Helen’s love of horses began in her teens, when her mum looked after the accounts at a local stable so that Helen and her sister could learn to ride. It wasn’t long before she, her sister and their mum were all riding together, and soon after they took on a horse with a difficult past…. Read more

Why Our Horses Live Outside – And Why It Matters for Your Child’s Riding Experience At Lavant Equestrian, our horses don’t live in traditional stables. Instead, they spend their days and nights outside in carefully managed herds, with open access to shelter, clean water, and plenty of space to roam. It’s a deliberate and important… Read more

Come Along to Lavant Equestrian’s Open Morning on Monday 25th August Looking for a fun, hands-on family outing this summer? Join us at Lavant Equestrian for our Open Morning on Monday 25th August, between 10am and 1pm. It’s a fantastic opportunity for families to experience the magic of our riding school, completely free of charge… Read more

Summer Confidence: How Weekly Riding Builds Independent, Resilient Kids At Lavant Equestrian, we don’t just teach children to ride – we help them grow into confident, capable individuals through the power of weekly horse riding lessons. Each summer, we watch children transform from nervous or shy to independent, motivated, and resilient. This change isn’t accidental…. Read more

Horse riding for children is an activity that offers many benefits both physically and mentally. Not only does horse riding teach children patience, empathy and courage, but it also helps to build self-confidence and improve their physical health. Horse riding is a skill that will stay with them for life, and children can make new… Read more