Horse Riding
Embark on an exciting horse riding adventure through the picturesque grounds of Ashridge Estate or join our seasonal Pony Club at The Grove
Adults / Families / Children /
Whether you’re a championship equestrian in the making or have never before ridden a horse, Ashridge Trekking Centre offers a relaxed and fun environment for horse-lovers young and old to come together and enjoy an unforgettable horse riding experience around the beautiful grounds of Ashridge Estate.
Different packages are available to suit all riding capabilities:
- Beginners Experience: Perfect for those new to horse riding.
- ‘Get Back In The Saddle’ Experience: Ideal for those who have previous riding experience but have not ridden in a while.
- Experienced Taster Trail Ride: Suitable for experienced riders only, taking on a faster-paced ride through Ashridge
- Experienced ½ Day Trail Ride (inc. lunch): ½ day trail rides will be tailor made depending on capability.
All residents at The Grove will receive a 10% discount.
To book, please contact Ashridge Trekking Centre directly on 07710917782.
Pony Club
If you’re visiting with children during the school holidays, join our Pony Club, led by Ashridge Trekking Centre at The Grove. The experience offers a great introduction into the world of ponies in a relaxed and friendly environment. Children will learn how to groom and care for a pony under the guidance of trained professionals before taking to the saddle for a fun lesson or hack through the grounds. Each Pony Club session will vary, meaning children can come more than once and experience something different each time.
The Pony Club experience includes:
- An introduction to daily pony care
- Learning how to safely groom the ponies to perfection
- Riding lesson or hack through our grounds (beginners will be on lead rein)
- Craft session to “Design your Dream Pony”
- A rosette to take home
Dates:
Wednesday 13 April
Thursday 14 April
Monday 18 April
Tuesday 19 April
Sessions will run from 9.30 – 11.30, 12.30 – 14.30 or 15.00 – 17.00.
Rates:
Children (aged 4 – 15 years): £85
Bookings can be made with the activities team by emailing activities@thegrove.co.uk or call 01923 296010 to speak to our reservations team. Sessions are exclusively for hotel residents only.
Pony Club Terms & Conditions:
Available for children aged 4 – 15 years. All bookings must be made with our activities team. Prepayment is required at time of booking. Cancellations 14 days prior to booking date will receive a full refund. Within 14 days, the activity can be moved to another date. Within 48 hours, no changes can be made to the reservation. No shows and cancellations within 48 hours will be charged in full.