About Us

Glen Jakes Riding School is a family run business, with a friendly relaxed atmosphere to make you feel at ease. Our qualified helpful staff provide educational, informative, fun riding lessons for all. We are open all year round, on Mondays for Pony Club training and events, Tuesday - Friday daytime and evenings 9am - 9pm, Saturday - Sunday 9am - 7pm. We have established an outstanding reputation since 1990. The key to our success is that we provide a complete range of activities to suit all levels of riding abilities from complete beginners to advanced level. Available for all ages from 4 years upwards. Our flexible timetable enables you to ride at a time that suits you.

We provide a high standard of tuition on our well mannered horses and ponies, because your safety is paramount. Hat hire is available at no extra cost (if required). No other riding equipment needs to be purchased for you to ride with us.

We provide:-

• Walkouts
• Group lessons (Small Groups, Max of 8)
• Private and Semi Private lessons
• Fun but very informative Stable Management courses
• Own your own Pony days/weeks
• Many activities available for riders with special requirements/learning difficulties
• Unforgettable Birthday Parties
• Special Occasion rides
• Jumping lessons / competitions
• 1 Hour Hacks (learning riding and road safety awareness)
• 2 Hour Hacks (for the more advanced rider, hacks to the Middlewood way)
• NVQ Apprenticeship Courses / Pony Club training centre
• Gift Vouchers

Glen Jakes Riding School gift vouchers make an ideal gift, why not treat a family member or friend to a unique, unforgettable experience. Our vouchers are available for all our activities, including riding equipment we have for sale. These are available to purchase from as little as £1.50, and can be redeemed to suit you, since they have no expiry date. Simply contact us to organise your chosen activity, our flexible timetable enables us to offer a variety of days and times to suit you.

At Glen Jakes we realise that fun is an essential part of learning. We are keen to see progress in our riders, therefore Glen Jakes Riding School certificates are awarded for each level of riding / stable management achieved. Set your goal and leave the rest to us.

Terms and Conditions / Requirements: Appropriate Riding Attire, Registration Form (Completion required prior to your first activity) and other important information.

Everyone is welcome to come and view our facilities and watch lessons in progress from our heated coffee shop/viewing area.

Opening Times

Monday: Open for Pony Club Training / Events
Tues - Fri: 09.00am - 9.00pm
Sat - Sun: 09.00am - 7.00pm

We can be contacted by telephone and email 7 days a week.