Drakes Farm Riding Centre

23/12/2024

Drakes Farm Riding Centre is now permanently closed for riding school lessons.

After many wonderful happy years teaching children and adults to ride, it is time to for us to move in a new directions focussing on our liveries.

For more information about livery here at Drakes Farm, please see our new page “Homefield Equestrian”.

We would like to thank everyone for all their support over the years and wish everyone a happy Christmas and an exciting and prosperous 2025

29/09/2024

We are looking for a full time groom to help us undertake all the day to day activities running a busy part livery yard.

Applicants must be reliable, hard working with good customer skills. Equine experience is essential as is a kind, horse centred approach. An enjoyment of working with young people would also be a plus as would an interest in running small on-site shows and other activities for liveries.

7 hour day, 8am - 5pm with two hours for lunch allowing you to ride your own horse or pop home and relax. Four or five day week INCLUDING a Sunday (non-negotiable).

Good rate of pay commensurate with experience and qualifications. Option for staff livery. Due to insurance we can only accept applications from OVER 18s.

This is an new role in an exciting growing business. Please PM for more information.

12/08/2024

🌞🌞Own a Pony Day 🌞🌞

FRIDAY 30TH AUGUST

🤩🤩Spaces still remaining 🤩🤩

Is your child having lessons with us and would like to experience what it is like to own their own pony for the day??

These days are aimed for our customers that are 8yrs and over that can Walk, Trot, canter and learning to jump. Your child MUST be confident with handling ponies, the day will be fully supervised

Maximum of 10 riders per day

The days run from 9.30 - 430pm a packed lunch will be required.
The riders will get 2 rides and will get to learn all about how to look after their ponies.

These can be booked through our Ecpro booking system or please contact the page for more information

09/08/2024

🤩🤩PHOTO DUMP!! 🤩🤩

What an exciting week we have had! 😀

This week we have been super busy with Camp one 2024 and for some riders this was their first ever camp!

Lots to report with getting stuck in with Health and safety theory saving dear Buzz from an unsafe environment, ride and road safety, getting hands on with loading practice, and so much more!

Then a lot of riding 'firsts' for most with cantering ba****ck, no hands, cross country riding, taking part in a competition, balancing with a saddle on a barrel - just so much endless fun! 🥰

Our last day was done a little differently this camp!
Plaiting skills that they learnt in theory were put to good use to turn their ponies out wonderfully for their final day riding!
The children had been practicing all week for a drill display (even on foot), which was absolutely incredible to watch it all come together, seeing the team work building and showing their beautiful display off to their parents. Then in the afternoon, everyone took part in a show jump competition which was the perfect way to end a successful Camp 1 of 2024!

08/08/2024

🦄🦄 Pony Fun Morning 12th August🦄🦄

Last few spaces left

A Pony Fun Morning aimed at Children ages 5-11 years who have not ridden before or have limited experience with horses.

The Morning will run from 10am until 1pm and will cost £28 and will include a riding session

The Pony Fun Morning will include meeting all our wonderful horses & ponies, learning about grooming, points of the horse, how to clean tack, the points of the tack and also learn how to care for your horses/ponies in the stable and cover some yard duties.

Children on the lead rein may require parents to stay and lead them (we would make sure this is the earlier riding session).

We can provide hats and boots for riders but sadly not able to lend out body protectors however children can ride without if parents are happy for this.

If you would like to book please contact the page

03/08/2024

It was such a gorgeous hot day on Thursday that I decided to take the younger 4.30 group for a little splash in our river. Some of the ponies were a little excited to be in the field at first and some were a bit hesitant to get their feet wet but we all worked extra hard getting them focussed and confident and by the end they were loving a cool splash around. We are so lucky to have this beautiful little river at the bottom of our fields! What a treat for us all 🥰

23/07/2024

☀️☀️Own a pony Day ☀️☀️

Spaces left ....

26th July 2 spaces
2nd August 1 space left

Is your child having lessons with us and would like to experience what it is like to own their own pony for the day??

These days are aimed for our customers that are 8yrs and over that can Walk & Trot off the lead rein and either learning to canter or are able to canter. Your child MUST be confident with handling ponies the day will be fully supervised
Maximum of 10 riders per day

The days run from 9.30 - 4pm a packed lunch will be required.

The riders will get 2 rides and will get to learn all about how to look after their ponies.

These can be booked through our Ecpro booking system or please contact the page for more information

02/07/2024

We would like to inform all customers that once again we will be prioritising the welfare and health of our horses and ponies in the run up to the summer holiday by undertaking our annual NO JUMP JULY.

Jumping - whilst fun, exciting and adrenaline fuelled - is one of the more strenuous activities we ask of our horses. Landing on hard ground, galloping on undulating surfaces and accomdating the errors of novice riders all puts considerable strain on our ponies’ joints, tendons and muscles.

In preparation for a fun filled busy summer we have decided not to run any group jump lessons for the month of July so our horses go into the holidays as fit and strong and full of energy as possible.

We hope you will join us in supporting the welfare of our ponies in this way. We have asked our loaners not to jump either so the horses are fully rested.

We will still be running the odd private jump in the week and also the stage 1 and 2 jump sessions on Thursdays but all other jump lessons will be replaced with flat work or maybe even hacking if the weather allows.

We thank you for your understanding and ongoing support as we strive to promote the highest welfare standards for our wonderful team of ponies

09/06/2024

🌞🐴🌞 Summer Activities🌞🐴🌞

What’s on at the start of Summer holidays ?

Thursday 25th July
Holiday club

Friday 26th July
OWN A PONY DAY (ages 8-16) for riders that can walk, trot, canter and starting to jump - 930-430pm

Monday 29th July
Pony Fun Morning (ages 5-11yo) these are for beginners/novices and run from 10am - 1pm and holiday Club

Tuesday 30th July
EXTRA private lessons release from 930 and holiday club

Wednesday 31st July
Holiday club

Thursday 1st August
Private lessons from 930 and holiday club

Friday 2nd Aug
OWN A PONY DAY (ages 8-16) for riders that can walk, trot, canter and starting to jump - 930-430pm

Monday 5th - 9th Aug
Camp 1

Monday 12th Aug
Pony Fun Morning (ages 5-11yo) these are for beginners/novices and run from 10am - 1pm and holiday Club

Tuesday 13th Aug
EXTRA private lessons release from 930 and Holiday club

Wednesday 14th Aug
Holiday club

Thursday 15th Aug
Holiday club

Friday 16th Aug
OWN A PONY DAY (ages 9-16) for riders that can walk, trot, canter and starting to jump - 930-430pm

Holiday club is for riders 10 years and above which involves getting hands on with our horses and ponies on the yard and includes a 45 minute ride. This is from 9am - 5pm.

All of this can be booked now through ecpro.

Please send us a message for any more information and we will be happy to help 😊

03/06/2024

SUMMER CAMP 🌞🦄🦄🦄

We have 1 last space for our Summer Camp on the 5th- 8th August

For ages between 8yr and 13yrs that can walk, trot, canter and started jumping

It is for existing customers

The week will include 4 hours of tuition a day, a BBQ on the Wednesday evening and on the last day we have a competition.
Its non residential and the days will run between 9am and 5pm except the Wednesday which will be until 8.30pm

If you are interested please contact the page or email us 😀

30/05/2024

🤩🤩🤩HELPER CLUB🤩🤩🤩

Would your child like to get more hands on with the ponies on the yard?

We are now offering helper club!!

This is to run every Sunday 9am - 5pm to be a groom for the day, assist with catching in/turning out and all in between including a 45 minute ride!

Helper Club is suitable for ages 10 years and above who are also able to walk, trot and canter.

We are starting Helper Club from Sunday 19th May.

If you would like more information please send us a message. You will also be able to book on ecpro 😃

30/05/2024

Space now filled
🐴🐴Own a Pony Day 🐴🐴
🐴🐴Friday 31st 🐴🐴

We have had a cancellation for our own a pony day tomorrow 31st

These days are aimed for our customers that are 9yrs and over that can Walk & Trot off the lead rein and either learning to canter or are able to canter. Your child MUST be confident with handling ponies
The days run from 9.30 - 4pm a packed lunch will be required.

If you are interested in this space please contact the page

27/05/2024

🦄🦄🦄🌞 SUMMER CAMP 🌞🦄🦄🦄

We have the last few remaining spaces for our Summer Camp on the 5th- 8th August

For ages between 8yr and 13yrs that can walk, trot, canter and started jumping

It is for existing customers

The week will include 4 hours of tuition a day, a BBQ on the Wednesday evening and on the last day we have a competition.
Its non residential and the days will run between 9am and 5pm except the Wednesday which will be until 8.30pm

If you are interested please contact the page or email us 😀

18/05/2024

18/05/2024

🦄🦄🦄PRESCHOOL PONIES🦄🦄🦄

Do you have a horse mad little one and looking for something to do with them before they go to school?

We are now offering Preschool Ponies every Thursday starting 2nd May! This is for children aged 2-4 years old.
This session includes getting hands on with our ponies, giving them a groom, followed by a ride and then putting the ponies back to their stables ending with a relaxing chat having a cup of tea/coffee and a biscuit. This session is an hour long and will be seasonal.

If your little one is interested, please send us a message and we look forward to hearing from you!

25/04/2024

🦄🦄6th May Bank Holiday Monday Activities🦄🦄

Pony Fun Morning
(ages 5-11yo) these are for beginners/novices and run from 10am - 1pm

Holiday club
This is for riders 10 years and above which involves getting hands on with our horses and ponies on the yard and includes a 45 minute ride. This is from 9am - 5pm.

All of this can be booked now through ecpro.

Please send us a message for any more information and we will be happy to help 😊

23/04/2024

Starting Thursday 2nd May :)

NEW SESSIONS AVAILABLE!!!

🦄🦄🦄PRESCHOOL PONIES🦄🦄🦄

Do you have a horse mad little one and looking for something to do with them before they go to school?

We are now offering Preschool Ponies every Thursday starting 2nd May! This is for children aged 2-4 years old. This session includes getting hands on with our ponies, giving them a groom, followed by a ride and then putting the ponies back to their stables ending with a relaxing chat having a cup of tea/coffee and a biscuit. This session is an hour long and will be seasonal.

If your little one is interested, please send us a message and we look forward to hearing from you!