Our vibrant riding school is set in beautiful Surrey countryside yet is only a few miles from London. We have three riding arenas and miles of hacking straight from the yard. You can opt for a one off riding experience (suitable for complete beginners) or ride several times a week. Whatever you decide to do you will enjoy a welcoming environment, friendly staff and happy horses.
Thank you so much for all the support, kindness and help you gave us during the lockdowns. We are now looking forward to what promises to be a great summer and seeing you all again. We offer regular lessons & hacks throughout the year on a variety of horses, we have options whether you are an experienced rider or complete beginner.
Thank you so much for all the support, kindness and help you gave us during the lockdowns. We are now looking forward to what promises to be a great summer and seeing you all again. We offer regular lessons & hacks throughout the year on a variety of horses, we have options whether you are an experienced rider or complete beginner.
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Here at Kingsmead we offer a combination of natural and traditional horsemanship to give every rider an understanding of the horses as we believe a good relationship and clear communication between horse and rider is the key to success. We offer private, semi-private and group lessons, lead reins along a bridlepath or hacking straight from the yard.
Fiona has owned and worked with horses most of her life. She is a natural horseman who has a deep understanding of horses and how they think! Fiona is a level 2 coach and equine assisted facilitator. Feel free to ask Fiona more about the horses or how to develop your horsemanship skills, especially on the ground.
Our horses are hand picked by us from a variety of sources. We like to pick horses who will fit in with the riding school as workers but also as individual characters, and members of our herds. Our priority is to find a horse who has a kind eye and would be a willing partner; we are happy to work on their riding!
I came to Kingsmead at the end of 2012 following a serious accident, it was suggested that riding would be good rehab for me to get my strength back. After a few weeks, I started riding the adorable Turbo - and what a friendship it turned out to be. He gave me confidence, affection, trust and the opportunity to do something I thought almost impossible at one stage.
We offer off peak* riding and group riding which can help keep costs lower, we also have regular clubs, riding experiences and woodland rides at very reasonable prices. Please help us to keep costs down by remembering to call us early should you need to cancel. Gift vouchers available for any equestrian activity these make ideal presents for all ages.
Reviews (19)
Olawale Alade
Dec 20, 2021
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Larraine Saunders
Dec 17, 2021
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Khaled Hassan
Sep 22, 2021
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We purchased a gift voucher for a £40-worth hack. When we repeatedly called in to book, their lines were too busy and we failed to get through to anyone. When we finally did manage to get through, they informed us that they don't have any availability for the dates we suggested. We then asked for a refund because we were moving homes and wouldn't come back to London in a week or two just to go riding, they advised us that they're charging us £10 for admin fees, in addition to the time we spent, and will spend on filling a refund application that they requested in order to process our refund.
Imogen Griffiths
Sep 08, 2021
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Honestly cannot recommend kingsmead enough. I rode for years at competition level when I was younger, and whilst I loved riding more than anything, as the only chubby kid in pony club it wasn’t always the nicest experience. I missed horses so much (it’s been almost 20 years!) but was nervous about going back, and i couldn’t find anywhere closer to me in north east London that didn’t have rider weight limits - I’m a good 3 stone above the limit for most places. Kingsmead are so welcoming and inclusive , offering assessment lessons to heavier riders (and a selection of horses that can comfortably
Nicola Winter
Aug 29, 2021
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Zoe Weeks Hanscombe
Aug 19, 2021
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Our first visit to Kingsmead & my husbands very first horse riding lesson! We were made very welcome by staff, my husband who has never ridden before felt very assured and encouraged by his instructor, thank you also to the lovely staff member who assisted me and my guide dog to the school to watch my husband during his lesson and who also came back to guide me back to the yard! 🙏 x
Becky Graham
Jul 24, 2021
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Rebecca Ward
Jul 10, 2021
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Pri Eyles
Jul 07, 2021
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Zaina Golding
Jun 15, 2021
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Sadek Sid Baksh
May 25, 2021
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Lola Milton
Dec 06, 2020
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I think it’s a great place to ride and lovely staff. just one thing puts a downer on it, my daughters been riding there for a while now and so far me and my daughter have witnessed about 3-4 children probably between (11-15 and without their parents) get shouted at ( by the same person ). just think it makes a bad atmosphere and not appropriate considering they’re kids and coming to help. other than that they have great staff and horses!
Yai Maldonado
Oct 22, 2020
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My friend and I went today for a semi private lesson, it was our first time, we enjoyed quite a lot and we have had such a great experience. We would like to thank the mentor that we had.
The staff seem very nice and polite, the horses seem to be very well looked after, the area is also very nice.
Totally recommended, we are looking forward to coming back soon.
The staff seem very nice and polite, the horses seem to be very well looked after, the area is also very nice.
Totally recommended, we are looking forward to coming back soon.
Veronika Palikova
Oct 06, 2020
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My friend booked a ride for both of us. Getting there is so easy, area is lovely. People are friendly and horses seem to be well looked after. I had the best time, I am dead serious (bear in mind, it was raining all day). I miss Winston already! Thanks Emilia, you were wonderful and so patient! I will definitely return. Stay well and stay open please...
Karolina Dropinska
Oct 03, 2020
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Elena Ciesco
Sep 09, 2020
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Emma Rice
Aug 31, 2020
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Medjay Hotep
Jul 26, 2020
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Wendy Martin
Apr 13, 2020
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