Rides with Peers Clough Packhorses
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We are pleased to cater for all ages (over 6) and abilities, and understand that riding can be both an attractive and a daunting prospect. We offer: £17 half hour Farm Ride £30 one hour £40 one & a half hours £55 two hours Half and Half rides - £30 per hour Depending on confidence and experience, our rides can be escorted by a mounted ride leader, foot escort or lead rein. We aim to develop outdoor riding skills and awareness appropriate to the riders' comfort and ability. The White Hill Circuit: takes in part of the Mary Towneley Loop, all on good tracks with option of a grassy canter if appropriate. From the highest point of the ride there is a 360 degree panoramic view of the surrounding hills - on a clear day, Pendle Hill and the 3 peaks of the Yorkshire Dales. Farm Rides: are ideal for beginners or a taster experience. Ride on our tracks, through fields and woodland, hoping to spot some wildlife.
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Your safety and comfort are paramount, but with the thrill and enjoyment of outdoor riding. We supply riding helmets to current standards. Clients are asked to wear sensible footwear, and clothing appropriate to changeable weather conditions. We may ride up to 350metres/1200 feet. If the weather / forecast is bad we will postpone your ride. You will find our code of practice on the Booking page A two hour ride will include riding up and down hills, opening gates, walk, trot and a canter if appropriate to experience and conditions - all off road in stunning scenery. The Clowbridge Rides: climb to Compstons Cross, a local landmark and then descends steeply towards Clowbridge reservoir, with stunning views. A varied and scenic route, all on good tracks with plenty of opportunities for trotting. Longer version will visit the site of the ancient village of Gambleside. |
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Half and Half Sessions: Have fun
with half an hour in our grass arena, practising skills and obstacles, followed by half an hour riding our field and farm tracks. Can be adapted to any level of experience. |
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Compston's Cross is a well-known local landmark on the Rossendale Way. It stands at the junction of several packhorse trails that criss-cross this historic area.
British Horse Society Challenge Awards
As an Approved Centre we are proud and excited to offer Challenge Award training at the farm.
Subjects include:
*Knowing your horse * Caring for your horse * Handling your horse
*Riding Fit * Riding flat * Riding out Safely
for full information visit www.bhs.org.uk
For details of the farm accommodation and self catering cottage
visit our website
www.peerscloughfarm.co.uk
Celebration rides and gift vouchers
For that special occasion, we are happy to arrange for the bubbly and chocs to be included in your ride!
Gift vouchers available for any rides - a great idea for Christmas or birthdays at whatever time of year.
For that special occasion, we are happy to arrange for the bubbly and chocs to be included in your ride!
Gift vouchers available for any rides - a great idea for Christmas or birthdays at whatever time of year.
Please note we are closed for trekking during November, December, January and February, when people and ponies have a well-earned rest. Dependent on the weather we will start coming back into work in March, and aim to be trekking out again in April.
For riding, the vet has set a weight limit of 14stone / 90kgs on our ponies for the comfort and wellbeing of both horse and rider.
