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St Patrick's Way Stables

Mearne Road, Downpatrick, United Kingdom
Horseback Riding Center

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Pony Club Membership.Horse & Pony Trekking, Beach Rides, Pony Hire, Pony Parties, Lessons age 6 + Pony Rides for age 4 + St Patrick's Way Stables is a new Pony Club Linked Riding Scholl situated in the picturesque village of Saul, outside Downpatrick. We offer Horse & Pony  Trekking through the beautiful Co Down countryside. Treks to suit all levels of experience including beginners.
Pony rides available, Pony Hire ideal for parties, fun days, charity events etc. Tuition also available. All Pony Club Activities.

1 hour £20.00

2 hours £40.00

Group lessons  £15.00 Adults and £14.00 Children
Pony parties start from £100
Horse & Pony hire/part loan, £20
Arena Hire £10 per horse per hour
Contact
Leo or Sharon Madine
St Patrick's Way Stables
Mearne Road
Saul
Downpatrick
Co Down
BT30 6SY
TEL 07414922528
Email stpatrickswaystables@hotmail.co.uk
Visit www.stpatrickswaystables.co.uk
Licensed & Approved by D A R D

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Having a Party/Event Stuck for ideas? SP Bouncy Castles & St Patrick's Way Stable's Pretty Ponies are joining up for that super party package. Unicorns, Minions, Super Heroes, Princesses and many more.... Bouncy Castle and Ponies starting from £160. Fully insured. Pm or contact Sharon on 07414922528 for more details

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****First Venue*** Ardnacashel - Fully Booked* 🐴Experienced Pony Club Coach and BHS Accredited Professional Coach I'm offering Coaching on one of our horses/ponies or your own Horse/Pony in different locations. For example "Ardnacashel, Eric Peles, Hagans Croft. etc... Good practice for competitions this year. 🐴The cost would be £30 for a semi private lesson on one of our Horses/Ponies **or £20 each on your own Horse/Pony.** 🐴Focus is on rider's individual goals using fun progressive exercises to improve both horse & rider combination. Emphasis on confidence building. This would be an evening. Please pm if interested or contact 07414922528

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A little bit of lunchtime relaxation 🐴😴

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🐴Mid Term Break🐴 🐴Tuesday 13th February 2018 -Pony Day (Open to non members and Pony Club Members) 🐴Wednesday 14th February 2018 - Pony Day (Open to non members and Pony Club Members 🐴Thursday 15th February 2018 - Pony Club Rally (PC members only) 🐴Friday 16th February 2018 - Show Jumping - Open to all

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Spaces available for new groups from age 6+ *Horse riding can be a rewarding hobby for children of all ages, and can help equip them with new skills and a positive attitude, while teaching them a great sport! *By enrolling your child for horse riding lessons you are providing them with a good source of physical exercise and fresh air, as well as whole host of other benefits. *Being part of a class for horse riding can help children to learn to socialise and can facilitate the building of new social circles and meeting new friends. While it can be difficult for children to find allies in a playground full of different interests, being part of a class where every child has at least one large interest in common, doors are easily opened for new friendships to form. * Thanks to the shared goals horse riding gives to all children, as well as its multitude of exercises that are performed as a class, group or in pairs, the sport gives kids a real chance to build camaraderie between themselves and the horses. Similarly, horse riding is also great for helping children develop their team working skills, with exercises often revolving around taking turns, and being aware of everyone else in a lesson to ensure safety and success for all. *Horse riding promotes the development of good balance and coordination, while working on overall physical fitness. Although it may look easy, riding requires the use of many muscles, from those at the core, which are constantly at work holding the rider in balance, to the legs and seat which communicate with the horse throughout the ride. After a few lessons, your child may come to realise riding might not be as easy as they thought, though they will likely not mind the workout given that lessons, especially for beginners, usually put a big focus on having fun and building confidence. The first few lessons typically revolve around getting to know the horses and teaching the very basics of riding. These include how to mount and dismount, how to sit on the horse and hold the reins, how to steer the horse left and right, and how to move off or stop. Emphasis should be placed on safety, and developing a solid foundation on which children can build. Lessons should be tailored to each child’s needs and to suit their level of confidence. *Typically, an instructor will be close to the rider, supporting them, sometimes on a lead rein, while they find their balance and confidence. Horses are usually selected to suit the rider, and a smaller child will usually have a smaller pony on which to build their confidence (though sometimes this isn’t the case, and a bigger horse can be just as good a gentle guide). Some lessons will also include an element of horse care and horsemanship. This part too is important, as although your child isn’t riding, they are learning key lessons about responsibility, and how to properly and safely handle the horses. *Overall, horse riding lessons offer a multitude of benefits to children far beyond being a great form of physical exercise. They should be fun and constructive, with lots of encouragement and a varied approach that helps the child get to know the horses and grow in confidence as they progress.

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Great craic today at the yard, no lessons in the arena as very frozen but all our groups enjoyed a hack out lesson in the beautiful lecale way countryside 🐎😊♥

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New Years Day Trek 11am - Experienced Lake Trek

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We would like to wish all our Customers, Volunteers and staff a very Happy New Year and thankyou for your kind support throughtout the year.

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Well done to all our competitors who braved the very cold weather today brrrrrrrrrr! Here are the results: Class 1 50/60cm 1st Chloe- Jayne Murphy - Belle 2nd Cara Napier - Daisy 3rd Ebony May - Belle Class 2 60/70cm 1st Victoria McConnell - Jupiter 2nd Tiarna Mcilwaine - Jupiter 3rd Anna Kearney - Belle Joint 4th Lauren Madine - Princess Alex Johnston - Princess

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Great day for our Boxing Day Hack 🐴

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Gift Vouchers available, we are open today if needed. 07414922528

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Good wee round on this beast 👌❤️❤️

Good wee round on this beast 👌❤️❤️
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❤️love this sport❤️

❤️love this sport❤️
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Showjumping on Charlie ❤️❤️❤️

Showjumping on Charlie ❤️❤️❤️
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