Squirrells Riding School

06/09/2026

Introducing Albie 🐴
He’s a gentle giant with a lot of love to give. We can’t wait for him to get settled in and join with all the fun 🫶🏻

04/09/2026

So proud of all our horses! 🥰🫶🏻 We’ve had the most ‘Great Shape’ rosettes we’ve ever received! 🏵️

Even our older and retired horses got one, which makes it even more special. 🥹❤️

It’s a lovely reminder of how much care, love and attention goes into keeping all of our horses happy, healthy and looking their best. 🐴✨

So proud of every single one of them! 🫶🏻🥰

31/08/2026

Today we spent some special time with our amazing horses who are retiring or semi-retiring. ❤️

They have given us everything and truly owe us nothing. Their job was never an easy one — teaching riders of all ages and abilities, helping people learn, grow and progress — yet they did it all with such incredible patience, kindness and grace.

We thank you for simply being yourselves and for always giving your absolute best. You have been such a huge part of our riding school and have created memories that will stay with us forever.

Here’s to the beach rides, the countless riding school lessons, the cross-country trips, the hacks through the woods and all those special show days. 🐴❤️

Now it’s time to enjoy a well-deserved rest. You’ve earned it.

Thank you for everything. Here’s to the next chapter — and to the next generation of horses. 🥂🐎❤️

Something tells me these are going to be big boots to fill 🥺😞❤️

30/08/2026

Pony Ride spaces Bank holiday Monday 10 am till 11 am
£6 a ride
Call and book or go online
Nutkins Tea shop Open Bank holiday Specials Open
9 till 4 pm

28/08/2026

What an amazing turnout for our End of Summer Show! 🥹💛

Thank you so much for all your support tonight and throughout the summer. 🫶🏻 We hope you’ve enjoyed it as much as we have!

Tonight we also saw some of our eldest and longest-serving horses take part in our Best Veteran Class — a very bittersweet moment. 🥹❤️ They’ve given so much to our Squirrells family over the years and it was so special to see them celebrated.

There were so many successes, proud moments and achievements tonight, alongside a few things for us to work on — exactly what shows are all about! 🐴✨

Well done to every single one of you. We’re so proud of you all! 🫶🏻

Good luck heading back to school, everyone! 📚 We’ll see you all very soon. 💛

25/08/2026

Wise words 🫶🏻

**LET THEM CARRY THE SADDLE 🐴**

It can be tempting to make things easier for young riders.

Carry the saddle for them. Catch the pony while they wait. Do the grooming because you're running late. Tack up so they can spend more of their lesson actually riding.

But here's the thing: **some of the most valuable lessons horses teach children happen before they ever put a foot in the stirrup.**

Walking across a muddy field to catch a pony teaches them that riding begins with responsibility.

Grooming teaches patience. They learn to slow down, notice the smallest changes in their horse and understand that caring for an animal comes before enjoying it.

Mucking out teaches them that worthwhile things aren't always glamorous.

And carrying that heavy saddle?

Let them struggle with it a little.

Let them figure out how to balance it in their arms. Let them become strong enough that something which once felt impossibly heavy eventually doesn't.

Because they're carrying more than a saddle.

They're building strength, independence and confidence.

Horses have an incredible way of teaching children that effort comes before reward. You don't simply arrive, climb aboard and have fun. There's an animal depending on you first.

Feed them. Groom them. Clean their stable. Check their feet. Carry the tack. Put everything away when you're finished.

Then ride.

Of course, children sometimes genuinely need a helping hand, and keeping them safe always comes first. But there's a difference between **helping a child do something and routinely doing it for them.**

The child who learns to care for a pony properly isn't just becoming a better rider.

They're learning that responsibility can be tiring. That confidence is earned through repetition. That animals aren't sporting equipment to be handed over when it's time for fun and handed back when the work begins.

One day they'll pick up that saddle they once struggled to carry and barely notice its weight.

And perhaps that's one of the quietest gifts horses give children:

**While they're learning how to carry the saddle, they're also learning how to carry themselves. ❤️**

22/08/2026

Seniors are ready for their turn at the Pony Club Championships! 🏆🐴 Good luck to our members — go out there, enjoy every moment and show everyone what you can do! 🩷🤞🏻

20/08/2026

Pony Club Championships today with our mini team competing in Horse & Pony Care 🤠🐴 Well Done, team! 🏵️💪

The Seniors have their turn on Saturday — wishing everyone the very best of luck! 🍀🏵️