St Leonards Riding School – Horse Riding Nottingham


St Leonards Riding School are a family run horse riding school established 60 years ago, catering for all types of horse riders of all ages and abilities. Set in 60 acres of fields, St Leonards Riding School offers progressive instruction in riding, jumping and horsemanship.

 

We hold class lessons regularly on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays and special courses can also be arranged in conjunction with schools, clubs, colleges and firms. Private lessons are also available between Monday and Thursday daytimes. A waiting area and cafeteria overlooking the covered track are available for parents and friends.

 

All regular pupils have the opportunity of competing in their own grades for trophies and rosettes in our gymkhanas and jumping competitions. St Leonards riding school has two ménages, a roofed training track and a show jumping paddock.

St Leonards Riding School – Horse Riding Nottingham

 

 

At St Leonards riding school proficiency tests at D, H, C, B and A levels are held regularly. Certificates and badges are awarded to successful pupils. Arrangements can also be made for pupils to attend pony club rallies, competitions and camps, and to enter gymkhanas, hunter trials and competitions. We also offer a full livery service and buy and sell horses.

 

Well Schooled Horses & Ponies

Experienced Instructors

Fun Professional Tuition

Great School Holiday Activities

Show Jumping Paddock

Roofed Training Track

Nervous Riders Welcome

Full Livery Available

Two Ménages

Corporate Events

Café

Off Road Hacking

BBQ & Ride

Ponies Bought & Sold

Summer Dressage Arena

 

  • Summer Newsletter

    ST. LEONARDS RIDING SCHOOL

    SUMMER NEWSLETTER

     

    Dear rider

    During the summer holidays and some week-ends there will be a number of extra events, these are as follows:

    SATURDAY 2ND  JULY “MINIMUS JUMPING” 3-5p.m £7.00 per round LIVERIES £6.00

    This is an excellent opportunity to practice over a full course of jumps before the forthcoming summer holiday events. Entrants will be grouped according to ability from lead rein upwards. No rider will be allowed more than two attempts. All successful entrants will receive a clear round rosette and points.

    SUNDAY 10TH JULY “TEA/BBQ RIDE” 3p.m £22.00 LIVERIES £15.00

    This is a quiet out ride for riders of D badge standard and above and then back for tea/bbq. Please mark your form with a “V” if you are vegetarian.

    SATURDAY 16TH JULY “MINIMUS JUMPING” 3-5p.m £7.00 per round LIVERIES £6.00

    As 2nd  July.

    TUESDAY 26TH JULY “OWN A PONY DAY” 9-30a.m—4-30p.m £38.00 LIVERIES £32.00

    This is and ideal opportunity to own a pony for a day and learn some aspects of pony care. This includes two hours riding and various stable management activities, quizzes etc. this is not suitable for lead rein riders. Parents are requested not to stay.

    WEDNESDAY 27TH JULY “OWN A PONY DAY” 8yrs & under 10a.m—4p.m £38.00 LIVERIES £32.00

    As above with a limit of ten children.

    THURSDAY 28TH JULY “D BADGE TEST” 11-30a.m £20.00

    THURSDAY 28TH JULY “H BADGE TEST” 2-00p.m £21.00

    Please ask if you are ready to take the above tests before entering.

    FRIDAY 29TH JULY “WORKING HUNTER DAY” 9-30—4p.m £38.00 LIVERIES £32.00

    This event is similar to an own a pony day, but entrants will be taught to plait up and turn their ponies out for a working hunter competition. After practising in the morning they will then compete against each other in front of a judge. Please ask if you are not sure what clothes to wear.

    SATURDAY 30TH  JULY “MINIMUS JUMPING” 3-5p.m £7.00 per round LIVERIES £6.00

    As 2nd July.

    TUESDAY 2ND AUGUST “OWN A PONY DAY”  9-30a.m—4-30p.m £38.00 LIVERIES £32.00

    As 26th July.

    WEDNESDAY 3RD AUGUST “DRESSAGE COMPETITION” 10.30a.m £15.00 LIVERIES £14.00

    Please ask for a copy of the dressage test in plenty of time before this competition. Anyone wishing to do extra dressage lessons before this event please see Chris.

    THURSDAY 4TH AUGUST “TEA/BBQ RIDE” 2-30—4p.m £27.00 LIVERIES £17.00

    This is a more advanced out ride for riders of H badge standard and above and then back for tea/bbq. Please mark your form with a “V” if you are vegetarian.

    SUNDAY 7TH AUGUST “TEA/BBQ RIDE” 3p.m £22.00 LIVERIES £15.00

    As 10th July.

    TUESDAY 9TH AUGUST “FUN JUMPING DAY” 10-30a.m start £8.00 per event LIVERIES £7.50

    This day will include several different jumping competitions, which may be entered individually (see entry form). The competitions will be followed by a sponsored show jump (open to anyone including lead-rein riders even if you have not taken part in the competitions). This is in aid of our pet charity “HELP THE AGED” and to raise funds for our “PRESENTATION EVENING” which will take place in November. Please see Chris for a sponsor form (no charge for use of pony). All participants will receive a prize at the Presentation Evening. Thank you for your support.

    WEDNESDAY 10TH AUGUST “OWN A PONY DAY” 9.30a.m—4.30p.m £38.00 LIVERIES £32.00

    As 26th July.

    THURSDAY 11TH AUGUST “C BADGE TEST” RIDING 2p.m £24.00

    Please see Chris about practice lessons and to make sure you have done the theory and practical part of the test before the riding.

    SATURDAY 13TH AUGUST “MINIMUS JUMPING” 3—5p.m £7.00 per round LIVERIES £6.00

    As 2nd  July.

     

    TUESDAY 16TH AUGUST “OWN A PONY DAY” 9.30a.m—4.30p.m £38.00 LIVERIES £32.00

    As 26th July.

    WEDNESDAY 17TH AUGUST “OWN A PONY DAY”8yrs & under 10a.m—4p.m £38.00 LIVERIES £32.00

    As 27th July.

    FRIDAY 19TH AUGUST “EQUIPTON FACTOR” 9a.m—4p.m £38.00 LIVERIES £32.00

    This is a fun competition based on T.V’s Krypton Factor and is open to anyone of H badge standard and above.

    SUNDAY 21ST  AUGUST  “TEA/BBQ RIDE” 3-00p.m £22.00 LIVERIES £15.00

    As 10th July.

    TUESDAY 23RD  AUGUST “GAMES DAY” 10.00a.m—4.00p.m £38.00 LIVERIES £32.00

    This event will be run in teams of four and is open to anyone from D badge upwards. The morning will be taken up with gymkhana type relay races. In the afternoon there will be a treasure hunt in the field.

    THURSDAY 25TH AUGUST “B BADGE TEST” riding 2p.m £25.00

    Please see Chris about practice lessons and to make sure you have done the theory and practical part of the test before the riding.

    FRIDAY 26TH AUGUST “DRESSAGE & JUMPING COMPETITION” 10.30a.m £20.00 LIVERIES £19.00

    This is a two phase competition. The dressage will take place in the morning and the show jumping in the afternoon. Competitors will be grouped according to ability and entries.

    SATURDAY 27TH AUGUST “MINIMUS JUMPING” 3--5p.m £7 per round LIVERIES £6.00

    As 2nd July.

    MONDAY 29th AUGUST “GYMKHANA” 12noon £18-00 LIVERIES & VETERANS £17-00

    This is the third of our gymkhanas and is open to any rider from lead-rein to veterans. Rosettes are awarded to fourth place in each event and trophies to each group champion.

    WEDNESDAY 31st AUGUST  “JUMPING COMPETITIONS” 4p.m £17.00 LIVERIES £16.00

    This is the third of our jumping competitions this year. Three or four different ability groups will each compete in two events for rosettes, trophies and points.

    THURSDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER “TEA/BBQ RIDE” 2-30--4p.m  £25.00 LIVERIES £15.00

    As 4th August.

    FRIDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER “HANDY PONY COMPETITIONS” 10.30a.m £9-00

    This is a fun competition for riders of any age and ability including lead-rein. Please ask for your groups starting time nearer the day. Rosettes and trophies will be awarded in each group.

    SUNDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER “TEAM JUMPING COMPETITION” 3p.m TEAM ENTRY £45.00

    This competition will be run in teams of three which you must organize yourselves. Each team must have 2 livery ponies and one school pony (school ponies will be allocated on a first come first served basis). Each rider will jump two rounds, one in each team will jump 2’, 2’3in or 2’6in in the first round and 2’3in, 2’6in or 2’9in in the second round.

     

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    If you wish to enter any of the above events, please return your form with a £5 deposit for all day events and tea/bbq rides and £2 for all others as soon as possible. All entries MUST be in one week before the event.

     

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    The above events are liable to change depending on the number of entries or weather conditions.

     

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    There will be a beginners lesson every Thursday at 10-30a.m during the holidays, this is to be booked in the usual way.

     

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    If anyone wishes to take any of the tests but are on holiday, please enter stating your holiday dates, as alternative arrangements may be made.

     

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    The café will be open at lunch time for all full day events.

     

     

     

    ENTRY FORM 1

     

    NAME___________________________________________________________________________________

     

    ADDRESS________________________________________________________________________________

     

    ___________________________________________________TEL.NO._______________________________

     

    DATE OF BIRTH___________________________________________BADGE________________________

     

    SATURDAY 2ND  JULY                    “MINIMUS JUMPING”

    3 choices of pony________________________________________________________group_______________

    SUNDAY 10TH JULY                                    “TEA/BBQ RIDE”

    3 choices of pony___________________________________________________________________________

    SATURDAY 16TH JULY                   “MINIMUS JUMPING”

    3 choices of pony________________________________________________________group_______________

    TUESDAY 26TH JULY                      “OWN A PONY DAY”

    3 choices of pony___________________________________________________________________________

    WEDNESDAY 27TH JULY               “OWN A PONY DAY” 8yrs & under

    3 choices of pony___________________________________________________________________________

    THURSDAY 28TH JULY                   “D BADGE TEST”

    3 choices of pony___________________________________________________________________________

    THURSDAY 28TH JULY                   “H BADGE TEST”

    3 choices of pony___________________________________________________________________________

    FRIDAY 29TH JULY                         “WORKING HUNTER DAY”

    3 choices of pony___________________________________________________________________________

    SATURDAY 30TH  JULY                  “MINIMUS JUMPING”

    3 choices of pony_________________________________________________________group______________

    TUESDAY 2ND  AUGUST                “OWN A PONY DAY”

    3 choices of pony___________________________________________________________________________

    WEDNESDAY 3RD  AUGUST          “DRESSAGE COMPETITION”

    3 choices of pony___________________________________________________________________________

    THURSDAY 4TH AUGUST              “TEA/BBQ RIDE”

    3 choices of pony___________________________________________________________________________

    SUNDAY 7TH AUGUST                    “TEA/BBQ RIDE”

    3 choices of pony___________________________________________________________________________

    TUESDAY 9TH AUGUST                 “FUN JUMPING DAY” 3 choices per event

    Knock out__________________________________Pairs__________________________________________

    Bareback__________________________________Jump & Push____________________________________

    Grids_____________________________________Higher & Higher_________________________________

    WEDNESDAY 10TH AUGUST         “OWN A PONY DAY”

    3 choices of pony___________________________________________________________________________

    THURSDAY 11TH AUGUST                        “C BADGE TEST”

    3 choices of pony___________________________________________________________________________

    SATURDAY 13TH AUGUST             “MINIMUS JUMPING”

    3 choices of pony__________________________________________________________group_____________

     

    SIGNATURE OF PARENT/GUARDIAN_______________________________________________________

     

    Please return your form at least one week before the event you wish to enter with the required deposit. Only one form per person is required, please ask for your form back if you wish to add to it.

    Please leave a contact telephone number on your form.

     

     

     

     

    ENTRY FORM 2

     

     

     

    NAME___________________________________________________________________________________

     

    ADDRESS________________________________________________________________________________

     

    _________________________________________________TEL. NO.________________________________

     

    DATE OF BIRTH_________________________________________BADGE__________________________

     

     

     

    TUESDAY 16TH AUGUST               “OWN A PONY  DAY”

    3 choices of pony___________________________________________________________________________

    WEDNESDAY 17TH AUGUST         “OWN A PONY DAY” 8yrs & under

    3 choices of pony___________________________________________________________________________

    FRIDAY 19TH AUGUST                   “EQUIPTON FACTOR”

    3 choices of pony___________________________________________________________________________

    SUNDAY 21ST   AUGUST                “TEA/BBQ RIDE”

    3 choices of pony___________________________________________________________________________

    TUESDAY 23RD  AUGUST              “GAMES DAY”

    3 choices of pony___________________________________________________________________________

    THURSDAY 25TH AUGUST                        “B BADGE TEST”

    3 choices of pony___________________________________________________________________________

    FRIDAY 26TH AUGUST                   “DRESSAGE & JUMPING COMPETITION”

    3 choices of pony___________________________________________________________________________

    MONDAY 29TH  AUGUST                “GYMKHANA”

    3 choices of pony________________________________________________________group_______________

    WEDNESDAY 31ST AUGUST         “JUMPING COMPETITIONS”

    3 choices of pony________________________________________________________group_______________

    THURSDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER       “TEA/BBQ RIDE”

    3 choices of pony___________________________________________________________________________

    FRIDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER             “HANDY PONY COMPETITIONS”

    3 choices of pony___________________________________________________________________________

    SUNDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER                        “TEAM JUMPING COMPETITION”

    Pony___________________________Team name_____________________________Height______________

     

     

    SIGNATURE OF PARENT/GUARDIAN_______________________________________________________

     

    Please return your form at least one week before the event you wish to enter with the required deposit. Only one form per person is required, please ask for your form back if you wish to add to it.

    Please leave a contact telephone number on your form.

     

 

Our horse riding services include:

 

Horse Riding Lessons For Beginners

Suitable for adults and children who have never ridden or learning basic control in walk & trot. Once you have mastered the basics in the beginner’s class you will be moved up by your instructor to intermediate level.

 

Intermediate Horse Riding Lessons

How to canter and control your horse competently, learning school shapes and simple training exercises. Some use of pole work.

 

Advanced Horse Riding Lessons

More advanced schooling movements, lateral work such as leg yield. Learning basic jumping techniques.

 

Advanced Horse Riding Lessons

Adult Course of 12 Hour Lessons = £198.00.

Adults 2-5 People - Private Hour Lesson = £25 Per Person.

Children 2-5 People - Private Hour Lesson = £24 Per Person.

Children’s Private 1 Hour Lesson = £26.00

Adult Private 1 Hour Lesson = £27.00

Group Lessons = £18.00 Adult, £17.00 Children

 

 

For more information on our horse riding services please do not hesitate to contact us via telephone or email

CALL TODAY: 01159 732 753/07976 372 342

 

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