Westerlands Equestrian

05/09/2026

🥳 What to expect at one of our Pony Parties… 🥳

⛑️ Helmets lined up and ready
🏇 Riding or leading a pony around our fun obstacle course
🍰 Party food and treats (optional – or bring your own!)
🐴 Grooming, plaiting and decorating your pony

As you can see, Jack was our very handsome bow model this week! 🎀

Would your little one love a pony party? 🐴🎂

03/09/2026

02/09/2026

Some young people need a space that feels different from a classroom, somewhere calm, practical and relationship‑based. That’s exactly what Changing Lives Through Horses at Westerlands offers.
Through gentle, structured equine activities, young people learn confidence, communication, emotional regulation and teamwork. They discover responsibility, success and connection,often for the first time in a long time.
If you know a young person who could benefit, or you’re part of a school or youth organisation, home ed or looking for alternative provision or enrichment, you can find more information below

Changing Lives Through Horses is a national programme created by the British Horse Society to help young people build vital life skills and find positive pathways for the future. Using the transformative bond between horses and humans, the programme provides a safe and supportive space where partici

01/09/2026

What a great way to finish off the summer holidays!

Our final Pony Camp of the summer has been packed with riding, grooming, yard work, teepee making, picking rosehips, nature crafts and plenty of time spent with the ponies.

A lovely mix of horses, nature, creativity and outdoor fun, with lots of new skills learnt along the way.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our summer Pony Camps. It has been a brilliant summer!

30/08/2026

Guess the horse… 😍

26/08/2026

Pony camp with a view… 🏕️🐴

11/08/2026

Meet Galan 🧡

Introducing Galan, our handsome 15hh Argentinian gelding 🇦🇷. He’s a calm, easygoing soul who’s always happy to take life at his own pace.

Galan is never in a rush and loves taking his time, whether he’s out on a trek or simply enjoying his surroundings. He’s a real sweetheart who would much rather quietly enjoy the journey than compete for attention.

With his relaxed nature and gentle personality, Galan is a lovely member of the Westerlands team and a firm favourite on the yard. 🥰

05/08/2026

One of the best things about Pony Camp isn’t just the riding – it’s watching friendships grow, confidence blossom and seeing riders head off to bed each night with huge smiles after a full day with the ponies.

In just a few weeks, we’ll be doing it all over again, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone to the yard. 🐴💚

If you’ve been thinking about joining us, now’s the time to book – we have just a few spaces remaining!

31/07/2026

Meet the Team 💫

First up, we’d like to introduce our Equestrian Manager, Elly Middleton!

With over 30 years of experience, Elly has dedicated her career to caring for horses and helping riders of all ages and abilities build confidence in the saddle. She is also a BHS Accredited Professional Coach and specialises in natural complementary equine therapies. 🐴

These days, Elly works hard behind the scenes to keep everything at Westerlands Equestrian
running smoothly, supporting both our horses and our team and ensuring everyone has the best possible experience when they visit.

We’re sure many of you already know Elly, but don’t forget to say hello if you see her 👋

28/07/2026

☀️ Our second day camp of the summer! ☀️

A great day was had by all! We enjoyed two rides, some theory sessions and plenty of practical activities throughout the day. It was brilliant to see everyone getting involved, learning new skills and having fun along the way.

✨ Head over to our website to see what else we have going on this summer.

We look forward to more fun days ahead! 💛