Why Learn To Ride?

Find out what hundreds of thousands of men women and children of all ages and backgrounds are already enjoying. The thrill, excitement and pure pleasure of forming a working relationship with a horse or pony. Whether you want to quietly potter on a safe,schoolmaster, or want the thrill and challenge of riding in competitions there is something for everybody at Bigland Hall.

Booking Your First Lesson Simply ring the number above and let ushelp you get started in a new sport/hobby How to Start Visitors to the riding school are always welcome.

What You Will Learn?

• Learn correctly and safely at a British Horse Society (BHS) approved school.
• Learn to understand the importance of the correct position of the rider to be in balance and harmony with the horse.
• Know how to use the correct aids for full control of the horse in all paces.
• Be able to maintain correct balance and co-ordination when in walk, trot, canter and when jumping.
• Understand the meaning of trotting on the correct diagonal and cantering on the correct leading leg.
• Have a good knowledge of the tack and equipment used for the horse and to know when this fits correctly.
• Learn the basic "points of the horse" and the different parts of the saddle and bridle. Learn how to put on a head-collar and lead a horse in hand.
• Learn the importance and reasons for grooming a horse and learn how to pick out a horse's feet.
• Learn how and when to use all the tools in a grooming kit.
• Learn how to ride several different horses and how to recognise difference in temperament and suitability for beginners, novices or more advanced riders.
• Understand the physiology of a horse, the symptoms of a sick horse and know when to call the vet.

Benefits of Learning to Ride

• Stimulates mental co-ordination.
• Increases the rider's mobility and suppleness of body.
• Teaches an awareness of the needs of animals and their relationships with people.
• Strengthens muscles and improves posture.
• Improves fitness and self confidence of the rider.
• Teaches control of the rider's hands, seat, back and legs.
• Encourages the rider to look forward to their riding lessons an