Witherslack Hall Equestrian Centre
About this yard
Witherslack Hall Equestrian Centre operates from a 2,500-acre woodland estate on the southern edge of the Lake District, the largest semi-natural woodland in Cumbria, giving riders access to hacking terrain that most equestrian centres cannot come close to matching. A BHSAI instructor is based on site with a BHS saddle fitter visiting regularly. Residential packages run five days, with riders heading out each morning on routes through the estate and surrounding Cumbrian countryside, typically covering five to six hours in the saddle with pub or packed lunches en route. Accommodation is either in the 18th-century farmhouse on a bed and breakfast basis or the twelve-bed bunkhouse for group bookings. Children's residential camps and learn-to-ride intensive weeks are available through the season, making this one of the more versatile residential equestrian venues in the north of England.
Facilities
Pricing
Residential riding holiday packages from approximately £500 per person for five-day camps. Trail packages and children's camps available. Contact for current pricing.
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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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