Galgorm Parks Riding School

Galgorm Parks Riding School is a reputable horse riding school located in the picturesque countryside between Ballymena and Cullybackey. With over 30 years of experience, Galgorm Parks has established itself as a trusted establishment for horse riding lessons in the area.

Whether you are an adult or a child, beginner or advanced rider, Galgorm Parks offers weekly group lessons to suit your needs. Their experienced instructor, Sara Kyle, teaches all lessons personally, ensuring a high level of expertise and attention to each student. Sara is a BHSAI Qualified Instructor and is also trained in First Aid, providing a safe and professional learning environment.

The riding school is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all their riders, especially during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Strict protocols have been put in place to minimise the risk of transmission, including adhering to social distancing guidelines, frequent sanitization of equipment and contact points, and providing hand sanitisers for all visitors. Visitors are also required to bring their own riding hats and boots in accordance with British Horse Society safety requirements.

Galgorm Parks Riding School takes pride in its excellent facilities. Lessons are conducted in either the outdoor or indoor arena, depending on weather conditions. The school offers wheelchair accessible viewing areas and well-maintained toilets for the convenience of visitors. The surrounding garden adds to the pleasant ambiance of the school.

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In terms of pricing, group lessons are priced at 15 per hour, while half-hour one-to-one lessons are also available at the same price.

At Galgorm Parks, riders will have the opportunity to interact with the school's horses, each with unique characteristics. Sonic, named after Sonic the Hedgehog for his spikey mane, stands at a height of 128 cm and has a bay colour with a white nose and a small white star. Barney, who has one green eye and one blue eye, is best friends with Ryan and stands at a height of 160 cm. He is brown with a black mane and tail, white face, and four white stockings.

Pedro, known for his curiosity, stands at 156 cm and has a dark brown coat with a white blaze and four white socks. Ryan, a brown horse with a white blaze, black mane and tail, and two hind stockings, is best friends with Barney and stands at a height of 153 cm.

Galgorm Parks Riding School is open Monday through Thursday from 3:30pm to 8pm, and on Saturdays from 9am to 4pm. They are closed on Fridays. For more information or to book a lesson, interested individuals can contact Sara via phone at 028 25880269 or 07708109000, or through email at sara@galgormparksriding. Com.

The school's address is 112 Sand Road, Ballymena, Co Antrim BT42 1DN.