Wee Womble Ride

These taster sessions have been designed for children of 3 to 8 years who have none or very little previous experience, however they are great for ‘grown up children’ too – the perfect family outing! This exciting experience will last around 15 minutes a gently led ride around the fields next to the stables.

These rides run at the end of the afternoon when the yard is less busy, so are suitable for any nervous riders. This is the ideal way to experience riding for the first time and is a good introduction for anybody new to ponies. No roads are used. 

Required documents for Health and Safety are included in the booking process and must be completed before arrival.

EQUIPMENT PROVIDED

Protective headgear provided and must be worn at all times once registration is complete.

PARTICIPANTS TO TAKE

Wear suitable outdoor clothing & sturdy shoes with a small heel.

We also ask that accompanying adults wear suitable sturdy shoes.

EXPERIENCE

No previous experience required, not just for kids – adults can walk with us and capture the moment. Required documents attached to your booking confirmation are required to be completed by all participants prior to arrival. You will not be able to participate if these are not completed as they are part of our Health and Safety procedure.

WEIGHT MAXIMUM

Ideally, a max weight of 6 Stone (38 Kg)

MEETING POINT

The Stables. Please park at either the Triangle or Woodland car parks and walk to the stables.

For a map and directions, you can download the free app what3words.

The Car Park for our Stables is located at the what3words location: traffic.privately.ripen

The Stables are located just across the field from the Car Park at the what3words location: push.trials.domain.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Please arrive at the stables 20-25 minutes prior to the session.

CANCELLATION POLICY

If you need to change your booking or to cancel, we do require 24 hours notice in order for you to receive a full refund.

DURATION

Approx 15 minutes You must arrive 20-25 mins before session starts

PRICE

£20 per person. Minimum 3 years (under 12’s must be accompanied by an adult).

DATES

Open from February to November. Full programme from Easter – October 31st. Closed on Tuesdays expect during School Holidays.

INSTRUCTORS

Jennifer Macdonald - Trek Leader
Jen has been involved with the ponies on the estate for 10 years now and officially
bought the yard in April 2025. She has worked with horses for over 20 years from
trekking centres, competition yards, looking after private livery yards and is heavily
involved in the RDA. She holds qualifications from the BHS and TRSS.

Megan Vis - Trek Leader
Megan has worked with the ponies on the estate for 5 years now, starting as a volunteer and eventually becoming a full time team member. She has great knowledge of the ponies and the estate and is always happy to share this with the clients. She holds the Ride Lead qualification with the Trekking and Riding Society of Scotland and the Stage 1 Care qualifications with the BHS.

Sarah Wilson - Trek Leader
Sarah again has been involved with the ponies on the estate for a number of years. In the past she has been a keen polo player and freelance worker with horses all around the area. She holds qualifications with the BHS.

Melissa Paterson - Trek Leader
Melissa has a fantastic knowledge and care for all horses. She has ridden most of her life and has her own Clydesdales and Shire horses. She has settled in great at the yard and finding a new love for our beautiful Highland Ponies. She has successfully completed her TRSS Ride Lead Qualification.

Georgia Adams - Groom and Trek Assistant
Georgia has a fantastic background with Highland Ponies, working on local estates with them as deer ponies. She successfully competes her own Highlands and shows fantastic attention to detail. We are excited to have her join our team this year.

Volunteers and Yard Helpers
We are beyond lucky to have a fantastic group of volunteers at the Yard who not only love to spend time with our ponies but to also help out with customers where needed. They have a fantastic range of qualifications including BHS stages.

We aim to use pedigree Highland ponies due to their hardy and strong nature as well as their kind temperament. We also have a Shetland/Exmoor cross pony and a Dartmoor pony to allow us to take smaller riders. We are a very friendly team, both human and equine, and have rides going out all year round (weather dependant) tailored by ability.


CREDIBILITY
We are a TRSS approved centre and most of our riding is varied, off road heathland or caladonian pine woodland terrain.