Squirrells Riding School is a family-run establishment situated on Blue Bell Hill in Chatham, Kent. Operating as a British Horse Society approved centre, the school provides group and private riding lessons alongside a structured Pony Club programme. Riders of all ages and abilities are welcome, with dedicated provision for beginners and children taking their first steps in the saddle.
Instruction covers dressage and show jumping, allowing pupils to develop across two core disciplines under qualified tuition. Beyond regular lessons, the school runs BHS courses, pony days, pony camps during school holidays and birthday parties. It also hosts the Changing Lives Through Horses programme, using equine activities to support personal development. Arena hire is available for those bringing their own horses, and the school acts as a Pony Club centre.
Facilities are centred around a licensed site, giving parents and guardians confidence in the safety standards maintained on the premises. A tea room provides a comfortable space for spectators and a place to relax between sessions. The school also stages shows, giving pupils regular opportunities to put their training into practice in a competitive setting.
Squirrells Riding School sits within the South East of England and is easily reached from surrounding towns in Kent. Opening hours run from 9am to 8pm Monday to Thursday, 9am to 5pm on Fridays and 9am to 5pm at weekends, offering flexibility for after-school and weekend bookings. Further details, lesson enquiries and party bookings can be made by contacting the school directly at its Chatham postcode, ME5 9RG.