Hop Island Equestrian Centre is open 6 days a week (closed Mondays), offering tuition for all levels of riding ability, in classes every hour from 10am to 7pm daily. Private lessons are also available by request. Listed below is a timetable of classes and other activities on offer.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday
10am - 1pm : Adult classes in flatwork and jumping
2pm - 5pm : Children and youths lessons - all levels
6pm - 7pm : Adults: Flatwork tuition at intermediate level
7pm - 8pm : Adults: Showjumping tuition at intermediate level
Friday
10am - 1pm : Adult classes in flatwork and jumping
2pm - 5pm : Children and youths lessons - all levels
6pm - 7pm : Gymkhana for children
7pm - 8pm : Gymkhana for adults
Saturday
9am - 6pm : Classes at every level and for all ages, on the hour
10.30am : Beach Ride (All weathers) Everyone will enjoy this - we load you and your mount in our truck, and head for one of the nearby beaches/cross country. Approx 2 hours of trekking
NB: Prior booking for our beach ride is essential 10.30am departure from Hop Island
Sunday
9am - 6pm : Various classes at all levels, on the hour, for both children and adults
In addition to our regular scheduled classes, private lessons are also available on request. We also have a schooling cross country course which includes jumps, banks, ditches, etc. This can be an excellent opportunity for both horse and rider.
The Hop Island Equestrian Centre also holds our very own Gymkhana every Friday evening ... a fun night for all ages and levels of jumping. We also provide the opportunity to compete on Sundays in Hunter Trials, Showjumping and Events.
