Whether you’re getting in the saddle for the very first time, returning to riding after a break or looking to develop your skills further, our private riding lessons give you dedicated one-to-one tuition with one of our experienced instructors.
At Smugglers Equestrian Centre, we welcome riders of a wide range of ages and abilities, from complete beginners through to experienced riders looking to work on specific areas of their riding.
The biggest benefit of a private lesson is that the session can be focused entirely on you. Your instructor will work with you at a level appropriate to your experience, confidence and goals. Every rider progresses differently, so there is no set programme that everyone has to follow.
Your instructor will assess your riding and choose exercises that are suitable for both you and the horse or pony you are riding.
⏱️ 30-Minute Private Lessons
Our 30-minute private lessons are a great choice for beginners, younger riders or anyone wanting a shorter, focused session.
They're also ideal for regular riders who want to concentrate on a particular area without needing a longer lesson.
Because you have your instructor's full attention, plenty can be achieved in 30 minutes!
⏱️ 45-Minute Private Lessons
Want a little more time in the saddle?
Our 45-minute private lessons allow more time to warm up, develop exercises and work in greater depth on your riding.
They are particularly suited to riders looking to progress their flatwork, polework or jumping, or those who simply prefer a longer one-to-one session.
💷 Peak & Off-Peak Lessons
We offer both peak and off-peak private lesson options, helping you find a time that works around your day.
Our quieter daytime periods can be a fantastic opportunity to ride, while our peak sessions provide plenty of choice for those fitting lessons around school, work and other commitments.
Current prices and available times can be viewed through our online booking system.
Private lessons run Monday to Saturday, with riding available throughout the day and into the evening.
🕚 Lessons available from approximately 11:00am through to 8:30pm.
Availability varies depending on the day, instructor and horse availability, so check our live booking calendar to see the latest spaces.
You don't need your own horse to have lessons with us.
We have a fantastic range of riding school horses and ponies, suitable for different ages, heights, weights and riding abilities.
Our team carefully allocates horses and ponies to riders based on factors including riding ability, experience, confidence, height and weight.
This means you may not ride the same horse every week — experiencing different suitable horses can be an important part of developing as a rider.
Our friendly and experienced coaching team are here to help you learn, progress and enjoy your riding.
Each instructor brings their own experience and teaching style, and we may occasionally change instructors depending on availability.
Having the opportunity to learn from different coaches can also be a valuable part of your development, with each instructor bringing different exercises, ideas and observations to your riding.
Never ridden before? That's absolutely fine.
Private lessons are a great place to start.
Your instructor will introduce you to riding at a pace appropriate for you, helping you learn the basics and build confidence before progressing further.
Once you're ready, you may also have the opportunity to join one of our group lessons, where you can continue developing your riding alongside riders of a similar level.
Private lessons aren't just for beginners.
More experienced riders can use one-to-one lessons to focus on specific goals, including flatwork, jumping, polework, confidence, position, effectiveness and preparation for competitions or assessments.
Tell your instructor what you'd like to work towards and they can help structure your sessions around your goals.
Private lessons can be booked through our online booking system, where you'll find our latest availability. New to Smugglers?
You'll need to create an account and add the person who will be riding before booking.
Once your rider has been given the appropriate grade, you'll be able to see the sessions suitable for their level.
Private lessons • 30 & 45 minutes • Peak & off-peak • Monday–Saturday • Daytime & evening availability.
🐴 One rider. One instructor. A lesson tailored to you.
