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February half term activities
Our February half term holiday activities are now open for online booking!
Tuesday 13th February- Own a Pony Day
Wednesday 14th February- Kids Klub full and half day
Thursday 15th February- Own a Pony Day
Friday 16th February- Clear Round Jumping Competition
For more information on our activities, please visit our activities page or to book online, click here.
2024 Hat standards
The British Horse Society have updated their hat standards for all riding schools clients for January 2024. Please check your hat is up to the new safety standards by clicking here
October newsletter
Keep up to date with the latest Pinkmead news! Click here to view our latest newsletter.
End of Year Survey 2023
Our End of Survey is now live!
If you can spare a few moments, we would appreciate your feedback to help us improve.
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Please click here to complete online!
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BHS Challenge Awards
Learn how to care for horses, develop hands-on, practical skills and get stuck in with the day-to-day tasks with our 4 week BHS Challenge Awards courses.
September- BHS Silver Knowing Your Horse.
This award focuses on building your understanding of basic horse anatomy, feeding needs and evaluating a horse’s health and condition.
October- BHS Silver Caring For Your Horse.
Through this award, you will gain essential skills and knowledge around horse care, horse behaviour, stable and field care, using and fitting rugs, and grooming.
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For 14 years plus
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£110 for 4 week course including certificate
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Runs on a Friday 7-8pm
Riding School of the Year
We are very pleased to announce we have been crowned winners of the SEIB Large Riding School of the Year Award! We would to thank SEIB for running these fantastic awards as well as everyone who nominated us, our lovely clients, hard working staff and of course team of 4 legged friends who we couldn't have won without.
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Saddle, Spa and Scones
Looking for the perfect gift or day with a difference? Join us for a perfect day of riding and relaxation with afternoon tea. Begin with a ride around our picturesque farmland (weather permitting) then relax with Georgie for a 30 minute beauty treatment, finishing with a delicious afternoon tea at Pinkmead Tea Rooms! Vouchers are available to purchase from our online shop or email us for more details.
For two to four people. £95 per person.
Subject to availability. From 11am Tuesday, Wednesday and Fridays only.
End of Survey Results
Thank you to everyone who completed our End of Year Survey! We are now looking through the ideas and seeing what we can plan for 2023.
Thank you for all the lovely comments, such as:
"Pinkmead is such a friendly yard. Every member of staff is friendly, welcoming and supportive."
"Tash is fabulous. Very patient and knowledgable."
"All staff are very friendly. Jay is brilliant in group lessons very encouraging and gets the best out of each lesson. My daughter has grown in her horse knowledge and personal confidence since being in lessons with him."
"A well run riding school, very professional set up and instructors, my grandchildren have the pleasure of Louise instructing them and They and myself couldn’t be happier, lovely lady, very patient, very attentive to each child."