Lessons & Courses

All of our lessons are taught by Claire Nixon BHS ISM AI, who is a BHS Registered instructor (www.bhs.org.uk). She has been professionally trained to provide safe instruction. Claire also has a Higher National Diploma in Equine Management.

• Lessons are available for all levels of abilities from the age of 4 and upward.
• Training towards BHS Stages 1 & 2.
• Pony Club tests training is provided, including Riding & Road Safety, last year in 2006, I had 28 members of the Percy Hunt Pony Club pass their Pony Club Riding & Road Safety Test.
• BHS Horse owner Certificates Levels 1 to 4.
• I take students for Trident work experience places here at Swinhoe Farm Riding Centre.

Hacks:
We also take hacks out around the farm to St.Cuthberts cave which includes several breath taking views of the Cheviots and holy Island and shorter woodland rides were you may even see a Red Squirrel if you’re lucky, Hacks are for a maximum of four people per group, so that you learn to ride in open spaces, ride up and down hills and jump cross country fences if you want.

Children's Courses:

• During the holidays there are day courses and Pony days where children can own a pony for the day.
• Work towards nationally recognised Pony Club tests including training for Riding & Road Safety exams.
• Pony Club achievement Badges
• All children who ride can join the Swinhoe Farm Riding Centre Branch of the Pony Club. Events are organised for members to train and are able to take tests.

Click here for facts about the Pony Club.

How do I join? For more information, contact Claire via email or telephone 0776 2773559.

Adult Courses:

• Training towards BHS Stages 1 & 2.
• BHS Horse Owner Care Certificate (Levels 1-4)
• BHS Riding & Road Safety

Click here for facts about the Pony Club.

What to wear:

Riding Hats should be PAS 015:1998 or EN1384:1996 BS EN 1384:1997 with the BSI Kitemark.

Snell E2001 with the official Snell label and number Hats can be hired.

For your safety and comfort we recommend that you wear shoes or boots with a small heal- Jodhpur boots are ideal. We also recommend the use of gloves.