Riding is not just for girls. We have lots of boys who ride with us too. This page is for all you boys out there who love horses. We don't have a boys-only club but boys are very welcome to join in with any the activities we offer. You could try:
Pony Club
The Pony Club is the biggest equestrian youth organisation in the world. Both boys and girls can join, with or without a pony. At Valley Farm you can train for, and earn badges and internationally recognised awards for riding and/or horse care. We run Pony Club sessions every weekend. Pony Club | Valley Farm
Young Equestrians Club
Juoin our Saturday afternoon group for teenagers to improve your riding and horse care skills. Young Equestrians | Valley Farm
Summer Pony Camp
A fun activity filled week to have a go at lots of equestrian sports. How about you come with a group of your friends? Our wooden tents sleep up to 4. Boys are housed separately from girls. Children's Riding Holidays | Valley Farm
Vaulting
A great way to improve your muscles, strength, coordination and balance. Private lessons can be booked at any time, or it may be possible to join a group when one is running. Vaulting | Valley Farm
Cowboy riding
No need to wear jodhpurs, you can ride in your fav jeans. A great way to live out those dreams of playing cowboys and Indians. It is possible to join any of the regular lessons using one of our western saddles for an additional £6, or you can book private western lessons at a time to suit you. Western Riding | Valley Farm
Horseball
A fast exciting game which is best described as a cross between rugby and basketball on horseback. Youths can play as mixed teams, but because the boys are often stronger the adult teams play in men’s or women’s teams. Horseball | Valley Farm
Carriage Driving
You can have a go at carriage driving on many of our activity days during school holidays or you can have private lessons to learn a bit more. This was Prince Phillip's favourite sport! Carriage Driving | Valley Farm
Tots
Never to young to start. Our weekend tots groups for children aged between 2 and 6 are popular with girls and boys. We also hold Tots rallies during school holidays. Riding for Tiny Tots | Valley Farm
Birthday Parties
There are several options you might like choose from for a birthday party. A normal riding lesson or a pony party, followed by a party tea in our cafe. See our Children’s Parties page for more info.
Loan a Pony
Our pony loan scheme is for boys and girls. Loan a pony and benefit from riding as often as you like and free ponyclub sessions at weekends. See the Livery and Loaning page under Services. Livery & Loaning | Valley Farm
Cubs and Scouts
We offer 'have a go sessions' for cubs, scouts and social groups. If you think your group would like to have a go at riding, vaulting, western, a farm walk to meet the animals, or any of the other fun activities we offer, ask your leader to contact us. See our Activities for Schools page for a description of the options available to youth groups etc.
Why ride?
There are many physical, mental and emotional benefits of learning to ride and work with horses. It improves balance and coordination and helps to develop fitness and muscle strength. It encourages responsibility and self-discipline and helps to improve self-confidence.
Learning to ride or learning about horses is not only fun, and a good way to meet other like-minded people, it could also give you more opportunities in the future. With a knowledge of horses you could follow a career in the following:
Household Cavalry, farrier, horse trainer, wrangler, veterinarian, veterinary assistant, equine physiotherapist, massage therapist, groom, stable hand, jockey, exercise rider, equine photographer, horse breeder, stuntman/actor/extra, saddler/harness maker, saddle fitter, horse dentist, riding instructor, show jumper, event rider, equine nutritionist, racetrack manager, polo player/groom, equine pasture manager, stable designer, fencing contractor, historical re-enactment, livery yard manager, carriage driver, college lecturer, tourist guide, tack shop owner, event manager, logistics, horse transporter, commentator, journalist, researcher or scientist and probably lots more that we haven't thought of!!
If you are interested in training for a future equestrian career take a look at this page to see what we can do to help you Training | Valley Farm
