Holiday Activities

Holiday Activities 2025-26

Pony Mornings/Afternoons - 3 hours

Join us for fun seasonally themed Pony Mornings during the holidays.

These fun, bespoke sessions have been individually tailored by experienced instructors. From Disco Dressage and gymkhana-style games, to treasure hunt trail rides, our Pony camps have something for all abilities. Planned and taught by our experienced instructors, each session will be slightly different and will include seasonally themed pony grooming; at least 45 minutes of ridden time and craft or games, such as pony apple bobbing. With a seasonal drink to fire the fun, these days are small bespoke experiences for no more than 5 children.

October Half Term - Pumpkin Ponies
Christmas Holidays - Festive Fillies
February Half Term - Pony Valentines
Easter Holidays - Eggceptional Easter Ponies
May Half Term - Pony May Day
Summer Holidays - Cool Ponies

Pony Mornings run from 9.30am-12.30pm and Pony Afternoons run from 1pm-4pm.

Please look at the EC Pro booking page to see availability.

Progress Clinics - 1.5 hours

A variety of riding clinics are available for all abilities on Fridays and Saturdays during the holidays.

Introduction to Dressage (all abilities) - Learn what Dressage isthe movements involved and how to ride a test.
Step up to Novice (indepedent riders) - Learn about the movements required in a novice test and how to gain extra marks.
Polework for Flatwork (all abilities) - Learn how to use polework to improve your flatwork.
Introduction to Jumping (independent riders) - Learn about the stages of jumping and the jumping position.
Improve your Jumping (independent riders) - It's not about the height - learn to get the right rhythm and line.
Scales of Training: Rhythm, Suppleness, Straightness (all abilities) - Focus on improving rhythm, suppleness and straightness. With or without polework.
Scales of Training: Contact, Impulsion and Collection (advanced riders) - Focus on improving contact, impulsion and collection
Learn Lateral work (advanced riders) - Learn to incorporate lateral exercises into riding.

Group Lessons (Beginners) – one hour

In groups of no more than three, riders will be taught by one of our highly experienced BHS-trained coaches and matched to a pony/horse who will suit their ability and size. Time is spent before the lesson familiarising the rider with their pony and teaching them the key points of handling and leading a pony, understanding and responding to the pony’s behaviour, as well as how to safely mount and dismount. Riding time will be 50 minutes.

Ad hoc Riding Lessons

We offer 1-2-1 lessons for 30 minutes or 45 minutes. All lessons are taught on well-schooled horses and ponies with qualified and professional instructors. The first lesson will be an Assessment lesson in which the instructor can assess your ability, and work with you on setting goals for future lessons.

Please contact equestrian@st-teresas.com if you would like to book a private lesson.

Hacks

The onsite hacks at STE offer an opportunity for riders to immerse themselves in the stunning landscape and grounds of St Teresa’s School. The hacks follow the grassland and wooded carriage trackways through the estate and last 30 to 45 minutes. These hacks are open to all abilities and are led by an experienced member of the team.

Off-site hacks, which explore the beautiful, undulating Surrey Hills, are also possible for more experienced riders with their BHS ‘Ride Safe’ certificate.

Booking opens with Early Bird Discount

October Half Term 2025 - Available from September

Christmas Holidays 2025 - Available from September

February Half Term 2026 - Available from September

Easter Holidays 2026 - Available from January 2026

May Half Term 2026 - Available from January 2026

Summer Holidays 2026 - Available from March 2026