Wimbledon Common makes the perfect place for children to learn to ride a pony with the added convenience of being in London.

We have a wide selection of ponies carefully chosen for their kind temperament and experience in teaching children to ride a pony in the wonderful surroundings of Wimbledon Common.

Your child’s first pony ride at Ridgway Stables

Whether your child has never ridden a pony before or it is their first time riding at Ridgway Stables we suggest a half hour individual lesson so that we can choose a pony best suited to their riding ability and ensure them of our personal attention..

Children with pony riding experience

We offer one-hour private lessons for children with some pony riding experience or those wishing to come off the leading rein or progress to cantering, or just improve their technique.

Hacking on Wimbledon Common

For a relaxing horse or pony ride after school or at weekends in the company of other children, hacks take place on Sundays at 10am, 11am, 2pm or 3pm. Midweek hacks are at 4:15pm (daylight permitting).

Pony riding in the school holidays

Throughout the year we organise a range of pony riding activities for children during the school holidays and half term. Please ask for a current newsletter or see the newsletter link for the latest children's newsletter.

Clothing

We ride out in all weathers, please ensure children wear appropriate warm or waterproof clothing for such riding conditions. Regrettably, inclement conditions will not be accepted as a reason for cancellation. All clients must wear suitable foot wear i.e. boot or shoe with a heel, not trainers. For your convenience horse and pony riding outdoor wear can be purchased from our shop - The Gift Horse, which at the stables.