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Need Help?

📧 Email us: tlrsriding@gmail.com

Our friendly team is always happy to help with any questions about lessons, hacks, rider levels, or bookings.


Book Lessons & Hacks Online

✅ Lessons available to book online

✅ Hacks available to book online.  

 

New to Turpins Lodge?

Getting started is easy.

Simply sign up to our online booking system and we'll assess your riding experience and allocate you a rider grade. Once graded, you'll be able to book any lessons, hacks, rides, or events suitable for your level directly online.

  1. Go to www.turpinslodge.co.uk
  2. Sign up as a client
  3. Confirm the link sent to your email address.
  4. Sign back in and acturately fill in a rider form.
  5. The rider form will come to us and we will grade you. 
  6. Once graded you can search, book and pay online. 

As a member of our booking system, you'll also receive our regular newsletter, keeping you up to date with all the latest activities, special events, clinics, and offers at Turpins Lodge.


What Do I Need to Wear?

No special riding equipment is required for your first visit.

We recommend:

  • Comfortable trousers or leggings
  • Shoes or boots with a small heel and smooth sole
  • Suitable clothing for the weather

Riding hats are available to hire when making your booking.


Book Online

🐴 All lessons, hacks, and rides are available to book online.

If you need any help or advice before booking, please email us at tlrsriding@gmail.com and we'll be happy to help.

Book online today and start your Turpins Lodge riding adventure!

 

Opening Hours

Closed Every Monday


Tuesday

Tiny Tots (First Tuesday of Every Month)

10:30am - 11:30am

Perfect for children aged 2-4 years who would like their first pony experience.

  • Ride three different ponies
  • Safe and welcoming introduction to riding
  • Coffee included for parents

🐴 A fun and relaxed first step into the world of horses.


Tuesday Afternoon Lessons with Sibella

4:00pm - 4:30pm

Beginner Plus Group Lesson

4:45pm - 5:30pm

Shared Lesson (Maximum 2 Riders)

The first rider to book determines the lesson ability level.


Wednesday

Intermediate Hack

10:30am - 11:30am

  • Approximately 90% off-road riding
  • Walk and trot pace
  • Optional short canter on our own land for riders who have cantered before

Suitable for Intermediate Riders.


Thursday

Intermediate Plus / Experienced Hack

10:30am - 12:30pm

Choose between a 1.5-hour or 2-hour hack.

Suitable for confident riders with Intermediate Plus or Experienced ability.


Afternoon Lessons with Tina

2:15pm - 3:00pm

Private 45-Minute Lesson

3:00pm - 3:30pm

Private Lesson

3:30pm - 4:00pm

Private Lesson

4:00pm - 4:30pm

Beginner Plus Group Lesson

4:30pm - 5:15pm

Intermediate / Intermediate Plus Group Lesson

5:15pm - 6:00pm

Private Lesson


Evening Hack

6:00pm - 7:00pm

🌅 Available during lighter evenings only.  Unfortunately the nights are drawing in so the evening hacks will be available next year.  See you then!


Friday

Morning Hack

10:30am - 11:30am

Intermediate Plus / Experienced Ability

Enjoy a scenic hack suitable for more confident riders.


Afternoon Lessons with Tina

2:10pm - 3:00pm

Private 45-Minute Lesson

3:00pm - 3:30pm

Private Lesson

3:30pm - 4:00pm

Private Lesson

4:00pm - 4:30pm

Beginner Group Lesson (Ages 4+)

4:30pm - 5:15pm

Beginner Plus / Intermediate Group Lesson

5:15pm - 6:00pm

Private Lesson


Shared Private Lessons

Want to ride with a friend?

Simply:

  1. Book a private lesson slot.
  2. Let us know you'd like to share.
  3. We'll add an additional space.
  4. The lesson price will be adjusted accordingly.

🐴 A great option for friends and family who want to learn together.


Quick Booking Information

✅ Lessons available to book online

✅ Hacks available to book online

✅ Suitable activities are based on your rider grade

✅ New riders should sign up to our booking system first

📧 Need help or advice?
tlrsriding@gmail.com

Book your next ride online today! 🐴

 

 

 

Phoenix and Maverick

Phoenix and Maverick in the field. 

 

Saturday Lessons

All Saturday lessons are available to book online.

Private Lessons

  • 9:00am - 9:30am Private Lesson
  • 9:30am - 10:00am Private Lesson
  • 12:00pm - 12:45pm Private Lesson
  • 1:00pm - 1:45pm Private Lesson
  • 3:45pm - 4:15pm Private Lesson

Group Lessons

 

 

Sunday Events

Throughout the year we run a variety of special events including:

  • Show Jumping
  • Cross Country
  • Mystery Hacks
  • Pub Rides
  • Intermediate Hacks
  • Novice 50/50 Hacks
  • Gymkhanas
  • Tiny Tots Sessions
  • Birthday Parties
  • Driving Clinics

All events can be booked online.


October Events

4 October

Tiny Tots | 10:00am - 11:00am

For children aged 2-4 years. Meet and ride three of our friendly ponies.

Novice 50/50 Hack | 2:00pm - 3:00pm

A 30-minute lesson followed by a 30-minute hack around our private land.


11 October

Show Jumping Clinic | 10:30am - 12:00pm

For experienced riders.

Stable Management Course - Week 1 | 2:00pm - 4:00pm


18 October

Intermediate Hack | 10:30am - 12:00pm

A 1.5-hour ride suitable for intermediate riders.

Stable Management Course - Week 2 | 2:00pm - 4:00pm


25 October

Mystery Hack | 10:00am - 1:00pm

A longer adventure ride where the route is revealed on the day.


November Events

1 November

Tiny Tots | 10:00am - 11:00am

For children aged 2-4 years.

Novice Hack | 2:00pm - 3:00pm

30-minute lesson followed by a 30-minute hack.


8 November

Intermediate Hack | 10:30am - 11:30am

Mainly off-road in walk and trot, with an optional short canter on our private land for suitable riders.

Stable Management Course - Week 3 | 2:00pm - 4:00pm


15 November

Mystery Ride | 10:00am - 1:00pm

A three-hour hack. We never quite know where we'll end up!


22 November

Experienced Riders Hack | 10:30am - 12:00pm

Stable Management Course - Week 4 | 2:00pm - 4:00pm


29 November

Intermediate Hack | 10:30am - 12:00pm

Novice Hack | 2:00pm - 3:00pm

 

Stable Management Course

Develop your knowledge and confidence with horses through our practical six-week course.

Week 1 - 11 October (2:00pm - 4:00pm)

Grooming & Tacking Up

Learn:

  • How to fit a headcollar
  • Quick-release knots
  • Picking out feet
  • Grooming techniques
  • Grooming kit and equipment
  • Bridling and saddling

Week 2 - 18 October (2:00pm - 4:00pm)

Keeping a Horse Healthy

Learn:

  • What a healthy horse looks like
  • Taking temperature
  • Signs of illness
  • Spotting lameness
  • Practical tacking-up session

Week 3 - 8 November (2:00pm - 4:00pm)

Feeding & Rugs

Learn:

  • Feeding requirements
  • Feeding routines and safety
  • Types of rugs
  • When and why to use different rugs
  • Practical tacking-up session

Week 4 - 22 November (2:00pm - 4:00pm)

Lunging & Stable Care

Learn:

  • Lunging
  • Long reining
  • Groundwork exercises
  • Mucking out
  • Putting down a stable bed
  • Practical tacking-up session

Week 5 - 6 December (2:00pm - 4:00pm)

Travelling Horses

Learn:

  • Preparing a horse for travel
  • Trailer safety
  • Loading techniques
  • Hitching and towing awareness

Week 6 - 20 December (10:30am - 12:30pm)

Preparing for a Hack

A practical session where participants will:

  • Catch and groom their horse
  • Tack up independently
  • Prepare for a ride
  • Untack and care for the horse afterwards

Birthday Parties

Birthday parties are available on Sunday afternoons, 2:00pm - 4:00pm, by arrangement.

Simply email us with your preferred date and we'll organise the rest.

Party Numbers

  • Up to 6 riders if each child has their own pony
  • Larger groups possible when ponies are shared

Experienced Riders Party

  • Thoroughbred ride
  • Jumping or flatwork session
  • Optional hack
  • Birthday cake and drink

Intermediate Riders Party

  • Cob ride
  • Horse care activities
  • Lesson, hack, or gymkhana
  • Birthday cake and drink

Beginner Riders Party

  • Shetland pony ride
  • Grooming Chips the Shetland Pony
  • Riding games in the arena
  • Ride around the fields
  • Birthday cake and drink

New to Turpins Lodge?

Getting started is easy:

  1. Sign up on our online booking system.
  2. We will assess and allocate your riding grade.
  3. Book any lessons, hacks, or events suitable for your level.
  4. Receive regular newsletters with the latest activities and upcoming events.

Book online today and join us at Turpins Lodge.

 

 

 

 

 


 


 


 

Day ride through Whichford Woods
Day Ride through Whichford Woods
Cross Country at the water