Eddie Wheeler and Laura Fly own and have run the Vale Stud for 18 years. Prior to that, they have managed riding schools and livery yards around the Horsham and Crawley areas. The Vale Stud is set in 25 acres of land and Eddie and Laura have another 90 acres to use for hacking. All of the teaching is done in an indoor school during the winter months and during the summer months, we offer a combination of school and field work.

All beginner riders are taken in private lessons and there are a selection of class lessons to progress to when you are ready. Children of 8 years and over are started off in half hour private lessons moving to half hour class lessons. We also run a Saturday club where children can stay for 2 and half hours and learn all aspects of stable management and have "hands on" sessions with the ponies, then have a one hour class lesson or hack.

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Joanne Gale

May 26, 2021

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Took our daughter for her first lesson,absolutely brilliant.she was put at ease straight away.teacher was fantastic with her.got her doing lots for a first lesson,very impressed.lovely pony.great facilities.hoping to get some more lessons in very soon.

Eve

May 22, 2021

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Took my nieces for a lesson as a birthday treat. Wonderful staff, lovely well trained horses, would highly recommend it.

Janice Wells

Dec 14, 2020

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My grandchildren had the best first experience at riding a pony. The teacher was patient and really gave them so much more than i expected in their first introductory lesson. Great ponies and would definitely recommend this stables.

Faye Louise

Aug 06, 2020

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Laura is a fantastic instructor and I am enjoying to learn to ride here and Bess is the best horse she is such a good girl! Would reccomend this school if your looking to learn or get back onto the saddle :))) get so much from a lesson here more than I thought in 30 minutes :)))

Simon Tuck

Jul 02, 2020

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Nice secure field with an area of gravel and a small shelter. Freshwater tap and metal bowls provided. Friendly and helpful.

Ollie Francis

Dec 12, 2019

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My sister has been riding foe 5 years and that has all been extreamly helpful and my sister is now a stable girl and she is getting paid overall riding is on of the best riding schools in west susses and I would %100 recoend

Jules

Jun 20, 2017

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Laura is a fabulousl instructor, the horses are very happy and well cared for and not overworked! Laura knows each horse so well and I just wish I could afford to go more than I do! Would 100% recommend to people!

Liily

Jan 20, 2017

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This is an amazing riding school with great facilities and a wide range of horses and ponies that can cater to your needs. As someone who rides here weekly I find it to be a very welcoming and kind atmosphere with the staff always helping you out if you struggle with anything 😁

Katia Mendonca

Sep 28, 2015

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Fantastic riding school with very willing and able horses. Hacking is available throughout the summer with absolutely no roadwork at all, making it very safe. All of the horses are forward going, with several of them having high levels of training from before they arrived at the school, so more experienced riders can learn half pass, shoulder in ect. However, this is also a good place to learn as the beginner horses are very well behaved, but without being at all slow, they are very forgiving and will do what you ask, however they are also very sensible.

Pat Poulton

Jun 21, 2015

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My 6 yr old granddaughter had a lovely pony ride on Mia this morning . This was a birthday treat as she must be 8 before formal lessons begin. Everyone was so welcoming and friendly , Evie had a super time and loved every minute so a big thank you to you all especially jo for your patience and expertise

Vale Stud Riding School