Cost of riding lessons - North of England

[greeneyed]

Hi myself and sister both used to ride a bit when we were kids but not for many years - we would like a couple of lessons then out on hacks - I just read somewhere the local centre charges £30 an hour - so two hour hack £60 - that seems really high - is that normal - may have to reconsider!!

[Methe]

I'm in he midlands and pay £40 for an hour private. When I looked around though there was a huge difference in the range of prices and from speaking to friends it's the same all over the country - some cheap, some not!

[androbbob]

We pay £18.50 for a 3/4 hour lesson and usually no more than 7 in the class. They do half hour and hour lessons as well - £15 and £21 - we are North West.

[greeneyed]

thank you that's helpful, I'm happy with a group lesson, I'm not bothered about owning my own horse or becoming an expert rider I just want to be able to go out on hacks every now and again - how many lessons might I need - appreciate this is a bit of a how long is a piece of string question? do most places want you to be able to canter before they'll take you out on a hack? I've been on a horse before but not for a very long time, is it like riding a bike? should I pick it up again quite quickly? Thanks anyone for any thoughts :)

[Alameda]

I think it will all come back to you. I didn't ride for about two decades or more but now it is as if I am a child again, stuck on a fat pony who is either stuffing his face or taking off at great speed through hedges and other prickly things

[bringbacksideburns]

In North West area i live
Saturday walkouts
£9.00
Sat/Sun menage
£10.00
Midweek group
£10.00
Midweek private
£17.50

[Onlyaphase]

I'm in the NE and shared 30 min lessons are £12, private lessons £18. No more than 4 in a group.

[greeneyed]

Thank you that's helpful, just hope I can find somewhere to go, only three riding schools in my area, I've left messages for all of them and non have come back to me - maybe they have waiting lists...

[Onlyaphase]

My riding instructor is dreadful at getting back to me too - I tend to be fairly forgiving as it isn't an office based job.

[Mirage]

Can't help with prices as I'm in the wrong area,but can reassure you that it will come back to you.I last rode properly in 1978,[I was 10] yet had a lesson last Sept where the instructor said she could tell I'd ridden before and wanted to put me on a faster horse for a canter the next time.Sadly I couldn't afford to go back,but have exercised DD1's 13hh pony while she has been away.Last week I went on a 2 hour hack with DD2 and a friend with no bother at all,despite tractors and scary pigeons,and really enjoyed myself.

Let us know how it goes.

[GrimmaTheNome]

I'm in the north-west - we had some lessons a couple of years ago (DH, DD and myself). DH had ridden a reasonable amount as a boy ...35 years before... and he was straight back into rising trot no problems.

Price list for the place we used:

PRICE LIST
LESSONS
1/2 hour Private lesson ONLY £15 off-peak (9am-3pm weekdays)

½ Hour Beginners (group) £12.50

½ Hour Novice (group) £13.50

¾ Hour Novice (4-8) £16.00

1 Hour Group (4-8) £17.50

½ Hour Semi-private (2) £17.50

½ Hour Semi-private (3) £15.00

1 Hour Semi-private (2) £25.00

1 Hour Semi-private (3) £20.00

½ Hour Private (1) £21.00
¾ Hour Private (1) £30.00


1 Hour Private (1) off-peak only £36.00



(X) Denotes number of riders in a class



HACKS
Bonds lane (10-15mins) £7.50

½ hour novice£15.00

1 hour £25.00

Beach Rides (pay on booking)£32.00

?24hr notice will be required for a cancellation and refund.
?Friday evenings 6pm from St Annes North Car Park.
?Max 4 riders ? rides are escorted.
?Beach rides are available at other times for a minimum of 2 riders ? please ask for more details.

[greeneyed]

Thanks that's helpful :)