Stepney Bank Stables

Stepney Bank Stables Stepney Bank Stables is an urban equestrian centre in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne. We run activity days, own your own pony days and internal competitions.
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We provide the wellbeing benefits of access to horses to those who wouldn't otherwise have the opportunity. Stepney Bank Stables Equestrian and Activity Club (EAC) is an inner-city project working with horses as part of the team to help young people develop across a broad spectrum of personal and social skills such as resilience, confidence, positive self-esteem and employability skills. The EAC w

elcomes youngsters aged between 8 and 18 to take part in a range of activities such as workshops, tackling issues like bullying, county lines, and healthy relationships, in addition to team building events and excursions. As well as all of this, they also help look after the horses for the British Horse Society approved riding school and help Instructors with lessons. All of the activities are run by a team of well-qualified, enthusiastic equestrian and youth staff who take pride in seeing the club members blossom under their care. The EAC has been recognised multiple times including the Queen’s Jubilee Award. The riding school has a range of well-mannered horses and ponies who work with our superb, qualified instructors to help our customers learn all about how to ride. There are also opportunities to undertake Association of British Riding School and British Horse Society qualifications and some of our young people take part in external competitions.

So excited! We’ll have everything from a pony parade to Pilates, horse agility to hoe downs!
24/06/2026

So excited! We’ll have everything from a pony parade to Pilates, horse agility to hoe downs!

🐴 Lesson availability 🐴We have space THIS WEEKEND on our Junior Jockey and Level 1 lessons.Junior Jockey classes are sui...
24/06/2026

🐴 Lesson availability 🐴

We have space THIS WEEKEND on our Junior Jockey and Level 1 lessons.

Junior Jockey classes are suitable for riders aged 3-6. They’re 30 minutes long and cost £27.50.

Level 1 classes are for anyone aged 6+. They’re 45 minutes long and cost £33 for children and £38.50 for adults. We have a 12 stone weight limit which includes clothing and shoes.

Learning to care for and ride horses is fantastic for both physical and mental health! It’s also tons of fun 🧡

Find out more, register and book at https://www.stepneybankstables.com/horse-handling-and-riding-lessons

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24/06/2026

Jake keeping cool with some paddling pool enrichment 🥵

Yesterday, Katherine, Louisa and our Changing Lives Through Horses students had a wonderful opportunity to visit the Nor...
24/06/2026

Yesterday, Katherine, Louisa and our Changing Lives Through Horses students had a wonderful opportunity to visit the Northumbria Police horses.

Moments like this gently open doors, helping young people begin to imagine what their futures could look like—especially when they already share a love for horses!

Seeing the care, teamwork, and different pathways involved offered a glimpse into how that passion can grow.

Thank you to Northumbria Police for welcoming us and helping our students see new possibilities ahead.
If you’d like further information about our alternative provision programme please email [email protected]

Save the date! Tickets available NOW from reception and online later this week. All income from tickets goes directly to...
23/06/2026

Save the date! Tickets available NOW from reception and online later this week. All income from tickets goes directly towards our summer activity program so join us for a great night AND make summer 2026 the best summer ever!

Thank you ponease_official for donating more Giddy Up to support our horse’s health. Since starting on Giddy Up Bob has ...
23/06/2026

Thank you ponease_official for donating more Giddy Up to support our horse’s health. Since starting on Giddy Up Bob has become a new man 🤍

22/06/2026

🌞 keeping cool in the hot weather 🌞

The forecast is looking great for those who like it hot! To make sure that horses, riders and volunteers stay hydrated and healthy we’re putting some plans in place.

For the horses we’ll provide regular cool showers, water buffets to encourage hydration and ice pops in flavours they love!

For humans we have plenty of cold drinks too. Our YETI cooler will be out for everyone to help themselves to juice. Please also bring a water bottle with you when you come. Long pants are still needed for riding (it can be very painful to ride in shorts). Please avoid vest tops too.

We’ll adjust lesson content accordingly. If it gets too hot to ride safely, we’ll offer alternative learning opportunities such as horse agility to stable management lessons.

If you’re coming for volunteering or Alternative Provision don’t forget to put sun screen on!

19/06/2026

Come for a walk with Phil, Freckles and some terrifying sheep as we chat about our Changing Lives Through Horses outcomes and the next academic year. If you have any questions about our alternative provision please feel free to drop an email to [email protected]

Yesterday the team came together for training led by Paula. Regular development sessions for coaches help us to build co...
19/06/2026

Yesterday the team came together for training led by Paula.

Regular development sessions for coaches help us to build consistent approaches across the team. It creates an opportunity to discuss ways we can best support both horses and riders to create the best possible experience for both.

We took the opportunity to assess and settle in new arrivals Frank and Daniel. We worked on asking them to stop and go from the lightest possible aid. The more consistent we are with how we apply the aids, the more predictable ridden work becomes for the horses. This has a positive impact on their mental state.

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Stepney Bank
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE12PN

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01912615544

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