Bucks Meadow
Riding School
Facilities
Indoor arena with viewing gallery. Our facilities have recently been updated. New heated gallery with tea & coffee making facilities. New office and new shop now open. We have also installed riding simulator (a life size computerised horse) which is ideal for beginners and returners.
2 outdoor arenas.
2 paddocks for show jumps and natural/cross country jumps.
Riding round our own land with grassy tree lined tracks ideal for hot summer days. Direct access to Merry Hill Greenway. Hacks are available to regular riders but are subject to suitable weather and ground conditions.
Activities & courses
PONY DAYS 
Riding, grooming and stable management. Bring lunch. 10-3pm. Age 7+yrs. £35 pd. Each day will be different. Tues 6/4, Wed 7/4, Wed 14/4 and Thurs 15/4. Next dates Half Term & Summer 2010. All activities are suitable for beginners.
PONY MORNINGS
Riding, grooming and stable management. For beginners or more experienced riders. Age 6+yrs. £25. 10-1pm. Ring for more information or to book a place. Next dates autumn half term, Tues & Wed, Thursday is Pony Club only.
JUNIOR GROOM & RIDE SESSIONS
for 5-7yrs 2 hrs 10-12 noon. £22. Fully supervised and ideal for beginners. EASTER Thurs 8th April. Next dates Half Term & Summer 2010.
PONY WEEKS
Join us for 4 days helping care for the ponies, riding and having fun. Nature trail, treasure hunt, quiz, mounted & unmounted games. An excellent way to improve your confidence and skills. Finish the week with a gymkhana and handy pony competition - parents and friends welcome to watch. Age 7+yrs. 9.30-3pm. Bring lunch. Mon - Thurs. £120 pw. Next dates Summer 2010.
HELPING AT THE STABLES
If you want to become a helper you must attend Pony Week, Pony Days or Pony Mornings to gain experience handling the ponies, you also need to join the Pony Club. Minimum age for helping is 11 years unless you have been given special permission by Madeleine. All helpers must ride regularly at Bucks Meadow. We also have a volunteer programme for those age 16+yrs. Phone for details.
Birthday parties
Riding parties for a minimum charge for 7 children at £17 per head including necessary hat hire. Includes a 45 min ride (indoors if wet), a quiz, a tour of the stables and meet the ponies. There is a party room available for a small extra charge. Expect to be at the stables for 1½ to 2 hours. Make a phone booking and follow up with a deposit. Cheques (with banker's card) should be made payable to Watford Equestrian Ltd. Balance is payable in cash on the day. Parties are usually held on a Saturday afternoon.
If you do not want a full party programme it is possible to book an exclusive ride for yourself and your friends. Phone for details and availability.
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