We are a busy, yet friendly Riding School. We are approved by the Local Authority, The British Horse Society, Association of British Riding Schools, FEI Clubmark and a The Pony Club Centre. We are the only riding school in the North West with all of these accreditations. Based just a few miles south west of Manchester in the Mersey valley green belt. We are situated in 450 acres of open countryside yet still close to the motorway network.

Our facilities include an indoor school and two, all weather, rubber surfaced outdoor floodlit menages with comfortable viewing facilities and cafe. We are the only riding school to have our own Racewood Dressage simuator the most advanced of its type in the world.

Our experienced and friendly staff can offer you riding lessons to suit all ages (upwards of 3) and abilities. All our horses and ponies are chosen for their suitable temperament and are fully trained to ensure both the safety and enjoyment of our customers.

During the school holidays, we always offer a range of activities to both children and adults. You can check out what is available on this website. We also offer our very popular 'Pony Parties' and we recommend you book early

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OTHELLO GROUP WEEKEND & EVENING SESSIONS

Every weekend, we are now offering group riding sessions on Othello for just £10 per rider. Each rider will get a 20 min fully instructed session to help improve your riding skills.
Group Session Times:
Friday 5pm-8pm Saturday 9am-11am Sunday 4pm-6pm

NEXT PONY CLUB COURSE-

Starts Mon 13th Feb- 6 week course

BADGE-The next pony club course badge topic is all about SADDLERY. The course will include practical sessions to help members identify items of tack and how to clean and maintain saddles and bridles. You will be able to name the parts of, and put on a saddle and a snaffle bridle, know about the care and cleaning of same.

RIDING-Members will be working towards progressive riding badges which will support learning in the forthcoming courses.
Times: 5-8 year olds- 4.30pm-6pm. 9+- 6pm-7.30ish! Cost £12 per session
Limited spaces so please book asap!

NEW--------NEW-------NEW------------THEME OF THE MONTH---Flatwork- How to ride a 20m circle including the 'Diamond Shape'

Lots of exciting stuff is happening at CRC during the half term holidays!

DAYS ON THE FARM & PONY CAMP WEEK

MON13th FEB- FRI17th FEB
Join us for fun-packed days on the farm! Each day will be filled with a bonanza of games, hacking, jumping and all that is fun about ponies. (Beginner riders welcome too!) 2 hours of riding will be included every day! (Fantastic Value!).
Children will be in charge (under supervision) of a pony and will help feed, muck out, groom and give all necessary care to a pony throughout the day.
Suitable for all levels of riders. Riders will be grouped according to ability. Minimum age 6. Times 10am-4pm daily. 

One day £40. 5 days £180

ABRS HELPERS CRASH COURSE

Mon & Tues 13th & 14th Feb
Have you ever fancied helping out at our yard but can’t make Thursday evenings??
Well here’s your chance to learn all you need to know about horse care, stable management and working in a riding school and livery yard environment in a 2 day crash course. Time 10am-4pm. Cost £90

Helpers who successfully complete the course may be considered to help out at CRC on weekends and school holidays.

SIMULATOR FUN DAY FOR PARENTS & CHILDREN

FRIDAY 17th FEB
Parents together with their children can have a combined 45 min lesson on Othello which will include a fully printed assessment for only £10 each. Great for parents who'd like to start riding and even better for children who'd like to show up their parents with their riding abilities!!

Slots available from 9am-7pm.

VALENTINE LEAD REIN TREASURE HUNT

TUES 14th Feb
Come & join us for our lead rein treasure hunt on horseback on Valentine’s Day. Lots of treasure to find and prizes for all!
Time 12noon-1pm.

Cost £20- All riders must be lead by a parent/adult.

JUMPING CLINIC

Friday 17th Feb 11am-12.30pm.
Come and brush up on your jumping skills. We are holding an hour and a half jumping clinic for intermediate riders. Children and adults welcome. All riders must be confident in canter.
Cost £35- 6 place only per class.

PONY CLUB FOR ADULTS

MONDAY NIGHTS 7ish!
Have you ever fancied learning how to look after a horse? Due to popular demand, CRC are going to provide weekly one hour ABRS stable management courses for adults which will teach you how to care, maintain and tack up horses. The course will also teach you how to be safe around horses and stables. Content of the courses can be seen at http://www.abrs-info.org/site-docs/SMT_A-E_Syllabi.pdf

Cost £10 per week.

BHS EXAMS

We have now been approved by the BHS to train candidates toward their BHS Stage 1 & 2 qualifications.

Weekly Training for BHS STAGE 1 & 2 Courses now available on weekdays and evenings. Please call 0161 969 5853 for more information.

Please click here for details of courses