Lessons & Prices

Docklands Equestrian Centre is a BHS & ABRS approved riding centre and offers riding lessons and training all the year round. We have both an indoor arena (20 x 60m) and outdoor menage (20 x 40m) with an all weather surface. We cater for all levels of rider including Riding for the Disabled (RDA).

We have 27 horses and ponies and offer private, shared-private (maximum 3 persons) and group lessons to suit riders of all abilities from very experienced competitive riders to absolute beginners.

We also offer a points based volunteers program to our riders 12yrs and over who want to gain experience in stable management. Volunteers points can earn them free lessons.

Our horses are stabled in an open plan American style barn with 22 loose boxes, a farriers box, tack room, wash room, tea room, and toilet.

Pre-Pay and SAVE!

Book and Pay for 5 lessons – the 5th lesson HALF PRICE!
Book and Pay for 10 lessons – the 10th lesson is FREE!
E.g.: 5 Child 1 Hour Group lessons = £135.00 or 10 Child 1 Hour Group lessons = £270.00
(non-refundable & must be used within six months of purchase.)

Group lessons

Group lessons are an hour long and run at set times Tuesday - Thursday, Saturday & Sunday with a maximum of 6 riders of similar ability.

We do our best to accommodate requests for alternative times where possible and start new groups in line with demand.

Tuesday 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Wednesday 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Thursday 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sunday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Shared-private lessons

Shared-private lessons are 30 Minutes long and can be arranged at a mutually convenient time.

Shared-private lessons are ideal for families or friends of the same riding ability (maximum of 3 riders) that would like to ride as a group.  

Private lessons

These can be scheduled for any day and time upon request.
For availability and to book please call 0207 473 4951.

Bookings and Payments

Bookings are made by telephone. Payments are made in cash or card upon arrival at each lesson.

Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your lesson to allow time for putting on hats & boots and, for the more confident and experienced riders, collecting your pony/horse from the stable block.

The small print

• All prices are per person
• Lessons are booked up to a week in advance and we regret that we cannot guarantee a specific instructor or horse/pony though we do our best to accommodate all requests.
• Please ensure that you arrive at least 10 minutes before your ride time to give yourself enough time to put on your hat, boots and other protective clothing. Late arrival is both disruptive and expensive – You will still have to pay the Full Fee but may not be able to join the ride immediately and may have to wait until it is safe to do so.
• Boots and hats are supplied free of charge
• Every Rider must  complete a Rider Registration Form before their first mounting. This can be completed quickly at reception before the first Lesson can take place. You can download our Riders Registeration Form here.
• Rider Limits
  For Health & Safety reasons we do have a 12.5 stone/80kg weight limit.
  Riding Lesson Minimum Age : 5 yrs
  Pony Rides Minimum Age: 3 yrs and 1 metre (100cm) tall

Please note that we have a weight limit of 12.5 stone/80kg for all riders.

Whilst we try to be as accommodating of our clients as possible, therefore if you need to amend or cancel a booking, please notify us at least 48 hours in advance. Same day cancellations or amendments will incur the full lesson fee to cover the irrecoverable costs incurred by Docklands Equestrian Centre.