Then horse riding could be the one for you as part of your Hen Party/ Weekend....

We can organise groups from a minimum of 4 to a maximum of 14, all abilities are welcome and an introductory lesson to start the session will always help both to refresh the current riders and to guide the new starters towards an enjoyable experience. After we have done our initial coaching session we will play gymkhana games (real old fashioned stuff!) which includes bending races, potato races and other similar games. Small jumps can be incorporated if the ability of the ride is suitable. Furthermore, to finish the session we can go on a short ride along the bridle path which runs from the bottom of our drive.

You may select all or some of these activities depending upon how long you would like and how much you would like to pay.

If there are larger numbers we would have to divide the groups into two but up to 10 can be incorporated in one group. We can arrange for photos (by my bionic husband the recent receiver of two new hips) who has a rather nifty camera. We also provide rosettes and sashes for the bride to be and all the participants of the party in the b r i d e ’ s c h o s e n c o l o u r s (needs to be ordered at least 14 days beforehand).

Prices are per person

For all three activities including rosettes is £45.00. (Lesson/ Games/ Hack).

For two activities including rosettes the cost is £32.50. (Lesson & either Games or Hack).

For a lesson on its own (30 minutes in length) the cost is £22.50 (includes rosettes).

We booked Barleyfields for quite a large henparty with very mixed abilities ranging from those who had never sat on a horse before to very competent riders, and they provided a fantastic morning which everyone could enjoy. The more experienced riders were able to lead the less experienced during their lesson, and then the novices watched whilst the experienced ones showed us how it was done. We all joined together for the gymkhana games which were great fun. We would definitely recommend this as a great day out for a horsey-hen!
(Beth Forrow – 11 September 2010)