Improve your horse riding skills or enjoy a hack on Wimbledon Common within easy reach of central London.

We are a friendly stable only a few miles from central London. Whether you are a beginner, wish to improve your horse riding skills or just prefer to hack and enjoy the scenery and fresh air on Wimbledon Common and Richmond Park, we have something for everyone.

Your first horse ride at Ridgway Stables

If you have not ridden a horse with us before, we like your first time with us to be on a one to one basis, to ensure that we match you with the right horse to make your ride with us an enjoyable experience.

Private horse riding lessons.

We suggest that beginners start with a one-hour private riding lesson. These private lessons allow you to progress at your own pace on a horse that is suited to your riding abilities. See the table below for prices, including discounts on offer.

Instructional hacks on Wimbledon Common

Instructional hacks are an ideal transition from private lesson to group hacks. With a maximum number of 4 people these are designed to improve your riding skills while enjoying the delights of hacking outdoors.

Treat yourself to some time off to ride a horse during the week. Take a look at the savings you can make by riding in the midweek too.

Mid-week horse riding in London

Treat yourself to some time off to ride a horse during the week. Take a look at the savings you can make by riding in the midweek too.


Suitable clothes for riding

At Ridgway Stables we ride out in all weathers, so please ensure you wear appropriate warm or waterproof clothing for such riding conditions.

Regrettably, inclement conditions will not be accepted as a reason for cancellation.

All riders must wear suitable foot wear – boots or shoes with a heel, please – not trainers.

Horse riding outdoor wear and equipment

A selection of horse riding outdoor wear can be purchased from our shop – The Gift Horse, which is conveniently located at the stables.

For details of riding equipment click here…

Safety Information

A current BSI approved hat must be worn at all times when riding (a new standard came in force from 01 January 1988 – Code No. EN1384 1997 PAS:015) These can be either bought from our shop or hired for £1 from the stables.

We take every care to ensure the safety of our clients and to provide them with suitable and safe horses and ponies. Your choice to ride is voluntary.

Learn to ride a horse in a day

This mid-week horse riding course is the perfect opportunity for beginners to experience the joys of learning to ride. These horse riding lessons are tailor made to suit the individuals abilities to ensure this an enjoyable day of horse riding.

Your safety is our prime concern and to make this a fun day you will be assigned a personal riding instructor and a horse which is suited to the first timer.

  • Hacking on Wimbledon Common
  • Learn to ride in a day
  • Intensive riding course
  • Private horse riding lessons
  • Stable Management course

Come and enjoy the day of your life, for only £174 including lunch.

  • Please note this is a mid-week course and not available over the weekends

If you wish to make a booking right away or have any questions call the stables on 020 8946 7400

Horse Riding Courses and Prices

Our prices offer real value for money especially when you book a course. And don’t forget you only pay as you ride, there are no membership or joining fees.

Weekends
Hacking per hour £43
Course of six £232
Book a course of six and save. £26
Private Lesson – one hour £59
Course of six £320
Book a course of six and save £36
Instructional Hack £45
Course of six £243
Book a course of six and save £27

Midweek
Hacking per hour £39
Course of six £210
Book a course of six and save £23
Private Lesson – one hour £50
Course of six £270
Book a course of six and save £30

Courses must be used within 6 months

All courses must be used within 6 months of purchase and are non-refundable

Book your horse riding lesson now!

Call the stables on 020 8946 7400
We are open Tuesday to Sunday 9:30 – 5:30