group lead-rein lesson, weekend only. | 30 min | — | POA | £30 |
| Pony club Stable management session, weekday only. | 1 hr | — | £20 | £20 |
| Hack Group hack. | 1 hr | — | £40 | £40 |
| Hack Group hack, weekend only. | 2 hr | — | POA | £67.50 |
| Party Birthday party. Includes hat and boot hire and a birthday rosette per rider. | 1 hr | max 6 riders | £285 | £285 |
| Arena / facility hire Hat or boot hire (each, restricted). | — | — | £2 | £2 |
Group lessons £35 for 45 minutes and £40 for an hour. Private lessons £40 to £70 depending on length and whether it's a weekday or weekend, with semi-private (two riders) from £35. Group hacks £40 for an hour, £67.50 for two hours at weekends. Weekend lead-rein lessons £30 for 30 minutes. Weekday stable-management sessions £20. Hat and boot hire £2 each.
This venue takes bookings online.
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Hat hire £2 if you do not have your own.
Subject to availability, contact the yard to confirm before your visit.
Boot hire £2.
Clients should wear warm, comfortable outdoor clothing, suitable for the weather at that time. Waterproof clothing may be required as all our lessons are outdoors. Clothing should be close fitting and all jackets, cardigans, coats etc should be fastened securely. Shoulders and legs must always be covered. Clients will not be permitted to ride in vest tops, shorts or anything similar.
Jewellery will have to be removed prior to riding and long hair must be tied back in a ponytail.
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.
Currently hiring at this yard. Apply with the yard directly.
£25–£30/hr · Depending on qualifications
Working within our team, you will deliver professional riding tuition to the highest standard. Junior instructors in training are also welcome to apply. Weekends, 8:45am to 1pm. Fantastic team of horses and humans. Please contact us for further details. Sandridgebury Riding School is a Pony Club Linked Centre.
Good rates of pay.
We're looking for shining stars to look after our school horses to the highest level. Duties include catching in, readying horses for lessons, delivering horses to and from arenas, side-walking in lessons, assisting instructors, and finishing off after lessons (ensuring horses are clean and comfortable before feeding and turning out). Weekends until 1pm, plus full days in the school holidays. Fantastic team of horses and humans. Please contact us for further details. Sandridgebury Riding School is a Pony Club Linked Centre.
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