Valley Farm

High-Jinks on Horseback

Activities on horseback specially tailored for social groups to enjoy a taste of riding in a fun atmosphere. All activities are equally suitable for both riders and non riders.

Ideal for Hospitality Days, Social Club events, Birthdays, Hen Parties etc.

Clinics We also run clinics for those who are interested in learning subjects in a bit more depth as well as just having fun. Our clinics are especially interesting to equestrian groups, riding clubs, colleges, equine students, or social groups who wish to learn about a particular equestrian sport or subject. Also ideal if there are people in your group who don't actually want to get on a horse. See our Equestrian Clinics page for more info.

Team Gymkhana
Two teams of riders with one patient horse per team, compete against each other, in relay races of the usual children's gymkhana games such as potato race, pole bending etc. Suitable for groups of mixed riding abilities.
Suitable for anyone who enjoys a good laugh!
Wild West
A chance for potential cowboys and cowgirls to get a taste of Western Riding.

Riding on Western Trained Horses fitted with "Real Cowboy Saddles" the riders are introduced to some of the skills of Trail Riding, Roping, Barrel Racing etc. Equally suitable for groups of complete novices or more experienced English style riders looking for a taste of something different. Tuition can be adjusted to suit the standard of the group.

Circus Riding
(vaulting) The chance to experience your childhood dream of being a circus rider, performing acrobatics on a galloping horse!

It actually takes more than an hours training to work in gallop, so the participants will be working only in walk and trot, having learnt the preliminaries on 'Can-Can' the tin horse. Great fun for young and old. Especially suitable for groups of mixed riding abilities, as moves can be tailored so that each person can be as extrovert as they like. It is a great equalizer even if you have professional show jumpers and people who have never been on a horse before in your group!

Circus Skills
Have a go at juggling, plate spinning, stilt walking, unicycling, etc.

Chariot Racing
The chance to learn the preliminaries of driving a pony and trap. Instruction covers harnessing up, handling the reins and driving a small obstacle course. (More difficult than it looks)

Riding
We can offer a conventional riding lesson to groups who wish to learn the basics of English riding, or to develop their existing skills in riding or Show jumping.

Also suitable for anyone wishing to do more than just a 'one off'. Why not make a regular booking for your group?

Hotch Potch Activity Days
Why not combine two or more activities, to make a half day, or full day, of fun? Larger numbers of people can be catered for by splitting into smaller groups. These groups can then participate in different activities simultaneously.

Hotch Potch days can be customised to suit your group and can include tea or coffee, and lunch in the restaurant on site.

Times available - Weekdays
Some weekday evenings



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