Riding & Language Holidays

Riding holidays in Cumbria

Come and enjoy the beauty and tranquillity of the Cumbrian countryside on horseback. Located only 17 miles from Carlisle and 8 miles form the Scottish border, you will encounter a beautiful, yet still largely undiscovered countryside. Near the Kielder National Forrest, which has dark sky status, you can enjoy 1000’s of acres of riding through mystical Woodlands and ancient bridle paths.

We can offer you inspiring riding holidays, that you won’t forget

Beautiful hacking country only half hour from Carlisle Airport and train station or for our international guests 1 ½ hour from Newcastle Airport, pick up can be arranged at extra cost.

Want to experience the countryside from horseback, brush up your dressage or show jumping skills, spend more time in the saddle or maybe even try your hand at something new, like vaulting or polo?

Lads Lodge Riding Centre offers riding holidays and short breaks with the ideal opportunity to get away from it all and concentrate on any aspect of your riding. Whether you are a beginner, wish to improve your riding or a more experienced rider wanting to go on a day ride or a 3 day trek, our experienced staff and lovely horses are here, to provide you with a tailor made holiday.

For an extra special experience, why not finish your holiday by participating in one of the famous common rides. Have a look here what it is all about:

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Please email or call us with your requirements and we will send you a tailor made package.

Local accommodation is available – follow the links on this page

There are many restaurants of all standards to choose in the locality and plenty to do and see in the area.

Language and Riding

At our riding holidays with English language we have wonderful English teachers who hold the T.E.F.L. qualification and tutor you each day to ensure you can develop your language skills. For children, as well as the more formal tuition, the children will perform plays and tableaus to make the whole learning experience fun and meaningful. It’s a marvellous way of learning or improving English language skills while enjoying a riding holiday. At Lads Lodge, our goal is to teach and improve our guest’s grasp of the English language, while at the same time, enjoying a horse riding holiday in a very fun packed manner. Safety is also of paramount importance to us.

You will spend 2 hours in the classroom each day and the remainder of the time will be horse riding. Horse riding lessons are taught in English, and English is the language used throughout the centre. This leads to a great improvement in English.

All of our lovely staff gently coax you to converse in English.: even the shyest of speakers will feel confident to chat. What a wonderful way to improve your English by chatting to other students and the friendly staff who will encourage you in every way. It will be an extra pleasure during your riding holiday. Learning combined with marvellous fun is what we offer during the riding holidays with English language.

For school trips:

What better way to educate your kids! There is no better way than our children’s riding holidays with English language!!! There is nothing more enjoyable than learning or improving your English in the course of a riding holiday. A great riding holiday that is also educational.

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