beginners tool kit
On your first lesson at Grovely you will be taught how to mount, hold the reins and sit correctly. We will teach you the aids to halt, walk on and turn. Each rider learns at a different pace, so a small amount of sitting trot may be included in your first lesson. Throughout the lesson you will work on your position, balance and learn how to control the horse. Finally we will teach you hoe too dismount. At Grovely we provide hats, so you need to wear comfortable trousers and a boot with a heel.
starter lessons
At Grovely we offer 1/2 hour starter lessons for children (from the age of 4 years old) and adults (up to the age of 70 years old).
Tiny tots
Our tiny tots lessons are run all year. On these lessons children are taught how to sit correctly and learn a natural seat. Once the children have learnt to stop, start and turn, and are feeling confident then we teach them how to trot!
children
We offer children’s ½ hr starter lessons all year. On these lessons children are taught to mount, dismount, the aids to halt, walk on and turn. We teach children to sit correctly and how to control their pony before learning how to trot.
adults
We offer adult’s ½ hr starter lessons all year. On these lessons adults will be taught how to mount (the use of a mounting block is provided) and dismount, how to ask the horse to halt, walk on and turn left and right. Once these aids have been mastered we will teach you how to trot! During the lessons you will be taught the correct position to sit in, and learn how to control your horse. Our current maximum weight limit is 14stone.
class lessons
At Grovely we offer class lessons for all abilities. Whether you have progressed from one of our starter lessons, have ridden in the past or want to improve your position, flatwork or jumping. Grovely has a lesson to suit you. Class lessons are for 3/4 hour and are split on ability.
children
We offer class lessons at Grovely for children on Tuesdays at 4:15pm & 5pm (April to September), Wednesdays at 4:15pm & 4.45pm (April to September) and Thursdays at 4:15pm (during school holidays). Between 10am & 4pm on Saturdays & Sundays. Children will be put into appropriate class lessons by one of the teachers.
adults
We offer class lessons for adults on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 1:30pm & Thursdays at 1.15pm. Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday evenings at 6:15pm & 7pm during April to September (lesson times may change during the summer holidays). Between 10am & 4pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Adults will be put into appropriate class lessons by one of the teachers.
show jumping lessons
At Grovely we specialise in Showjumping. If you are looking to improve your jumping or gain more skills for competing, we have lots to offer. We have two outdoor arenas, full set of show jumps and knowledgeable teachers who compete, produce and train for British Showjumping competitions.
Please note showjumping lessons are subject to availability when the arenas and teachers are available.
Please note showjumping lessons are subject to availability when the arenas and teachers are available.