Adult beginner lessons - Brentwood area

[Applerayn]

Hello everyone,

I am a 27 yr old beginner, looking for lessons in or around the Brentwood area.

Does anyone have any good recommendations to get me started?

Thanks

[Wiz201]

Can't help you for any around Essex, but here's a rough guide
Don't immediately be put off by small establishments - sometimes they can be as good as larger ones.
Ask if you can have a look round and check if the horses look reasonably happy and in good condition, and the stables look clean.
Observe a lesson, and see what the instructor is like.
For a list of ones in your area, have a look on here
http://www.bhs.org.uk/Riding/Starting_To_Ride.aspx
Hope I have helped

[Claire1605]

I am in Chelmsford. I went to Runningwell EC.

My RI who comes to me to teach is still a freelance instructor there also.

http://www.runningwell.co.uk/

They are the best in Essex IMO.

[Applerayn]

Thanks guys, I appreciate the info. I will keep them it in mind.

I have just found a school not so far from me, Colmar Farm? Has anyone been there/had any lessons with them?

I think I'll give them a ring to see if they cater for adult beginners.

[skinli]

Hi did you have a lesson at Colmar, how did you find it?

[Florida]

I have rode at both , but have been at Runningwell for two years and really like it. Great horses, good staff, excellent facilities, late night opening and a nice friendly bunch of clients. Would like tonkeep mybown horse here when i purchase it Enjoyed Colmar but the facilities weren't anywhere near as good and was more geared for children. I grew up riding at Eastminster in Romford who I will also recommend. Hope this helps people.

[Florida]

Apologies for the spelling above , just getting used to my I-pad