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Riding schools
Looking for a riding school? Find centres throughout the UK offering horse riders lesson suitable for all abilities in our online riding school directory, or read on below for the latest news and features about riding schools.
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Supermarket to offer riding lessons to grocery shoppers
‘We hope parents across the UK will be able to introduce their children to the sport, or have a go themselves’
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9 things beginner riders should be warned about
While some of us can’t even remember the first time we sat on a horse — we just know that we’ve rarely been off one since — those who are discovering the joy for the very first time have a steep learning curve ahead...
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7 riding schools where children under-five can learn to ride
If your child is keen to get in the saddle but you're struggling to find riding schools who cater for tiny tots, have a look at our list of centres who take children under five
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Equine industry calls for fair deal on business rates
Some equestrian businesses face huge increases in their business rates — H&H looks at what you need to know and how this will affect the horse world
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Unlicensed riding school operators fined £1k
A mother and son have been fined £1,000 and banned from keeping riding schools, for operating without a licence.
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Riding school owner receives unsung hero award
Sue Martin picked up the Sir Colin Spedding Award at the National Equine Forum
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Houses could replace another Hertfordshire riding centre
Plans for more than 30 homes on the site have been submitted to Hertsmere Borough Council
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TOWIE brings showbiz to Essex riding school
Stars of the reality television show visited Chelmsford Equestrian Centre for a riding lesson
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Equestrian centre plans given the go ahead by council
A new home has been found for Longwood Equestrian Centre in Essex
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Calls for riding schools to cater for more experienced riders *H&H VIP*
Could horse sport be losing out to the mass appeal and better facilities enjoyed by other sports? And how can this be tackled?
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Free lessons to encourage women to take up riding
Beginners can try out horse riding for free as part of an initiative to encourage more women to take up the sport
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Plans to build homes on equestrian centres
Planning applications to redevelop a number of popular equestrian centres have been submitted to local authorities
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Groom awarded £20,000 compensation after kicked at work
A teen was working as a part-time groom at a riding school in West Yorkshire when she was kicked by a horse
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Could Essex have a new equestrian centre?
An application for a new equestrian centre in Essex has been submitted to Basildon Council
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Scottish riding club given the go ahead to build new base
Aberdeen City Council has gone against officers' recommendations to approve plans for a new riding school to be built
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Remote riding schools can benefit from new life-saving device
The Defibtech Lifeline VIEW automated external defibrillator is now available for the leisure industry
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The changing face of riding schools [H&H VIP]
With a range of activities vying for people’s time and money, H&H looks at how riding schools can keep up
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How to prepare for your first riding lesson
Now you’ve made the decision to take up riding, it’s time to turn your attention to preparing for that all-important first lesson. Harriet Page looks at what to expect
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How to choose the ideal riding school for you or your children
Find out how to choose a riding school that suits your needs and make learning to ride a dream come true
