We offer Members the following riding experiences
Membership gives you priority access to our riding opportunities. Gold and Silver Members can enjoy, as part of their Membership, one-hour rides on the Common or choose to take lessons in one of our two all-weather schooling arenas, located in the heart of the Common. Our ride times are 9.00, 10.15 and 11.30 Tuesday through to Sunday. With consistency and peace of mind, you’ll benefit from easier booking, discounted rates, and a more personalised service.
One hour rides
Our instructor-led riding groups offer a sociable and refined way to explore the beautiful expanse of Wimbledon Common. Accompanied by a knowledgeable instructor, these shared riding experiences take you through varied and engaging terrain, with the landscape changing beautifully across the seasons—ensuring that no two rides are ever the same. Riding in an open environment brings a true sense of freedom, offering an authentic and rewarding experience in the saddle. As well as being an enjoyable way to ride with fellow members, these experiences provide an excellent opportunity to build confidence, refine your skills, and improve overall fitness.
One hour class lesson
Exclusively for members, our arena lessons offer the perfect opportunity to connect with your horse and refine your riding in a focused, supportive environment. Held in one of our two all-weather arenas at the heart of Wimbledon Common, lessons are conducted with riders of similar ability and ambition, while your instructor ensures personalised guidance throughout. Each session includes a ride to and from the arena, providing a gentle warm-up before the lesson and a relaxing cool-down afterwards, with time to enjoy the company of your instructor and fellow members. (Session time includes both the ride to and from the arena.)
One hour training ride
This is a great opportunity to combine all of the learning opportunities of a lesson in the stunning surroundings of a hack. Your Instructor will train you while hacking to help improve your control. This is a challenging, but enjoyable, alternative to ring lessons – engaging your horse’s attention on the track is much more demanding than it is in the arena! You might also find that outside the arena, you learn differently too. You may be more relaxed, or notice different things about your horse’s way of going. You will learn about distances, control, independent working, changing pace and tempo and much, much more. This is also recommended for riders wanting to join one-hour rides in the future.
Additional exclusive riding experiences are also available and listed below.
One hour private ride
In your one-hour private lesson, you will work closely with a dedicated instructor, with the session tailored specifically to your skills, goals, and ambitions. Conducted on the tracks, these lessons are ideal for riders seeking to build confidence, refine technique, or focus on particular areas of improvement.
Whether you wish to work on a specific skill, perfect your riding, or accelerate your progress, your instructor will provide personalised guidance to help you achieve your objectives in a supportive and effective environment.
Two hour rides to Richmond Park
For a change of scene why not combine the sheltered wooded tracks of Wimbledon Common with the wide-open space of Richmond Park and book a two hour ride? Experienced riders can join a small group or you can book to go privately or semi-privately if you wish. These rides are available on weekdays only.
Available to Members by request
Two hour lessons
Our two-hour arena lessons provide riders with extended time in the arena to focus on developing a balanced, effective, and confident seat. With the additional time, instructors can work closely with each rider on specific areas of improvement, allowing for more detailed skill development and personalised guidance. These lessons are ideal for experienced riders wishing to refine their technique, work towards achieving higher-level goals, or progress through Preliminary or Novice dressage tests. The extended format allows for a deeper learning experience, greater improvement, and a more rewarding ride overall.
Two hour lesson times:
10.15 Tuesday – Friday
Available to Members by request.
The Equicise Simulator
Our on-site EQUICISE horse simulator is available to members at a special rate of £99 for three half-hour sessions. When the simulator is free, members may also use it for self-practice sessions, providing a flexible and safe way to develop riding skills at their own pace.
The Equicise studio is also equipped with gym equipment, offering the opportunity to warm up or stretch before and after your ride, subject to studio availability. This makes it an ideal space to complement your riding, improve fitness, and enhance overall performance.
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| EXPERIENCE LEVELS | |
|---|---|
| LEVEL 1 | Never ridden or very little experience |
| LEVEL 2 | Able to ride independently, rise to trot, learning canter |
| LEVEL 3 | Able to trot and canter but rusty or lacking experience |
| LEVEL 4 | Confident in all paces in arena and on tracks |
| LEVEL 5 | Experienced and proficient horse rider |
| LEVEL 6 | Professional qualifications or competition experience |
