Come and find your happy place!
A calm, nurturing environment specialising in safe riding lessons and pony experiences for children & young adults.
EQUESTRIAN EXPERIENCES FROM JUST £38! Suitable for all ages. 10 stone rider weight limit.
EQUESTRIAN EXPERIENCES FROM JUST £38! Suitable for all ages. 10 stone rider weight limit.
EQUESTRIAN EXPERIENCES FROM JUST £38! Suitable for all ages. 10 stone rider weight limit.
EQUESTRIAN EXPERIENCES FROM JUST £38! Suitable for all ages. 10 stone rider weight limit.
EQUESTRIAN EXPERIENCES FROM JUST £38! Suitable for all ages. 10 stone rider weight limit.
EQUESTRIAN EXPERIENCES FROM JUST £38! Suitable for all ages. 10 stone rider weight limit.
Welcome to Happy Hill!
From riding lessons to pony experiences, we work hard to create a calm, nurturing environment in which children and young adults can learn to ride safely. With sessions available including 1-1 and group riding lessons, pony therapy sessions, SEN, home-education, tots sessions and more, we tailor every experience to ensure that each child or adult can truly relax and enjoy their time with us.
An ABRS approved riding school, all our coaches have ridden or trained to international level and lessons are taught on our school master ponies.
Happy Hill at Rudyard Equestrian Centre
Fun for all the family!
Our clubhouse is open weekends, Mondays and Tuesdays 10am-5pm for ice creams, sundaes, hot waffles, chips, cheesy chips, paninis, tea, coffee and more - including our own special ice cream blends of unicorn and minion flavours!
Why not pop in, say hello to our friendly ponies and treat yourselves to an ice cream!
Our sessions
Life at REC!
Pop up any time during opening hours (Sat - Tues) and we will be pleased to show you around and answer your questions.
Pony Pals - £58
Saturdays, 10am-1pm. Suitable for children aged 6-18. Pony care, stable management, group riding lesson, fun & friendship. Suitable for children aged 6-18. Available April to October.
Riding lessons - from £28 - £60
Private or group lessons, from beginner to advanced, taught by our senior coaches on our school master ponies, or on your own horse or pony.
Alternative provision & equine assisted wellbeing sessions - from £48
Perfect for children with anxiety or school avoidance disorder. Children aged 7 and over can stay as long as they like. Younger children and children that prefer a parent to stay can have a 1 hour session.
Please pop up to see us as all sessions are bespoke to fit a child’s individual needs.
We currently only cater for children that are within the mainstream education system for these sessions.
Equine Therapy - from £48
1 or 2 hr hour wellbeing session, for children or adults. Feed, groom and spend time with our ponies in the tranquil surroundings of our peaceful, countryside home. Suitable for any age. Sessions can include riding, or on foot or with wheel chair, learning to lead a pony safely.
Straight from the horse's mouth!
"Our daughter moved to Rudyard Equestrian following a big loss in confidence at a different riding school. Here, she has been truly nurtured. The staff really care about children's individual needs and challenges, creating an environment in which little riders feel completely safe. It's been wonderful to watch our daughter develop not only into a better, more confident rider, but more importantly, a happy rider. "
"My two daughters have been riding at Rudyard since April 2023. The yard is the most perfect setting - small, calm, professional and safe. My girls have additional needs, autism, ADHD and anxiety and they have only been greeted with care, compassion and understanding. Their riding has improved dramatically, their confidence increased and we all look forward to the stable management and learning how to care for the ponies. I highly recommend Rudyard Equestrian Centre."
"My daughter absolutely loves Rudyard! This family run business is extremely professional, but so personable and welcoming.
My daughter would literally live here if she could! I would highly recommend for anyone who is looking to ride in a beautiful setting - and also those visiting for drinks, cake and ice cream too!"
Read more reviews from happy, Happy Hill customers!
Sessions & prices
Sessions & prices
Sessions & prices
From dressage training on your own horse, to "have-a-go" sessions and pony feeding - plus everything in between! Everyone is welcome at Happy Hill.
Timetable
Sessions & prices
Sessions & prices
We are now open Mondays and Tuesdays! As well as our usual weekends, plus additional sessions for tots, SEN and home education groups are now available.
Meet the ponies
Meet the ponies
Meet the ponies
Our friendly, gentle school master ponies have been hand picked and are specially cared for to ensure that each rider is kept safe and happy on their rides.
Meet the team
Meet the ponies
Meet the ponies
A family run equestrian centre, all our senior coaches have ridden or trained to international level and teach all abilities from beginner to advanced.
Come and see us!
We're always happy to welcome visitors onto the yard. We can show you around, answer your questions or concerns and parents are always welcome to stay and watch while your children enjoy their pony experience. Pop in and see us!
Rudyard Equestrian Centre
ST13 8PF, Leek, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom
Find us on Rudyard Lane (the B5331) directly opposite the exit from Rudyard Miniature Railway, by the bridge. Come up the lane following the signs and find us at the top of the hill.
Hours
Open today | 10:00 – 17:00 |
Mondays - 10am - 5pm
Tuesdays - 10am - 5pm
Wednesdays -
Thursdays/Fridays - private training by appointment only
Saturdays - 10am - 5pm
Sundays - 10am - 5pm
ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH RIDING SCHOOLS (ABRS) APPROVED
