Howden Equestrian Centre

21/12/2024

Office opening hours over the Christmas period.

Our office will be open as normal until Christmas eve, but will then be closed until Saturday 28th Dec. Then once again it will be closed until Thursday 2nd January.

Please be aware we will be taking a break over the Christmas period, so we will not be responding to messages whilst being closed. However, we will do our best to get back to you as soon as possible when we re-open.

Thank you for your understanding and we wish you all a very Merry Christmas and happy new year!

20/12/2024

⭐️ANDREWS PONY STARS⭐️
Sunday 29th December!
We have availability on the 9.30 - 11.30 or 12.00 - 2.00 sessions.

Pony stars covers some pony care topics/theory/practical and a group ride, suitable for children aged 4 - 13yrs. Each session is £35 per rider.
Its a great way to get out of the house for a few hours over the Christmas period!

20/12/2024

Christmas opening times reminder.
We will be open as normal until Christmas eve (24th Dec) and then closed over Christmas.
We will be OPEN AS NORMAL ON SATURDAY 28TH DEC!
Andrew is running pony stars on Sunday 29th Dec. After this we will be closed until Thursday 2nd January, where we will then be back as normal for the new year.
We still have spaces if you would like to book a ride on Saturday 28th, or join pony stars on Sunday 29th - Please message to book.

If you are all unsure when your lesson falls please message or call us, and please let us know if you cannot make your scheduled lesson!

Merry Christmas to you all!

19/12/2024

Updated lesson availability for the rest of 2024.
🎄Friday 20th Dec -
Andrew 12.00, 2.30, 3.00, 4.00
Janice 12.00, 2.30, 4.00

🎄Saturday 21st Dec -
Andrew 11.30, 3.30
Janice mechanical horse only 10.00 or 3.00
Katie Tots only 10.30

🎄Sunday 22nd Dec -
Katie 11.00, 12.30
Catherine 2.30

🎄Monday 23rd Dec -
Andrew 1.00, 2.30, 4.00, 5.00, 6.30
Janice 1.00, 3.30, 4.00, 5.00, 6.30
Katie 1.00, 2.30, 4.00, 6.00

🎄Saturday 28th Dec -
Andrew 1.00,
Janice mechanical horse only 3.00
Katie 1.00

🎄Sunday 29th Dec -
Pony stars - 9.30 - 11.30 or 12.00 - 2.00 availability.

16/12/2024

Come join our BHS horse care education sessions in the new year. Whether you are wanting to update your horse knowledge, or start on your BHS education pathway we are happy to help. BHS horse care education sessions are taught in house by Jenna who is a BHS Stage 4 senior yard manager.

BHS HORSE CARE COURSES:
🐴BHS Stage 1 horse care - 6 week course starting Saturday 25th January.
🐴BHS Stage 2 horse care - 10 week course starting Friday 17th January.

Syllabuses for both courses can be found at: https://www.bhs.org.uk/careers-recreational-awards/become-a-groom/groom-pathway/

Help towards training costs for stage 2 can be sought from the BHS: https://www.bhs.org.uk/bhs-professional-qualifications-and-careers/funding-and-support/career-transition-fund/

15/12/2024

🎄🎅Give the gift of horse riding this Christmas! 🎄🎅
We offer vouchers towards riding lessons and you can purchase them for any value. Whether you'd like to give a voucher for a full lesson, or money towards riding lessons we can help.
Vouchers are emailed and printable so perfect for last minute gifts or stocking fillers.

For more information please don't hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to advise. Please either FB message us or email [email protected]

14/12/2024

𝗟𝗼𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱!
PLEASE SHARE - We are looking for the right horses to join our team this winter. This can be either full loan, or share with the owner, to come to us at Howden Equestrian Centre, East Yorkshire, DN14 7ND.
HEC is a highly commended BHS approved, fully licenced BHS education centre and riding school. We concentrate on rider development and education, and have a different outlook to your standard "riding school".
All our staff are BHS qualified and have years of experience, meaning we have been commended by the BHS for our high welfare standards, something we are incredibly proud of.
Every horse is treated as an individual and their personal needs can be catered for, whether that is 24/7 turnout, or a winter stable, full grazing, or lami paddocks etc. Every horse has its own tailored care plan, and they see Physios, Saddle fitters, vets, dentists, farriers etc regularly. None of our horses are overworked, they get AT LEAST two days off a week, and they have an individual schooling plan with staff to keep them in top condition.
We have excellent references from other loaners, and we can also discuss sharing with you should you still want to ride etc. Horses have come to us from as far way as London, and every horse is well loved by the whole team.

We are currently looking for horses for adult lessons:
🐴Heavy weight cob or cob x
🐴14.3hh + capable of carrying 12 stone comfortably, but no more than 13st if bigger.
🐴Must be safe and steady, suitable for a mix of rider levels.
🐴No younger than 6 years old
🐴Happy for loan or share
🐴Ideal if can jump small jumps but not a deal breaker

I'm afraid we aren't looking for anything smaller than 14.2hh at this time. Many thanks!

14/12/2024

Riding lesson availability for the rest of the year!
These are the remaining private lessons for 2024. Please message for group lessons.
New and existing customers welcome!

🎄Monday 16th Dec -
Andrew 1.30
Katie 3.30 & 4.00

🎄Thursday 19th Dec -
Andrew 11.30, 1.30, 3.00
Janice 1.30, 3.00, 4.00
Katie 3.30, 4.00

🎄Friday 20th Dec -
Andrew 12.00, 12.30, 4.00
Janice 12.30, 2.30, 3.00, 4.00
Catherine 3.00, 4.00

🎄Saturday 21st Dec -
Andrew 1.00, 3.00
Janice Mechanical horse only 3.00
Katie 1.00

🎄Sunday 22nd Dec -
Katie 12.30
Catherine 11.50, 2.30

🎄Monday 23rd Dec -
Andrew 2.30, 6.30
Janice 3.30, 4.00, 6.30
Katie 12.30, 1.00, 2.30, 3.30, 6.00

🎄Saturday 28th Dec -
Andrew 9.30, 11.30, 1.00
Janice 4.30 or Mechanical horse only 2.00, 3.00
Katie 9.30, 1.00, 4.30

Please message to book spaces, as these are the very last spaces for 2024 and will be filled first come first served.
Thank you!

13/12/2024

Tomorrow Sat 14th - Private lessons -
Janice 9.30
Katie 9.30 or 2.00

13/12/2024

Andrews Pony Stars 2025 - All dates open to booking.
⭐️Sun 29th Dec
⭐️Sun 12th Jan
⭐️Sun 9th Feb
⭐️Sun 9th March
⭐️Sun 6th April
Sessions are 9.30 - 11.30 or 12.00 - 2.00 and £35 per rider.
Suitable for young riders who ride with us aged 4 - 13yrs. Each session includes pony care/theory/practical and a group ride.

12/12/2024

Christmas own a pony mornings.
🎄Monday 23rd Dec - Mixed ages and abilities with Andrew 9.30 - 12.30.
🎄Tuesday 24th Dec - Advanced teen with Janice 9.30 - 12.30.
Sessions are £50 per rider.

Mondays session is open to new customers as well as existing riders. Tuesdays session is for existing customers only.
Ponies still available are:
🎄Monday -
Rosie
Lola
Lady
Tia
🎄Tuesday -
Peter
Lady

Please message to book or to discuss further.

12/12/2024

Don't forget to buy your Christmas show photographs from Victoria Gray Photography before the end of the year. Please do support her work if you can. Photos can be found at:

Christmas Show

11/12/2024

Just a reminder we will be open as normal on Saturday 28th Dec, so please let us know if you cannot make your lesson.
Thanks

09/12/2024

A very big congratulations to our staff member Katie who has passed her BHS Stage 3 exams in horse care, lunging and riding.
She has worked very hard for these qualifications and we are proud to have her as a valued team member. Our staff are striving to achieve further qualifications next year, so keep an eye on our page for everyone's achievements!
I am sure you will all join us in congratulating Katie for achieving these qualifications this year, excellent work Katie!👏

09/12/2024

Christmas holiday riding lessons. We have a limited number of spaces left for private riding lessons over the Christmas break. Spaces are filling fast, so please message early if you'd like to book in.
These are open to new and existing customers and our weekday special offer is still running. (Weekdays before 4pm, private lessons discounted from £39 to £30).

🎅Monday 23rd December -
Andrew 12.30, 3.30
Janice 3.30, 6.30
Katie 12.30, 2.30, 6.00

🎅Thursday 2nd January -
Andrew 11.30, 12.00, 2.00, 3.00, 4.30
Janice 1.30,
Katie 2.30, 4.30

🎅Friday 3rd January -
Andrew 1.30, 3.30, 4.00, 6.30
Janice 1.30, 2.00, 3.00, 4.00
Catherine 3.00, 3.30

Please message for more information.
Thanks!

07/12/2024

Well done to all todays riders, you did a fab job.

Next weeks availability for private lessons:
🎄Monday 9th Dec -
Andrew 2.30, 3.00
Janice 1.30, 2.30
Katie 6.00

🎄Thursday 12th Dec -
Andrew 12.30, 1.00, 3.00, 5.30
Janice 3.00, 4.30, 6.00

🎄Friday 13th Dec -
Andrew 12.00, 3.30, 4.30, 5.00
Janice 3.00, 4.30, 5.30, 6.00

🎄Saturday 14th Dec -
Janice 9.30,
Katie 2.00, 4.30

Please message to discuss group lessons.
Many thanks!

06/12/2024

Weather update - We are keeping an eye on the weather, but we will be running all lessons in the morning for certain.
Rain wont normally stop us, it will depend on the wind as it develops throughout the day.
However, the weather here is often not as bad as expected, so we will be running and constantly risk assessing throughout the day.

If we decide it is not safe to run in the afternoon we will post on our page if things change, so please keep checking in the afternoon.
Thank you.

06/12/2024

𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐯𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞.
We are now selling vouchers for riding lessons, ideal if your loved one loves horses!

Vouchers can be bought for any value towards lessons (new and existing customers) and if you already ride with us, you can also buy vouchers towards future pony stars, and own a pony events.

(Please note - riders must be aged 4 years upwards and adults must be under 13 stone. Vouchers have a 6 month time limit, so vouchers bought now must be spent by 1st July 2025).