Old Town Riding School is a small, family-run yard based in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. The school caters to riders aged 4 through to adults, taking beginners as well as more experienced riders. Lessons are structured around the individual, with a strong focus on additional needs and wellbeing support running alongside the riding programme.
A range of formats is available to suit different ages and goals. Group and private riding lessons form the core of the timetable, while pony rides and the unicorn experience offer shorter, themed sessions for younger visitors. Pony mornings and pony days give children a longer, more involved experience with the horses, and pony parties are offered as a birthday option. Beyond riding, the school provides alternative provision, equine support sessions and equine wellbeing coaching, drawing on staff trained in therapeutic and holistic approaches.
The yard sits within the HP2 postcode area and works from its own stables, providing a contained and manageable environment for both horses and riders. The family-run nature of the school means class sizes tend to be small, which is helpful for nervous riders, children new to ponies and anyone requiring additional support during their session.
Old Town Riding School holds a 3-star animal activity licence issued by Dacorum Borough Council. It is also listed as an approved provider with both Buckinghamshire County Council and Hertfordshire County Council, and holds accreditations with the Institute of Training and Occupational Learning (ITOL) and the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM). Enquiries about lessons, pony days and wellbeing sessions can be directed to the school directly using the contact details on their website.