Horse Riding Sessions
To suit all ages & abilities
October Half Term 2026
Curious about horse riding? Come and meet our horses
If you’ve been wondering whether horse riding might suit you or your children, we’re running a free Stables Meet & Greet during October half term.
There’s no riding involved. You’ll have time to meet some of our horses, have a look around the stables, chat with our instructors and ask any questions you might have.
It’s open to children and adults, with no previous experience needed. Just a relaxed way to come and see what we do before deciding whether you’d like to give riding a try.
Date: Tuesday 27th October
Times: 9am, 9.45am, 10.30am or 11.15am
Duration: 30 minutes
Location: Clyne Farm Stables
Cost: Free, but booking is required
You can find more details and book a free place here.
Mounted Games are coming to Clyne this October half term!
On Tuesday 27th October, we’re running three Mounted Games sessions for different riding levels.
There’ll be team races, weaving your pony around obstacles, picking up and dropping items and perhaps even some apple bobbing!
Halloween fancy dress isn’t compulsory, but it is definitely encouraged!
1pm: Beginner lead rein
30 minutes | £25
1.45pm: Beginner off lead rein
30 minutes | £25
2.30pm: Intermediate & advanced
60 minutes | £40
These sessions are a chance to have some fun with the ponies while putting your riding skills to the test. Places need to be booked in advance via our usual online booking system.
Horse & Pony Care
There’s more to horses than riding! 🐴
Spend time getting to know our horses and learning how to look after them. Activities can include grooming, picking out hooves, putting on and taking off saddles and bridles, learning about horse behaviour and how horses communicate, or even having a go at mucking out.
There’s no riding involved, and sessions are suitable for all ages and riding abilities, including complete beginners. We can tailor the activities to your interests, whether you’re an experienced rider or simply enjoy spending time with horses.
Most of the session takes place indoors, so it’s a great option whatever the autumn weather brings.
Dates: 17th, 24th, 25th, 26th and 31st October 2026
Duration: One hour
Price: £40 per session
HORSE RIDING
About our riding stables
Set within the traffic-free confines of the Centre and its surrounding 80 acres of woodland and pasture, Clyne Farm Stables is the ideal venue for all levels of riding expertise.
We have a range of horses and ponies who are all constantly trained and assessed for their suitability for all levels of riding experience, age, and physical abilities.
Whether you’re on your own or with a group, you will have a fantastic time riding with us here at Clyne. You’ll get the unforgettable experience of horse riding with a beautiful backdrop of the panoramic view of Swansea Bay and the North Devon coastline.
Clyne Farm Centre is a member of the Wales Trekking and Riding Association (WTRA), adhere to all safety regulations and are inspected annually.
How do I book?
Bookings are taken via our online booking system. We cannot take bookings or make changes over the phone or by email.
Step 1: For full info on how to register & how the system works head over to our FAQs: READ ME FIRST.
Step 2: Then head over to our online booking system
Please plan ahead: Many dates, especially school holidays and weekends, are fully booked to capacity weeks or months in advance. Don’t leave it too late to book! If the dates you want are fully booked it is worth checking back regularly in case there are any cancellations that free up spaces. You can also join the Waiting List for fully booked sessions, just click on the session within the online booking system.
For a description of all riding sessions we offer scroll down…
What happens if the weather isn’t suitable for riding?
We ride in most weather conditions, but the safety and welfare of our riders and horses always come first. If the weather makes riding unsafe, your session will become a non-ridden Horse and Pony Care experience instead.
There’s much more to horses than riding, and these sessions are a lovely opportunity to learn about their behaviour, personalities and everyday care. Our instructors will help you discover a different side of life with horses. Please be aware that riding cannot be guaranteed in all weather conditions. Our usual booking and cancellation terms apply.
Riding days from November 2026
From November, riding sessions during school term time will be available on Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. During the school holidays, we’ll continue to offer riding seven days a week. Look out for our new 45 min private sessions!
Got a question? Not sure what to wear riding, or how to use our online booking system? Take a look at our FAQs.
LESSONS
All lessons are led by our experienced riding instructors and take place in our 20m x 45m all-weather riding arena (resurfaced in 2022).
Group and private lessons:
- Beginner Lead Rein: 30 mins.
– Riders learn how to stop, start, steer, and try some trotting.
– Aimed at riders who need to be led on a lead rein by a member of the team.
- Beginner Off Lead Rein (walk independently): 30 mins.
– Aimed at riders who can in walk; stop and steer independently.
– May need some assistance with steering in trot but have established a rising rhythm.
– Learning how to steer in trot using circles and changes of rein.
– Begin to lead the horses and mount/ dismount with more independence.
- Intermediate (walk & trot independently): 1 hour.
– Aimed at riders who are beginning to progress with exercises, developing their understanding for technical terminology.
– Able to walk and trot independently, change the rein and circle.
– First canters with the more experienced in this grouping towards the end of lessons.
– Introduced to pole work and jumping (these are optional).
– Learning to mount and dismount independently with adjusting stirrups and girths.
- Advanced (walk, trot & canter independently): 1 hour.
– Aimed at riders who can walk, trot and canter.
– Working towards having complete control in all three paces as well as have an understanding for the horses’ way of going.
– There is the option for more jumping exercises.
INTRODUCTION TO PONIES
Our 30 min Introduction to Ponies sessions are a gentle first step into the world of horse riding. They are suitable for all abilities and for children from 2 years upwards, and are mainly booked for little ones, though adults are very welcome to join in too.
The session begins quietly, with time to meet your pony properly. Riders are shown how to groom their pony, brushing their coat, mane and tail, and learning a little about how ponies like to be handled. This calm start helps everyone feel relaxed and settled.
Once everyone is ready, those who wish to ride will mount their pony and head out for a Led Walk across Clyne Common, with our experienced staff walking alongside throughout. There is no rushing and no pressure, just a calm walk through open space, fresh air and wide views.
Note: The riding part is very much optional. If a rider feels unsure, they can simply walk alongside the pony and help lead them, enjoying the experience without any pressure to get on. Our staff are there throughout, keeping things safe, calm and supported.
These sessions are ideal for first timers, nervous riders, and younger children.
LED WALKS
A led walk is a great option for all riders. A great opportunity for all ages and abilities to ride together.
The horse or pony will be led by a member of the team on foot (experienced riders will not be led but will stay with the group at walk). Most of our led walks take place across Clyne Common.
A 15 min led walk is suitable for 2 years plus. It is a great place to start for a taster session.
A 30 min led walk is suitable for 3 years plus.
For young children, we ask that a parent/guardian walk beside them.
HACKS
The majority of our hacks take place in Clyne Valley Country Park or across Clyne Common, with stunning views over Swansea Bay. We do not offer beach rides.
We are not a trekking centre.
To hack out you will need to be able to ride at Intermediate level at least. This means you can ride independently & control your horse/pony at both walk and trot as a minimum.
Safety is paramount, so all riders will be assessed for their suitability prior to hacking.
Group or private hacks:
- Intermediate (walk & trot independently).
- Advanced (walk, trot & canter independently).
ADOPT A PONY
Our Adopt a Pony sessions are a great way to learn all about what it entails to have and look after a pony.
These sessions run during the holidays and are either a Half Day or Full Day Adopt a Pony.
Half Day Adopt a Pony:
- Suitable for ages 6 years plus. (Note: Children under 8 years old will need to be accompanied by an adult).
- Sessions run 9:30am-12pm or 1pm-3:30pm.
- During the 2 and a half hours, riders will learn about yard safety, meet and groom their pony, tack up, ride for 30 minutes in a group lesson, untack, take part in a stable management session and feed their pony a treat.
- There are half days intended for riders who are on the Lead Rein. There are different half days planned for riders who are Off Lead Rein through to Advanced. You will only be able to see and book sessions suitable for your grading on our booking system.
Full Day Adopt a Pony:
- Suitable for ages 8 years plus.
- These days are aimed at riders who are riding Off Lead Rein (able to stop and steer independently in walk) through to our Advanced riders.
- Sessions run 9:30am-3:30pm.
- During the 6 hours, riders will learn about all aspects of horse care, fully groom their pony. Learn about tacking up and ride for 1 hour in a group lesson.
- Throughout the day there will be stable management sessions (for example topics may include: plaiting, feeding, points of the pony, colours and markings, rugs and rugging, saddles and bridles).
- Learn how to turn out the horses and ponies before resetting their stall by filling their haynet, giving them fresh water and mucking out.
- Lunch will need to be supplied by parent/guardian.
- In addition, they will meet and greet the other animals on the farm and get to help care for them too!
Minimum booking numbers apply in order for Adopt A Pony sessions to run. Therefore bookings may be cancelled by us if these minimum numbers are not reached.
UNICORN EXPERIENCE
A unique experience, suitable for young riders and unicorn lovers, from 5 years plus.
The first part of the session is spent decorating a pony. This includes creating a horn, adding glitter to their hooves, plaiting ribbon into manes and tails and turning them into a unicorn.
The second part of the session involves going on a magical led walk on their unicorn across Clyne Common, with stunning views over Swansea Bay.
The memorable experience is 1 hour long.
HORSE & PONY CARE
Horse and Pony Care sessions cover all aspects of horse care and stable management. They are suitable for all abilities, ages 5 years & older.
Here at Clyne Farm we feel that it is vitally important that all riders know how to care for a horse or pony as well as ride.
The sessions cover all aspects of horse and pony care including grooming, hoof care, plaiting, feeding, watering, tacking up (putting on saddles and bridles), how to put on a rug, how to safely lead a pony, mucking out, stable design, looking after your fields, anatomy, horse health and first aid, clipping, trimming and much, much more. Our knowledgeable instructors are here to pass on their experience. The sessions are perfect for all riders, but especially those who are considering taking on the responsibility of owning their own horse or pony.
Under 5 years old? No problem we can offer simple grooming sessions or we can break out the sparkles and ribbons and turn the ponies into unicorns. The ponies love the fuss and attention they get from being pampered.
We have weekly Horse and Pony Care sessions. During school holidays we hold sessions with a specific topic chosen as advertised.
Some sessions can be tailored to suit customer’s specific topic requests.
Horsemanship – Halter to Hoof
These sessions are grade-specific and comprise of 30 minute horse and pony care, and a 30 minute ridden lesson.
SPECIALIST SESSIONS
During the school holidays, we offer some specialist sessions to give riders a taster of different disciplines within horse riding.
Mounted Games
– Fun races at varying speeds, including weaving in and out of blocks, picking up and dropping off items.
Introduction to Dressage
– Set riding movements put together to form a routine.
Polework
– Riding over a variety of poles on the ground.
Prix Caprilli
– A combination of dressage movements with some jumps included.
Introduction to Show Jumping
– Small jumps using the coloured poles.
Equitation
– Tackling different obstacles in a specific order, at varying speeds. E.g. opening a gate, figure of 8 around barrels, going over a jump.
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Clyne Farm Centre, Westport Avenue, Mayals, Swansea, SA3 5AR, Wales, United Kingdom
hello@clynefarm.com
01792 403333
- Copyright © Clyne Farm Centre 2026. Privacy Policy | FAQs