activities for children
pony mornings
Pony Mornings are on Wednesday and Friday mornings of the school holidays. Children have a pony for the morning, who they will groom and learn to tack up (with assistance) for a ¾ hr riding lesson. Children can work towards the BHS Junior Progressive tests, where they can learn about colours of the ponies inc. art projects.
On Pony Mornings children have a pony to themselves to look after. Children have a mid-morning break so can bring a snack and a drink. Pony Mornings are available to children who walk and trot independently.
10am - 12:30pm - £41.67 + £8.33 VAT = £50 (payment with booking)
Summer dates:
On Pony Mornings children have a pony to themselves to look after. Children have a mid-morning break so can bring a snack and a drink. Pony Mornings are available to children who walk and trot independently.
10am - 12:30pm - £41.67 + £8.33 VAT = £50 (payment with booking)
Summer dates:
own a pony days
Own a Pony Days are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays of the school holidays. Children/Teenagers have a pony/horse for the whole day! The day consists of catching, grooming and tacking up for a ¾ hr riding lesson in the morning, and a hack in Grovely woods in the afternoon. We work through the BHS Junior Progressive and BHS Progressive tests, where they can learn about feeding and mucking out.
Own a Pony Days are the most involved, replicating having your own pony! Bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink.
Own a Pony Days are available to children/teenagers who walk, trot and canter independently.
10am - 3pm - £62.50 + £12.50 VAT = £75 (payment with booking)
Own a Pony Days are the most involved, replicating having your own pony! Bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink.
Own a Pony Days are available to children/teenagers who walk, trot and canter independently.
10am - 3pm - £62.50 + £12.50 VAT = £75 (payment with booking)
own a pony weeks
Own a pony weeks give children/teenagers the opportunity to have a Grovely horse or pony for the whole week! This week is dedicated to you, and we offer an action packed week full of riding, fun and competitions. Each child/teenager is encouraged to think of the horse or pony they have for the week as their own. Riding for a whole week is a great way to make progress in your riding, and learning about horses.
We work towards the BHS Junior Progressive and BHS Progressive tests on the week, with plenty of lessons, hacking, picnic rides and even riding your pony into the river! We end the week with a competition, ranging from fancy dress and handy pony to showjumping.
Each teacher gives prizes for best looked after pony and progress prize! Bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink.
Own a Pony Weeks are available to children/teenagers who walk, trot and canter independently.
Tuesday - Thursday - 10am - 4pm each day - 3 days - £250.00 + £50.00 VAT = £300 (£50 non-refundable deposit with booking)
Tuesday - Friday - 10am - 4pm each day - 4 days - £312.50 + £62.50 VAT = £375 (£50 non-refundable deposit with booking)
2024 DATES:
July 23rd, 24th & 25th - 3 Days
July 30th, 31st, August 1st & 2nd - 4 Days
August 6th, 7th & 8th- 3 Days
August 13th, 14th & 15th - 3 Days
August 20th, 21st & 22nd - 3 Days
August 27th, 28th, 29th & 30th - 4 Days
We work towards the BHS Junior Progressive and BHS Progressive tests on the week, with plenty of lessons, hacking, picnic rides and even riding your pony into the river! We end the week with a competition, ranging from fancy dress and handy pony to showjumping.
Each teacher gives prizes for best looked after pony and progress prize! Bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink.
Own a Pony Weeks are available to children/teenagers who walk, trot and canter independently.
Tuesday - Thursday - 10am - 4pm each day - 3 days - £250.00 + £50.00 VAT = £300 (£50 non-refundable deposit with booking)
Tuesday - Friday - 10am - 4pm each day - 4 days - £312.50 + £62.50 VAT = £375 (£50 non-refundable deposit with booking)
2024 DATES:
July 23rd, 24th & 25th - 3 Days
July 30th, 31st, August 1st & 2nd - 4 Days
August 6th, 7th & 8th- 3 Days
August 13th, 14th & 15th - 3 Days
August 20th, 21st & 22nd - 3 Days
August 27th, 28th, 29th & 30th - 4 Days
mini own a pony weeks
Mini own a pony week allows children the opportunity to have their favourite Grovely pony for 3 whole days! We work towards the BHS Junior Progressive tests and learn lots all about how to look after your pony. Each day consists of a lesson in the school and a ride into the woods. The children groom and tack up (assistance if needed) their ponies, learning what it would be like to have a pony of their own. The three days end with a mini competition for the children which could be fancy dress or handy pony! Bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink. Mini Own a Pony Week is available to children who walk, trot and canter.
Tuesday - Thursday - 10am - 4pm each day - 3 days - £250.00 + £50.00 VAT = £300 (£50 non-refundable deposit with booking)
Tuesday - Thursday - 10am - 4pm each day - 3 days - £250.00 + £50.00 VAT = £300 (£50 non-refundable deposit with booking)
activities for adults
own a horse days
Own a Horse Days are spread out throughout the year during term time on Fridays. The day normally kicks off with tea and coffee! Riding is a very social hobby, and taking part in an Own a Horse Day is great way to meet like minded people. You will have one of Grovely’s lovely horses, to treat as your own for the whole day. Catching, grooming, tacking up is all included so very hands on. We have a topic for the day ranging from, fitting different types of boots to learning about the digestive system of the horse.
After a lesson in the morning, sit down in the tackroom and enjoy one of Sue’s scrumptious lunches (people come from as far as London for them!). After lunch it is all action stations go again, for a perfect way to end the day by hacking in Grovely woods. On return we turn out the horses, and are greeted by Ger and Sue for coffee and biscuits.
10am - 3pm - £66.67 + £13.33 VAT = £80 (payment with booking)
Dates:
After a lesson in the morning, sit down in the tackroom and enjoy one of Sue’s scrumptious lunches (people come from as far as London for them!). After lunch it is all action stations go again, for a perfect way to end the day by hacking in Grovely woods. On return we turn out the horses, and are greeted by Ger and Sue for coffee and biscuits.
10am - 3pm - £66.67 + £13.33 VAT = £80 (payment with booking)
Dates:
own a horse weeks
Own a horse weeks offer adults the chance to own a Grovely horse for the week! The aim of the week is to fit in as much riding as possible and learn about horses. We plan lots of lessons and hacks including a picnic ride! Each day you are responsible for catching, feeding and grooming your horse, with a different stable management topic covered ranging from different bits to preparing the horse for travel.
Riding for a whole week is a great way to make progress in your riding, and we finish the week with a competition for you to have fun and win a Grovely rosette! Sue provides her scrumptious lunches each day, and coffee and biscuits in the afternoon.
Tuesday - Thursday - 10am - 3pm each day - 3 days - £250.00 + £50.00 VAT = £300 (£50 non-refundable deposit with booking)
Tuesday - Friday - 10am - 3pm each day - 4 days - £312.50 + £62.50 VAT = £375 (£50 non-refundable deposit with booking)
2024 DATES:
June 25th, 26th & 27th - 3 Days
July 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th - 4 Days
Riding for a whole week is a great way to make progress in your riding, and we finish the week with a competition for you to have fun and win a Grovely rosette! Sue provides her scrumptious lunches each day, and coffee and biscuits in the afternoon.
Tuesday - Thursday - 10am - 3pm each day - 3 days - £250.00 + £50.00 VAT = £300 (£50 non-refundable deposit with booking)
Tuesday - Friday - 10am - 3pm each day - 4 days - £312.50 + £62.50 VAT = £375 (£50 non-refundable deposit with booking)
2024 DATES:
June 25th, 26th & 27th - 3 Days
July 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th - 4 Days
own a show jumper week
Own a Showjumper Week is for ambitious riders on Grovely’s horses, and for those who have their own horse. This week is all about improving your showjumping, with learning how to walk the course, prepare your horse for a showjumping competition and improve your showjumping skills. The week is an intense training plan with each day focusing on certain elements of showjumping and improving your eye for a stride. Correct riding on the flat is equally important to improve your riding and the horses correct way of going, various exercises will be used on the flat in preparation for jumping. We work towards learning how to feed, care for and keep showjumpers fit.
The week concludes with a showjumping competition so you can put into practice all that you have learnt over the week! Please see Sam for bookings for Own a Showjumper Week.
The week concludes with a showjumping competition so you can put into practice all that you have learnt over the week! Please see Sam for bookings for Own a Showjumper Week.