07/08/2026
🐴❓ Top 20 Questions customers ask at Wellsfield Equestrian Centre:
Q1. Do I need to book riding lessons in advance?
Answer: Yes you do - you can book multiple lessons in advance in the diary.
This is recommended.
Q2. How do I book?
Answer: Call the equestrian centre on 01324 820022 to book in the diary.
Q3. What days and times are you open?
Answer: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Horse rest days are
Wednesday and Thursday.
Q4. Is there parking available at the equestrian centre?
Answer: Yes, there is free parking.
Q5. What age can children start horse riding?
Answer: 6 years. We have horses and ponies suitable for children.
Q6. Can adults learn to ride too?
Answer: Yes. We have horses and ponies suitable for adults.
Q7. What is the maximum rider weight you allow?
Answer: 14.5 stone, not including saddle.
Q8. Do you cater for complete beginners?
Answer: Yes. We have been established for 25 years and cater for beginners all the time.
Q9. How much do riding lessons cost?
Answer: The prices vary and depends on the duration and if you are having a
private or group lesson. Prices start at £29.
Q10. How long does a riding lesson last?
Answer: Normally 30 minutes or 1 hour.
Q11. Can I book private lessons or group lessons?
Answer: Yes.
Q12. What are the categories for riding lessons on offer?
Answer: Beginner, Novice, Intermediate, Advanced / Experienced. You can
progress privately or in groups.
Q13. What will I learn when riding at Wellsfield?
Answer: Tack, Mounting & Dismounting, Leading, Anatomy, Walk, Trot, Canter,
Jump.
Q14. Do you provide riding hats and other safety equipment?
Answer: Yes.
Q15. What is your cancellation policy?
Answer: Free cancellation if 24 hrs minimum notice given. Full payment if
within 24 hrs notice.
Q16. Do you offer pony rides for younger children?
Answer: Yes – 20 mins or 30 mins.
Q17. Do you offer “loan a pony days” and “birthday party experiences” for
younger children?
Answer: Yes – 4hrs LAP or 2hrs experience.
Q18. Do you sell gift vouchers?
Answer: Yes, they can be purchased on our website or at the reception.
Q19. Do you offer holiday lodge stays with horse riding?
Answer: Yes.
Q20. Do you have a “scruffy pony club”?
Answer: Yes – it meets on Friday evenings for 2hrs for children.
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https://www.wellsfield.co.uk/equestriancentre/prices.php
