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5 Day Learn to Horse ride

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5 Day Learn to Ride Holiday

Prices from £495 per person

Based on 4 people sharing a 3 bedroom self-catering cottage.

5 DAY LEARN TO RIDE HOLIDAY 

Our horse riding holidays will give beginners and novices the chance to learn to ride and develop their skills in a relaxed, friendly environment with lessons from our qualified instructors on horses and ponies that will be matched to the riders’ ability.

MONDAY

You arrive at Island Riding Centre in the afternoon and have an Induction and 30 minute assessment lesson with one of our qualified instructors and meet the horses to find the most suitable for your ability and discuss your goals for the week ahead. Meet and greet the rest of the group.

TUESDAY

You will have 2 private one to one lessons, a group lesson and an onsite hack

WEDNESDAY

Wednesday is day off for exploring or you’ll have the option to pay for extra lessons or an onsite hack

THURSDAY

You will have 2 private one to one lessons, a group lesson and an onsite hack

FRIDAY

After breakfast you will have one group lesson in the morning, group pictures of you and your horse and then depart for the ferry in the afternoon.

PRICING

£495pp (based on 4 sharers), £545pp (3 sharers), £645pp (2 sharers in 2 bed or sole occupancy private room with ensuite in shared house with one other) and includes a continental breakfast.

Itineraries are for guidance and may be altered to suit the weather.

We supply hats and boots if required for holidays with our horses

You are free to make your own lunch and dinner arrangements – we have a wealth of local eateries within a short drive.

DATES FOR 2022

Arriving 12th, 19th and 26th September, 3rd and 10th October

Upgrades to our luxury cottage – The Orchard, are available on request. Click here to see our accommodation – Holidays – Island Riding Centre

We have an onsite café serving hot beverages and snacks.

If you have any questions or queries, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us on 01983 215 000

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📍Island Riding Centre, Staplers Rd, Newport, Isle Of Wight🏡
MARCH/APRIL 🗓️
Fri 31st - Fri 7th | 2 & 3 bedrooms | From £695.00✨
https://www.islandriding.com/
Shorter breaks are still available, please contact direct for dates!
🌳Escape to the Island and find yourselves surrounded by our picturesque countryside.
🍴On-site Bar & Restuarant 
🚌 Bus stop a 3 min walk away 
🛍️ Newport Town, 1.6 miles away
🌊 15 minute drive away from the beach
🐴On-site riding activities
🚗Free parking & electric car charger 
To book, please contact us on holidays@islandriding.com

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