Welcome to Calvert Stables
Calvert Stables is a British Horse Society and Riding for the Disabled Association approved riding establishment, supporting both Calvert Lakes and Calvert Reconnections. Our dedicated team provide accessible riding and trap driving for residential and community riders and have found that horses (and instructors) provide a little bit of magic for our guests and participants.
Let us inspire you…
From our specialist stables on the outskirts of Keswick, we offer individuals, families and groups the chance to experience riding, carriage driving and the calming influence of horses in a safe and supportive way. Watch our short film to find out just how we make equine activities accessible.
Riding Lessons
Discover the joy of riding, whatever your ability, with riding lessons at our fully accesible stables just outside Keswick.
Horse Weekends
Spend the weekend at our fully accessible stables where you will have the opportunity to ride or trap drive and learn how to care for your horse.
Mindfulness & Rehabilitation
Here at Calvert Stables, we are harnessing the power of our ponies to launch a series of mindfulness sessions.
Current Tariff
Finds out how much it costs to come along and take part here at Calvert Stables with our latest tariff.
Non-residential activities
Calvert Stables Adults Activities
We welcome adults of all abilities and experience levels to join us at Calvert Stables.
School Group Lessons
We welcome school groups to Calvert Stables – whatever the experience or ability mix of your group…
Kids Riding Lessons
Whatever your experience or ability, learn to ride or build on existing skills at Calvert Stables on the outskirts of Keswick.
Calvert Stables Kids Activities
As well as Riding Lessons we have lots of regular fun, horse-based activities – join us!
Pony Mindfulness Sessions
Be one of the first to experience our Pony Mindfulness Sessions.
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Upcoming Residential Breaks
Horse Carriage Driving Breaks
Experience an accessible Horse Carriage Driving Breaks.
Horse Riding Breaks
Experience our Horse Riding Breaks – back by popular demand.
Our People
Lou Hogan
Acting Stables Manager
Rosie Wade
Acting Stables Deputy Manager
Fiona L'Estrange
Riding Instructor
Abbie Jefferson
Groom
Laura Billam
Groom
Charlotte Ditchburn
Volunteer Riding and Trap Driving Coach / Volunteer Coordinator
Get Involved
Sponsor a Pony
Volunteer
We couldn’t do what we without the support of 70 local volunteers who help with leading, side walking, escorting riders and trap drivers, assisting pony-care sessions and fundraising. Interested? We’d love to hear from you…
Financial support
We understand that a visit to Calvert Lakes or Stables comes with a cost that must be covered. That's why a key part of our fundraising effort is around securing bursary funding to help offset some of the costs of a residential stay with us. Thanks to the hard work of our fundraising team, we have regular releases of bursary funding that can further help support your residential stay with us. Obviously you'll need to meet some criteria so read on for an overview - or why not just give us a call and let's find out if you qualify.
Do you qualify?
How do I qualify for Bursary Funding?
- Criteria vary by funder e.g. by geographic location, age, disability, disadvantage
- The maximum bursary funding available on any booking is 25% of the total price
- We prioritise bursary for groups, families or individuals staying outside of the peak summer months
- During term time, bursary is prioritised for groups, families or individuals on weekend stays
- Should you qualify for a bursary, we need to provide the funder with feedback. This could take the form of an informal in-stay chat or feedback/information about your visit or a post-visit feedback form, supplying or us taking photos/video of your stay and/or a quote. Rest assured, all feedback will only be used for the funders internal use only, unless otherwise advised.
Latest news
Miniature therapy ponies call into local school to say ‘Hay!’ and highlight the importance of wellbeing
Miniature Shetland therapy ponies, Tess and Drummer from Calvert Stables in Keswick heard that Hunter Hall on the outskirts of Penrith were doing lots of interesting learning around how to look after their wellbeing and wanted to find out more.
Back to ‘School’ with Calvert Stables – ready for an exciting year!
Today, Tuesday 10 September, Keswick’s much-loved Calvert Stables launched their newly expanded activities programme for local horse riders of all ages, abilities and experience.
Horse Lovers invited to sponsor a Calvert Stables pony – online
Today, Tuesday 18 June, Keswick’s much-loved Calvert Stables launched their new-look ‘Sponsor a Pony’ campaign.
