Valley Farm

07/01/2025

Would you like to try Side saddle or Western riding? Sara has slots available at 10am, 2pm & 3pm this Friday. Private or shared private slots available. To book please register and add yourself as a rider at - https://valley-farm.ecpro.co.uk/ then book online or call to book. Please note our weight limit for riding is 12 stone 76kgs.

07/01/2025

After school group Wednesdays from 4.30pm to 5.30pm. This is a small friendly encouraging group to help children develop their riding skills, with the opportunity to train for & achieve ABRS rosette awards*. Parents are welcome to stay and watch. There is limited availability remaining for after school private lessons so please book asap. Book online at https://valley-farm.ecpro.co.uk/
If your child has not ridden with us before, you will need to register them first using the link. You will then be able to book online or you can call us on 01728 746916 to answer any questions or guide you through the booking process.
*Rosette awards £5.00 each.

07/01/2025

Memories from 4 years ago today. Some things never change!

07/01/2025

If you were lucky enough to receive one of our gift vouchers for Christmas please note that it is valid for six months, but we recommend booking early because it can get busy in the summer so please don't leave it until the last minute. If you are registered with us on www.valley-farm.ecpro.co.uk we can add the voucher to your account for you to book your lesson online or you can call 01728 746916 for assistance with booking.

06/01/2025

Congratulations to everyone who took part in our 1st Western competition of 2025. The next one will be on 23rd March.
Results were as follows:
Barrel Race
1st Bella & Gemini
2nd Grace & Spartacus
3rd Leo & Rio
4th Louise & Clara
5th Jilly & Honey
6th Savanah & Comet
Command
1st Jilly & Honey
2nd Alydia & Lorenzo
3rd Jane & Freckles
4th Grace & Spartacus
5th Bella & Gemini
6th Louise & Clara
Flag Race
1st Alydia & Lorenzo
2nd Jane & Freckles
3rd Louise & Clara
4th Leo & Rio
5th Olivia & Neptune
6th Jilly & Honey
Pleasure
1st Alydia & Lorenzo
2nd Grace & Spartacus
3rd Jane & Freckles
4th Jilly & Honey
5th Leo & Rio
6th Louise & Clara
Trail
1st Alydia & Lorenzo
2nd = Jane & Freckles
2nd = Grace & Spartacus
4th Louise & Clara
5th Leo & Rio
6th Olivia & Neptune
Overall
1st Alydia & Lorenzo
2nd = Grace & Spartacus
2nd = Jane & Freckles
4th Louise & Clara
5th Bella & Gemini
6th Jilly & Honey

06/01/2025

🐴🐴What's on at Valley Farm this week🐴🐴
WEDNESDAY
11.00am Adult social riding group £45.00.
4.30pm After school children's riding group £45.00. Opportunity to achieve ABRS rosette awards.
Private sessions available throughout the day for adults and children from 2 years old with Sara, Kate or Laura.
THURSDAY
10.00am East Suffolk RDA Riding.
10.30am East Suffolk RDA Carriage Driving.
12.00 In hand groundwork / horse agility with Amanda. Own horse or school horse £25.00.
2.30pm Adult group - Polework patterns with Amanda £45.00.
Private lessons available with Sara, Kate, Amanda or Laura at various times.
FRIDAY
Private lessons available with Sara, Kate or Laura.
PRIVATE LESSON availability every day in all disciplines. 1/2 hour or 1 hour private lessons or shared private lessons.
Focus on your flatwork, learn on the lunge, practice your pony care,
work on your Western Riding, have a go at hacking, select side-saddle or equisimulator or carriage driving
Let us know what you need to work on and we can help take you to the next level.
To check availability and to book register at - https://valley-farm.ecpro.co.uk/
Remember The Camargue Cafe is open for hot drinks, breakfast, lunch, plus a selection of homemade goodies to eat in or take away.
If you have any further questions please call us on 01728 746916 or check out our website. www.valleyfarm.co.uk

04/01/2025

Congratulations. Well on the way to becoming a horsewoman. Horse riders need to learn lots of skills, including horse care, riding, fitness, safety, self confidence, communication and decision making.
ABRS awards are a great way to start learning essential skills.

04/01/2025

🎄♻️Christmas trees are excellent for enrichment and make great snacks for goats. If feeding trees to your pets make sure they are free from decorations and have not been sprayed with anything toxic. They can be enjoyed as part of a balanced diet and are fun to play with. Our goats are very pleased with their donated trees.

04/01/2025

The countdown is on! Only 24 weeks to go until Pony Camps begin.
If you are thinking of joining us this summer you can find more information about our residential summer camps and details of how to book on our website. https://www.valleyfarm.co.uk/content/childrens-riding-holidays

03/01/2025

Did you know that there are more than 25 different Western riding disciplines each requiring a slightly different set of skills from horse and rider. You can learn more on our website. https://www.valleyfarm.co.uk/content/western-riding
We are hosting a fun Western competition this Sunday 5th Jan. Come and have a go, or come and watch to learn more.

03/01/2025

Starting off the new year with smiling faces. ABRS awards help learners to celebrate and keep track of their learning across a range of riding and horse care topics. A great way to start your equestrian journey. Ask your coach for more information.

02/01/2025

🐴🐴What's on this weekend at Valley Farm 🐴🐴
All our group riding lessons are in the indoor school.
Saturday & Sunday group riding sessions for Children, off lead rein £45.00. (Opportunity to earn ABRS rosette awards)
Saturday & Sunday Pony Club 2 hour care session for children £20.00. (Opportunity to earn ABRS rosette awards)
Saturday 11am Tots group (2 - 6 years) £40.00.
Saturday 2pm Pony Club Badge session £8.00.
Saturday 3pm Vaulting group £20.00.
Saturday 1pm or 2pm Young Equestrian riding group £45.00.
Sunday 2.30pm Western Competition £45.00 Own horse £65.00 school horse.
Saturday & Sunday private or shared private lessons available.
To check availability and to book register at - https://valley-farm.ecpro.co.uk/
Remember The Camargue Cafe is open for hot drinks, breakfast, lunch, plus a selection of homemade goodies to eat in or take away.
If you have any further questions please call us on 01728 746916 or check out our website. www.valleyfarm.co.uk
*Rosette awards £5.00 each.

01/01/2025

Happy New Year everyone.
All of us at Valley Farm would like to say a huge thankyou to all our followers and supporters. You really do help us to shape the business and make all our efforts worthwhile.
We hope you have a wonderful 2025 and that all your horsey dreams come true. We would love to help you achieve your equestrian goals and encourage you with your equestrian adventures.
If 2025 is the year that you want to take up riding, learn a new equestrian sport, loan a pony, enjoy a riding holiday, gain a qualification, join the Pony Club, become an RDA volunteer or simply enjoy spoiling yourself with some horse time, give us a call and we would love to help you.

01/01/2025

Thinking of joining The Pony Club in 2025? Do you know somebody who might be interested?
More information about Pony Club activities at Valley Farm can be found on our website https://www.valleyfarm.co.uk/content/pony-club

Well done everyone for all your hard work. Look at all those certificates. A great way to finish off the year. We are really looking forward to seeing what everyone achieves in 2025.

01/01/2025

Last outing of the year. Indoor Carriage Driving at Beechwood Equestrian Centre. Alydia and Splash came 2nd and Leo and Red came 3rd in their class. If you haven't tried Indoor Carriage Driving yet, you can book lessons at Valley Farm to give it a go.

31/12/2024

Remember our Thursday group lessons start this Thursday 2nd January.
12pm Groundwork and Agility in hand £25.00 (no weight limit).
2.30pm Pole Work patterns with Amanda Melton BHS APC level 3. Something different every week. Fun exercises to improve riders and horses £45.00.
To book register at valley-farm.ecpro.co.uk or call the office on 01728 746916.
Weight limit for ridden activities 12st 76kgs.

30/12/2024

🌞The sun is back! A beautiful day for hacking out.

30/12/2024

🐴New Year What's on at Valley Farm🐴
Tuesday 31st Pony Club Rally Day 9.30am -3.30pm Members £75.00.
Tuesday 31st Private lessons available.
Wednesday 1st January CLOSED - HAPPY NEW YEAR.
Thursday 2nd Pony Day 9.30am-3.30pm £70.00.
Thursday 2nd Ground work with horse agility group 12pm,
Thursday 2nd Polework patterns adult riding group 2.30pm
Private lessons available throughout the day.
Friday 3rd Pony Day 9.30am-3.30pm £70.00.
Friday 3rd Private lessons available.
Saturday and Sunday weekend group lessons as normal
Sunday Jan 5th Fun Western competition. Arrive at 2.30
You can find out about our Pony day's here - https://www.valleyfarm.co.uk/content/activity-days
To book register at - https://valley-farm.ecpro.co.uk/ then book online or call to discuss riding options.
Refreshments and warm indoor seating with viewing into the indoor arena in The Camargue Cafe Check with them for opening times.

29/12/2024

Celebrating the last weekend of 2024 with a final presentation of ABRS awards. Looking forward to presenting lots more in 2025.
Have you started goal setting yet? ABRS awards are an excellent way for learners to set achievable goals, and to keep track of their progress as they learn more topics.

27/12/2024

🐴New Year What's on at Valley Farm🐴
Monday 30th December Pony Day 9.30am-3.30pm £70.00.
Monday 30th Dec Private lessons available.
Tuesday 31st Dec Pony Club Rally Day 9.30am -3.30pm Members £75.00.
Tuesday 31st Dec Private lessons available.
Wednesday 1st January CLOSED - HAPPY NEW YEAR.
Thursday 2nd Jan Pony Day 9.30am-3.30pm £70.00.
Thursday 2nd Ground work with horse agility group 12pm, Polework patterns group 2.30pm private lessons available throughout the day.
Friday 3rd Pony Day 9.30am-3.30pm £70.00.
Friday 3rd Private lessons available.
Saturday and Sunday weekend group lessons as normal
Sunday Jan 5th Fun Western competition. Arrive at 2.30
You can find out about our Pony day's here - https://www.valleyfarm.co.uk/content/activity-days
To book register at - https://valley-farm.ecpro.co.uk/ then book online or call to discuss riding options.
Refreshments and warm indoor seating with viewing into the indoor arena in The Camargue Cafe Check with them for opening times.

27/12/2024

🐴🐴What's on this weekend at Valley Farm 🐴🐴
All our group riding lessons are in the indoor school.
Saturday & Sunday group riding sessions for Children, off lead rein £45.00. (Opportunity to earn ABRS rosette awards)
Saturday & Sunday Pony Club 2 hour care session for children £20.00. (Opportunity to earn ABRS rosette awards)
Saturday 11am Tots group (2 - 6 years) £40.00.
Saturday 3pm Vaulting group £20.00.
Saturday 1pm or 2pm Young Equestrian riding group £45.00.
Saturday & Sunday private or shared private lessons available.
To check availability and to book register at - https://valley-farm.ecpro.co.uk/
Remember The Camargue Cafe is open for hot drinks, breakfast, lunch, plus a selection of homemade goodies to eat in or take away.
If you have any further questions please call us on 01728 746916 or check out our website. www.valleyfarm.co.uk
*Rosette awards £5.00 each.

25/12/2024

From all of us at Valley Farm, wherever you are and whatever you are doing, we wish you a wonderful Christmas.
Our animals are enjoying a peaceful, mild, foggy day in the fields, so here's a photo from a different day with a more "Christmassy" feel to it!

24/12/2024

Do you fancy going out for a hack? Our pony day chose hacking as one of their activities today, because it was a lovely day to ride outside. We offer hacks for all ages. You can book an escorted private hack for one person or for a small group of 2 or more friends. Book online at valley-farm.ecpro.co.uk It could be a good way to burn off some Christmas Dinner calories on December 27th or a great way to start the new year.

24/12/2024

Just a few photos from today's Christmas Party team gymkhana. A really fun way to round off Christmas Eve. We hope all the children sleep well tonight.
There are few more pony days after Christmas. Book online at valley-farm.ecpro.co.uk If you would like to join us.

24/12/2024

Oh what fun it is to ride in a one horse open sleigh!
Splash was a superstar today doing sleigh rides for everyone. What a fun way to get ready for Christmas.

23/12/2024

We are starting to plan our 2025 schedule. What would you like us to organise for you next year? More clinics? Activities?Competitions? What are you most likely to try? You can add your choices to the poll in our Friends of Valley Farm group or you can comment below.

23/12/2024

🎅🎄Christmas What's on at Valley Farm🎄🎅
Tuesday 24th Pony Day 9.30am-3.30pm £70.00.
Tuesday 24th Christmas team Gymkhana & Games 10am £30.00.
Tuesday 24th 12.30pm Children's Sleigh Rides £10.00.
Wednesday 25th CLOSED - MERRY CHRISTMAS.
Thursday 26th CLOSED.
Friday 27th Private lessons available.
Monday 30th Pony Day 9.30am-3.30pm £70.00.
Monday 30th Private lessons available.
Tuesday 31st Pony Club Rally Day 9.30am -3.30pm Members £75.00.
Tuesday 31st Private lessons available.
Wednesday 1st CLOSED - HAPPY NEW YEAR.
Thursday 2nd Pony Day 9.30am-3.30pm £70.00.
Thursday 2nd Adult group lessons restart, private lessons available.
Friday 3rd Pony Day 9.30am-3.30pm £70.00.
Friday 3rd Private lessons available.
You can find out about our Pony day's here - https://www.valleyfarm.co.uk/content/activity-days
Private and shared private lessons available. Weekend groups running as usual. To book register at - https://valley-farm.ecpro.co.uk/ then book online or call to discuss riding options.

22/12/2024

Rascal had a lovely day out today doing a meet and great at Colchester Road Baptist Church in Ipswich.

20/12/2024

Carriage driving at Valley Farm: Our next driving clinic will be indoors on Jan 15th working on precision and paces. Book online at valley-farm.ecpro.co.uk or call the office for more info.
Private lessons can be booked at other times.
RDA carriage driving sessions take place every Thursday.
Find out more about carriage driving on our website https://www.valleyfarm.co.uk/content/carriage-driving

20/12/2024

If you want to enjoy some winter hacking you can book online at valley-farm.ecpro.co.uk or call the office on 01728 746916. Our hack routes are on farm tracks, around the meadows and through our woods. There is no roadwork required. Escorted hacks can be booked for 1 hour or half an hour. You can book a private hack for just one person or for a family or small group of friends.
Our hack routes are also available for hire for those with their own horses. Call 01728 746916 or check our website for more info about facilities for hire for horse owners. https://www.valleyfarm.co.uk/content/facilities

17/12/2024

Fun new year western competition. Sunday Jan 5th 2025. Arrive at 2.30 to prepare horses. First event 3pm. Block entry only (One price to enter all or as many classes as you want. You get two runs for barrel and flag race) Own horse £45.00. School horses £65.00. Events to include Barrel race. Flag race. Command class. Pleasure class. Trail. Everything will be explained as you go, so no worries if you haven't done a western competition before.
Book at - https://valley-farm.ecpro.co.uk/ or call 01728 746916

16/12/2024

🐴🐴What's on at Valley Farm this week🐴🐴
🎅🎄Remember to dress up for Christmas🎄🎅
WEDNESDAY
11.00am Adult social riding group £45.00.
1.00pm Carriage Driving Clinic £45.00.
4.30pm After school children's riding group £45.00. Opportunity to achieve ABRS rosette awards.
Private sessions available throughout the day for adults and children from 2 years old with Sara or Laura.
THURSDAY
10.00am East Suffolk RDA Riding.
10.30am East Suffolk RDA Carriage Driving.
12.00 In hand groundwork / horse agility with Amanda. Own horse or school horse £25.00.
2.30pm Adult group - Polework patterns with Amanda £45.00.
Private lessons available with Sara, Amanda or Laura at various times.
FRIDAY
Private lessons available with Sara or Laura.
PRIVATE LESSON availability every day in all disciplines. 1/2 hour or 1 hour private lessons or shared private lessons.
Focus on your flatwork, learn on the lunge, practice your pony care,
work on your Western Riding, have a go at hacking, select side-saddle or equisimulator or carriage driving
Let us know what you need to work on and we can help take you to the next level.
To check availability and to book register at - https://valley-farm.ecpro.co.uk/
Remember The Camargue Cafe is open for hot drinks, breakfast, lunch, plus a selection of homemade goodies to eat in or take away.
If you have any further questions please call us on 01728 746916 or check out our website. www.valleyfarm.co.uk

16/12/2024

🎅🎄Christmas What's on at Valley Farm🎄🎅
Monday 23rd 11am Meet the Donkey and Children's Donkey rides* £10.00.
Monday 23rd Private lessons available.
Tuesday 24th Pony Day 9.30am-3.30pm £70.00.
Tuesday 24th Christmas team Gymkhana & Games 10am £30.00.
Tuesday 24th 12.30pm Children's Sleigh Rides £10.00.
Wednesday 25th CLOSED - MERRY CHRISTMAS.
Thursday 26th CLOSED.
Friday 27th Private lessons available.
Monday 30th Pony Day 9.30am-3.30pm £70.00.
Monday 30th Private lessons available.
Tuesday 31st Pony Club Rally Day 9.30am -3.30pm Members £75.00.
Tuesday 31st Private lessons available.
Wednesday 1st CLOSED - HAPPY NEW YEAR.
Thursday 2nd Pony Day 9.30am-3.30pm £70.00.
Thursday 2nd Adult group lessons restart, private lessons available.
Friday 3rd Pony Day 9.30am-3.30pm £70.00.
Friday 3rd Private lessons available.
You can find out about our Pony day's here - https://www.valleyfarm.co.uk/content/activity-days
Private and shared private lessons available. Weekend groups running as usual. To book register at - https://valley-farm.ecpro.co.uk/ then book online or call to discuss riding options.
*6 stone weight limit for Donkey rides

16/12/2024

🎁🎄Did you know you can purchase gift vouchers for any of the activities we offer?
Do you know someone who would enjoy a guided alpaca walk, a pony day, a western trail ride, a side saddle experience etc. If you need any help deciding what would be the best option please ask. Gift vouchers can also be for an amount of money towards a lesson/activity. Vouchers can be purchased and collected from reception or you can call and pay over the phone or you can buy online at https://www.valleyfarm.co.uk/shop and it will be emailed to you.

15/12/2024

Congratulations to everyone who took part in the jumping last Sunday. We hope to have lots more fun jumping events in the new year. Keep an eye on our socials for details. Our competitions are fun and encouraging. They are not affiliated so there is no pressure. You can book private lessons in days before to practice your technique, either with your own horse or with one of ours.

13/12/2024

Congratulations. Changing Lives through Horses is an alternative education programme running at Valley Farm, where young learners are able to practice life skills with the help of our wonderful horses and gain qualifications as they go. Learn more on our website, or contact us if you think it might be suitable for someone you know. https://www.valleyfarm.co.uk/content/changing-lives-through-horses

12/12/2024

Pole Work patterns every Thursday at 2.30 with Amanda Melton BHS APC level 3. This week our patterns took on a Christmas Tree theme. Something different every week. Fun exercises to improve riders and horses. To book register at valley-farm.ecpro.co.uk or call the office on 01728 746916
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12/12/2024

Congratulations. Learning how to correctly look after a Pony and cater for their needs, to keep them happy, are important skills for future equestrians. ABRS rosette awards help learners to keep track of their achievements. There are lots to collect which recognise both riding and pony care skills.

12/12/2024

🐴🐴What's on this weekend at Valley Farm 🐴🐴
All our group riding lessons are in the indoor school.
Saturday & Sunday group riding sessions for Children, off lead rein £45.00. (Opportunity to earn ABRS rosette awards)
Saturday & Sunday Pony Club 2 hour care session for children £20.00. (Opportunity to earn ABRS rosette awards)
Saturday 11am Tots group (2 - 6 years) £40.00.
Saturday 3pm Vaulting group £20.00.
Saturday 1pm or 2pm Young Equestrian riding group £45.00.
Saturday 5pm Carols in the Barn.
Saturday & Sunday private or shared private lessons available.
To check availability and to book register at - https://valley-farm.ecpro.co.uk/
Remember The Camargue Cafe is open for hot drinks, breakfast, lunch, plus a selection of homemade goodies to eat in or take away.
If you have any further questions please call us on 01728 746916 or check out our website. www.valleyfarm.co.uk
*Rosette awards £5.00 each.