Whether you’re a nervous novice or an experienced equestrian, let us show you how to adapt your body and mind to ride in a new way - putting the horse’s comfort first.
About us
Welcome! At Hook’s Green Horses there are no whips or spurs, no kicking or yanking the reins. Instead we teach how to ride in a balanced, kind and connected way, using voice commands. We also teach you how to interact with horses on the ground; horsemanship is just as important as riding!
We are Nicky and Richard, your guides and hosts at Hook’s Green Horses. We’ve spent the last 35 years training horses, riding very long distances all over the world and teaching all levels of passionate riders from beginners to internationally competitive professionals.
Our approach is particularly suited to complete beginners, novices, and anxious riders.
Services
Choose the right package for you
01.
We teach you to experience the world from the horse’s point of view
The riding consists of 2 sessions of about 45-50 minutes divided by homemade lunch or supper with wine, or you could choose 1,5 hours riding and eating afterwards, depending on the weather and your fitness levels.
02.
Ride for 2 days
This extended introduction to mindful, balanced riding includes an overnight stay in our romantic guest cottage. Your 24 hours here will include: Collection and delivery from station. Comfortable self contained cottage. Three hours of riding, divided into two or three sessions depending on weather and experience. Three meals cooked from scratch including wine.
We’re happy to point out badger setts, fox holes, local fauna and the jackdaw tree while riding a gentle, sensitive horse who enjoys going out.
Companionable silence is also an option if preferred – we want you to have the best, most relaxed time possible.
03.
Ride for 5 days
A week-long immersive residential experience
5 days immersive residential experience, 4 days riding plus optional daily yoga session culminating in a 5 hours ride with pub lunch. Try Mindful Riding, a technique that will bring you back to yourself and in nature’s crib.
The five day/four night package is our maximum, but we are always very keen to fashion an experience specific to your preferences. Prices include all food, drink, taxiing to and from the station and 1:2:1 tuition riding between 2 and 4 hours every day. Daily yoga or stretching classes included if wanted.
Non-riding partners are welcome but they will have to entertain themselves!
Ride for 5 days
A week-long immersive residential experience.
5 days immersive residential experience, 4 days riding plus optional daily yoga session culminating in a 5 hours ride with pub lunch. Try Mindful Riding, a technique that will bring you back to yourself and in nature’s crib.
Location and accommodation
Hook’s Green Cottage is tucked away outside the tiny Hertfordshire country village of Clothall – but only a five minute drive from the mainline railway station in Baldock. Trains to and from Finsbury Park run four times an hour (Finsbury Park is a 10-minute underground ride from the centre of London.) We are very happy to help you with your travel itinerary! On arrival at Baldock Station you will be collected and driven to the cottage, where we will welcome you with a drink and a snack – so please arrive hungry!
Your accomodation is in a uniquely-converted barn; with log fire, washing machine and wi-fi.
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