Riding Lessons
Our riding school is an integral part of Deen City Farm. It is a professional and friendly yard, approved by the British Horse Society (BHS)
Each year we teach children and adults to ride through mainly private lessons for all ages and abilities six days a week (Tuesday – Sunday). We have 12 ponies and horses, who make full use of our floodlit outdoor arena and cross-country course. We also offer riding to those with disabilities, lessons in dressage and show-jumping and, on request, stable management up to BHS Stage IV. We also have a riding simulator (which we call RoboHorse) which is great for improving position, gaining confidence and learning to trot or canter.
To contact the Riding School directly, please email stablesteam@deencityfarm.co.uk or call 020 8543 5858.
Prices
Pony Rides | 2-7 year olds | A short ride on a pony with a stop for you to take a photo | £2.50 |
Lead Rides | 4 years + | Half an hour walk on a pony with leader in our arena. | £31 |
Private Lessons | 8 year – adult | Half an hour lesson from beginner to advance. | From £41 |
RoboHorse, our riding simulator | 8 year – adult | Good for all levels from learning the basics to perfecting the advanced moves. Also great for giving confidence. | From £41 |
New rider and returning rider assessments | 8 year – adult | All new riders or riders returning after a long break aged 8 years old or over will first need to learn the basics or be assessed on our RoboHorse, our riding simulator. Assessment lessons are half an hour and happen indoors. To ride a horse on the same day, we have one-hour slots to cover half an hour on the simulator and half an hour on a horse. | £41 £75 |
Own a Pony Day | 8-12 years | Find out what it takes to own a pony for the day. From mucking out in the morning to feeding and grooming during the day. Each morning there will be a different themed activity: could be tacking up to ride or plaiting for competition. In the afternoon children go out for a half hour ride, followed by a fun horse themed quiz and games. | £48 |
Alternative Education Programme | 9-25 years | Changing Lives Through Horses |
Notes about booking lessons and riding with us:
- All lessons need to be booked in advance through EC Pro, the specialist equine booking platform.
- You will need to register before being able to book your first lesson. This handy guide will help you register
- If you are not sure what type of lesson to book, follow this simple flow chart
- Cancellations can be made via EC Pro. Lessons can be re-scheduled or credited to you as long as you cancel 36 hours before your lesson. Pony rides and Own a Pony Days are non-refundable and cannot be rescheduled.
- Our maximum weight limit for our horses is 11 stone and for our RoboHorse simulator, is 15 stone.
- Riding school vouchers can be purchased either through your EC Pro account or via the Farm’s booking page.
- Filming horses and riders is strictly prohibited. We apologise for any inconvenience but hope you enjoy watching from the benches outside the café.
- Riding lessons are subject to our standard terms and conditions which can be found here.
- Our riding school proudly carries a 5-star three-year licence issued by Merton Council. This is the highest-level licence awarded to riding schools. Riding School Licence Deen City Farm, Joanna Henbrey, LN/0000017111
What to wear for your lessons:
- If you don't have jodhpurs or breeches then long comfortable trousers which cover your legs are fine. No shorts or cropped trousers.
- You can hire a riding hat with your online booking. Just look out for the hat hire box and tick it when you book our lesson and it will be added to your basket.
- Riding boots with a smooth sole and a slight heel are suitable but we have boots you can borrow for free if needed.
- Dress suitably for the weather: bring waterproofs if it looks like rain.
- Shoulders and upper arm must always be covered, even in hot weather. A t-shirt is fine but a vest top is not.
- No hoop earrings or obvious jewellery that might get caught should be worn. Small studs and a watch are fine.
- Long hair should be tied back in a low style so we can fit a hat correctly.
- We sell hats and boots if you wish to purchase your own. Please ask a member of staff in the yard.
Riding School
0208 543 5300
Riding school opening times
Tuesday 10am – 7pm
Wednesday 10am – 7pm
Thursday 10am – 5pm
Friday 10am – 5pm
Saturday 9:30am – 4:30pm
Sunday 9:30am – 4:30pm
Monday closed