Cherry Tree Farm Riding Academy Sadberge Darlington

11/07/2024

Two spaces available this Saturday morning for our weekend club

9.30-12.30
£32pp
Includes one hour's lesson and then time doing stable management and theory
Riders must be capable of cantering

New clients welcome

Please call to book

09/07/2024

Lead rein/beginner space TONIGHT 5.30pm. Please call the office to book

05/07/2024

3 lead rein spaces available this Saturday at 10am. Please call the office to book 👍🏻

29/06/2024

🩷 TINY TOTS 🩷

One off Saturday Special

Saturday 6th July

9.30am + 10am

Suggested age 1.5-4yrs

Meet the ponies and experience grooming and a short ride - the perfect introduction to riding for the younger ones.

£17pp, booking essential and places are limited

Please call the office to book :)

25/06/2024

2 x lead rein/beginner spaces TONIGHT (Tuesday 25th June) at 5pm due to regular rider cancellations. Please call the office to book

22/06/2024

🌞 The sun has got his hat on (today, at least) 🌞

Just a reminder to all of our clients as the temperatures rise...

🌞 Please remember skirts, shorts and vest tops aren't suitable for horse riding - shoulders and legs should always be covered for safety and comfort!
🌞 If you're arriving in sandals, don't forget socks for your boots!
🌞 Sun cream is a must; especially for children! Parents/carers of helpers/pony clubbers - pop a bottle in their bag for reapplying throughout the day.
🌞 Keep hydrated! Horse riding is hard work, so bring a bottle of water. Parents/carers of helpers/pony clubbers; we know they think they know best and only need one can of pop 🙄😂 but please send them with plenty of water/juice and/or a refillable bottle.

🌞 Let's all enjoy the sun safely 🌞

08/06/2024

🐴 PONY EXPERIENCE DAYS ARE OPEN FOR BOOKING 🐴

🌞 Join the fun this summer holiday! 🌞

All experience levels, including complete beginners, and new clients are welcome - ages 4-16yrs

* 10-4pm (bring a packed lunch!) Tuesday and Thursdays in the summer holidays
* Fun activities including 2 ridden sessions, stable management lesson, practical activities , competitions and games all related to the equestrian enthusiast!
* Safe, qualified, experienced, 5* licensed and insured riding school run by qualified secondary and primary school teachers, BHSII/ST4 Senior Coach and UKCC instructors!

* £45 per person per day, places are limited so need to be booked in advance with a £20 deposit.

📞 07761646569 Saturday 9-4/Tues-Thurs after 12.30pm or send a text and we'll call you back when we're in the office!
📍 Cherry Tree Farm Riding Academy, Sadberge, DL1 3BQ

01/06/2024

Want to learn something new?!

28/05/2024

Regular Private Lesson Availability

As we welcome Sammy to the team, we have some regular availability on Tuesday afternoons! Please call the office to enquire or book

28/05/2024

📣 AVAILABILITY THIS WEEK 📣

Tuesday 28th May - we have very limited availability this evening for riders who are learning to/able to canter

Wednesday 29th May - one space for a learning to canter rider

Thursday 30th May - we have availability for lead rein/beginners! 4.30 or 5.30 currently available. We also have one private lesson available on Thursday afternoon at 4pm.

Saturday 1st June - we have availability for riders who are learning to/able to canter, as well as one space 2-3 for those who are more experienced. Lead rein spaces are all full

These are one-off spaces this week only- please call the office to book

27/05/2024

⛺ JUNIOR CAMP ⛺

The response to camp has been incredible and the places we originally offered are all full. If there is sufficient interest, we can bring in another coach to create more spaces so if you were thinking of booking but haven't yet, can you email Jen at [email protected]

Full details here - https://www.facebook.com/100049818767355/posts/1080589713611644/

It's the one you're all waiting for...

⛺🐴 ! ! JUNIOR CAMP ! ! 🐴⛺

Sunday 28th - Monday 29th July

⭐ 2 days full of riding, learning and fun plus an overnight camp! ⭐

💜 All meals included plus two riding sessions each day and a range of non-mounted activities

✅ Lead by our fantastic team of qualified instructors; DBS checked, safeguarding and first aid trained.

🐎 Riders must be able to canter and jump small jumps, as well as perform basic tasks such as grooming and tacking up without assistance. The usual recommended minimum age is 12 years, however this is lowered to 10 years if they are regular helpers.

Places are strictly limited and early booking is advisable as this is always super popular! £160pp (£50 deposit payable on booking and balance due 10th July. Please note the cancellation policy differs from lessons)

For more information or to book, contact Jen at [email protected] or via the office

16/05/2024

💜 NOW FULLY BOOKED 💜

🌟 SATURDAY SPECIAL 🌟

One week only and places are limited!

🦄 Toddler Try-It Time! 🦄

3.30pm, £17 per tot

Bring your tiny tot along to meet our ponies and have a short pony ride!

Suggested age 1.5-4yrs

🦄 Booking essential 🦄

09/05/2024

☀️ The sun had his hat on today! ☀️

Lots of our clients have enjoyed a lovely hack today; it's so fantastic to get out of the arena and put their riding skills into practice in a different environment.

Catherine and I had a lovely hack around the village with Lulu and Kira for her lesson, we were glad that all the drivers we encountered followed the highway code ruling of passing us wide and slow! Did you know horses should be passed at a distance of 2 metres and at a speed of 10mph?

As the weather warms up, please don't forget to apply sunscreen and stay hydrated when attending the farm, and that shoulders and legs must be covered for riding so please no vest tops, skirts or shorts (helpers can wear shorts on the yard; footwear still needs to be suitable for being around horses).

It's been a long, wet winter....here's to summer!! 🌞🌞🌞🌞

09/05/2024

It's the one you're all waiting for...

⛺🐴 ! ! JUNIOR CAMP ! ! 🐴⛺

Sunday 28th - Monday 29th July

⭐ 2 days full of riding, learning and fun plus an overnight camp! ⭐

💜 All meals included plus two riding sessions each day and a range of non-mounted activities

✅ Lead by our fantastic team of qualified instructors; DBS checked, safeguarding and first aid trained.

🐎 Riders must be able to canter and jump small jumps, as well as perform basic tasks such as grooming and tacking up without assistance. The usual recommended minimum age is 12 years, however this is lowered to 10 years if they are regular helpers.

Places are strictly limited and early booking is advisable as this is always super popular! £160pp (£50 deposit payable on booking and balance due 10th July. Please note the cancellation policy differs from lessons)

For more information or to book, contact Jen at [email protected] or via the office

05/05/2024

❓ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ❓

🤔 How old do you have to be?

We offer lessons for riders aged 3 years and over, with groups and 1-1 lessons available for everyone from young children through to adults. We also offer introductory sessions for tiny tots aged 1+

🤔 How much are lessons?
30 minute private lesson - £27
60 minute private lesson - £37
30 minute group lesson (max 4 participants) - £17pp
60 minute group lesson (max 6 participants) - £27pp
Group lessons are banded by ability and age range (eg tots, young children, teens, adults). We are also able to offer semi-private lessons if you wish to share with a friend; these are £22pp for 30 minutes or £32pp for an hour.

🤔 How do I book a lesson, or enquire about availability?

Please call our office on 07761646569 - someone is in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons/evenings and daytime Saturday. If there's no answer, please leave a message or send a text and we'll get back to you.

🤔 Can I book or enquire via messenger?

Internet signal can be intermittent around the yard and fields, and we're out in all weathers so our messenger mailbox is largely unmonitored and set to auto reply, so it's always best to call or text.

🤔 Do you have a weight limit?

The welfare of our horses is paramount, but we feel there are too many factors to consider to make setting a specific limit workable - height, build and riding ability will all play a part; please feel free to get in touch with us to discuss your requirements.

🤔 Do you only do beginner lessons?

No; we teach all levels of riders!

🤔 Are all the lessons in the arenas? Do you do hacks?

We pride ourselves on offering a range of activities so all our lessons also regularly ride in the fields, hack out and jump as part of the lesson programme because we believe it's important to offer riders the chance to develop their skills in different environments.

🤔 I don't have any special equipment; is that a problem?

Not at all - we have a range of hats available for you to use. You'll need boots with a small heel; we have a selection here if you don't have anything suitable. Jeans aren't comfortable for horse riding, so leggings or joggers are a good start....and bring a coat if it's winter! If it's summer, you'll still need legs covered so no skirts or shorts, and shoulders should be covered at all times so please no vest tops. Thin gloves are a good idea, but not essential.

🤔 When are you open?

We teach all day on Saturday, and then Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoon and evening. We are closed Sunday, Monday and Friday though we sometimes host extra events on those days, so look out for them!

02/05/2024

📢 Lesson Availability 📢

We currently have limited vacancies in lessons for riders who are:

✅ Learning to canter (30 min groups)
✅ Able to jump (30 or 60 min groups)

We also have availability in our midweek early afternoon novice adult group, suitable for those who are able to trot and steer independently and/or are able to do basic canter.

Unfortunately we still don't have regular availability for beginners and new riders - we do have a waiting list in operation and anyone wishing to get a one-off slot is advised to call us on Thursday afternoon/evening or Saturday afternoon to see if there are cancellations for the week ahead.

🤞 Can we also take this opportunity to politely remind our customers who pay via bank transfer that payment is required at the point of check in or before please - we are still spending a lot of time following up missed payments or tracking down ones made days later which is costly for us as a small business. Thank you for your support 🥰

16/04/2024

Looking after horses is such hard work 🤦🏼‍♀️🐴 Sophie Webb Imogen Hill

12/04/2024

Did you know you can bring your own horse here to train too?

🏇 POLEWORK CLINIC 🏇

📏 Develop the skills and understanding to collect and extend the paces
🤸 Work on suppleness and core strength
🔃 Improve your horse's strength, straightness and proprioception
🙋 Suitable for all levels of rider; junior and seniors welcome

📱 Booking essential at https://horsevents.co.uk/events/?e=45965

Horse Resource; The Equine Consultant @ Noble Equestrian Centre

*Future dates - 6/5/24 Polework, 12/5/24 Jumping*

09/04/2024

The weather isn't great but we're delighted there's not so much as a puddle on our arenas 🤩

We have some limited availability this week for private and group lessons, please call the office to book.

This week only -
Wednesday; spaces for children of all levels inc beginners and spaces for adults who are trotting independently through to those who are more experienced.

Thursday; spaces for children or adults who are trotting independently and also those who are cantering

Saturday; very limited availability for beginners

07/04/2024

Let's face it - British summertime usually just means the rain gets warmer 😩 Use Jen's discount code for 10% off your summer Equicoat 🤩

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- 7 colours to choose from (including NEW Grey)

This coat promises to keep you dry in any downpour. But it’s not just about staying dry—its cool mesh lining ensures breathability and comfort during any activity.

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Available in kids & adults.

03/04/2024

🌟 SATURDAY SPECIAL 🌟

One week only and places are limited!

🦄 Toddler Try-It Time! 🦄

3pm and 3.30pm, £17 per tot

Bring your tiny tot along to meet our ponies and have a short pony ride!

Suggested age 1.5-4yrs

🦄 Booking essential 🦄

03/04/2024

📢 LEAD REIN SPACE 📢

Last minute space tonight for lead rein - please call the office to book

Apologies that for this one we haven't time to call the waiting list today so just first to ring, hope everyone understands 🙏

02/04/2024

📽️ Resharing one of the videos made by our weekend club - didn't they do well?! 📽️

🦠 Anyone who visits other yards; please remember to change and clean clothes, boots, gloves etc between each yard to protect all the horses and ponies - many diseases are infectious and can be spread before any signs and symptoms are visible 🦠

😊 Thank you 😊

27/03/2024

20/03/2024

Our horses and ponies are the most important thing to us; we always have their welfare top of our priority list as we strive for a good life for them. It's good to see the big organisations continuing to raise the profile of horses as sentient beings who deserve the very best.

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞: 𝐚 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐬

British Equestrian, its19 member bodies and associated industry leaders have united to commit to endorse the highest standards of equine welfare, wellbeing and ethics under a new ‘Charter for the Horse’, launched today.

The Charter for the Horse has been developed with BEF stakeholder groups to be adopted across the equestrian industry by all who have a connection to horses and equids. Under the six headings of empathy, care, respect, consideration, ethics and learning, the Charter outlines actions we must observe to guarantee the individual mental, physical and behavioural needs of our horses are met.

Read the full details here ⬇
https://rebrand.ly/5x5oxbu

16/03/2024

🌼 Spring made an appearance today and we managed a few little hacks out! 🌼

The ponies and the riders love getting out and about for a change of scenery, and a chance to put their skills into practice in a different environment 💕