Sherwood Riding School
About this yard
Sherwood Riding School is based at North Laithes Farm in Kneesall, a rural Nottinghamshire setting near Newark. The school is run by Sam Gorman, a British Horse Society Instructor (BHSI) qualified coach with over 20 years of teaching experience, delivering lessons for riders of all levels and ages from complete beginners to those developing competition skills. Small group lessons and private sessions run at weekends. The school offers hacking on private farm land alongside arena sessions. School holiday activities include pony pampering mornings and full horse ownership experience days, and birthday parties for children are a popular offering. The BHSI qualification of the lead instructor reflects a genuinely high standard of training.
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This venue takes bookings by phone.
Call Sherwood Riding School 07876 796637Opening hours
- Monday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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What to wear
Standard guidance for equestrian yards in the UK. Check with your yard if you're unsure.
A hat to a current recognised safety standard. Requirements can vary, so check with the yard before you ride.
Sturdy boots with a small heel. Trainers and flat, smooth-soled shoes are not suitable for safety reasons. Check with the yard for their exact requirements.
Close-fitting, weather-appropriate clothes. Shoulders and legs should be covered, and waterproofs are worth having for outdoor lessons. Check with the yard if you are unsure.
Long hair should be tied back before putting on your hat, and jewellery 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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