Lessons at Putley Riding School take place on a 60m by 30m floodlit outdoor arena that sits in the Herefordshire countryside close to the Gloucestershire border near Ledbury. Riders can choose group or private sessions, and the school caters for beginners as well as more established riders. Children are taught on a regular basis, making it a practical option for families looking to start their children in riding alongside their own progression.
As a Pony Club Centre, the school offers the full programme of mounted and unmounted activities that come with that affiliation. Riders interested in competing can focus on dressage, show jumping and hacking, with a selection of jumps available on the arena for schooling purposes. Hacking out from the yard is part of the offering, giving riders a chance to experience the surrounding lanes and bridleways. Pony parties are arranged on site, and own a pony days give younger riders a taste of the day to day care involved with looking after a horse.
The yard includes stables, grazing and a covered viewing area with spectator seating, so friends and family can watch lessons in comfort. Mirrors along the arena allow riders to check their position, and floodlights mean sessions can run into the evening during shorter winter days. The site is licensed by Herefordshire Council, and the teaching team includes a UKCC Level 3 coach in Charlotte Pudge and a UKCC Level 2 coach in Sharon Pudge.
Beyond lessons, Putley Riding School provides a range of livery services, including full livery, schooling livery, sales livery and holiday livery for those needing short term care. Loaning arrangements are also available for riders who want regular time with a pony without the commitment of full ownership. The school is open from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Saturday, with the postcode HR8 2QW for visitors using sat nav. Anyone interested in lessons, livery or pony parties is encouraged to contact the school directly to discuss availability and pricing.