Horse riding safety information

New visitors to Tower Farm

Welcome to Tower Farm Riding Stables

On this website, you will find information about the lessons and treks we have, timetables and prices. Experienced riders can find out more about our braid hills rides, common rides, information about our latest competitions.

Riding is a fun and rewarding activity and horses are beautiful, but they are large and can be unpredictable. Before you start riding, you need to know that riding is a risk sport. However, it does not need to be any more dangerous than any other risk sport when the rider takes precautions. Although it is impossible to eliminate all risks, by following these simple rules for horse riding safety, the possibility of injury can be greatly reduced.

Riding hats or helmets MUST be worn at all times when riding, and are paramount to safety. It must conform to standards BSI with secured chin strap. (We can provide riding hats to current EU regulations.)
Wear properly fitting footwear with a small heel to prevent your foot from slipping through the stirrup. NO flat-sole shoes or trainers.
Wear appropriate clothing – preferably made from comfortable stretchy material. Note that jeans can be uncomfortable. Absolutely nothing should flap. No loose scarves. Please remove all jewellery when riding.
DO NOT mount your horse until an instructor is present.
Please advise staff of any relevant medical complaint.
If you require assistance, please ask a member of staff.

Clients who had never ridden before must attend an introductory session. These are held every Sunday at 2pm. (Click here to see details.)

All new clients to Tower Farm should download and complete the rider registration form before the first visit and please make us aware of any change in circumstance.

Please note that due to insurance restrictions Treks/Braids/2 hour rides are unavailable to children under 8 years of age, and no tuition can be given to children under 5. Pony rides are still available for children under 10 years.

We make every effort to ensure each client is allocated a suitable horse and for that reason we might ask your height and weight to choose suitable mount for you.

We recommend all riders have their own personal accident policy.

Please contact us if you have any questions or would like to go ahead and book.

Hope to see you soon,

- all the staff and ponies at Tower Farm.

View from the Braids

Proprietor: Caroline Buckle BA, BHS II, TRSSCO, PC'A'