Washington Riding Centre

Washington Riding Centre RDA and BHS approved specialising in providing lessons and BHS CLTH Alternative Provision for SEN and SEND clients.
5 star council licence.

Licence holder Lorna Watson, licence number is 118V.

Corporate volunteering 💚 Today, Auriane, Team Leader and Senior Software Engineer from Sage, and her amazing team visite...
01/06/2026

Corporate volunteering 💚

Today, Auriane, Team Leader and Senior Software Engineer from Sage, and her amazing team visited the centre to take a break from their desk-based duties and lend a hand with some much-needed maintenance work. 💪 🎨 🍃

Corporate volunteering provides a valuable opportunity to connect with the community, strengthen team relationships, and gain a deeper understanding of what we do and the impact of our work.

We are incredibly grateful for their support, enthusiasm, and hard work throughout the day.

If your business / company would like to participate in a Corporate volunteer day, please email : [email protected]



🐎 Hobby Horse League 🐎There are still spaces available for our second Hobby Horse Show in the league tomorrow.🕕 Start ti...
01/06/2026

🐎 Hobby Horse League 🐎

There are still spaces available for our second Hobby Horse Show in the league tomorrow.

🕕 Start time: 6:00 PM

If you'd like to take part, make sure to book your place under EVENTS. We can't wait to see everyone there! 🐴✨

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Volunteer Pony Spa Day 🐴A huge thank you to all our volunteers who took part in today’s Pony Spa Day. Our horses were th...
29/05/2026

Volunteer Pony Spa Day 🐴

A huge thank you to all our volunteers who took part in today’s Pony Spa Day. Our horses were thoroughly pampered, and the standard of turnout was amazing, especially the plaiting!

Well done to Foxy with Louise and Ruth, who were our winners today, but a massive thank you goes to everyone who came along and took part.
A special thank you also to Elaine for keeping everyone fed with pizza and chips, very much appreciated.

It was a lovely day and a great team effort all round. 💚

If you are interested in volunteering, we are recruiting for week day participants to lead in our SEN school sessions , full training provided .

Email : [email protected]

🐴 Where Your Riding Lesson Money Goes 🐴You may wonder where riding lesson fees go, so we wanted to share a little more a...
28/05/2026

🐴 Where Your Riding Lesson Money Goes 🐴

You may wonder where riding lesson fees go, so we wanted to share a little more about how your support helps our centre.

Every lesson helps us provide care for our horses, maintain facilities, cover staffing and running costs, and continue offering meaningful experiences to those who ride with us. Your lesson money does not generate profit, it helps keep our centre running and our horses happy, healthy, and cared for . 💚

As a centre, we are always looking at ways to improve accessibility, wellbeing, and care for both our riders and horses, and we would love your support with some important projects:

⭐ A new concrete base to a stable block to make it more wheelchair accessible.
🌿 Help developing our sensory garden to create a calm and engaging space.
✨ Support with sensory equipment for our riders and activities.
🐎 New horse rugs to help keep our wonderful horses comfortable and protected.

If you, your business, or someone you know may be able to help through sponsorship, donations, materials, fundraising, or practical support, we would love to hear from you.

Every bit of support , big or small, makes a real difference to our horses, riders, and centre. If you know of any companies or businesses that may be able to help, please get in touch.

📧 [email protected] 💚

Half term is a wrap! 🐴We’ve had a wonderful week of extra events and activities, meaning we’ve been able to brighten eve...
28/05/2026

Half term is a wrap! 🐴

We’ve had a wonderful week of extra events and activities, meaning we’ve been able to brighten even more children’s lives through horses.

From Pony Care Days, Hobby Horse League, and children’s charity groups, to private and group lessons, it’s been a busy and rewarding week!

We pride ourselves on carefully managing our horses’ workload alongside plenty of free time in the field. Tomorrow, they’ll all be enjoying their well earned weekly day off. 💚

A huge thank you to Emma and Ashlyn for delivering the sessions, and to our wonderful volunteers for all of their support.

Here are some pictures of The SEN Support Space who visited us today, we loved having you! 🐎

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The children from The Sensory Place OPEN PAGE enjoyed their riding session today at the centre. 🐎 The children who visi...
27/05/2026

The children from The Sensory Place OPEN PAGE enjoyed their riding session today at the centre. 🐎

The children who visit us have a range of additional needs, and it is a privilege to see them thrive through their time with the horses. For many, horse riding is far more than a sport, it is a powerful form of therapy.

Physically, it supports balance, coordination, strength, and posture. Emotionally and mentally, it builds confidence, reduces anxiety, encourages communication, and provides a calming, sensory environment where children can truly flourish.

With continued support, we can help more children access these life-enhancing experiences and continue making meaningful progress both in and out of the saddle.

A thank you to our RDA coach today, Chloe, and to the volunteers who assisted in leading the horses. Without your time, care, and dedication, we simply would not be able to offer these sessions 💚

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Well done to all the children who took part in our first Hobby Horse Series today 🐴The sun was shining, and we were luck...
26/05/2026

Well done to all the children who took part in our first Hobby Horse Series today 🐴

The sun was shining, and we were lucky enough to run the event in our garden 🌞🌿 What a lovely day it was!

The points table will be posted later this week, and the date for our June event will be announced soon. Entries will also open for bookings this week, so keep an eye on our Events page .

26/05/2026

Please vote for us via the link below 🐎 🐴

Votes close in 13 days !

25/05/2026

Some of our adults enjoying a synchronised drill session today, performing simple movements together as a team. 🐴

Drill work is a fun way to add variety to a session, keep the brain ticking, and build teamwork, the horses enjoyed it too! 🐎 💃 🕺

We still have spaces available in our Intermediate Group on Thursday, 6:45–7:30pm.

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Today has been a quieter day at the centre for the horses, with only a morning session running due to the warm weather. ...
25/05/2026

Today has been a quieter day at the centre for the horses, with only a morning session running due to the warm weather. 🌞

Currently, some horses are still stabled overnight, meaning they head out into the fields during the day. Others stay out overnight and come in during the day for some quiet time in their stable, where they can rest in the shade and lie down away from the sun.

And of course, suncream has been applied to all those pink noses to help keep everyone protected in the sunshine! 🐴

Address

Stephenson Road
Washington
NE373HR

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+441914162745

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