Horse Riding Holiday Itinerary
See the horse riding holiday itineraries for each of the 2 & 4 night breaks & the weekends we offer below:
Option 1 Riding Holidays (All Inclusive)
- 2 Night Week-day Itinerary - Option One
- 2 Night Weekend Itinerary - Option One
- 4 Night Week-day Itinerary - Option One
Option 2 Riding Holidays (B&B Accommodation Option)
2 Night Week-day Horse Riding Holiday - Itinerary (Option One):
This horse riding break is suitable for riders who are able to do at least 'rising trot' or 'working trot'. If all the riders in the group are able to canter, the pony treks can incorporate some canter routes. Adults and children over 8 years of age are welcome.
Day 1:
Arrive for 6.00pm. Settle in to the accommodation, meet your hosts and the horses and straight out to an early dinner at the local canal side pub where you will be briefed about the next 2 days and the activities that we have planned for you on your horse riding holiday with us.
Day 2:
Early breakfast followed by grooming and tacking up ready for a flat work horse riding lesson in the ménage to assess ability and to help us to select suitable horses for you. After a drink and a short break, riders will prepare their horses for transportation to Sutton Park for a 3 hour trek. Sutton Park is one of the largest urban parks in Europe and was once the hunting ground of Henry V111.
It dates back to Roman times. Once the centre of a great forest, the park still has extensive woodland as well as heath and marshland. Each season brings its own beauty to the park and one of the best ways to enjoy that is from horseback. After a 'Bistro' lunch, you will be taken to The Belfry, spiritual home of the Ryder Cup, to relax and make the most of the excellent leisure facilities on offer. Perhaps try the 'Fire and Ice' bio-thermal treatment to invigorate and refresh you? Or simply relax in the heated pool or Jacuzzi. After being transported back to the yard you will be taken out to a local hostelry for dinner.
Day 3:
Riders will be involved in grooming and tacking up their horses ready for a trek along the bridleway to and around Kingsbury Water Park with its many beautiful lakes. This 2 hour ride will detour on its way back and you will trek to the local canal side pub to enjoy a roast lunch, or, a meal of your choice. Whilst you eat, your horses will be tethered in a lush paddock to take some refreshment of their own! On arriving back at the yard, you will change horses for a last riding lesson in the ménage, focusing on what you want to achieve on your riding holiday. Refreshments will be offered before you leave for home at about 4.30pm
At all times riders will be invited to take a very 'hands-on' approach to activities. Experienced staff will always be present to guide and assist as necessary and to help to ensure the health, safety and welfare of horse and rider.
Riders will always be accompanied by experienced and friendly out-riders to lead the way and to provide information about the area as well as riding tips to help you manage the horses and ponies.
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The 2 day horse riding weekend is ideal for riders that can 'rising trot' or 'working trot' on a horse. The treks may include some cantering routes if all those in the group can canter and adults and children over 8 are catered for.
Day 1:
To arrive at 6.00pm. Settle in to the accommodation, meet your hosts and the horses and straight out to an early dinner at the local canal side pub where you will be briefed about the next 2 days and the activities that we have planned for you.
Day 2:
Early breakfast followed by grooming and tacking up ready for a flat work riding lesson in the ménage to assess ability and to help us to select suitable horses for you. After a drink and a short break, riders will prepare their horses for transportation to Sutton Park for a 3 hour trek. Sutton Park is one of the largest urban parks in Europe and was once the hunting ground of Henry V111.
It dates back to Roman times. Once the centre of a great forest, the park still has extensive woodland as well as heath and marshland. Each season brings its own beauty to the park and one of the best ways to enjoy that is from horseback. After a 'Bistro' lunch, you will be taken to The Belfry, spiritual home of the Ryder Cup, to relax and make the most of the excellent leisure facilities on offer. Perhaps try the 'Fire and Ice' bio-thermal treatment to invigorate and refresh you? Or simply relax in the heated pool or Jacuzzi. After being transported back to the yard you will be taken out to a local hostelry for dinner.
Day 3:
Riders will be involved in grooming and tacking up their horses ready for a trek along the bridle way to and around Kingsbury Water Park with its many beautiful lakes. This 2 hour ride will detour on its way back and you will trek to the local canal side pub to enjoy a roast lunch, or, a meal of your choice. Whilst you eat, your horses will be tethered in a lush paddock to take some refreshment of their own! On arriving back at the yard, you will change horses for a last riding lesson in the ménage, focusing on what you want to achieve. Refreshments will be offered before you leave for home at about 4.30pm
At all times riders will be invited to take a very 'hands-on' approach to activities. Experienced staff will always be present to guide and assist as necessary and to help to ensure the health, safety and welfare of horse and rider.
Riders will always be accompanied by experienced and friendly out-riders to lead the way and to provide information about the area as well as riding tips to help you manage the horses and ponies.
Return to top4 Night Week-Day Horse Riding Holiday (Option One) - Itinerary:
This break is suitable for riders who are able to do at least 'rising trot' or 'working trot'. If all riders in the group are able to canter, the treks can incorporate some canter routes. Adults and children over 8 years of age are welcome.
Monday. Day 1:
Arrive for 1.00pm. Meet the team and the horses. Light lunch on site and then groom and tack up ready for assessment riding lesson at 2.30. This lesson will be flat work and will help us to allocate suitable horses for riders. After horses are untacked, groomed fed and stabled/turned out riders will be accompanied to the local pub for an early dinner and briefing about the next 4 days.
Tuesday. Day 2:
After breakfast riders will be involved in preparing their horses for a 3 hour trek around Sutton Park. At all times riders will be invited to take a very 'hands-on' approach to activities. Experienced staff will always be present to guide and assist as necessary and to help to ensure the health, safety and welfare of horse and rider. Sutton Park is one of the largest urban parks in Europe and was once the hunting ground of Henry V111.
It dates back to Roman times. Once the centre of a great forest, the park still has extensive woodland as well as heath and marshland. Each season brings its own beauty to the park and one of the best ways to enjoy that is from horseback. After a 'Bistro' lunch, you will be taken to The Belfry, spiritual home of the Ryder Cup, to relax and make the most of the excellent leisure facilities on offer. Perhaps try the 'Fire and Ice' bio-thermal treatment to invigorate and refresh you? Or simply relax in the heated pool or Jacuzzi. After being transported back to the yard you will be taken out to a local hostelry for dinner.
Wednesday. Day 3:
An early breakfast followed by a riding lesson geared to your ability and what you want to achieve. You will then be trekking from the yard along the bridleway to and around Kingsbury Water Park with its many beautiful lakes. This 2 hour ride will detour on its way back and you will trek on to the local canal side pub where you can tether your horses on some lush grass whilst you enjoy a lunch of your choice. Upon returning to the stable yard and after caring for your horses you can choose to either enjoy a further riding lesson or take part in some stable management activities. Dinner tonight will be taken at a nearby hotel, well known for its varied menu that uses local produce.
Thursday. Day 4:
With your riding skills now well honed, we are off to Sutton Park again on a different trekking route, to the northern side of the park that takes in the tranquillity of Bracebridge Pool and the surrounding heath and woodland. Again, you will be involved in preparing your horse and your tack ready for the trek. On arrival back at the yard you will collect your 'leisure clothing' and be dropped off at the Belfry where you will have a light lunch in the Café Bar before making full use of the facilities available to you. Dinner tonight will take on board your feedback and preferences for food. Indian, Chinese, Italian and English restaurants are close to hand.
Friday. Day 5:
An early riding lesson in the ménage followed by a last trek to the Water Park will fill this morning before you depart. Light refreshments will be taken on your return from the trek and now it is time to say good bye to the horses, ponies and staff who have looked after you on what we hope has been a truly unforgettable riding break with Dunton Stables. Departure by 1.00pm.
Riders will always be accompanied by experienced and friendly out-riders to lead the way and to provide information about the area as well as tips to help you manage the horses and ponies.
Return to top2 Night Horse Riding Breaks/Weekends - Itinerary (Option Two B&B Basis):
This break is suitable for riders who are able to do at least ‘rising trot’ or ‘working trot’. If all the riders in the group are able to canter, the treks can incorporate some canter routes. Adults and children over 8 years of age are welcome.
Day 1:
Arrive for 6.00pm. Settle in to the accommodation, meet your hosts and the horses and chat with us about the activities that we have planned for you and the eating places available to you during your stay. You may join us, if you wish, on a visit to the local pub where you can enjoy some liquid refreshment and a meal, or you may choose to eat elsewhere.
Day 2:
Early breakfast followed by grooming and tacking up ready for a flat work riding lesson in the ménage to assess ability and to help us to select suitable horses for you. After a short break you will then trek out to and around Kingsbury Water Park. This will be an ‘instructional’ trek where you will be accompanied by an instructor who will help to enhance your riding skills out in the field as opposed to in the riding school. Once back on the stable yard you can choose whether to relax or whether to become involved in further stable management activities. A late afternoon riding lesson will focus upon what you want to achieve. You are then free to spend the evening as you wish.
Day 3:
Riders will be involved in grooming and tacking up their horses ready for a trek along the bridle way to and around Kingsbury Water Park with its many beautiful lakes. This 2 hour ride will detour on its way back and you will trek to the local canal side pub where you may choose to take a snack or a meal and some liquid refreshment. Whilst you eat, your horses will be tethered in a lush paddock to take some refreshment of their own! On arriving back at the yard, you will change horses for a last riding lesson in the ménage, focusing on what you want to achieve. Refreshments will be offered before you leave for home at about 4.30pm
At all times riders will be invited to take a very ‘hands-on’ approach to activities. Experienced staff will always be present to guide and assist as necessary and to help to ensure the health, safety and welfare of horse and rider.
Riders will always be accompanied by experienced and friendly out-riders to lead the way and to provide information about the area as well as riding tips to help you manage the horses and ponies.
Return to top4 Night Mid-Week Riding Holiday - Itinerary (Option Two B&B Basis):
This break is suitable for riders who are able to do at least ‘rising trot’ or ‘working trot’. If all riders in the group are able to canter, the treks can incorporate some canter routes. Adults and children over 8 years of age are welcome.
Day 1:
Monday - Arrive for 1.00pm. Meet the team and the horses. Light lunch on site and then groom and tack up ready for assessment riding lesson at 2.30. This lesson will be flat work and will help us to allocate suitable horses for riders. You are then as involved as you wish to be in untacking, grooming, feeding and stabling of horses and ponies. You will be given information about local eating places to help you to decide where and when you wish to go.
Day 2:
Tuesday - After breakfast riders will be involved in preparing their horses for a 3 hour trek around Sutton Park. At all times riders will be invited to take a very ‘hands-on’ approach to activities. Experienced staff will always be present to guide and assist as necessary and to help to ensure the health, safety and welfare of horse and rider. Sutton Park is one of the largest urban parks in Europe and was once the hunting ground of Henry V111. It dates back to Roman times. Once the centre of a great forest, the park still has extensive woodland as well as heath and marshland. Each season brings its own beauty to the park and one of the best ways to enjoy that is from horseback. After returning to the yard you are free to enjoy the afternoon and evening as you wish. A flat work riding lesson is on offer to those who still have some energy!!
Day 3:
Wednesday - An early breakfast followed by a riding lesson geared to your ability and what you want to achieve. You will then be trekking from the yard along the bridleway to and around Kingsbury Water Park with its many beautiful lakes. This 2 hour ride will detour on its way back and you will trek on to the local canal side pub where you can tether your horses on some lush grass whilst you can take some refreshment if you wish. Upon returning to the stable yard and after caring for your horses you can choose to either enjoy a further riding lesson or take part in some stable management activities.
Day 4:
Thursday - With your riding skills now well honed, we are off to Sutton Park again on a different trekking route, to the northern side of the park that takes in the tranquillity of Bracebridge Pool and the surrounding heath and woodland. Again, you will be involved in preparing your horse and your tack ready for the trek. After returning to the yard by mid afternoon you will be free to relax if you wish.
Day 5:
Friday - An early riding lesson in the ménage followed by a last trek to the Water Park will fill this morning before you depart. Light refreshments will be taken on your return from the trek and now it is time to say good bye to the horses, ponies and staff who have looked after you on what we hope has been a truly unforgettable riding break with Dunton Stables. Departure by 1.00pm.
Riders will always be accompanied by experienced and friendly out-riders to lead the way and to provide information about the area as well as tips to help you manage the horses and ponies.
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