At the National Training Centre we offer a range of sessions from ridden to non-ridden. Our excellent facilities allow for a range of opportunities to our participants.

Private or Group Lessons:

30 minute lessons, prices from £29.00 to £38.00

45 minute (group only) lesson £37.00

Our coaches build on the riders confidence and ability, working closely to assess the rider's individual needs, placing with the correct riding horse for the session. 

Tiny Tots taster: Approximately 30 minutes £18.50

These sessions are designed for our youngest riders, preschool age. We allow 15 minutes for the children to groom and help get their pony ready this helps build confidence. We then have a 15 minute ride either in our arena or this can be around the centre grounds!

Hacking: Either 45 minutes (£30.00) or 1 hour 15 minutes (£40.00)

A short hack involves walk and some trot suitable for novice riders, the longer hack involves walk, trot and canter suitable for experienced riders. 

Quiet Corner: Approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour, price £8.50

The quiet corner sessions are a great opportunity to spend some time with our ponies on the ground. This activity was designed for those who have been unable to ride with us due to social distancing, individuals who would like to learn more about caring for a pony or have never ridden before and would like to 'meet the pony' first!

Mechanical Horse: 30 minute sessions, price £30.00 (available Wednesday and Thursday evenings)

30 minute sessions include an inital assessment with our coach and positional instuction throughout. Following inital rider alignment, balance, strength and fitness. Live feedback picked up through the sensors, all in the comfort of the warm and dry building. 

Loan a Pony Day: 6 hours 09:30am to 3:30pm, price £65.00 - selected dates through school holidays;

Confirmed dates for 2024 are: Tuesday 13th February, Tuesday 26th March, Tuesday 28th May 

Come and spend the day learning all about horse and pony care! This is a practical, hands-on day, full of learning, laughter and making friends. You will learn how to look after your allocated pony, what they need to keep them tip-top and happy, and also enjoy a ride on your pony. (This may be a hack or games in the indoor school, dependant on the weather). 

*You will need warm clothes, wellies or boots, a coat, a drink, some lunch and some snacks. We can provide hats and riding boots if needed. 

NTC Pony Club Day: 6 hours 09:30am to 3:30pm, price £55.00 - selected dates through school holidays;

Confirmed dates for 2024 are: Thursday 15th February, Thursday 28th March, Thursday 30th May

Come and spend the day learning all about horse and pony care! This is a practical, hands-on day, full of learning, laughter and making friends (same details as Own a Pony Day) Pony club members will work towards their achievement badges during the day. 

*You will need warm clothes, wellies or boots, a coat, a drink, some lunch and some snacks. We can provide hats and riding boots if needed. 

If you're interested in our sessions please email the team on LEC@rda.org.uk to check our availability or to join a waiting list.