Initiation to Equitation

Initiation to Equitation

From the Age of 5 Mount Juliet Equestrian at Mount Juliet Estate can offer a first guided experience towards horse riding on our cutest ponies.

This service is perfect for the young riders first experience with ponies under guidance of our excellent trained staff, you get to know the pony, the gear, get the safety tips and tricks and for the brave once a short ride.

For the riders under 6 Year, please contact our reception directly on bookings@mjequestrian.com, due to insurance reasons Mount Juliet Equestrian at Mount Juliet Estate can only offer short guided sit-ups for children under 6 years.

  • For safety and the welfare of our horses, the weight limit is set at 210lbs, 15 stone or 95kg.
  • Please provide experience level, weight and height during checkout per rider.
  • Child rates apply up to 12 yr. (please note we can only accept riders from the age of 6 years, for the riders younger then 6 years we can offer pony sit-ups and grooming lesson.
  • Please arrive 15 mins before the start of your ride to allow time to book in and to fit riding gear. Mounting and dismounting are included in the ride time. Please note with late arrival, bookings cannot be extended.
  • Pictures or videos are not allowed to be taken whilst on a trail ride, lesson or the equestrian centre by the rider. The trails guide can be asked to take photos if safe to do so.
  • Please read our general terms and conditions during checkout before booking.
  • As the horses/ponies are tacked up in preparation for each trail ride/lesson in advance, it is very important that cancellation is done through the Equestrian Centre office directly. All trail rides and private lessons operate on a 24 hour cancellation policy. Less than 24 hours will require the full amount to be paid.

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