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What is the attraction?
Riding centre, offering a variety of activities to local regular riders as well as newcomers and holidaymakers. Set in beautiful scenery with fantastic views over the Menai Strait toward Caernarfon Castle. They offer several miles of both beach and grass tracks for cross country , an indoor school ménage with show jumps as well as individual instruction to suit all standards of riding ability. A new attraction is a history tour around the area that can be taken on horseback or walking. Courses can be arranged to suit individual interest, experience as well as pocket
How to get there?
From Llanfairpwll follow the A4080 towards Newborough. Stay on the A4080 until the riding centre sign is reached. Follow the road for 1.5 miles to the shore. The riding centre is 2km from an Arriva bus stop - Route 42 from Bangor. Collection can be arranged from the bus stop if organised in advance.
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I wasn't sure what the riding centre offered for my three young children, but was given plenty of advice over the telephone prior to booking. Children have to be over the age of four ( due to insurance purposes) so I was advised to book a lead rein hack for Dyfan and Cadi followed by a riding lesson in the indoor ménage. Older children and adults could book hacks and lessons according to their own needs and ability. The staff were very helpful and would advise according to the age and family participants.
On arrival the children were organised with hats etc and led toward their gorgeous ponies! Soon they were all tacked up and ready to go. They were then taken by riding centre staff on a lead rein hack around local tracks for a good half an hour. It is possible to walk with your children if they are unsure, but I would advise you wear wellies.
On returning, my qualified cowboys were all red cheeked and very confident ready for their indoor lesson in the ménage. They were given a thoughtful instructor and two assistants to help them along! Within half an hour they were taught the basics of sitting correctly, holding reins, walking, stopping, turning and even trotting by the end. The lesson was well structured according to their ability and gave them lots of confidence.
Facilities
Toilets with disabled access were available. There's also a snack machine on site if you get hungry.
How much did it cost?
Cost of each activity varies but as a guide: Hacks and tracks £20 /hr, private hack £25/hr, 30-minute-led rein ride £12.
Lessons: Private ½ and ½ £24, shared ½ and ½ £22, private ½ hr £18, shared ½ hr £13, group lesson £18, children ½ day £ 35, children's full day £55
Contact details:
Isle of Anglesey Riding Centre, Tal Y Foel, Dwyran, Anglesey. Tel 01248 430 377, email riding@tal-y-foel.co.uk
Best bit
Seeing the kids return from the lead rein with big smiles on their faces. They have pleaded with me for more lessons since their visit. My children really enjoyed the day and it was a great experience for them as well as keeping them fit.
ON SUNDAY THE SIXTH OF JULY MY DAUGHTER WILL BE HAVING HER TENTH BIRTHDAY I AM LOOKING TO DO SOMETHING FOR HER AND FIVE OF HER FRIENDS WHEN I CAME ACROSS YOUR WEBSITE.DO YOU DO BOOKING FOR SIX CHILDREN,THERE WILL BE TWO ADULTS WITH THE CHILDREN,IF SO AT WHAT COST? PLEASECOULD YOU EMAIL ME.ALSO IT WOULD BE FOR THE WHOLE DAY. THANK YOU DAWN …
comment by Dawn - 02/07/2008 09:45