Higg Lane, Alderwasley, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 2RB

Telephone: 01629 824914 or  07854751219
e mail:  ridgewoodstables@googlemail.com

ABRS Approved Riding School - beginners, intermediate and advanced lessons for adults and children from 4 years.  TASTER SESSIONS 20 minutes for just £10.00.  Lessons, including jumping and dressage everyday except Fridays.  In September there are a few spaces in the after school lessons on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.  Please phone for more details or to check if there are spaces at weekends.  Note we take cheques and cards.  Group lessons are for 3-6 riders.

Riders on their own horses are also welcome to join in group lessons or to have private lessons,  Jumping and Dressage Clinics, help in making your horse do what you want with lessons in Natural Horsemanship with Toni.


·        Hacks on local country lanes, or in the Park for experienced riders, and Lead Rein Hacks also available by arrangement and every Tuesday over the summer.


SATURDAY PONY CLUB 1.30-3.30PM  £10.00, for information about Pony Club in the summer holidays click this link


  • OWN A PONY SESSIONS FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN
2 HOURS £25.00
3 HOURS £35.00
4 HOURS £45.00

Includes everything horsewise: - A four hour session could cover
Handling, Looking After and then Riding for 1 hour in the morning and 1½ hours in the afternoon finishing with a competition and rosettes and handouts to help you remember what you have achieved.  These sessions can be tailored to your needs so please say what you want to learn about when booking in Beth for example asked for an introduction to Natural Horsemanship.  It is an excellent  introduction to horses for beginners so that you can learn how to prepare and handle your horse ready for your first riding lesson.


BHS RIDING & ROAD SAFETY TRAINING & EXAM

  • Phone or e mail for details about this.   The theoretical training with Toni Moore, BHS I.  EXAM DATE in August.   The course will start soon.  The exam fee is for 8 people.
  • BHS HORSE OWNERS' CERTIFICATE Stage I & II or Riding and Road Safety 2.00-3.00pm Saturdays with Toni Moore BHS I

  • HACKS can also be booked during the day Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays,  and weekends.   Lead Rein hacks are also available.  Prices start from £16.00 for half an hour, £25.00 for an hour, £30.00 for 90minutes.

  •    We do have a weight limit of 12 stone 7lbs.   If this is a problem have you considered learning to long rein, lunge, clip or how to care for your own equine then speak to us on  01629824914.    Alternatively try carriage driving lessons with  Araslea Shires at the next drive down Higg Lane below our drive.
  • BOOKINGS
    It is sometimes difficult to secure weekend bookings at short notice, especially hacks on Sunday, however in the event of a cancellation some last minute bookings may be available, please call us on a Friday afternoon to check availability on 01629824914.
  • Lungeing, Long Reining and Clipping Lessons
  • Natural Horsemanship
  • Escorted hacks around Alderwasley village
  • Escorted hacks around Alderwasley Park experienced riders only please.
  • Pony Mornings
  • Pony Birthday Parties £20.00 per person.
  • Show Preparation Lessons
  • Stable Management Lessons/BHS Horse Owners' Certificate Saturdays 2.00-3.00 pm.
  • BHS RIDING & ROAD SAFETY COURSE
  • Clear Round Jumping
  • Handy Pony Competitions
  • Livery - part, DIY and Holiday -
  • Outdoor and Indoor Schools available for hire including lights £15.00 for 1 hour for 1 horse and rider, £5.00 for each extra rider.   
  • Fridays- are our horses day off so ideal time for you to make use of our facilities indoor school, outdoor school, classroom, changing facilities (including shower). 

  • Equestrian Gifts and Cards
  • Lots of good ideas for Presents sparkle whip £5.50, grooming kits £12.50
  • Gift Vouchers  for Lessons or Hacks
  • 10 Group Lessons for the Price of Nine
  • Party Invitations, Cards & Thelwell Collectables 20% off rrp at present.