Timbertops Equestrian Centre is a BHS approved Riding School and Pony Club accredited centre located at Timbertops Farm in Sidcup, Kent. This family-run establishment is a friendly place to learn to ride or improve existing skills, catering to all ages and abilities, including those with disabilities. The BHS qualified staff specialise in teaching beginners and ensuring riders learn to ride in the correct way.
The centre offers a wide range of well-schooled horses and ponies to suit all abilities. New clients must complete and sign a Rider Registration Form, and the riding school can provide riding boots, hats, and other equipment if necessary, free of charge. Riders are asked to arrive 10 minutes before the start of their lesson to allow time for preparation.
Timbertops Equestrian Centre operates six days a week, from Saturdays to Thursdays, with late evening lessons available on select days. The centre is closed on Fridays to give the horses and ponies a rest day in preparation for the busy week ahead.
The centre aims to provide horse riding in a safe, fun, relaxing, and friendly atmosphere. Horse riding lessons at Timbertops offer a great workout for both the mind and body, providing physical benefits to the cardiovascular system. Lessons are taught by experienced instructors in the centre's schooling arena.
Group lessons are available in half-hour or one-hour durations, with a fee of 18. 00 for a half-hour group lesson and 25. 00 for a one-hour group lesson. These lessons are taught by BHS PTT, BHS AI, or BHS Level 4 instructors.
Hacks, which are one-hour rides, are also available with the same instructor qualifications at a fee of 25. 00.
For those seeking more individualised attention, private lessons are offered with one-to-one tuition. These private lessons allow riders to progress at their own pace. Fees vary depending on the instructor's qualification. For a half-hour private lesson, the fees are 23.
00 with a junior instructor, 25. 00 with an instructor, and 27. 00 with a senior instructor. For a one-hour private lesson, the fees are 35.
00 with a junior instructor, 39. 00 with an instructor, and 42. 00 with a senior instructor.
Timbertops Equestrian Centre also provides semi-private lessons for two or more individuals. The fees for a half-hour semi-private lesson are 20. 00 with a junior instructor, 23. 00 with an instructor, and 25.
00 with a senior instructor. For a one-hour semi-private lesson, the fees are 30. 00 with a junior instructor, 33. 00 with an instructor, and 35.
00 with a senior instructor.
At Timbertops Equestrian Centre, the focus is on providing high-quality horse riding instruction in a safe and welcoming environment. Whether you are a beginner or looking to improve your riding skills, the experienced staff and well-schooled horses and ponies are dedicated to helping you reach your equestrian goals.
