Sherwood Riding School
About this yard
Sherwood Riding School is based at North Laithes Farm in Kneesall, a rural Nottinghamshire setting near Newark. The school is run by Sam Gorman, a British Horse Society Instructor (BHSI) qualified coach with over 20 years of teaching experience, delivering lessons for riders of all levels and ages from complete beginners to those developing competition skills. Small group lessons and private sessions run at weekends. The school offers hacking on private farm land alongside arena sessions. School holiday activities include pony pampering mornings and full horse ownership experience days, and birthday parties for children are a popular offering. The BHSI qualification of the lead instructor reflects a genuinely high standard of training.
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Opening hours
- Monday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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What to wear
Standard guidance for equestrian yards in the UK. Check with your yard if you're unsure.
A correctly fitted hat to current safety standards (PAS 015 or VG1). Bicycle helmets are not permitted. Hats are available to hire, usually reserved for first-time riders.
Boots with a small heel, riding boots, walking boots or wellies all work. Trainers and flat-soled shoes are not permitted for safety reasons.
Close-fitting, weather-appropriate clothes. Shoulders and legs must be covered, no vest tops or shorts. Jackets and coats should be fastened securely. Waterproofs are recommended for outdoor lessons.
Long hair should be tied back in a ponytail before putting on your helmet. All jewellery must be removed before riding.
Clients arriving in unsuitable clothing or footwear may not be permitted to ride, for their own safety. If in doubt, contact the yard before your visit.
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