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Holmescales Riding Centre
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| Introduction |
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We have been in business for over 20 years. We are a family run business who offer riding at all levels. We are equally happy to take complete novices or career students. Our friendly staff are always on hand to tend to your needs whether it be for a private lesson in the indoor school or a family trek out for complete novices.
We have a huge variety of horses and cater for everyone.
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Holmescales Riding Centre
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Old Hutton
Nr. Kendal
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LA8 0NB
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| Directions |
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From junction 36 take the signs for Skipton/Kirby Lonsdale, 100yards mini roundabout - take first left, under motorway bridge then take first right to Old Hutton. We are a further 3 mileson - first place you come to after Gatebeck village.
From Kendal take signs for Oxenholme station - go through Old Hutton and turn right. We are 1 mile along lane.
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Number of Outdoor Schools...
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Outdoor Floodlit...............
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Outdoor School Details..........
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Number of Indoor Schools.....
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1
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Indoor School Details............
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140 x 60 ft
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Tack Shop..............................
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Secure Tack Room............
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Changing Facilities................
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Lecture Room...................
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Show Jumping Paddock.........
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All Weather Gallop............
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Horse Walker........................
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XC Course........................
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Hacking.................................
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Hacking Details
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Lovely quiet countyside. 350 acres private farmland available including flat fields, hills, lovely views over the lakeland hills and Morecambe Bay. No main roads, just country lanes and bridlepaths.
Very quiet horses available through to TB's.
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Other Facilities
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Opportunity to ride over undulating countryside. We offer instruction for those wishing to improve their ability to ride over varied terrain.
We also teach show jumping, dressage etc.
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| Accreditation |
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BHS Approved
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| Instuctors |
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Number BHS Qualified
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2
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Details
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BHS II and BHS AI. Both are NVQ level II assesors and college lecturers
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Number Other Qualified
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Details
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Other part-time experienced instructors available.
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| Services Offered |
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Breaking...............................
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Camps.............................
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Clipping................................
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Day Rides........................
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DIY/Grass Livery...................
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Exam Centre...................
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Exam Training.......................
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Full Livery........................
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Fun Days..............................
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Part Livery.......................
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Pub Rides.............................
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RDA Friendly....................
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Schooling.............................
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Shows.............................
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Stable Management.............
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Transport........................
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Working Livery.....................
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| Horses and Ponies |
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Total Horses and Ponies
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Available for school use
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Horse Details
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We have horses from quiet cobs through to 16.3 TB's and have something to suit everyone.
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Basic Riding Skills.................
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Adult Beginners................
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Show Jumping.....................
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Dressage.........................
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Cross Country.....................
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Western..........................
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Driving.................................
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Side-Saddle.....................
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| Prices |
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Typical prices...
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Adult Group Hour
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?14
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Child Group Hour
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?!2
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Private Lesson - ½ hr from
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?13.50
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Discount schemes
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| Restrictions |
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Minimum Age
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5 years old
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Maximum Weight
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| Courses |
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We offer day courses and half day and can arrange to suit. Family groups wanting an introduction to horses and riding are particularly welcome.
Day courses for the more advanced rider can be arranged.
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New Rider does not recommend, approve or endorse any particular school. Potential customers should be aware that facilities and prices change over time and this listing may not reflect the current situation.
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