Oaklands Riding School

02/01/2025

The Stud side of the business, Newoak Stud, has been nominated for the NPS Stud of the Year, we have popped the voting link below for anyone who would like to add their vote 👇

A few words from Jacky & Joyce
"We are honoured to have been nominated for the NPS Stud of the Year, and would be very grateful for any votes.
We breed because we love our ponies and enjoy watching them grow and prosper in whatever discipline that may be, to be included in the running for an award like this is icing on the cake.

The top 4 candidates in each category have been selected and voting is now open. Cast your vote below for your favourite in each category and please remind your friends to vote too. Awards to be presented at the NPS President’s Ball, Saturday 15th February 2025, The Spa Hotel, Royal Tunbridge Well...

25/12/2024

Merry Christmas to all our customers, friends & followers!

We hope you enjoy a relaxing couple of days

As an extra our Pony Club Group performed a Christmas musical ride on Monday and we hope to be able to share a video soon. It's tricky riding in such a big group and getting all the timings and movements right but they aced it!

08/12/2024

We will be open as usual today

06/12/2024

SATURDAY 7th DECEMBER

Due to the predicted weather we have made the decision to cancel all outside lessons so if you have a lesson booked with either Wayne or Daisy unfortunately we cannot accommodate you BUT if you have a lesson with Bea these will be inside and carrying on, if you are unsure or unable to attend please contact us via phone. 01392272105

Stay safe

28/11/2024

📢🎄Mini Pony Days are here for the Christmas Holidays 🎄🤠

They are running 10-1 on:
23rd Dec
27th Dec
30th Dec
2nd & 3rd January
(If there is enough demand we will look at other days)

For ages 6+
£40 per session

Call now to book - 01392 272105

NOTE: We are closing at 5pm 23rd Dec - 3rd Jan (except 24th & 31st when we are closing at 4pm)

We are closed 22nd Dec, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day

24/11/2024

Good Morning we are hoping everyone is safe in these conditions we are going to cancel all outside lessons (Andree and Wayne) again today but if you are riding with Daisy she will be in the Indoor School so we are planning to go ahead.

Please ring in and confirm that you are able to get here or to rebook your next lesson.

23/11/2024

Only Bea's lessons are running today and they will be indoors

Due to Storm Bert we have made the decision to only run one instructor. If you have lessons booked with Daisy or Wayne your lesson is cancelled today - we have moved everyone who is a regular over to their next lesson.

If you are unsure or want to change anything please call

22/11/2024

We are back open today!

As the sun comes up things are defrosting and we have put some grit down (although please be careful when moving around the yard)

If you have any concerns about getting here etc. please phone as soon as you can - thank you!

21/11/2024

We are closing today due to the snow

Stay warm and safe

31/10/2024

Happy Halloween! 🎃👻

📷 - Teddy getting into the spirit taken by Nicola

30/10/2024

Due to an increasing number of no shows and last minute cancellations we will now be requiring:

A 50% deposit to be paid on booking for any new riders or those that haven't ridden with us for a long time.

50% to be paid for any cancellations within 24 hours of the lesson time.

If people don't show /cancel last minute we are unable to re-fill the lesson and have put time/cost into getting the horses ready leaving us short.

We hope you understand and thank you for your support

28/10/2024

🚨Road closure🚨

There is a section of Cowick Lane closed outside West Exe School and will be until 8th November.

It's best to approach the stables from Cowick Lane from the St Thomas side and turn up crabb lane.

You can't turn right at the Sainsbury's traffic lights when coming from the city centre or go straight across from Sainsbury's itself - please add extra time to your journey!

It is also impacting the A bus - details from stagecoach website below.

25/10/2024

He's some cheeky spam of the latest addition to the herd

22/10/2024

🐎~ Wanted~ 🐎

We are looking for horses to join our team at Oakland’s, lease/loan/buy or working livery considered.

Ideally between 14.2-15.2hh although other heights considered for the right horse. 8yrs or over, although we would look at a younger if they have had life experience and an old head.

We teach a wide variety of clients from beginners to advanced riders (including the University BUCS teams) so we are looking for a few different types that are schooled to ride on the flat and over fences

The first is a horse who can produce a Novice/Elementary level dressage test and/or jump a 90cm course.

The second is a horse who is maybe looking for a steadier pace of life to teach our up-and-coming riders the ropes

Finally a steady and gentle weight carrier/cob type for our Riding for the Disabled Clients

Any shape or size welcome – ifs, buts and imperfections understood!

We offer a varied life with 24-hour supervision and all year round turnout available. 5* yard with references on request and over 50 years experience in the industry. Many options if finances are a consideration, happy to chat through any questions.

Please email us at [email protected] give Jacky a call for more details 07796131280/ 01392272105

17/10/2024

Don't miss our popular Mini Pony Days this half term!

Taking bookings now for Mini Pony Days and lessons during the week.

Please call to book - 01392 272105

14/10/2024

Job vacancy

We have the following vacancy for one full time or two part time members of staff to join our established team

Full Time Groom 5 days a week or 2x Part Time Grooms 2/4 days a week including a weekend day.

We are looking for someone who can work as part of an established team to cover all aspects of horse care/ stable management and take pride in presenting horses for customers, and is capable of assisting with lessons. We provide educational lessons for all ages and abilities from beginner children and adults, disabled riders right through to experienced riders. This is not a riding position but some hacking to es**rt rides is a possibility.

We are more than happy to offer help in training towards exams.

There is also the opportunity to teach

Please email CV to [email protected] or contact Jacky by phone 07796131280

13/09/2024

Why the long face? It's Friday!

Do you know which of our horses this super cute nose belongs to?

30/08/2024

Who remembers this cheeky little chappy??

2 yrs ago The Boss found an abandoned new born foal in the field so he came back to the yard to be bottle fed and looked after, he got plenty of love and attention because who couldn't resist his little fluffy face and he got named Duke!

Fast forward to today Duke is turning into a strapping and beautiful young pony. He is currently in his 'growing up era' and has been turned out in one of the big fields away from the yard with some of his half brothers to live out 24/7.

Don't worry he is still getting plenty of attention/treats with staff going to check on him every day, although he seems to be enjoying hanging out and playing with the other boys and living his best cheeky monkey life!