Horse Riding Holidays
Whether horse riding for the weekend or for a week's holiday, you will experience beautiful scenery on carefully selected tracks and trails. Raygill Riding Holidays have been formulated to give you highly focused riding experience with lots of fun and special memories for years to come.
The holidays are aimed at all levels. You can even bring your own horse as stabling is available. If you don't own a horse you will be designated with your very own from one of Raygill's 60 ponies and horses. Just think, a horse of your very own for a whole week, a rare treat.
You will be amazed at how your riding abilities progress after a Raygill Riding holiday.
See an example programme for the full week holiday.
Setting The Scene
Raygill Riding Centre is in Lartington, a pretty little village about three miles west of Barnard Castle. The village itself was recorded in the Domesday Book and is steeped in history. It shelters behind a wood to its north. To the south of the village lies Lartington Hall with its surrounding parkland which was built during the reign of Charles I. Much of the village was built as an estate village for the hall and indeed Raygill Farm was originally it's threshing mill.
Today the village contains attractive houses, many stand around the village green which is shaded by trees. This area was a traditional village green in medieval times and was later planted with Great Wellingtonia. Dams were built in order to create a village pond.
The Holidays
Stay in our 16th Century holiday cottage.Improve Your Riding Holidays
If you would like to improve your riding, more lessons and less trekking is the holiday for you. You can work on your dressage, cross country or show jumping. Instruction can be aimed at the BHS progressive riding tests suitable for all ages from beginner to advanced. All lessons are delivered by highly qualified instructors.Fun And Learn Weeks For Kids
A great way for kids to have lots of fun, improve their riding skills and get exposure to all that's involved in looking after a horse for a week. These weeks really are action-packed with a full programme of activities from breakfast right through to bedtime. Just a sample of what's included are lessons, treks, picnic rides, games and jumping, a gymkhana, disco and a barbeque.All activities are supervised by qualified staff in safe leaning environments. All staff at Raygill Riding Centre are subject to checks on the police national computer in addition to a process of stringent up-take of previous references.
Learn To Ride In A Week
If you have never or hardly ever ridden before, after a week's instruction you will be well on your way to riding confidently, handling and looking after a pony or horse yourself. Great for beginners who prefer to learn in a short time.Trekking Holidays
Explore the superb landscape, through woodlands and over moors with experienced leaders. Take day/ picnic rides and enjoy all paces. Suitable for all types of riders.Optional Activities
The great and beautiful outdoors is an all-year round facility for anyone staying at Raygill Farm. Flanked by the "miniature lake district" in the valleys of the Rivers Tees, Balder and the Lune as well as softer countryside landscapes, there are many outdoor pursuits to take advantage of whilst staying in such an apt environment. Just a sample of what's available: Walking, Fishing & Shooting, Canoeing, Orienteering / Fell running, Off-road driving, Golf, Sailing & Windsurfing, Spa Days, Shopping and Walking. Evening activities include games, TV, ten-pin bowling, video and pool table. For adults, there are a wide selection of pubs and restaurants nearby.Please see the Accommodation page to find out what local attractions are in the vicinity.
Unaccompanied Children
From 9 years upwards, unaccompanied children are more than welcome. More info.Programme
See an example programme for the full week holiday.| High Season | Low Season | |
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| £445* | £300* |  Book now |
| 2-day break | 3-day break | |||
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| High Season | Low Season | High Season | Low Season | |
| £163* | £110* | £247* | £160* | Book now |
| High Season (per day) | Low Season (per day) | |
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| £80* | £50* | Book now |
* Adult's evening meal not included however we can make bookings at local pubs and restaurants on your behalf.
| High Season | Low Season |
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| 9th February - 4th November | 5th November - 8th February |
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