Events

We run a range of exciting events throughout the year. Take a look below at some of our regular events or pop on to our online booking system to see what is coming up soon!

Wapley stables own a pony days

Wednesday Evening Group

For levels 2-3
5 – 6pm
Max 5 riders

A small supportive and encouraging group to gain confidence and progress with you riding skills and meet new friends.

Wapley stables own a pony days

Adults Only Group

For levels 2 and above
6 – 7pm
Max 4 riders

A small supportive and encouraging group to gain confidence and
progress confidently with you riding skills.

Christmas pony day

Christmas Pony Day Special

Includes – Fun fun fun
Prize for the best riders Christmas costume
Games, Crafts
Horse care and Riding

Monday 23rd December 2024
10am – 1pm
£65.00

Limited spaces available.

Booking available on the system.

Wapley stables own a pony days

Wapley Riding School Shows

For current riding school pupils only.

Show Jumping
Poles Level 1 to Level 3
60cm Level 4 upwards
75cm Level 4 upwards

Dressage
Level 1 upwards
Walk Trot
Walk Trot Canter

Starting 10am

2024:Feb 15th
Apr 2nd
May 28th

Book via the system

Wapley stables own a pony days

Coffee/Tea, Chat and Ride Group

Group horse ride and horse question / answer session with refreshments.

Run by BHSII instructor Lucy

Max four to a group.

Alternate Fridays 10-11am.

See booking system for dates and to book in.

Wapley stables own a pony days

Halloween Pony Day Special 2025

Includes – Fun fun fun
Prize for the best riders Halloween costume
Apple bobbing for ponies and children
Horse care and riding

Friday 31st October 2025
10AM – 1PM
£65 pp

Lucy Hewlett Riding Academy

LH Riding Academy

Are you looking to improve your riding and gain confidence?

Then come and join our academy and make new friends and have fun whilst learning new skills and gaining confidence.

We have a variety of different monthly lessons or workshops and an end of year show where all what you have learnt can be put to the test.


Our 12th year commences November 2025. £350 for the year Members will receive either an LH Academy Sweater or Polo Shirt.

You are free to bring your own horse or to use the riding school's horses.

Contact the office to book in!

Wapley stables summer camp

Summer Camps

Cost includes three days of tuition and may cover the following subjects: Pony care, Lunging, Stable Management, Dressage, Jumping, Tack fitting / cleaning, Hacking, Cross Country.

Mon, Tues & Wed: 10am – 3.30pm
Bring lunch, drinks and snacks. 

28th - 30th July 2025
 £265

  To secure your place please book via the online booking system. Riders must be Level 2 or above.

Show jumping clinic at Wapley stables

Show Jumping Clinics

Show Jumping Clinics with Lucy (BHSII)

Weekly show jump clinics run every Monday 5-6pm and 6-7pm.
Price £40 child £45 adult

Jump heights will be determined by individual abilities.
Please book online.

Girl jumping horse at Wapley stables

Beginners Show Jumping Groups

Pole and grid work helping you with your balance and preparation for Jumping.

Suitable for both Children and Adults
Level 3 and above

Alternate Saturdays: 3.30pm - 4.30pm 

Please book via the booking system.

Horse riding birthday party for children

Birthday Parties

We are able to offer you birthday celebrations for children from 4 years of age whether Beginners or experienced riders.

One hour ride and games on the ponies with party bag £65 per child.
For an additional £20 per child we can offer a half hour ‘getting to know the pony’ grooming session.

Minimum of four and maximum of six children.

We cater for birthday parties all year round.

Please contact us to book.

Wapley canter banter group

Canter Banter

Flat work and jumping group, learning skills and dressage tests, Plus a group show.

Max 4 in a group.

Please see Lucy or the booking system for the latest dates and information.

Preschool mini starts saddle riding club

Mini Stars Saddle Club

A lovely introduction to ponies for our future young riders.

A fun club where you can introduce your pre-school children to the magic of ponies. A half hour session which will include pampering a pony and a short walk/ride on a pony. Parents will be required to join
in and supervise/support their child throughout and also lead the pony for the riding session.

£20 per session - plus Hat hire will be required
Only four places per session.

For pre-school children 2.5 - 4 years

Please book online.

Wapley stables own a pony days

Easter Fun Session

A fun Easter themed session including:
Easter quiz and Hunt
Horse shoe crafts
Care for pony
Group fun ride

11th April 2025
10am – 1pm
£65.00

Limited spaces available.

Booking available on the system.

Preschool mini starts saddle riding club

Own a Pony Sessions

Learn how to care for a Pony as well as a fun riding lesson with games.

Please bring snacks & drinks
10am-12pm

2024:
£50 per child plus hat hire.
Nov 1st
Dec 30th

2025:
Jan 3rd
Feb 17th
April 7th & 14th
June 2nd
Aug 11th

Please book online.

Preschool mini starts saddle riding club

Special Own a Pony Sessions

10am-1pm
Advanced booking required via booking system
£65 per child plus hat hire – please bring snacks & drinks

Sessions Includes:
Learn how to care for a Pony and fun riding
Lesson/games/Crafts/Quiz/Prizes

2025 Dates
Winter Feb 21st
Easter 11th April
Spring 30th May
Summer 8th, 22nd & 29th August
Halloween 31st August
Christmas 19th December

Preschool mini starts saddle riding club

Pony Club

Wapley Stables Pony Club aims to provide children and adults with the skills they need to care for horses and their environment.

The club aims to instil good horsemanship, self discipline and loyalty in a fun and safe way.

We cater to all levels of experience!

Our Pony club sessions are every Saturday morning 09.30am – 10.30am and cost £30. Please check out our booking system for Pony club evening group sessions for child and also adult only sessions.
Please see our Pony Club page for more information!