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“Not a disapointment”

★★★★☆

written by 269Rice on 14/04/2017

Having booked Own a Pony Days as a Christmas present for our two granddaughters we were concerned to read some of the latest reviews. Our girls had their trip last week and had a fantastic time. The organisation was great, they were well cared for, they learned a great deal and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. They want to go back for one of the short residential courses. The negative reviews are misleading. This is a working farm, not a 5* hotel, there is mud and animals get dirty, but the care, tuition and enjoyment for the children are superb. The girls came home with a laminated picture of themselves with 'their' pony - a nice touch.

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“Unprofessional ”

★☆☆☆☆

written by nikkimartin on 19/02/2017

My husband booked for myself and my son as a gift. There was no interest in rider ability. Everyone is rushed to get boots and riding hat on so they can get the groups turned around quickly. No qualified person to ensure correctly fitted riding hats are worn! I spent the time walking around a paddock with a group of small children! There's no teaching involved. I didn't even need to guide the horse. They have all clearly walked the same routine over and over and would do it blindfolded! The woman who was a so called instructor was rude to clients and members of staff. Once finished, they couldn't get rid of you quick enough. No hot drink or ice cream for kids as advertised! More importantly, the horses didn't appear to be groomed or adequately cared for. My son and I went to pet a horse on our way out and got a filthy look from a member of staff! Non existent customer service, no sign of teaching and tired, sad looking horses. Such a shame. Monarch gives a bad name to riding stables. I have had great experiences elsewhere so there are good ones out there. Don't waste your money on this one!!

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“dont waste your time.”

★☆☆☆☆

written by roMontgomery358 on 02/08/2016

Awful riding school, untidy horses, stables, people. Instructors have no qualifications, including the owner, who is also rude and obnoxious. If you want to learn to ride.... Don't go here!!

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“I LOVE MONACH FARM:”

★★★★★

written by on 13/07/2016

I think that monach farm is an amazing place to go, with very knowledgeable, kind and helpful staff. i have been riding from a very young age and i do believe that riding at monach farm has been the best and always will be. Monach farm is a very clean and tidy place with staff mucking out and cleaning stables daily I love being at the farm it is my favorite place to be.

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“Don't believe everything you read!”

★★★★★

written by ThisIsMe1 on 25/01/2016

I have read the latest reviews, of course, everyone is entitled to an opinion and that's all it is, their opinion! I like to be open-minded and make my own mind up! After all, everyone gets caught on an off day now & then. The instructors have an abundance of knowledge and experience between them, the horses are well kept and get plenty of rest time. The nature of the UK weather means it is much wetter/colder at this time of year, therefore horses will get dirty quicker and spend more time in stables, warm and protected from the winter weather, but they are washed & mucked regularly, unfortunately stables don't come with a flush facility so unless someone is there to scoop as soon as horsey poops, I think you get my drift! As for stroppy teenagers, I agree there was a problem, nothing worse than someone with a potty mouth (not just teenagers) ... its generally referred to as just being a teenager and them thinking they are big, lets face it we've all been there. This has been sorted and the current group of helpers have lovely manners, are always polite and many have been riding from a very young age and are far more experienced than most adults.

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Thisisme1's Response to ThisIsMe1's Review

Written on: 25/01/2016

This is my opinion and I would implore anyone to give it a go, and make your own mind up!

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“Monach farm is one of a kind”

★★★★★

written by Arlenej on 13/12/2015

Sorry but I do know people are entitled to their own point of view but really. It is winter and horses do get muddy when out in fields. All horses at monach get 2 days out a week. Stables are cleaned out according to a Rota. You need to appreciate horses are kept in more so their stables won're be pristine. The lessons are taught by professionals and anyone who has teenagers knows they are not always happy and chirpy. Give monach a break horses are well cared for, people do come back time after time and I have always found it a friendly and caring establishment.

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Heatherannej's Response to Arlenej's Review

Written on: 07/01/2016

I agree with the above review. I read all the reviews here and some are very harsh. I was a complete beginner when I came to Monach Farms in the summer and was very nervous but excited about riding as I adore horses. I also care very much about their welfare. The school is not stuffy and snobby and they excel with nervous riders and beginners. They did have a few issues with young instructors but the owner is smart and experienced and recognized the problem and solved it. Every lesson I have had with the owner has been amazing, I learn so much each time. I completely disagree with some of the comments about her. I always hope she will teach the class, she has a great eye for detail and takes her time with each student. At the end of the class she always asks each person "what did you learn that was new today". You can tell she has years of experience. The horses are gentle and calm and the younger instructors now seem to really care for them and even thou some are young they are smart and help you learn. I have a busy work schedule and they have always been accommodating with times and lessons for me. It takes time to learn to ride properly and safety is important. I would recommend Monach farms for children and new adult riders in a heartbeat!

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Dinkus's Response to Arlenej's Review

Written on: 01/02/2016

Some might believe you if you didn't keep your horse there!!

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“Lovely place”

★★★★★

written by Blackburn322 on 05/12/2015

I have had now had numerous lessons at the farm and really enjoyed them. After reading some of the reviews I decided not to be judgemental and be open minded about using the school, the girls who took my lessons, although young were all working towards qualifications and were helpful on questions I had. Some of the horses lived out in the field so we're not going to be spotless! But all (although sometimes muddy legs) were clean and where tack was placed were dirt free. I also noticed deep beds but as this is a working farm with 40 plus horses understood this could not be done in the day but fresh beds were given every night and every horse was fully mucked out on a Monday (when they all got to have a day off!!) not over worked as some of the previous reviews. Although the owner didn't have the greatest people skills, she had great knowledge and I also noticed you could request to change your instructor if you were not happy. Overall I would highly recommend and will be taking my children over the Christmas break to enjoy the wonderful family run farm.

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Crawleyj48's Comment

Written on: 06/12/2015

after doing my work exerpience there for a few weeks this year i can tell you they are NOT all mucked out on a monday! Pretty impossible to muck out 40 stables in a day with only 1 member of staff that can drive the tractor!! The horses are never ever groomed properly just a quick brush before lessons...hardly well looked after!!! I did however see one person ask to change instructors from the owner to someone else....yes they got changed but they got slated and rude words said about them once tjey had gone with one being "put them on a naughty horse next time"....great people skills!!!!

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“Worst place”

★☆☆☆☆

written by igBoone374 on 25/10/2015

Worst riding school!! Had a lesson the other day! Horses are unkept and filthy dirty! Have mud all over them and unbrushed manes and tails! The people that run it are barely out of school and clearly have no qualifications!! The 3 teenagers we had during our lesson were miserable, grumpy, sour faced and spent more time talking to each other than us! As well as frequently swearing! All in all it was a terrible experience apart from the horse was well behaved and friendly!

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“Worst Riding School”

★☆☆☆☆

written by Edwardshc26 on 23/10/2015

Worst riding school in the county!!!!! Horses were unkept, messy, mane and tails unbrushed, mud everywhere. Scruffy horses that look uncared for. The 3 "professionals" that took our lesson were no older than teenagers, clearly had no qualifications, were rude and sour faced and spent more time talking to each other than to us. When the lessons had finished we took the horses back to stables full of shit.....no clean bedding and after asking why i got told "we dont have time to do the beds". Only plus point is that the horse was friendly and looked after me well. Wouldnt go back...unless it was to rescue those horses from the horrible teenagers!!!!!!!!

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“Owner horrible”

★☆☆☆☆

written by Loomistc309 on 31/08/2015

as other reviews have said the owner of this riding school is horrible. The horses were really sweet and my daughter loved going there whilst other members of staff taught her. Then we had the owner of the stables teach her who shouted at my daughter constantly with no constructive criticism, her lesson was boring and my daughter was taught nothing at all, she made her cry twice and then expected us to book again...i think not!! If u go to this riding school make sure if a small large built woman is going to teach u, u run!!!!! Such a rude woman who hasnt got a clue about people skills! A massive shame as this school is nice and close to us and would have been perfect but i WILL NOT have my young daughter treated that way by someone.

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“AWFUL PLACE”

★☆☆☆☆

written by Aliciad48 on 27/06/2015

Wouldn't go near this place again. Horses are poorly treated, staff are rude and owner is horrible. No one there is qualified to teach, and they have no real idea what they are doing. All horses have ill fitting saddles causing back pain and soreness, many are ill and lame and this is due to pure laziness. If you want to learn to ride properly don't go near Monach Farm.

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“Excellent teaching!! ”

★★★★★

written by on 01/11/2013

My whole family has now ridden here and Monach teaches the novice to advanced pupils. It is the best stables in the surrounding area and is part of a working farm. There is a no nonsense approach; which may put some off but the safety of the horses and riders are paramount. My Daughter started at 3... And now 2 years later has come on leaps and bounds. All instructors are well trained before they take a lesson and fully supervised at all times. We used the vouchers and they were awesome, but do have an expiry date. With camps and own a pony days children can do more than just ride. It does get very busy in the summer months so booking in advance is recommended.

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“Amazing -Taught me to able to become a Professional ”

★★★★★

written by on 19/04/2013

Monach Farm has been amazing. They have taken me as a returning to riding 30 something having had 20 years out of the saddle and given me the encouragement and tools to become a professional within the horse industry. 4 Years ago I sat on Jak on the lead rein for my first lesson. Since then I have been able to progress using the wide variety horses to hone my skills....part loaning a very sweet welsh mare who I hacked to the moon and back and hunted a few times. Before finally moving on to one of the big lads who taught me about schooling and improving a horse. I was able to compete him at local Dressage, Showjumping and One Day Eventing. They have also helped me achieve my Level 2 NVQ and also a National Diploma. I am now lucky enough to own my own one day event horse and am being trained locally by a 3* event rider and also by the the British Olympic team Dressage instructor. I work as a travel groom, taking care of, traveling and preparing horses for competition. I am sure many people will not want to go as far as me... However Monach Farm is Highly Recommended for learning the grassroots skills of good horsemanship/riding....

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“Monach Farm Riding Stables”

★★★★★

written by arlenejackson23 on 16/03/2013

I started riding 3 years ago at Monach farm. They were always encouraging and helpful. I took part in themed days and went every Sunday until I was encouraged to ride without help. The owner always told me it comes in stages and she was right it took time. I loaned my first pony after a really good adult camp called Foxy who took me from beginner to novice I think. I did several more adult camps and eventually went looking for my own pony to stable at the yard. Now I own my own horse a beautiful Hafflinger and the support and help I have received has made a dream come true for me. I cannot express the professionalism and support they have afforded a middle aged rider who has been able to realise a childhood dream. I would not hesitate to recommend their teaching methods, ponies and staff to anyone who would like to ride as a hobby. Monach Farm is a farm not to be missed by anyone.

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“Fantastic!!!”

★★★★★

written by on 11/03/2013

My daughter had her lessons here and i have nothing but nice things to say!! The ponies are lovely and the leaders were so helpful!! My daughter has been so happy there and we recommend it to everyone!!

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“Highly Recommended - Great Place to learn!”

★★★★★

written by katmoo21 on 26/02/2013

I stumbled across this review site by accident, and I wonder if the reviews below are actually about the same Monach Farm riding stables that my daughters have attended for the last 6 years... Over this period I have found the staff nothing but polite and accomodating. My children have grown into confident riders and regularly attend the pony club and holiday sessions. Indeed, the 3-day holiday camps run during the summer holidays are a highlight of the year for my kids! A few years ago my eldest child had a serious accident. The one thing that kept her going on her road to recovery was the thought of being able to ride again. With the help of all the staff at Monach Riding Stables she was able to get back in the saddle, and has extra support (at no extra cost) during her lessons. As she walks through the stable yard to her lesson she is always greeted by everyone in a friendly manner, and is made to feel no different to the other more able bodied riders. I cannot recommend Monach Farm highly enough - the staff are friendly, the horses and ponies well cared for and the range of activities and lessons on offer is exceptional. I guess the one thing that speaks for itself is the number of adults and children who ride there.. If you are looking for riding lessons, then go to Monach Farm... but make sure you call first to check that they aren't fully booked!

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“Worst riding school in the area”

★☆☆☆☆

written by on 24/11/2012

I have done work experience and ridden at Monach. During work experience the staff were rude and would rather get mad at me than help me with what to do. The horses and goats were not mucked out / deep littered properly - I was told to leave the poo in the stable and just chuck hay on top. Equipment was not cleaned either. The owner is not someone I would ever like to meet again. My lesson was boring. We all walked round together, then trotted round, then walked round and then the lesson was over. The person who took my lesson was not a qualified instructor or someone working towards a qualification. Good points? The horses were nice!

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“Inconsistent,,,”

★☆☆☆☆

written by on 28/04/2012

My daughter had a lovely first lesson at Monach farm and the instructors were engaging, patient and cheerful. Her second lesson today was run by a grumpy middle aged woman (owner?) and the other staff were generally downbeat, uncommunicative and impatient. My daughter finished the session in tears. May go back but if we turn up and the same staff are running the session we will run a mile

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“Monach Farm is the best riding stables in the...”

★★★★★

written by on 03/07/2011

Monach Farm is the best riding stables in the county!!!! The staff are friendly, reliable and the instructors are lovely and work you hard!! Every lesson you learn something new and come away with a big smile on your face!! The horses are not only beautiful but they are responsive and sweet!! Anyone that doesnt like this stables doesnt see a family orientated riding stables that offers great deals for children and adults!! Excellent 10/10

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“I strongly agree with the last review. The quality of...”

★☆☆☆☆

written by on 30/12/2010

I strongly agree with the last review. The quality of the lessons are very poor and are taught by unqualified instructors. The lessons are some times even dangerous as it is so unorganized and their teaching techniques are quite no very unusual. the staff are very rude and unfriendly and the lessons are over priced. i would not recommend it to anyone!

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