Hill Farm Equestrian Centre was established in 2002 and has grown into one of Suffolk's leading riding schools. We are a family run yard located in the village of Chelmondiston, just a short distance from Pin Mill and a 10 min drive from Ipswich. Please bring a face mask / covering if you need help with mounting, girth, stirrups or for a stable management session.

Please follow the instructions at the front gate and use hand sanitiser on arrival and when you leave.

Website Update

Services

About Us Report

Hill Farm Equestrian Centre is an approved British Horse Society (BHS) Equestrian Centre, Pony Club Training Centre and has a Five Star rating from Babergh District Council. Owned by Hazel Ackland BHSAI, this friendly, family run yard offers riding lessons for children (aged 2+) and adults from complete beginners to experienced riders in a safe and caring environment.

Pony Club Centre Report

The Pony Club is an international voluntary youth organisation for young people interested in ponies and riding. The Centre Membership Scheme was introduced in 1998 so that children and young people without their own pony could join and take part in Pony Club activities, tests and achievement badges.

Lesson Times – Term Time Report

If you are new to riding or have not ridden with us before, please check out our New Riders page. 9am - 11am - Shetland Pony Club: Working towards Pony Club Bronze Award. 1 hour riding & 1 hour stable management. 11:30am - 1:30pm - Darties Pony Club: Working towards Pony Club Silver & Gold Awards. 1 hour riding & 1 hour stable management.

2021 Price List Report

Where possible please pay via bacs, (details on your booking email) or enclose the correct cash in an envelope with the riders name on the front. We do not take card payments. We are a Pony Club and British Horse Society Approved Centre, with this in mind we try to encourage our riders to become members of one of the these societies.

New Riders Report

A pair of comfortable trousers without a seam on the inside leg such as leggings or jogging bottoms. Hard seams in jeans can rub. The whole leg should be covered. Shorts are not permitted. Long sleeved tops are advised. Layers that can be unzipped are ideal as you can get warm when you ride and are easily removed.

Reviews (12)

Write a Review

Becky Rodwell

Aug 14, 2021

Report

Brilliant taster lesson for my son and I. Thank you so much! Looking forward to round 2!

Bobby And Livv Eq

Sep 11, 2020

Report

I love this yard I have a loan pony up there and I think it is a fantastic opportunity to get your kids to enjoy the fun and learning of looking after a horse. I also think that the scheme up there is fabulous to 🐴🐴😁

John Spear

Jul 30, 2020

Report

Brilliant place to learn to ride. Great team. Great ponies for all levels of experience. It's a small family run place and because of this everyone cares.

Lauren Wolton

Dec 05, 2019

Report

It’s amazing nothing more I can say the teachers are kind as anything like you have to go there I can say nothing better it left me smiling when we left!

Theresa Muhlbauer

Oct 20, 2019

Report

My little girl attended a birthday pony party today and absolutely loved it! She learned how to groom and look after the ponies and had fun riding and playing games. Hazel and her team are wonderful with the children and really did a great job.

Hayley Newport

Oct 10, 2018

Report

A year on and our little girl loves this place. Thank you to a great team, and yes we... Mummy and daughter will continue with the dream! Xx

Jenny Whitney

Sep 22, 2018

Report

Hazel is a great teacher and runs a lovely riding school where everyone, regardless of age or ability is encouraged to enjoy being on and around horses.

Hollie Fs

Sep 04, 2018

Report

The little girl I Nanny loves the pony days that are on offer here, she always asks to go and is already wanting me to book her next pony day. Lovely ladies and well organised - thank you.

Lisa Shahriari

Jul 20, 2018

Report

My girls love Hill Farm and so do I. Hazel is a great teacher who knows when to push them gently to try something and when to let them to continue to gain confidence in what they're doing.

L. S.

Jun 22, 2018

Report

Great instructors, exciting pony day activities and friendly ponies. We love Hill Farm. They really helped my child who was terrified of horses and now loves to ride.

Nanny Nic

May 24, 2018

Report

A brilliant place, they are very welcoming of all levels of ability. My daughter would move in if she could.

Marie Cee

Apr 16, 2018

Report

Our girls absolutely loved their first time here and can't wait for may half term. Hazel was so lovely and welcoming in her tone and manner and my little girl left feeling really comfortable to ride again x