Calvert Stables Celebrate 50 Years of Changing Lives Through Inclusive Riding
Our Lake District Calvert Trust Riding Centre, an RDA (Riding for the Disabled Association) stables is marking its 50th anniversary in 2026, celebrating five decades of providing life-changing experiences for people of all abilities, ages and experience. Since our founding in 1976, Calvert Stables has supported thousands of children and adults, offering opportunities to build […]
Calvert Stables Mourns Loss of Beloved Horse Max
The team at Calvert Stables, the British Horse Society and RDA-approved riding centre on the outskirts of Keswick, recently announced with deep sadness the passing of Max, one of the stables’ most cherished horses. Max was much loved by staff, volunteers, riders, and visitors for his gentle nature, reliability, and his ability to comfort riders […]
Hearts and Hooves: The Calvert Collection x V.K.Oils
We’re delighted to announce an exciting collaboration between a Cumbrian artist and Calvert Stables. Over the past six months, Cumbrian-based artist Victoria Knipe, known professionally as V.K Oils, has joined forces with the Lake District Calvert Trust to create a collection of paintings inspired by the wonderful horses of Calvert Stables. These one-of-a-kind acrylic artworks […]
Calvert Stables launch fundraising campaign for newest herd member
On Sunday 31 August, staff from Keswick’s much loved Calvert Stables will undertake a ‘trap push’ from Keswick to Threlkeld and back again on the old railway line. Stables Manager, Lou Hogan along with Becky, Rosie, Abbie and some willing volunteers have set themselves this challenge as part of fundraising efforts to raise money for […]
Calvert Stables celebrates 25 years of long service for Becky
Calvert Stables is celebrating 25 years long service for Instructor, Becky Roberts.
Lake District Calvert Trust asks what you ‘can do’ to help during critical fundraising week
A Cumbrian charity is inviting individuals and local businesses to join staff, supporters and volunteers as they kick off a crucial week of fundraising in just a few weeks’ time.
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.
Calvert Stables says ‘Goodbye’ to faithful friend, Haggis
It’s a sad time for the team at Calvert Stables as they said goodbye to faithful friend Haggis.
Calvert Stables launches Summer Kids Club
With the summer holidays fast approaching, Calvert Stables has launched a programme of activities for children aged 12 years and under.
Calvert Stables launches mindfulness sessions with ponies
In a new initiative, Calvert Stables is harnessing the power of its ponies to launch a series of mindfulness sessions.