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Horse Experience Days

 
There's nothing like being with horses to forget your troubles or worries, so here are some great animal experience days for all horse lovers.  You don't even need to actually ride - you can enjoy a horse experience from the ground or in a carriage. A horse day make a great gifts for horse lovers, too. 

Please read the description about each day carefully.  Some have age requirements and other maximum weight restrictions for riders.  Locations vary, and you may be with others in a group - it depends on the experience on offer. 
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Shire Horse Day
A great opportunity for horse lovers to get up close with these majestic animals in Essex - you can help groom & harness the horses if you want to, before heading out in a Country Carriage to a local pub known for its food.  There'll be plenty of opportunity to talk to the staff so you'll be able to learn as much as you want about this wonderful horses - you can see some great pictures of them here
£99.00
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Shire Horse Drawn Country Pub Run
Enjoy relaxing with Shire horses as they take you to around country lanes to a lovely pub in Essex.  You can arrive in time to see your charges being harnessed and put into the Country Carriages, before heading off to the pub.  Check out the pictures of these amazing giants here
£69.00
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Western Adventure Day Start with some refreshment, before getting to know your horse, grooming him or her, saddling up, giving Western style a go in the paddock & then doing a trail through the beautiful New Forest.  Only gentle paces are used so this is suitable for beginners. Ride through the forest where cattle and ponies roam, and if you're lucky, you may even see New Forest deer.
£139.00
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Carriage Driving Learn the skills of carriage driving with an instructor in Suffolk.  Discover how to harness up with friendly instructors and then after a short demo, you'll soon be taking the reins yourself.  And no saddle sore bums or thighs the next day. Enjoy a tea or coffee plus a tour of the private carriage collection too. 
£89.00
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Discover Horse Racing Visit a trainer's stable, then head to the gallops to watch the horses on exercise before going on to the racecourse.  A racing professional will be with you to give you lots of info and tips on how to place a bet.  Transfer from trainer's stables to racecourse not included.
£95.00
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Winning Raceday package for 2
A race day for two at a racecourse - entry fee, a welcome  drink, a behind the scenes tour, a raceday programme and two discount betting vouchers. And free parking at the racecourse.  Saddle up and head to the starting gate!
£49.00
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Discover Horse Racing for Two
As above, but this one also includes entrance to the Members' Enclosure.    £179.00
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Classic Day at the Races
Entry to the racecourse's premier enclosure, an official programme and Tote discount betting voucher, seafood platter (or other, depending on location) and a drink, free parking...

£55.00
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Cowboy Trail Ride Half Day
Howdy, Pardner! This sounds a great way to spend half a day, in the stunning New Forest, on the back of a horse, enjoying the scenery before coming back for a steak and chicken barbeque around a camp fire.  All that fresh air and exercise will make you enjoy everything all the more.  Gentle paces - just a walk or gentle jog - so this is suitable for beginners. 
£79.00
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Cowboy Experience for Kids
Head to Hampshire to meet your trusty steed, kids, and try your hand at pony-riding and lassooing before you tuck in to some cowboy grub!  Mums and Dads are welcome to watch.
£45.00
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Horse Riding for kids

Spend a morning having a brief riding lesson before heading out into the New Forest for an hour and a half across grasslands, heaths and woodlands.  You never know what animals you will find - this is some of England's oldest hunting ground and animals abound.  Keep a close watch out!

£75.00
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Cowboy Riding Break for Two
Get away from it all in the New Forest, with an overnight stay, riding through the Forest lands, and a chance to just relax and recharge those batteries.  Suitable for beginners western style, traditional saddles for those who can canter and do more.  No ride gallops or jumping.
   
£275.00
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Introduction to Polo
Start off by learning some basic rules about the game, then practice hitting the ball, polo riding, hooking and riding off.  Then change into polo gear and mount your horse!  Put what you've learnt into practice in a chukka.  Then just relax and watch a match or two. 
£149.00
Red Letter Day
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Medieval Jousting Experience
They won't believe you've had a go at this when you get back to work.  Learn the basics behind jousting, try various techniques on and off your horse, you'll have a riding assessment - and then after lunch, learn a choreographed fight sequence before dressing up as a knight and mounting your horse...

£195
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All prices were correct at the time this went on the web, but please tell us if you find wrong prices.  Plus please check all terms & conditions, the location, minimum requirements e.g. ages and weights and anything else before buying.  Some are included in the above descriptions but not all. We do not take responsibility for any accidents caused to you, your horse or others during these experiences or for content of those sites you move over to.



 


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  • Always consult with your GP before starting any new form of exercise
  • Note that animals are unpredictable - and they may not always want to be seen or found.  We cannot guarantee how close you may or may not get to animals in specific programmes - common sense must prevail.
  • WASH YOUR HANDS after touching animals BEFORE eating or snacking.  (It could be a good idea to take some antiseptic wipes or handwash with you, just in case loo facilities don't provide soap.)  Do not let children put their fingers into their mouths or suck thumbs after touching animals - it's common sense!
  • The amount of contact you can have with animals varies from one place to another & one animal to another.  Common sense must prevail.   
  • Before you visit places, check that there are no current regulations/conditions which could mean that they are closed. Also check for opening hours. 
  • Take your rubbish home with you, at animals' requests
  • Note our disclaimer  - we cannot be held responsible for any injury, damage or otherwise to you or any third party as a result of your taking part in any activities on this site. 
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