Hillview riding stables

15/08/2024

https://facebook.com/events/s/fun-dog-show/1175872837082707/

10/08/2024

07/08/2024

🌟❗️STILL SPACES❗️🌟
Advanced Pony Day 15.08.24 1000-1600
For children that are capable of walk trot & canter in an open space. To include a hack & various other pony activities! Give us a call or pop us a message to book!

15/07/2024

Our superstar boy, Joe, has won an award for ‘Equine of the Year’ within the Chard District RDA. We are so proud to show this off and show how wonderful our horses are.

Thank you so much to the rider that nominated him, he means so much to us and has the best personality and teaches so many people to ride each week.

Some photos of our gorgeous boy from summer this year and our Shan showing him off in the charity show 🥰

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27/06/2024

🦄☀️SUMMER ACTIVITIES☀️🦄
This summer we are running a number of activities throughout the holidays, please see list below! There is a limited number of spaces for each day so please book in asap to make sure you get your slot! Be aware we will require a deposit of 50% on booking.

☀️01.08.24, BEGINNER PONY DAY, 10am-4pm- for children 6+, aimed towards beginner riders, £50 per child

☀️15.08.24, ADVANCED PONY DAY, 10am-4pm- for children 12+, who can walk, trot and canter, and are capable of riding in an open field, as it will include a hack, £50 per child

☀️22.08.24, RIVER RIDE, 10am- for riders who are capable of independently walking & trotting out on the roads, we are offering a 2hour hack through a local river, £80 per person

☀️22.08.24, BEGINNER TRAIL RIDES, 2pm-4pm- for beginner riders, a 45min ride down a track, £25 per person

☀️29.08.24, BEGINNER PONY DAY, 10am-4pm- for children 6+, aimed towards beginner riders, £50 per child

18/06/2024

Please join us for our Charity Pub Quiz!!!

29/05/2024

Good afternoon, all of those customers who entered the Hillview Charity show on Sunday could you please pay your entry fees of £5 per class this includes the Best Pony Club Combo class as well. Thank you to all of you for supporting us we will let you all know the total we raised once all entries are in. It was a great day and we look forward to our next events , watch this space 😍😍

25/05/2024

Show preppppp!

15/05/2024

🌟MAY PONY DAY🌟
Thursday 30th May 10:00-16:00
£50 per child, £25 deposit taken on booking

An hour of riding each & various other pony related activities!

Please message, give us a call or come in to chat to us in the office. Spaces will go quick!

11/05/2024

Pony Club girls having fun in the sun! 🐎☀️

17/04/2024

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Dear Customers,
Just to let you all know our PHONE LINE IS DOWN!
Please contact us on here or pop into the office until further notice!
Thank you for your understanding and sorry for any inconvenience!

28/03/2024

EASTER SQUARES DRAW RESULTS,
Thank you everyone for participating!! 🤩

26/03/2024

⚠️ Cathole Bridge Road is closed, CHARD side until Friday 29th March!

There is still access to HVS the other side via Crewkerne town, past Maiden Beech School.

13/03/2024

BACK IN THE SADDLE

We are just putting the feelers out there to bring this successful class back again!

⭐️ It would be on a Wednesday morning between 10:30am - 11:30am

⭐️ Adults only

⭐️ £28pp

Gain confidence riding again if you haven’t had chance to get in the saddle for a while.

Let us know if you’d be interested in this, if the demand is there we will do a regular class!

Weight limits apply
Up to 6 places available

Please comment or message to express interest!

07/03/2024

💖🐣🐎EASTER PONY DAYS🐎🐣💖

We are running two Pony Days this easter, on the 4th April & 11th April
It’s 10:00-16:00 Including riding, yard duties and various fun-filled activities
£50 per child, £25 non-refundable deposit to be paid on booking to secure a slot.
Please give us a call to book in, or talk to us in the office, spaces will go quick!!!

01/03/2024

Wholeheartedly agree! ❤️

One of my biggest frustrations in this industry is the lack of understanding and consideration for the role that Riding School horses play. So often, I see riders complaining about Riding School horses for a huge variety of reasons: for their perceived lack of quality or value, for having to ride one they don’t like, for not getting to ride the one they do like, for their establishment not having enough Riding School horses, or for the Riding School horses not being available at their convenience. Riding school horses not being good enough for them. I’ve dealt with all of the above and I know I’ll continue to do so, but I think it’s important that people understand the reality of Riding School horses, and that’s that they aren’t here for you/your kid to ride forever and climb the levels with your one lesson a week fortnightly commitment.

They’re here to get you started, safely and productively, while you decide just how far you want to take this.

Riding School horses are incredibly special creatures. They have to be easily caught by beginners who don’t know how to properly approach a prey animal.

They have to stand like statues on the crossties while tiny kids take the better part of an hour to get them clean.

They have to hold their head still while beginners jam the bit into their teeth for the fiftieth time in a row to put the bridle on.

They have to stand still at the mounting block while someone stands for too long with all their weight in the left stirrup and then slams down on their back with no consideration for their comfort.

They tolerantly teach riders who are unbalanced, uncoordinated, and unclear, who catch their mouths and bounce on their backs and kick at their sides, and every single time, they are expected to just come again without so much as a swish of their tail or pinning of their ears.

And any time one of these horses has a moment where they act like a regular horse or force the rider to really ride, they’re labeled annoying or rude or bad or lazy or whatever.

Riding School horses are not intended to take you up the levels and jump big jumps and win all the classes. If these horses were this beginner-friendly and this tolerant AND the hack winner with an auto lead change, you couldn’t afford them!

That’s not to say these horses can’t be winners if you ride them well and pull your weight, but their ability to win in the show ring is not where their real value lies.

Riding School horses exist to bring new riders into the sport. To teach them the ropes and get them started, lay a foundation and prepare them to make a bigger commitment to the sport by leasing or purchasing the next step horse.

Riding School horses are not responsible for chasing your Olympic dreams for you.

They’re responsible for getting them started in the first place.

For riders to act like a Riding School horse isn’t valuable because he isn’t the winner in any company or harder to ride is ignorant and unfair.

Every horse you ride has something to teach you. Whether it’s the crotchety old school pony who likes to root when you’re not paying attention, or the younger lesson horse who will only pick up the right lead if you ask *just right*, or the ultra reliable skip-change king, they all will add to your toolkit that you can one day apply to the fancier model you get to take you to the next level after yout Riding Scool Journey.

Don’t forget about all the lessons you learn along the way and remember that without Riding School horses, you wouldn’t be riding at all!

Riding School owners are trying their best to provide the best services they can and keep the Riding School horses in the good condition. Horses are extremely expensive not just to buy but to keep aswell. Utilities, Mortgage/Rent, Vets bills, Feed, Haylage, Bedding, Vaccinations, Farrier, Wormers, Staff Wages, Physio, Saddler and so much more the list is endless no one sees how much it all costs to keep a yard running, no one sees full behind the scenes.

They are trying the best they can, it's not just a job to them it's their world their passion and the Riding School horses are their babies they are their family.

24/02/2024

Gem enjoying snugs and kisses today 🥰🥰🥰🥰

22/02/2024

Dear customers

Unfortunately it is upsetting to write this as we all love to watch our riding lessons back on video to see our progress etc. however, from now on it is not possible to film/photograph in a group lesson as there are other minors who have not given consent to be filmed/photographed, this is in line with the Data Protection Act 2018. If people have any questions regarding this please message or call us and we can explain further.

If you are having a private lesson and wish to film
/photograph your child/friend/family member, this will be OK with their consent.

Thank you for understanding.

15/02/2024

A wonderful valentines themed pony day today! 💗

All the children had lots of fun and I think Flo got a good ear scratch which she loved 🥰 🐴 💘💘

09/02/2024

🌟🐣EASTER BINGO🐣🌟

At Misterton Hall, 25th March 2024. Doors open at 6:30pm, eyes down👀 at 7:30pm.

The Bingo is being held to fundraise for our own Sensory Room and for The Saint Bernards Trust (Charity Number: 328193) (Please see our post about fundraising for more information on these)

As usual there are some amazing prizes such as vouchers from local businesses and gift vouchers for house prizes and lines and a cash prize for the flier.

Please come and support us in our endeavours, and we look forward to having lots of fun with you all.
Don’t forget your dabbers!!!

From The Hillview Riding Stables Team

08/02/2024

Hi Everyone!
During 2024, we are holding a number of events to raise money for our own sensory room and The St Bernards Trust (Charity No. 328193).

We would like to ask if anyone would like to donate
towards any of our following events. We would be hugely greatful for any contributions made!

Your company or buisness name will be on display in our office, on signs at our shows/bingo and recognised on our page!

THE EVENTS WE WILL BE HOLDING ARE AS FOLLOWS:

•March- Easter Bingo 🐣
•May- Fun Horse Show for our Liveries and our Pony Club Customers (NOT AN OPEN SHOW)
•Sept- Fun Novelty Dog Show

We will also be holding raffles, pick a square and hope to sell crafting items to raise even more money. Watch out for seperate posts about these.

Thank you all for your continued support and we are excited to include you all in our events.

From The Hillview Riding Stables Team

08/02/2024

🌟🐣EASTER SQUARES🐣🌟

As part of our fundraising we are running an easter ‘squares’ competition. It is £1 (Cash only!) for a ‘square’ which is numbered, and we will use random number generator to select a winner. Please see photo below of our prize!

This will be going towards our 2024 fundraising which will support the build of our new Sensory Room and The Saint Bernards Trust (Charity Number: 328193). (Please see our post about our fundraising endeavours for more information on these.)

Thank you all again for your continued support!
From The Hillview Riding Stables Team

08/02/2024

🌟HILLVIEW’S FUNDRAISING FOR 2024🌟

During 2024, we are holding a number of events to raise money for our own sensory room and The St Bernards Trust (Charity No. 328193).

•The Sensory room is in the progress of being built and designed at our stables. Its purpose is to be a safe and happy environment for people of all ages, suffering from Anxiety, Depression, PTSD or stress. There will also be facilities for people diagnosed with Dementia or Alzheimer’s to and have tea, socialise and meet the horses. These facilities will enable people to feel safe and comfortable whilst enjoying sensory projects and the user friendly environment.

•We have also chosen to raise for the Saint Bernards Trust Charity as this is a non-profit organisation that helps to rehome/rescue and support the giant breeds. The trust works with and support and assists many other charities giving appropriate advice regarding these incredible giant breeds.

THE EVENTS WE WILL BE HOLDING ARE AS FOLLOWS:

•March- Easter Bingo 🐣
•May- Fun Horse Show for our Liveries and our Pony Club Customers (NOT AN OPEN SHOW) 🐴
•Sept- Fun Novelty Dog Show🐶

We will also be holding raffles, pick a square and hope to sell crafting items to raise even more money. Watch out for seperate posts about these.

Thank you all for your continued support and we are excited to include you all in our events.

From The Hillview Riding Stables Team

25/01/2024

💖🐴🌟HALF TERM PONY DAY🌟🐴💖

Thursday 15th February, from 10am until 4pm
Approximately an hours riding each and lots of fun Valentines themed activities!!
£50 per child (£25 deposit required on booking)
Book in soon as places go fast!