Pennybridge Riding School
about us
Pennybridge Riding School Isle of Man Pennybridge Stables has been operating as a riding school on the Isle of Man since 1994 and is located in beautiful surroundings in Kirk Michael.
Pennybridge Riding School is a family run business and the staff pride themselves on running the Isle of Man's most highly qualified riding school and the only riding school approved and recommended by both the Association of British Riding Schools and the British Horse Society. Rigorous annual inspections by both of these organisations check the quality of their horse's welfare, their teacher's qualifications and facilities.
· Pennybridge Riding School provides horse riding lessons for all ages that run 6 days a week on the Isle of Man .
· The ever popular pony days run during holiday periods.
·The Riding School has a large indoor school and a floodlit outdoor arena making Pennybridge Stables the ideal place for horse riding for all the family.
· Countryside and beach hacking for experienced riders.
· Want to try riding without a formal lesson? Wonderful railway walks can be arranged.
Care of the horses is very important to the whole team at Pennybridge. The staff are fully licensed and insured with qualified experienced instructors. All of the horses and ponies have well fitted saddles and are professionally checked on a regular basis. They also receive regular visits from the farrier, dentist and chiropractor. Well looked after, pain-free horses are happy in their work!
For further details please take a look at the full range of horse riding lessons and fun days on Pennybridge Stables website.
Please mention that you found Pennybridge Riding School featured as a recommended Isle of Man Riding School on TheBestOf the Isle of Man under riding school and horse riding.
latest reviews
I started at Pennybridge learning to ride in 1996 at the age of just 4. Not long afterwards, we were encouraged to get our own pony which will still own now, and have now accumulated another 3 along the way!! We kept them at Pennybridge for 10 years and have so many happy memories of the place. Pennybridge taught my whole family how to ride and we are now all confident horsey people ourselves. I would definitely recommend the place, its so friendly and welcoming and suitable for anyone :)
I started riding at Pennybridge over a year ago. I hadn't riden for over 8 years as I had had a fall whilst riding in the uk which injured me and made me losse my confidence. I went to Pennybridge very nervous but was put at easy straight away by the great staff and loving,caring horses at Pennybridge. I am now more confident than I every was and have just started jumping again after 10 years. It feels great! Everyone at Pennybridge has been really supportive and they are now like a little family to me. We have great fun. The horse are so well cared for and have such great personalities.They are always there to gree you with love and cuddles and really put a smile on my face everytime I am there. I have riden at many schools in my time and this school is the best. Thank you to everyone who works at Pennybridge and all the horses!!! Vanessa Rumsey
I am currently working on the island and came to Pennybridge to rebuild my confidence after a riding accident. The fun,friendly flexible and patient approach of Carolyn and the staff have taken me way beyond what I had hoped for. I have ridden at many yards in the UK, but this one outstrips the others with their levels of professionalism and their focus on the animals welfare and attention to safety standards. Also not mentioned here is the fabulous work I have seen done with children with additional needs and the fact that a person does not need to ride to benefit from that special contact with horses. The centre also teaches care and handling and equine communication. All of this is offered in a warm, friendly and welcoming way. Come to Pennybridge and have a five star experience, with the confidence your chosen horse is recieving five star care.
My daughter and I have been riding at Pennybridge for the last 3 years. We have had lots of fun and really enjoy ourselves.The horses are well schooled and well looked after.There are suitable horses for all abilities. Carolyn and Rachel are excellent teachers. Jo had been very nervous after a bad fall, but their patience and encouragement have enabled her to continue riding and feel confident again. We loved the Mum and Daughter Pony Day!
WE LOVE RACHEL!!! WE also love the friendly manner.Is the only horseriding school on the island certified by the BHS and ARBS,they have qualified instructors and they are great with kids. Caroline and Rachel always adapt to your needs!!! And the horses are treated they way they deserved taking in account their needs,having proper saddles fitted and not overworking them. If you are looking for a riding school GO TO PENNYBRIDGE! Maria B.S
I recently decided to take up riding again and was recommended to try Pennybridge Stables. I have ridden at many schools across and none compare to the excellent standard of teaching or of care for the horses that I have found at Pennybridge. The staff are fantastic and everyone is friendly and welcoming. The horses are superbly schooled and a joy to ride.
The best riding school!! My children count the days between lessons. Big thank you to Carolyn and Rachel
I have been learning to ride with Rachel for about four months now. When I started I was scared but Rachel soon gave me the confidence to ride and I love it. I would move in permanently. The horses and staff are the best. Well recommended for all levels of riders from never having been near a horse to experienced. The pony days help to give more information about horses and you can learn how to look after them. Keera
I love going to Pennybridge to ride the horses. The staff are the best, my riding instructor is called Rachel, my favorite horse is Breck. I recently took part in a pony day which I thoroughly enjoyed. If you want to ride or learn to ride a horse I would recommend Pennybridge. Deanna
This is the best ever! Teachers are great fun and you always feel safe on all of their horses. You learn so much in a lesson it is brilliant! Rachael and Carolyn are so nice!
I started to ride at Pennybridge in April 2011. It is an excellent school to learn to ride, you will be taught anything and everything to do with horse riding and the horses care. The lessons are a lot of fun, the banter always a treat and lest I forget, the horses are utterly brilliant.
Pennybridge Riding School is a friendly and welcoming establishment. I would certainly recommend it to anyone who wants to learn to ride safely, whatever your age.
I have been going to Pennybridge now for about 15 months and absolutely love it, I really look forward to my weekly lesson. Carolyn has been so good as I have on numerous occassions had to change the day of my lesson and its never any trouble. The horses are great and are well looked afer I usually ride Ernie who is brill, but have ridden a number of the other horses and they are all amazing. I would recommend Pennybridge to everyone and will continue to go there as long as I can.
I started riding at Pennybridge around 5 years ago afterI took my partner's daughter for her lesson and couldn't resist signing myself up! It'd been years since I'd ridden as a child and Carolyn, Rach and the rest of the crew have made me return time after time. It's clear their first priority is the welfare of their animals, and their teaching is second to none. Our family wouldn't be without them.
Carolyn and Rachael are "Ace". I am a pensioner learning to ride for the first time in my life and they have such patience with me that,albeit slowly,I am learning! I always leave my lesson with a sense of achievement. An excellent school!
Everytime we visit the island we HAVE TO book lessons for my son Billy. He loves it there and thinks Rachel is AWESOME! Thanks for getting him cantering. Anne.
My daughter has recently taken up lessons with Pennybridge and is already making good progress and thoroughly enjoying the lessons. All staff are friendly and make you feel really welcome. Am tempted to take up lessons myself! This is a professional and well run stables and I would recommend it.
I have been learning at Pennybridge for 4 years and during that time Carolyn, Wendy ad Rachel have taken me from an absolute beginner to a confident rider. The horses are extremely well cared for and all have their own personalities. The Instructors know what they are doing and, almost as importantly, know the horses well. You will be made to feel welcome and totally safe. I would not want to take lessons at any other riding school on the island! I cannot recommend it enough! Also, a Beach Hack on Kirk Michael Beach from Pennybridge is an absolute must!
We are newcomers to the Isle of Man and and my 5 year old daughter is new to horse riding. She has been made so welcome at Pennybridge and looks forward to the weekend's lesson all week. Carolyn is an excellent teacher and shows a genuine interest in all the riders she teaches. The October Pony Day was a great success, my daughter had a wonderful time and is looking forward to the next Pony Day. Thanks for making us feel so welcome!
Came over from Australia and HAD to ride. I rang a few places and Pennybridge gave me the friendliest,best price and offer. When I arrived I was greeted and introduced to my gorgeous horse! The ride was relaxing and very enjoyable and I had a great long chat with carolyne. Next visit I'll Definately be visiting again!
My daughter has recently started lessons at Pennybridge. She loves it. Carolyn has great skills to build the childs confidence and they progress very quickly. I would recommend this school to children and adults alike.I am tempted to take lessons myself !
I have been riding here for about 7-8 years and I would never change riding stables as it is a lovely environment and it is also a very safe place to be. The horses are well looked after and well fed as they are always ready to go and are AMAZING to ride, especialy Ernie as he is the one who teaches all the begginers about leg and body positions. I highly recommend it for anyone who wants to ride.
My two daughters love spending time at Pennybridge, Carolyn and her team look after them and I always feel that they are in safe hands. They have been going there for over 8 years and have learnt about horses from the ground up, highly recommended !!!! Garry
My two daughters absolutely love going here. Suits all ages, eldest girl 12yrs & younger girl 4yrs,both would be here every day if they could! Great friendly and safe enviroment,with healthy happy horses!!! Would recommend pony days as well as weekly lessons,as they enjoy looking after as well as riding.
I began riding at Pennybridge riding school in 1994 when things were just a little more rustic than the experience riders are offered there today. None the less the place was instantly a second home where I spent numerous weekends and school summer holidays learning everything I could about both riding and caring horses. Thatâs the thing about Pennybrige, itâs not just a place you go for a weekly lesson, itâs a great social environment where if you choose to you become part of a crazy but wonderful extended family. The staff are so welcoming and knowledgeable, the horses impeccably trained and well mannered, you canât help but feel that you are in safe hands. I would highly recommend Pennybridge stables to anyone from family and friends to holiday makers. A personal favourite of mine are the beach hacks for experienced riders which allow you to take in breathtaking costal scenery, a treat for any rider. Book yourself a lesson or hack now â you won't be disappointed!