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ANIMALSWhy not visit the famous Island Riding Centre, learn about animal husbandry and take a pony for a ride around an obstacle course?
Perfect for beginners and experienced riders alike, in this half-day session students will muck out, groom and feed the ponies and horses on the site, along with filling hay nets and learning about stable management. This will be rounded off with an exciting pony ride around an obstacle course in the arena, configured according to the experience level of the rider.
Or, come for the whole day and work towards an ABRS Rosette in pony health or points of a horse, as well as all of the above activities!
In our opinion, school trips to Island Riding Centre are best suited to the KS1, KS2 and KS3 age groups, although there's something for all ages to enjoy!
Forget the coach and take a walk to:
Here's some of the most frequently-asked questions about school visits to Island Riding Centre, posed by teachers and other group leaders
There are plenty of toilets around the facility
There are picnic areas indoors and outdoors, and a playpark