Homestead Stables Livery Yard is a horse riding school and entertainment centre located in Ashbourne, Derbyshire. Situated on Mercaston Lane, near Brailsford, on the fringe of the Peak National Park, the centre is conveniently within a 10-minute drive of Ashbourne, Derby, Duffield, and Wirksworth.
As a fully licenced and insured riding school, Homestead Stables offers comprehensive training for both adults and children, regardless of their experience level. The centre boasts a range of ponies and horses to suit riders of all abilities. Their teaching method focuses on simplifying both riding and groundwork, emphasising the core skills needed to be a good horse person through a deeper understanding of the horse or pony.
For children, Homestead Stables offers an exciting Activity Badge Programme, allowing students to showcase their progress through various badges. Moreover, the centre also operates a Youth Development Programme aimed at helping vulnerable children build confidence, communication skills, and thrive in education.
In addition to their riding school, Homestead Stables also provides top-notch livery services. Their horse-centric environment ensures the well-being of horses, while offering a good level of flexibility that considers the requirements and timetable of horse owners. They provide both part livery and full livery options that are designed to fit in with each individual owner's schedule.
Homestead Stables boasts excellent facilities, including a secure tack room, kitchen, toilet, and a 40m × 20m arena. They also feature a warm horse shower and a hack 'in' track. The paddocks are individually electrically fenced and equipped with self-filling water troughs. Additionally, they have a playfield where owners can have fun with their horses, engaging in obstacle courses or introducing their horses to new and potentially intimidating objects in a safe environment.
As a centre that prioritises both education and entertainment, Homestead Stables hosts various events throughout the year. These include private events, fun days, and competitions such as horse agility, own a pony day, and horse/pony parties. They also organise seasonal and festive events, ensuring that there is always something exciting happening at the stables.
Homestead Stables also offers a rug washing and re-proofing service, with a standard turnaround time of 7 days. Additionally, they have a 3-day super service for those in need of a faster return.
For more information or to book a session, interested individuals can contact Homestead Stables Livery Yard at (01335) 360 600 or email them at enquiries@homestead-stables. Co. uk. The centre is located at Mercaston Nr Ashbourne/Derby and is open to horse enthusiasts of all levels.
