Horse riding centre in Carlisle

Lads Lodge is a small, family owned Riding Centre in Cumbria, based near Carlisle. With over 30 years of experience, we pride ourselves in providing a professional run livery and schooling service, as well as riding lessons for all levels and ages. Our trekking is extremely popular, due to the fabulous location and lovely selection of horses we have.

If you want to try something a bit different, why not have a go at equestrian vaulting (gymnastics on horseback)!

During the summer months we also have summer camps running for any pony mad kids including riding, vaulting and so much more!

We are a 5* licensed establishment, so you can be sure that you are in safe hands and that all of our horses are well looked after.

What can we offer?

Lessons

From individual riders to group bookings, we offer a range of activities to suit all ages and abilities.

Summer Camps

Our summer camps are fun packed and filled with activities including riding, vaulting, stable management and so much more for anyone over the age of 8 years!

We also have vaulting camps and clinics throughout the year for something slightly different.

Riding holidays

We offer a variety of riding holidays ranging from combined lessons, hacking and trekking holidays, where you will travel through ancient woods and bridle paths that have been trodden by horses for hundreds of years to short hour hacks for a quick get away!

RDA (Riding for the disabled)

Our horses are gentle and the ponies used for these sessions are well trained. Our aim is to create an inclusive equine environment that will allow people to achieve their personal goals. Spending time with horses is proven to reduce anxiety, encourage interaction, increase self-esteem and facilitate the expression of feelings and emotions.

Schools

For extra curricular activities with a difference! Lads Lodge Riding centre offers visits and school trips for classes and community groups.

Equestrian Vaulting

Vaulting may be one of the most unique sports in existence, as it includes both dance and gymnastic elements whilst being performed on a moving horse.

Despite common perception, you don't need to know how to ride in order to start vaulting, and anyone can learn, from pre-schoolers to adults!