Penhalwyn Trekking Centre & School, St Ives Reviews
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★★★★★
“Recomended :)”
Written on: 20/05/2013 by Mia-Domino
Hi Guys! Penhalwyn is a fun, SAFE and well looked after stables. Yes, some of you may say it look at bit...eugh..but all the animals are VERY WELLLL looked after for! I am a regular, i come up on Saturdays and Sundays, 9:30-4:30. No one is ever left out or bullied! We have really good lessons for a really good price, ( £18 for the first 3 lessons/regular, then £14.50) You have 1 hour! We go out on amazing hacks with exquisite view's ( PTC, Penhalwyn trekking center) And awesome gallops!... (read more)
★★★★★
“Penhalwyn Trekking Centre and School”
Written on: 10/05/2013 by rebeckyloveshorses (1 review written)
Penhalwyn is AMAZING! After a few years of not riding due to illness, I recently spent 7 months at another nearby riding school and decided to move as I wasn't progressing and it was a lot more expensive. I went to Penhalwyn just to ride a friends pony and fell in love with the place. Less than a week later I was having my first lesson there. All instructors are friendly and very helpful and in just a few months I have greatly improved. All the horses are beautiful and are properly cared for... (read more)
★★★★★
“I love this place!”
Written on: 26/04/2013
Penhawlyn is the best riding school I have ever attended,and I should know- I stayed there from 9.30-4.00 every Saturday from when I was eight years old,for about 2 and a half to 3 years. I'm attending this ridding school still,even though I have four horses of my own- that's how much I love this place. You will see reviews on this site that say the horses are badly kept,not looked after properly,but they are. They are kept in brilliant condition,and are not treated unfairly or cruelly by... (read more)
★★★★★
“penhalwyn is best!!”
Written on: 18/04/2013
i love penhalwyn everyone there is friendly it is like another home for me. all the horses r lovely and sometimes funny. my fave r fortuna and harley. tallulah (instructer) is lovely she has helped me jump and canter in less than 6 months. i would recomend this to anyone who wants to start to ride. i love to horse ride there and it does many fun days out such as gymkanas, own a pony day and treasure hunts . vaughn and jane r really nice aswell erin:) (read more)
★★☆☆☆
“Okay for one-off time consumption, otherwise poor...”
Written on: 24/03/2013
I have been visiting Penhalwyn once a year for the past five years or so, I was more impressed as a young child but now I realise the downsides of this so called riding school. I would definitely agree with a previous review that the horses appear poorly kept as they are far too often made to go out on the road for tourists and over the years I've seen many issues with grumpy and inattentive volunteers/staff, disobedient horses, people falling off or otherwise having bad experiences. The... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“How i”
Written on: 21/01/2013
Pretty much all of the horses don't have shoes and are made to do regular road work .. They are untrained and even the best of horses have been rearing for over 6 years and chucking people off , which is not acceptable at a riding school A lot of the staff are pleasant but there are to many children thinking they run the yard , you can clearly tell that half of the reviews are children from the riding stables. I would not recommend coming here to learn to ride as you will be kept at the same... (read more)
★★★★★
“Our children love it here!”
Written on: 06/10/2012 by Sarahgodfrey
For the last two years our children have been riding here when we go on our summer holiday to St Ives. Our youngest (just 6) was well looked after on the many times she has been, as have our older children. Yes the stables and buildings are old and weathered but the animals are well looked after, and cared about. We will be returning next year with our 5 children! (read more)
★★★★☆
“Place is scruffy, but owners and staff are brilliant!”
Written on: 25/09/2012
Used to showjump at BSJA grade C, but hadn't been on a horse for many years due to getting smashed up in a bad accident not of my making some years ago so I was nervous, I needn't have worried, I was given a very suitable animal to ride. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff and owners, lovely people and friendly well trained ponies and horses to ride. I was instantly at home in the saddle and the trek I went out on was superb, everything I knew and loved about horses came flooding... (read more)
★★★★★
“YO BLUD”
Written on: 11/09/2012 by abirann
THIS IS THE BESTEST PLACE, the workers are lovely and francesca is the best worker here, she gives such a good help and has lovely euthasiasm towards her work. definantly going there again and ride all the horses like a cowgirl. YOLO. topaz is the best, but don't ride her because she's mine, give francesca a pay rise she deserves it! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (read more)
★★★★★
“I love penhaulwyn!”
Written on: 18/07/2012
Penhaulwyn is sooooooooooo lovly I ride there and keep my pony cloud there. This is how great penhaulwyn is, before I got my pony he didn't live in penhaulwyn and used to get bad laminitis and other inguries. But since I've had him and kept him at penhaulwyn there's been nothing wrong with him! And that's a good 3 years. Sadly I m to big for my poney and love riding penhaulwyns horse (read more)
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★★☆☆☆
“never judge a book by its cover”
Written on: 27/06/2012
the owners of Penhalwyn are lovely and are more than happy to help anyone. however some of the staff can be bitchy. Trencrom the weight bearing horse is huge and very tempermental he is very traffic shy and therefore not the best to be given to novice riders. all animals can change their mood and this is something people should know before horse riding. yes he needs to be trained to get this out of him but no matter what horses can change. i think people should be properly briefed before... (read more)
★★★★★
“penhalwyn trekking centre”
Written on: 28/04/2012 by supersophs11 (1 review written)
personally i think penhalwyn is absoloutly amazing its great up there all the staff are very kind and caring,the horses are well looked after and cared for.When i first started riding i was quite nervous but everyone was really freindly and asked what i thought and how comterble i was!so anyone who lives in the area should deffinetly try it out! my faveriote horses are storm,pebbles,domino love u all!!<3 (read more)
★★★★☆
“Penhalwyn”
Written on: 10/04/2012 by StaceyLR10001
Im 15 years of age and I've been riding on and off at Penhalwyn since I was 7. I thank all the staff at Penhalwyn for teaching me how too ride, and I improved every lesson. Every time I've been to the yard I've had a good day, it's nice too spend time with the horses, and have a laugh with the people up there. I would recommend this yard too anyone who wants too learn how to ride, or learn too improve their riding. The horses get looked after nicely, they get groomed and pampered by... (read more)
★★★★★
“Would never dream of going anywhere else”
Written on: 29/03/2012
Penhalwyn the best place to ride in Penwith. I ride there every sunday, the horses are well cared for and all the staff are REALLLLY nice, and teach you how to ride exeptionaly well!!!!! Everyone is soooo friendly and they make you feel part of the horsey family xxx Love u Crackerjack, Dougle , Muppet and Scarlett xxx (read more)
★★★★★
“my home from home”
Written on: 12/03/2012
lovely clean, healthy horses of all sizes and colours. friendly staff who are always there to help or answer questions. stable management tests are offered to anyone who wishes to take them, and ABRS riding and equitation tests can also be taken. Gymkhanas, one day events, treasure hunts and own a pony day are very popular amongst the local kiddies in half terms. lovely off road hacks in the countryside and villages. you can borrow hats and boots at no extra cost. young children have a... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“I agree somewhat with the last review; the place is...”
Written on: 21/04/2011
I agree somewhat with the last review; the place is scruffy and everything looks old and worn out. But you give things the benefit of the doubt. My suspicions were raised when I got on the horse, a big young cob, and it didn't respond to any aids... at all - and i was told it was scared of traffic! To set off you have to cross the St Ives to Penzance main road! The briefing was laughable. Yes, the horse was scared of traffic and as a beginner I didn't really know what to do. I spent an hour... (read more)
Guest's Comment
Written on: 18/01/2012
this review is ABSOLUTE RUBBISH penhalwyn is amaxing END OF.
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Guest's Comment
Written on: 18/01/2012
what are yo aon about. Penahlwyn is AMAZING and it will take more than a bunch of stupid torists to take it down!!!!!!!
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Bubblingbluebell_28's Comment
Written on: 27/06/2012
the comments on this review were clearly wrote by staff or helpers and therfore proves the point that the staff and children are rude. and also if it wernt for tourists then there wouldnt be a business so rethink what you are saying!! I myself have lived down in cornwall almost 16 years and go stives area often so im not a tourist and in some sence what people are sayin is true and your silly comments just prove it. Janey and Vaugne are lovely and so are the adult staff that work there but the teenagers who think they know it all just ruin the place.
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Guest's Comment
Written on: 16/07/2012
Penhaulwyn is the best place on earth and I love you cloud!!!
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★★☆☆☆
“i think penhalwyn is amzin except some rude staff and...”
Written on: 15/12/2010 by becky louise (1 review written)
i think penhalwyn is amzin except some rude staff and peeps that go and think they own the place wen they dont they just ride and instruct ther its value for money (read more)
★★★★★
“Penhalwyn riding school is the best, end of. Cuz im...”
Written on: 21/11/2010
Penhalwyn riding school is the best, end of. Cuz im someone that rides there i would reccomend it to anyone at all that wants to learn to ride or already can. We ride, we muck out, lead in lessons/out on treks and loads more! We also get points for all our efforts! The horses come first and they are amazing, every single one. Anyone that enjoys riding, you should go there. Ohh and, I Loveyou Pebbles nd Crystal ..Betty x (read more)
★★★★★
“i love it ,its the best place in the world to be they...”
Written on: 25/10/2010 by amanda coram (1 review written)
i love it ,its the best place in the world to be they are so friendly i used to ride their as a child now i am fourty and the experience is just the same and the veiws are just beautiful happy riding and happy horses .this is family run place and the atmosphere reflects on every one associated with it .its been a huge mile stone for me i had a hip operation three years ago and i thought i would never be able to ride again but now i am back in the saddle my confidence is growing in all... (read more)
★★★★★
“I started riding over 20 years ago at Penhalwyn. I...”
Written on: 31/07/2010
I started riding over 20 years ago at Penhalwyn. I have since moved away but I will always remember the weekends spent working and riding there, we used to gain points for cleaning tack, filling hay nets, mucking out and once we had enough we could exchnage them for a lesson or hack, which if I remember correctly was through beautiful countryside. The horses back then were lovely with Towering being the biggest(I used to walk under him to fill his water, he was a gentle giant, I wouldnt... (read more)
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★★★★★
“i have been going there 4 months now and i love going...”
Written on: 20/07/2010
i have been going there 4 months now and i love going on there rides and lessons too i ride tilsman gee and tammy i like tilsman the most :) x (read more)
★★★★★
“my daughter has been going for a few months now and...”
Written on: 14/07/2010
my daughter has been going for a few months now and bethany loves it there all the staff are brillant and kind they make you at ease bethany now takes her friend with her milley they love going out on rides with the horses and all the training they have bethany loves G and tammy and always wonts to stay there longer jane and all the staff are amazing and the horses are lovely and well looked after so why not give them ago your love it ruth (read more)
★★★★★
“We stumbled on Penhalwyn, and found a delightfully...”
Written on: 11/04/2010
We stumbled on Penhalwyn, and found a delightfully relaxed riding centre, where the people were professional but unhurried and helped our 4-year-old to overcome her fear of riding. We'll be back! (read more)
★★★★★
Guest's Comment
Written on: 06/06/2011
ITs a good place to learn how to ride a horse :)
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★★★★☆
“I have been riding up penhalwyn sicne the age of 5. we...”
Written on: 25/02/2010
I have been riding up penhalwyn sicne the age of 5. we allhave are favourite's. mine are Bluegrass,Polkadot and Dougal. All the horse are will looked after by a number of staff and children which want to work with horses. All the staff are really care and helpful. I strongly recomend that you go to this riding stables if you want to work with horses and to get a better knowledge of what is involved in lokking after and careing of Horses and Ponies. :) :) :) :P (read more)
★★★★★
“I have learnt to ride up penhalwyn and have ridden...”
Written on: 20/02/2010
I have learnt to ride up penhalwyn and have ridden there for nearly 4 years. The staff are very kind and hepful and will sort anything that is wrong. The horses up Penhalwyn are lovely and good to be around. They are very sweet and everyone has a favourite. 'Mine is Cracker-Jack'. My friends up penhalwyn have toaught me loads and i will continue to ride there in the futre :) (read more)
★★★★★
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Written on: 20/02/2010
i think this stabble is a good riding stabbles to ride at i learnt how to ide there and i we had no trobble we have both brought horses from there carolina and kerrow and there is nothing wroung with there horses they are very look after and trated very well if there is a problem they allways sort it stright away. the staff up there are very kind and the women at the desk is not rude and is very polite to everyone.. tammie & melissa
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★★★★★
“I hold this stables in high regard as I learnt to ride...”
Written on: 20/02/2010 by hottotrot (1 review written)
I hold this stables in high regard as I learnt to ride here and have found no other stable as friendly and I have been to many. The horses are well behaved and and well looked after, and the staff are very helpful and friendly and when I am there I feel part of a big family brought together by their love of horses. Whether experienced or not , big or small, young or old Penhalwyn has the horse or pony for you, from plod to the more experienced, you will not be dissapointed by the range and... (read more)
★★★★★
“Great! I've now been going for ages and all the staff...”
Written on: 16/02/2010
Great! I've now been going for ages and all the staff are extremely friendly. The kids there are friendly and the horses are treated brilliantly. I adore it there and I believe anyone , from beginners to experienced should join !!!!
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★★★★★
“Penhalwyn is the best! the riding stable makes you...”
Written on: 02/12/2009
Penhalwyn is the best! the riding stable makes you feel so at home and its the horses there that make it even more special! I go there so all u that r dissin it its not as bad as u fink! fanks 4 listenin!! PENHALWYN IS THE BEST! i luv olly, taz, gee, fortuna and the list goes on!!!!! I LOVE PENHALWYN!!! (read more)
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★★★★★
“The penhalwyn trekking centre riding centre is...”
Written on: 27/08/2009
The penhalwyn trekking centre riding centre is fantastic, offering well behaved horses and ponies as well as friendly and helpful staff. The centre offers wonderful opportunities to explore the rural areas on horseback. The centre also regard safety as a priority which gives you peace if mind. For an enjoyable family day out or for lessons this is the place to go! (read more)
★★★★☆
“Penhalwyn centre a great place to ride all in all. It...”
Written on: 03/06/2009 by tazwild (2 reviews written)
Penhalwyn centre a great place to ride all in all. It does look a bit scruffy but that dosn't really matter. there are a wide range of horses which are treated very well. The teachers are reallly realllllly nice. Its does lessons and treks! (read more)
★★★★★
“Penhalwyn Trekking Centre & School, St Ives, is a...”
Written on: 14/03/2009
Penhalwyn Trekking Centre & School, St Ives, is a great place to ride. You kind of get a trek and a lesson in 1 cause you have to walk down to the lesson area!!! The people who teach you are really nice as well. There are tones of friendly horses!!! I think there are too many horses in lessons and they seem to look a bit dirty! (read more)
★★★★☆
“Penhalwyn is a great place ive been there before and...”
Written on: 25/10/2008
Penhalwyn is a great place ive been there before and loved it ill be back there soon hopefully xxx (read more)
★★★★★
“We were on holiday in St Ives and went for a one-hour...”
Written on: 27/08/2008
We were on holiday in St Ives and went for a one-hour trek around the beautiful countryside. We (two adults, two children aged 9 and 6) were complete novices but were treated with respect and offered advice all the time. The instructors were kind and helpful and the girls who lead our children's ponies were lovely, and obviously loved the horses very much. The centre might not be the most stylish place, but the money you pay is obviously spent where it should be - on the welfare of the... (read more)
★★★★★
“You will be amazed by how gentle they all are to the...”
Written on: 07/08/2008
You will be amazed by how gentle they all are to the horses and ponies! they are gentle on their mouthes and dont kick (they squeese) i look forward 2 everyday i go to penhalwyn. (read more)
★★★★★
“Lovely place i recommend it to all !”
Written on: 18/06/2008
Lovely place i recommend it to all ! (read more)
★★★★★
“I think penhalwyn is a great place to be and a great...”
Written on: 18/06/2008
I think penhalwyn is a great place to be and a great place to ride. Penhalwyn is so much fun. (read more)
★★★★★
“Penhalwyn is a great riding stables with helpful...”
Written on: 18/06/2008
Penhalwyn is a great riding stables with helpful friendly people who love horses.the treks are also lovely. we definitely reccomend it (read more)
★★★★★
“Its a lovely place even though it's shabby it gives...”
Written on: 11/06/2008
Its a lovely place even though it's shabby it gives the feeling that everyone knows everyone. It could do with a bit of a refurb but everything else about it really good. (read more)
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★★★★★
“Lovely place! Lovely horses, great teachers and a...”
Written on: 29/04/2008
Lovely place! Lovely horses, great teachers and a lovely friendly environment. (read more)
★★★★★
“Great and you have lots of fun and everyone looks...”
Written on: 16/02/2008 by HannahMaddern
Great and you have lots of fun and everyone looks after the horses the excellent (read more)
★★★★★
“You will be amazed on how well they treat you! I...”
Written on: 23/02/2007 by mmaia
You will be amazed on how well they treat you! I always look forward to Sunday! and overall even though people prefer old mill (down the road) its for rich people and everyone acts like your teacher not like your friend! (read more)
446353_Tamsynmaria's Response to 279510_mmaia's Review
Written on: 08/03/2009
I disapprove of your comment I have been riding at old mill for 3 years. I am in no way rich or experienced but am treated extremely well and offered all types of advice. My instructor even took time out to help me choose my horse. She even took us out on a hack with her own horse to make sure that he was a safe ride. I'm not convinced that the instructors at Penhalwyn would take time out to do this. Sorry if I am in any way wrong.
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446353_Tamsynmaria's Response to 279510_mmaia's Review
Written on: 08/03/2009
I have been riding at old mill for 3 years and I am in no way rich. The horses and pony's that they have suit every rider imaginable. My instructor took her time to help me choose my horse. She even came out on hacks with me to make sure he was safe (all this unpaid). Old Mill is more popular because they look after every person that learns with them. I rode previously at Penhalwyn and enjoyed it but I feel I get more attention at Old Mill.
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★★★★★
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Janewillowbennett's Comment
Written on: 04/09/2012
Trecrom did have a slight problem with very BIG traffic a year ago or so, but this summer has been out everyday, often more than once and had improved greatly, and barely blinks an eyelid at the hugest of vehicles now.