Riding Holidays on the Isle of Wight
At Island Riding Centre we offer horse riding escapes and short riding breaks with or without your horse. Guests are able to stay in our luxury self-catering accommodation and enjoy the equestrian centre facilities on site and amazing beach and trail rides off site.
With a milder climate and more sunshine hours than most other parts of the UK has made the Isle of Wight a popular destination for holidays and short breaks. Add in hundreds of miles of off-road bridleways, spectacular landscapes and dozens of sandy beaches the Isle of Wight is the perfect destination for a UK horse riding holiday and our 60m x 25m indoor arena with wax fibre surface guarantees riding whatever the weather.
Our equestrian holiday packages are flexible to suit riders of any ability from complete beginners to novices and advanced riders with a choice of on-site riding lessons, including tuition in dressage and show jumping. A safe on-site trail ride is available for riders of any age or beach and trail rides which can be guided or self-guided for guests bringing their own horse or choosing to hire one of our horses.
See below for our latest 2021 holidays and escapes
If you have any queries or questions please don’t hesitate to call us on 01983 215 000.
5 DAY RIDING HOLIDAY
5 DAY LEARN TO RIDE HOLIDAY
HOLIDAY WITH YOUR HORSE
Do you and your horse dream of adventure together? 5* accommodation and stabling? A fresh escape where you gallop along gorgeous sandy beaches, hack along forest trails and canter up the downs to see the stunning views of the sea..
The Isle of Wight is easily accessible for horse boxes and lorries (with special ferry travel rates available) and we are happy to provide DIY, part or full livery for the duration of your stay, so why not give your horse a holiday too!
We can offer full weeks throughout the year with prices on application – call us now on 01983 215 000 to have a chat.
You will have free lorry/trailer parking and use of outdoor arena (subject to booking) with a small surcharge for the indoor arena (stb).
Guests will receive a map of the Island’s 280+ miles of bridleways with suitable stop offs as well as parking spots for both beach and trails. Hampers/Picnics available on request.
HOLIDAY WITH YOUR
HORSE AUTUMN ESCAPE
3 NIGHTS FOR £99pp*
There’s nothing more special than taking your horse on holiday with you and we have a very special Autumn deal..
We have availability for our weekend breaks at £99pp for 3 nights Fri-Mon with stabling at £15phpn (*with occupancy at 4 people sharing a cottage)
Dates available in 2021 – September Friday 10th and 24th, October 1st and 8th
Upgrades to our luxury cottage – The Orchard are available on request. Click here to see our accommodation – Holidays – Island Riding Centre
You’ll have free use of our lorry/trailer parking and use of our outdoor arena (subject to booking) with a small surcharge for the indoor arena (stb).
Guests will receive a map of the Island’s 280+ bridleways with suitable stop offs as well as parking spots for both beach and trails. Hampers/picnics available on request.
Beach Riding on the Isle of Wight
Beach rides are a ‘bucket list’ must if you ride and provide spectacular photo opportunities. Being centrally located on the Island, there is a good choice of different beach rides within easy reach of the riding centre. Trips to the beach are organised around tide times and include Ryde, Yaverland, Yarmouth and Bembridge beaches.
Trail Rides on the Isle of Wight
Large parts of the Island are designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and what better way to see it than from horseback. Our trail rides are a great way to explore the Isle of Wight and make friends within a group ride. Riders of any ability can participate with experienced guides on hand and safe horses happy to follow the rest of the group. For the more experienced riders, we are happy to provide bridleway maps allowing you to choose your own rides.
Riding Lessons
Following an initial assessment, our instructors will tailor lessons to suit your goals which can include dressage and show jumping tuition or developing your confidence in the saddle. Our ABRS approved riding school on the Isle of Wight is staffed by our team of experienced and qualified instructors. We are a fully insured riding school and our staff are first aid trained and DBS checked. We offer riding for visitors with physical limitations too and cater for all ages and skill levels.
As an RDA accessible kite mark centre, we have accessible riding facilities, a Changing Places WC and qualified instructors on site too.
Accommodation
Our luxury self-catering accommodation can cater for between 2 and 12 guests at a time so groups, families and individual riders are all welcome. Some of our cottages have been purpose built to cater for disabled guests, with downstairs bedrooms and wet-rooms suitable for wheelchair users.
Guests can enjoy a continental breakfast in their accommodation or the occasional cooked breakfast when out on an early morning beach ride. In the evenings we have a selection of local eateries close by or why not enjoy a beachfront cocktail or cosy country pub around the Island. For larger groups we can organise onsite catering and marquees are available to hire if booked well in advance.
Facilities
Opened in 2017 our riding facilities include an unrivalled 60m x 25m indoor riding arena with fibre wax surface ideal for year round all-weather horse riding; a 60m x 40m outdoor fibre wax sand school; and an on-site off-road hacking track. There is a luxury livery yard with wash-down area and solarium, an automated horse-walker, vending café, classroom (for private hire and parties). A restaurant and bar will be opening by Summer 2021.
So give a UK riding holiday a go and explore the Isle of Wight from horseback!
The Isle of Wight
The Isle of Wight has lots of activities for non-riders too including golf, cycling, walking, sailing, clay pigeon shooting, go-karting, paragliding and various water sports. Visitor attractions start right next door at Monkey Haven or a short walk to Butterfly World. A short drive takes you to Robin Hill, Blackgang Chine, Carisbrooke Castle, Osborne House, Godshill Model Village, The Needles Landmark Attraction, Isle of Wight Zoo, Amazon World. The list goes on… Why not try the Isle of Wight Steam Railway or even go on a dinosaur hunt……OR just relax on one of the award winning beaches.
For our wheelchair users and those with limited mobility, read our blog post on exploring the accessible Isle of Wight.
