Castle Farm Paddocks

Horse riding lessons

A family run yard and riding school for ages 4 and up!

- Alison Hughes is the owner and yard manager as well as the head, dedicated riding instructor. Alison has had many years of teaching, both horse-riding and within Junior and Senior Schools. Alison has also worked for the RDA and her main areas of expertise are with beginners, returning riders and improving balance and confidence.

- Emma Hughes is her daughter, Freelance Riding Instructor, Coach, Groom and Rider. Emma also competes regularly in eventing and showjumping, with her focus on producing young horses. Emma's areas of expertise are in flatwork, jumping, balance and improving confidence. Emma also holds an FDSc and a BSc (Hons) in Equine Studies from Aberystwyth University. She has also been a coach in the Warwickshire Hunt Pony Club and worked on top Eventing yards both in the UK and in Belgium.

Both Alison and Emma have worked for the RDA at different times so are more than happy to work with people of all abilities, including those with learning difficulties.

As the only two members of staff, Alison and Emma work together and work hard to help their riders achieve their goals through their riding, working patiently with each rider individually. They understand that every rider is different and learns in their own way, at their own pace and work to this with every single rider.

Castle Farm Paddocks also offers Pony Birthday Parties, Own a Pony Days, Pony Activity days, Part-Loans, Showjumping Clinics, Flatwork Clinics, Horse and Pony Care /Management sessions and Riding Theory /Balance Sessions.

Feel free to ask for anymore information on here and we will get back to you as soon as possible!