Larkrigg was established 25 years ago and is run by Anne Wilson. The Wilson family have farmed Larkrigg for over 50 years. The centre is based in the heart of the Lake District enjoying the wide open spaces that surround. We have a wide range of facilities which means we can offer everything from cross country schooling, lessons and hacking to full livery. We have horses ranging from 7hh to 17hh so will be able to find the right horse for you to learn on no matter what your age or experience.Larkrigg prides itself on making learning fun.

 

 

 

 

 
We are a BHS approved centre, to link to their website click on logo. BHS approved riding schools comply with the latest health and safety guidelines. They are insured against public liability, and take excellent care of the horses and ponies. Unannounced yearly inspections ensure that standards are kept high.

Horse Riding in the Lake District

Anne Wilson

Anne has run Larkrigg from her home farm for 25 years, she started out giving friends lessons on her ponies and the business soon expanded. Anne is a fully qualified BHSAI and first aider, she has created a wonderfully friendly atmosphere at Larkrigg where customers are treated as much as friends as clients. Anne specialises in getting even the most nervous of beginners to let go of the saddle and learn to have fun riding.

In addition to 30 odd horses Anne also has her pets, two cats, a rabbit, three guinea pigs a few dogs and three chinchillas who are all spoilt rotten!

Jane Crowe

Formerly Jane Park!!

Has owned ponies from the age of two, but learned to ride properly at larkrigg as a child. After school Jane completed a national diploma in Equine studies at Myerscough College, then moved to the North East to gain valuble experience at the yard of Olympic rider, Karen Dixon MBE, before returning to the North West and Larkrigg.

Jane competes regularly at riding club and pony club with her TB x WB mare Autumn Glory who's stable name is Boo. Boo loves to go fast and the pair are happiest when out doing cross country! Jane also has a TB x ID mare called Autumn Gold, also called Jess who's just starting out on her competition career!

Jane and Andys budget didn't quite stretch to a Rolls Royce for the day!

Riding instructors - mud + makeup!

Ruth Abraham

Started riding at Larkrigg at the age of 5 and never really left!

Ruth has BHS stage 3 care and NVQL2 in horse care.

Rachel Edmondson

Started riding at the age of 7 when she got her 1st pony and has never left the saddle since. After leaving school she went on to do a degree in equine studies at Warwickshire college and spent her placement year working as an event groom where she gained her instructors exam, 1st aid exam, NVQ3 and Pony club examiner. She then went on to work at a racing stables and now teaches in her spare time. She is dressage coach for the Oxenholme pony club and competes her horse regulary at the local riding club, dressage and eventing.

 

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