Bell House Equestrian Training Centre
Bell House Equestrian Training Centre
Proprietor: Amy Hodgson, BHETC, Bell House, Ainstable, Carlisle, CA4 9RE Riding School Licence Authority: Westmorland & Furness Council. 003443/23
Bell House Equestrian Training Centre aims to offer all clients a bespoke and personal riding experience on our lovely horses. We provide a variety of riding lesson for adults and children as young as 9 years old. We cater for those aiming to develop their horse riding abilities. This includes individuals looking to regain their skills after a break, or further develop riding skills, and children eager to progress with their riding. Lessons will take place in our 60m by 30m floodlit outdoor arena, with qualified experienced Coaches. We provide a welcoming and encouraging environment for all clients, to meet individual requirements.
Coaching sessions are also available for horse owners aiming to build confidence, and assist with achieving specific goals. If you are looking to improve your flatwork, jumping, horse care knowledge or simply want to enjoy getting out with your horse and developing your confidence together in a supportive and constructive environment, please contact us to arrange an initial discussion regarding your requirements.
Meet our Horses
Willow
Willow is a stunning grey Irish sports mare who is mostly a leisure, dressage and show jumping mare. She loves to hack out and canter in open fields. Willow is a sensitive and kind mare, who is well schooled, ideal for the more experienced rider.
Woody
Woody is a handsome 17hh Irish Draught Gelding. He is an experience Showjumper, and also competes successfully in Working Hunter shows. He is a bold and willing gelding who is suited for the more experienced rider.
Dixie
Dixie is a 14.3hh coloured mare, she is calm and quiet to ride and enjoys flat work and hacking out. She is wonderful for intermediate and more experienced riders.
Ruby
Ruby is a beautiful bright bay 15.1hh Irish sports horse. She is sensitive, and exuberant and is great for more experienced riders.
Zebedee
Zeb is the cheekiest little chap, who is loved by everyone, he is 14.1hh and 7 years old. Zeb loves working in the arena, jumping and cantering in the open. He is a fabulous all-round pony to suit novice, intermediate children and small adults.
Herman
Herman is a dressage schoolmaster who has previously schooled to medium level dressage. He is kind and beautifully schooled with an established flying change. He is 22 years old but doesn’t feel it! Suitable for intermediate and more experienced riders.
Opening Times and Prices
Tuesdays 1pm - 6pm
Wednesdays 1pm - 6pm
Thursdays 2pm - 8pm
Saturdays 10am - 2pm
Prices:
Private Riding Lesson (45 mins) £40
Small Group and Semi Private Riding Lesson (1 hour) £30
1 Hour private hack £40
1 hour small group / pairs hack £30 per rider.
Horse Care Practical and Theory session (1 hour) £35
Private Riding Lesson on Own Horse (45 mins) £30
Livery
We offer full, part and working livery packages. Full livery includes daily care for your horse, part livery allows owners more involvement in daily care and working livery is the full livery service with permission to use your horse for suitable riders to have lessons on to continue your horses education. We take pride in the care of all horses at our centre, so you can be certain that your horse will receive top-quality care from our small team of experienced staff. Limited places, please see further details below:
Courses and Qualifications
Bell House Equestrian Training Centre holds centre approval to deliver BHS Qualifications Work-based Diplomas from Level 1-3 in Horse Care and Riding. We are an approved 1st4Sport Qualifications Centre, offering Level 2 and 3 Equestrian Coaching and Horse Transportation training and assessments. Please visit our Our Courses to find out more.