Operating from the edge of Hyde since 1995, Godley Stud Riding School is a family-run establishment serving riders across Tameside and the surrounding North West area. The school welcomes beginners, children and more experienced riders, with a structured programme that covers group lessons, private lessons and shared private lessons. A 15-minute introductory ride is available from GBP 12, giving newcomers a low-commitment way to get into the saddle before booking further sessions.
Disciplines taught on site include dressage, show jumping and hacking, alongside trekking for those who want to spend longer in the open countryside. Riders looking to build confidence in the school can take part in regular show clinics, while guided hacks offer the chance to put skills into practice away from the arena. Younger riders are catered for through dedicated children's lessons and school holiday courses, and a helpers course is available for those interested in the practical side of yard work alongside riding.
Facilities at the school are centred on the working yard, with fields used for grazing and hacking, and stabling for the horses kept on the premises. A stable management training programme is also offered, allowing students to learn about the day-to-day care of horses in addition to their ridden work. The mix of arena-based lessons and off-road hacking means that riders can develop a well-rounded skill set under supervision.
Godley Stud Riding School holds a licence issued by Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council, meeting the local authority's standards for equine establishments. The postcode for visitors and correspondence is SK14 3BD. Those wishing to enquire about lesson availability, hack bookings or upcoming holiday courses are advised to contact the school directly for the latest timetable and pricing.