Parkside Stables

23/07/2024

Tuesdays pony clubbers enjoying a nice hack round the park tonight - ponies definitely enjoyed it too! 🙈

21/07/2024

🌟Rider of the Week!🌟
Really well done in such warm weather ☀️

Francesca B (Sat 12:30)
Neveah J (Sat/Sun 12:30)
Jack O (Sun 11:15)
Cooper J (Sun 3:15)

Be sure to collect your certificates/ Rosettes when you’re next at the stables.

17/07/2024

Rider of the week stars for the week ending 14.07.24 are:

• Elliot M (13.07.24 11.15am)
• Megan W (13.06.24 10.00am)
• Sophie W (13.07.24 12.30)

Well done everyone don’t forget to collect your certificate at your next lesson

09/07/2024

A huge well done to tonight’s pony clubbers!

With their riding ability improving it’s now time for them to start educating some of our younger horses - tonight was mounted games practice ready for the summer holidays! 🫣

Finished off with a little ride ba****ck, again a new experience for some of the horses ridden tonight 👏🏻👏🏻

03/07/2024

We are very proud of our regular rider ⭐️ Scarlett ⭐️ for passing her RDA Grade 1 with 100% marks today. Well done 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

02/07/2024

Tuesday big group having a go at loading tonight! A first for most of them and they did fab 👏🏻 Can’t forget our star horses (Riley and Molly) who were excellent considering they don’t see a trailer very often 🤣

28/06/2024

They are never just RIDING SCHOOL PONIES:

One day you may move onto bigger, fancier horses, but never forget the school horse who made you, as without them, you wouldn’t be able to ride anything at all.

The patient soul that tolerated your bouncing while you figured out how to sit the trot.

The kind mare that didn’t walk off when you fumbled with the bridle and figured out how to pop that bit in her mouth.

The sweet gelding that picked up the correct canter lead even though your body was telling him to do the exact opposite.

The saintly angel that never spooked, which was a dam good thing because your balance was precarious at best.

Too often we forget where we came from. We move on to the next chapter in our lives and say, “Oh my gosh, I’m learning so much! I’m going so far! I could never do this kind of thing on that old school horse!”

But infact you could, you were just not ready to do all these things back then.

But that school horse gave you the confidence to move forward. That school horse took care of you in all respects and allowed you to take the time you needed to find your way. You couldn’t have become the rider you are today without that riding school horse, always remember to love them unconditionally for our riding school horses are what help start your dream, make dreams come true and get you ready for those bigger dreams 🐴

(shared Credit to unknown writer)

We know our riding school horses are a first love for many of you, we would love to hear which one you will always remember and why.

21/06/2024

Thursday pony club group making the most of the nice weather by riding in the field! ☀️

A first for most of them so well ridden guys 👏🏻👏🏻

17/06/2024

A Well done to our Rider of the week stars who are:

• Harry F (15/06/24, 11.15)
• Andrew S (12/06/24, 12.30)
• Evie H (16/06/24, 12.30)

16/06/2024

To all the Fathers of young equestrians.
Those who give up their time, their hard earned money, their weekends, stand in all weathers, brave the mud, the wet horse smells and hair, all to encourage and support your child’s love of horses and riding.
Thank you

Happy Father’s Day.

We hope you all had a lovely day today.

16/06/2024

Lazy Sunday

07/06/2024

Happy Friday Honey Fans ❤️

03/06/2024

Riders of the week stars over the last fortnight are:

• Amelia H (26/5/24, 11.15)
• Grace J (25/5/24, 12.30)
• Connie Robinson (28/5/24, Tue PC)
• Eliza B (30/5/24, Thu PC)
• Izzy L (2/6/24, 12.30)

A Very well done to all of you

31/05/2024

Some photos of our Own a Pony days.
Well done to all who passed their Pony Club tests on Thursday.

24/05/2024

| Man suffers serious injuries after being trampled by cows

We were called to reports of a man having been trampled by cows in Birkinstyle Lane, Shirland at around 7.40am on Friday 24 May.

The man, who is in his 50s, has been taken to hospital with significant serious injuries but these are not thought to be life-threatening at this stage.

While these cows have been moved away from the area, members of the public are being reminded to take care around livestock, particularly where animals are with their young.

The Countryside Code advises that wild animals, livestock and horses should been given plenty of space. The behaviour of animals can be unpredictable, especially when they are with their young.

And the Ramblers Association advises that if walking through a field with cattle or other farm animals, you should walk quickly and quietly. It is possible that animals may approach you but if you panic or run from them, they may also start running.

Walkers should not approach any animals, feed them or touch them and should leave any gates as they find them.

If walking with a dog, you should keep your dog close and on a lead around other animals.

If cattle run towards you, or you feel in any danger, let your dog off the lead. This will make it easier for you both to get to safety.

For more information on how to stay safe while out in the countryside see https://orlo.uk/Tj1fT

21/05/2024

Summer Own a Pony weeks open for booking for our regular riders
Please see our events information
Or ask at your next lesson

21/05/2024

Pony Club (Parkside members)
Summer Own a pony weeks now open for booking.
Please see our events info for dates and further information

14/05/2024

⭐️Rider of the week⭐️
Gabby Z (sat 12:30)
Abbie C (sun 2.00)
Marlowe B (sun 11:15)
Lily O (sun 3:15)
Huge well done guys!! 👏

10/05/2024

Thursday group making the most of the sunshine by getting some tail washing done!
Followed by turning out the horses - re-capping how to turn out safely and covering field checks ☀️👍🏻
Followed by some horseshoe decorating - well done guys 👏🏻

05/05/2024

Riders of the week Stars for the week ending 5th May are:

• Charlotte F (Saturday 11.15)
• Leah B (Wednesday PC)
• Iris S (Sunday 11.15)
• Steven G (Wednesday 10.15)

Well done to all 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

05/05/2024

At last It’s a beautiful sunny day today here at Parkside.
As the long awaited warmer weather is finally here we would like to politely remind all our visitors that for health and safety reasons no soft shoes are to be worn anywhere near the horses on the yard or premises. (No matter how hot the weather)

Please do read our yard safety rules in the car park.

29/04/2024

Riders of the week Stars for the week ending 28th April are:

• Keira B (THU PC)
• Eleanor C (Saturday 3.15)
• Ella G (Saturday 2.00)
• Cheryl L (Sunday 12.30)

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 well done everyone

27/04/2024

Our Horse of the Month Star for April is:
❤️Bryn❤️

Our lovely horses and ponies truly deserve to get a little recognition for their hard work and dedication to their riders.

(Each horse or pony of the month wins a fabulous juicy green apple with their evening feed)

Please feel free to comment with your photos and stories.

18/04/2024

The Thursday group say goodbye to Ruby this week due to her getting her own pony!

Good luck with your new horse Ruby, from everyone at Parkside (& Teddy 🙈)

14/04/2024

RIDER OF THE WEEK

It’s really been hard for our coaching team to choose this week, we have seen some really good progression from so many of our riders, well done everyone.

Riders of the week stars for the week ending 14/04/24 are:

• Felicity B (Saturday 3.15)
• Emmie F (Sunday 11.15)
• Kelcie AW (Saturday 3.15)
• Lily GW (Sunday 10.00)

Well done

12/04/2024