Calling horse-lovers from 4 – 17 years old!
Whatever your experience or ability, learn to ride or build on existing skills at Calvert Stables on the outskirts of Keswick. We’re now taking bookings for Autumn 2024 / Spring 2025.
Calvert Stables is both British Horse Society approved and Riding for the Disabled accredited – we welcome all. Meet our herd of well-trained, super gentle ponies looked after by our dedicated team of riding instructors and volunteers.
With both indoor and outdoor arenas, we operate year round, whatever the weather. Blessed by our location, we can also ‘hack out’ and help you with fell-riding as well as all-important Road Safety
Need to know
- We teach Tuesday to Sunday all year round
- Private and group sessions available
- Choose from 30 mins to 45mins lessons
- After-school slots available
- Work towards BHS ‘Pony Stars’ Certificates
- Weight limit applies (riders must be 12 stone and under)
- Prices start from £29.20 per session
- Perfect for Birthday presents and Christmas gifts
How to book
- Email us to arrange a one-off taster session or
- Block book six lessons below for best value. We’ll get in touch direct once we’ve received payment to arrange convenient dates – all lessons must be taken within 6 months of payment.
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Experience our Horse Riding Weekends. Spend two mornings at our fully accessible stables where you will have the opportunity to ride and learn how to care for your horse. This is not solely a horse-riding break but an opportunity to meet and get to know your horse. You will learn how to groom him, how much to feed him, put his tack on and maybe give him a soothing massage after you have ridden him. It is well-established that simply being in the company of horses is a rewarding experience providing a boost to emotional well-being and mental health.
Please note, carers / non-riders receive a discounted rate of £200.
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Experience our Horse Riding Weekends. Spend two mornings at our fully accessible stables where you will have the opportunity to ride and learn how to care for your horse. This is not solely a horse-riding break but an opportunity to meet and get to know your horse. You will learn how to groom him, how much to feed him, put his tack on and maybe give him a soothing massage after you have ridden him. It is well-established that simply being in the company of horses is a rewarding experience providing a boost to emotional well-being and mental health.
Please note, carers / non-riders receive a discounted rate of £200.
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Experience our Horse Riding Weekends. Spend two mornings at our fully accessible stables where you will have the opportunity to ride and learn how to care for your horse. This is not solely a horse-riding break but an opportunity to meet and get to know your horse. You will learn how to groom him, how much to feed him, put his tack on and maybe give him a soothing massage after you have ridden him. It is well-established that simply being in the company of horses is a rewarding experience providing a boost to emotional well-being and mental health.
Please note, carers / non-riders receive a discounted rate of £200.
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Back for 2024 Experience our Horse Riding Weekends. Spend two mornings at our fully accessible stables where you
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Experience our Horse Riding Weekends. Spend two mornings at our fully accessible stables where you will have the opportunity to ride and learn how to care for your horse. This is not solely a horse-riding break but an opportunity to meet and get to know your horse. You will learn how to groom him, how much to feed him, put his tack on and maybe give him a soothing massage after you have ridden him. It is well-established that simply being in the company of horses is a rewarding experience providing a boost to emotional well-being and mental health.
Please note, carers / non-riders receive a discounted rate of £200.
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It is well-established that simply being in the company of horses is a rewarding experience providing a boost to emotional well-being and mental health.
Please note, carers / non-riders receive a discounted rate of £200.
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Please note, carers / non-riders receive a discounted rate of £200.
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£285
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Experience our Horse Carriage Driving Weekends. You will learn how to drive a carriage on our purpose built, fully enclosed driving track through various obstacles and challenges. There will also be time to get to know your horse, learn how to groom him, how much to feed him, put his tack on and maybe give him a soothing massage after you have ridden him.
It is well-established that simply being in the company of horses is a rewarding experience providing a boost to emotional well-being and mental health.
Please note, carers / non-riders receive a discounted rate of £200.
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Experience our Horse Riding Weekends. Spend two mornings at our fully accessible stables where you will have the opportunity to ride and learn how to care for your horse. This is not solely a horse-riding break but an opportunity to meet and get to know your horse. You will learn how to groom him, how much to feed him, put his tack on and maybe give him a soothing massage after you have ridden him. It is well-established that simply being in the company of horses is a rewarding experience providing a boost to emotional well-being and mental health.
Please note, carers / non-riders receive a discounted rate of £200.
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Experience our Horse Carriage Driving Weekends. You will learn how to drive a carriage on our purpose built, fully enclosed driving track through various obstacles and challenges. There will also be time to get to know your horse, learn how to groom him, how much to feed him, put his tack on and maybe give him a soothing massage after you have ridden him.
It is well-established that simply being in the company of horses is a rewarding experience providing a boost to emotional well-being and mental health.
Please note, carers / non-riders receive a discounted rate of £200.
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Available Spaces
6+
Price per Person
£285
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13 (Friday) 5:36 pm - 15 (Sunday) 5:36 pm
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Back for 2024 Experience our Horse Carriage Driving Weekends. You will learn how to drive a carriage on
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Experience our Horse Carriage Driving Weekends. You will learn how to drive a carriage on our purpose built, fully enclosed driving track through various obstacles and challenges. There will also be time to get to know your horse, learn how to groom him, how much to feed him, put his tack on and maybe give him a soothing massage after you have ridden him.
It is well-established that simply being in the company of horses is a rewarding experience providing a boost to emotional well-being and mental health.
Please note, carers / non-riders receive a discounted rate of £200.
more
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6+
Price per Person
£285
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Back for 2024 Experience our Horse Riding Weekends. Spend two mornings at our fully accessible stables where you
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Experience our Horse Riding Weekends. Spend two mornings at our fully accessible stables where you will have the opportunity to ride and learn how to care for your horse. This is not solely a horse-riding break but an opportunity to meet and get to know your horse. You will learn how to groom him, how much to feed him, put his tack on and maybe give him a soothing massage after you have ridden him. It is well-established that simply being in the company of horses is a rewarding experience providing a boost to emotional well-being and mental health.
Please note, carers / non-riders receive a discounted rate of £200.
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Available Spaces
6+
Price per Person
£285
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25 (Friday) 4:00 pm - 27 (Sunday) 1:00 pm
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Back for 2024 Experience our Horse Carriage Driving Weekends. You will learn how to drive a carriage on
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Back for 2024
Experience our Horse Carriage Driving Weekends. You will learn how to drive a carriage on our purpose built, fully enclosed driving track through various obstacles and challenges. There will also be time to get to know your horse, learn how to groom him, how much to feed him, put his tack on and maybe give him a soothing massage after you have ridden him.
It is well-established that simply being in the company of horses is a rewarding experience providing a boost to emotional well-being and mental health.
Please note, carers / non-riders receive a discounted rate of £200.
more
Available Spaces
6+
Price per Person
£285
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8 (Friday) 5:36 pm - 10 (Sunday) 5:36 pm
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Back for 2024 Experience our Horse Riding Weekends. Spend two mornings at our fully accessible stables where you
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Back for 2024
Experience our Horse Riding Weekends. Spend two mornings at our fully accessible stables where you will have the opportunity to ride and learn how to care for your horse. This is not solely a horse-riding break but an opportunity to meet and get to know your horse. You will learn how to groom him, how much to feed him, put his tack on and maybe give him a soothing massage after you have ridden him. It is well-established that simply being in the company of horses is a rewarding experience providing a boost to emotional well-being and mental health.
Please note, carers / non-riders receive a discounted rate of £200.
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Available Spaces
6+
Price per Person
£285
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15 (Friday) 4:00 pm - 17 (Sunday) 1:00 pm
September
202505sep(sep 5)5:36 pm07(sep 7)5:36 pmHorse Carriage Driving WeekendPrice per Person £285
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Back for 2024 Experience our Horse Carriage Driving Weekends. You will learn how to drive a carriage on
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Back for 2024
Experience our Horse Carriage Driving Weekends. You will learn how to drive a carriage on our purpose built, fully enclosed driving track through various obstacles and challenges. There will also be time to get to know your horse, learn how to groom him, how much to feed him, put his tack on and maybe give him a soothing massage after you have ridden him.
It is well-established that simply being in the company of horses is a rewarding experience providing a boost to emotional well-being and mental health.
Please note, carers / non-riders receive a discounted rate of £200.
more
Available Spaces
6+
Price per Person
£285
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5 (Friday) 5:36 pm - 7 (Sunday) 5:36 pm
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Back for 2024 Experience our Horse Riding Weekends. Spend two mornings at our fully accessible stables where you
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Back for 2024
Experience our Horse Riding Weekends. Spend two mornings at our fully accessible stables where you will have the opportunity to ride and learn how to care for your horse. This is not solely a horse-riding break but an opportunity to meet and get to know your horse. You will learn how to groom him, how much to feed him, put his tack on and maybe give him a soothing massage after you have ridden him. It is well-established that simply being in the company of horses is a rewarding experience providing a boost to emotional well-being and mental health.
Please note, carers / non-riders receive a discounted rate of £200.
more
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6+
Price per Person
£285
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19 (Friday) 4:00 pm - 21 (Sunday) 1:00 pm