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Mill Farm Riding School and Trekking Centre
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“Beats the Rest!”

★★★★★

written by on 16/05/2016

Mill Farm Riding School has gotten better and better, with the new refurbished school which is now even larger, and new jumping paddock and the small riding school, everything you need is there for you to enjoy. The staff are brilliant, and they even have a cafe now serving resonably priced food and hot beverages. The riding school has now been awarded the ABRS - Association of British Riding Schools, what other local riding school can top that! The horses are just fab, and eager to please from beginners to the more advanced, they have horses to suit everyone. All the instructors are so helpful and dont rush you if your nervous. I recommend this school to anyone looking learning to ride or just have some fun.

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“Brilliant riding school, highly recommend to friends...”

★★★★★

written by 311Butcher on 14/05/2016

Brilliant riding school, highly recommend to friends and family! Staff are pleasant, incredibly helpful. Their horses are amazing not your typical riding school horses, never seem or look tired. Fantastic trecking and had the most amazing jumping lesson in the new school today.

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“Fantastic day out!”

★★★★★

written by on 02/06/2015

Great staff, gorgeous horses. Had a fantastic day and went on a great hack and will be defintely going again. Will defintely recommend this.

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“Great fun!”

★★★★★

written by on 31/05/2015

My 2 daughters have just competed in the Mill Farm Riding School show day, all the kids had the best day ever! They did in-hand and ridden showing, show-jumping, gymkhana games and completed the day with a chase-me-charlie. All the kids finished the day with loads of rosettes, trophies and massive smiles on their faces, all the ponies were immaculately turned out (part of the kids show preparations) and all looked happy, healthy and well loved, the ponies enjoyed themselves too. Brilliant, would definitely recommend

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“Great Riding school”

★★★★★

written by Jamison182 on 30/05/2015

My children have been coming here for a few weeks now and my son has started to help out at the stables. The staff are all lovely and really helpful. The lessons are very professional. I have been to other riding schools before where they don't really take any notice of what a certain child can and can't do or what he or she has learnt, where at Mill farm they move them into different groups once they reach a certain level, the staff genuinely care and want the children to do well. I would definitely recommend Mill farm to anyone that is thinking about taking up lessons or for riders that want to get back into to. My children thoroughly enjoy it and look forward to their lessons every week.

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“Great Riding School”

★★★★★

written by HorseOwner on 29/05/2015

My daughter had a great day at the Mill Farm Show yesterday. Thanks to all the excellent and supportive staff! The horses are well cared for and we have happily stabled our own horse here for over two years. I would recommend anyone who wants to ride to come here. It’s such a lovely yard with such a great atmosphere!

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“DON'T!”

★☆☆☆☆

written by O'Nealwy30 on 16/11/2014

My daughter recently went on one of Mill Farms treks. Okay, it was a Groupon offer so we didn't pay full price, but even though it was cheap I really wouldn't recommend it ..... unless your idea of a trek is to ride along the roads of Hazel Grove! Hardly the trek they describe across rolling countryside! The school borders countryside and there are fields all around, yet it was road riding! Busy roads! Not great. Don't bother!

Millfarmriding's Comment

Written on: 28/05/2015

I am sorry your trek was not as you would of liked but due to poor weather conditions it was to dangerous for you to ride on the trekking route so a bridle way ride was offered but to be technical the Groupon vouchers all expired in September we did how ever go over and above to honour expired vouchers

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Millfarmriding's Comment

Written on: 29/05/2015

Sorry you misunderstood it wasn't the weather on the day it was the wet weather in the days/ weeks before
But the customer is always right is our policy so please contact us and we will endeavour to put this right and hopefully the girls will have a fun ride please quote ref hh55 and again please accept our apologies
Thanks

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Katerinappp's Comment

Written on: 28/05/2015

If I may set the record straight. We used our voucher while it was valid! It was a dry day ...as it had been all week! The helpers hardly spoke to the three children on the trek; my daughters helper was plugged in to her phone the whole time. You put my daughter on the wrong horse; she had ridden before the others hadn't. You caught up with them in your car and shouted at them for getting it wrong. Remember?

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“Great horses, friendly staff”

★★★★☆

written by MekhiKoenig173 on 15/09/2014

Groupon booking is a nightmare (I believe booking direct is much easier and more reliable, but obviously I had a groupon voucher), but the horses are amazing. Not your usual follow-my-leader trekking plots, all the horses I saw looked fit and healthy. Those I rode and were in my group on the two occasions I have been here had spirit and get-up-and-go but also amazing manners and willingness to listen to their riders. On one visit we rode down bridleways that are also used by runners to end up riding in the middle of a running club/race. The horses are all clearly well trained, they dealt with runners sneaking up behind them and then shouting or even worse reaching out to touch them without warning perfectly. I was amazed none of them bolted (in fact they were better than horses I have ridden elsewhere that also do RDA work and those horses are supposed to be bombproof). The staff on the yard are all friendly and I am told the horses do a max of 3hours work per day (which would explain their good energy levels and fitness). My only suggestion for improvement would be to add another level of trek in between the beginner and advanced, as I am sure there are many like me who are bored on the beginner trek (although I did enjoy the sceenery) because we can do more but worry on the advanced trek that we may hold others in the group back (although I was never made by the staff to feel that I was holding my group back).

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“absolutely fantastic”

★★★★★

written by rySoto303 on 25/08/2014

I went on hack today for 90 minutes and it was awesome!! The young gentleman that took us out was the nicest person I've ever come across he was so helpful with everything ensuring the whole ride felt at ease and in comfort the whole time!. We was waiting around the farm until it was time to head off and in the time We was there there wasn't a unhappy face about everybody was happy and smiling. ++++++ our trek leader took us onto the middlewood way and then onto a field which he called "the gallop field" all 3 of us really enjoyed the gallop and canters Last of all the horses were fantastic and all looked so well maintained and groomed and all the tack looked as though is had only just been freshly oiled i would highly recommend mill farm to anybody wanting to go on a trek or have a lesson

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“Recommend to all!”

★★★★★

written by Bentley05 on 24/08/2014

Lovely place to ride, very child friendly and an extremely well run place. I have read the previous review and notice there's a lot of children at mill farm but just seems to be extremely child friendly and I am aware they have a designated play area where I have seen children play, I suppose school holidays create havoc for everyone!

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“Gone downhill”

★★★☆☆

written by Adair10 on 18/08/2014

The treking centre is lovely. However, the riding school has gone downhill! The horses are never ready, the lessons are always late and you do not get the same instructor. The stables are not well kept anymore, once we attended in the heat of summer and some of the horses had no water at all. The staff are friendly enough but are they qualified to teach? Who knows! Safety is no longer priority as toddlers are allowed to run around the yard pushing toys around and one was actually whipping the dog there. The prices are good but the place itself could be better, cleaner and more professional.

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“Fantastic scenery lovely horses, friendly staff”

★★★★☆

written by Cox243 on 12/07/2014

Sunny July morning, friendly welcoming staff, lovely horses and a 90 minute trek along the fields around the picturesque scenery of high lane with views of Lyme park.

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“Hack in the countryside”

★★★★★

written by judent25 on 11/07/2014

My 2 daughters, 14 and 11 enjoyed a hack, through a Group on deal we treated them to. I found it difficult to book the hack in the first place and had to call the office many times before I was given a day and time for the hack. It was easy to find the farm, filled out the relevant forms, before driving off to different stables 10 minutes away for the hack. It was down the side of the canal and quite a challenge to drive down. There were a lot of potholes. Once there, the staff were great, helpful and relaxed. The sun was shining and the girls really enjoyed the hack through fields and countryside, which took an hour and 20 mins. They said they enjoyed the day and the other riders in the group were lovely, friendly and funny! A lovely experience and we'll probably go again.

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“Simply fab”

★★★★★

written by buzzybee61 on 06/07/2014

Courtesy of Groupon my friend and I had a great time today here. The staff at the trekking centre were great and paired me up with my new bf Jake, a 19 year old gentle giant :-) For me this was the first time on horseback, aged 50 something, but the staff put me at ease and I was well looked after throughout the trek. Only took about 10 mins to feel relaxed and enjoy the scenery. Hope to go back soon. Highly recommend *****

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“Such fun”

★★★★☆

written by Tancork on 05/07/2014

First time riding for me and my 2 kids aged 9 & 12 today. Hilarious start to the trip "waiting for horses" and wrong directions!!!! Ben put us all at ease and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Lovely weather lovely group and well behaved horses. "Jake" "Rio" and "Ricky" thanks for a great family experience. We look forward to a return trip.

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“Wouldn't go anywhere else!”

★★★★★

written by jenkins1993 on 03/07/2014

I have been attending Mill Farm Riding School for around 5 years now and have enjoyed everything about this establishment! I began having lessons in the school which gave me the confidence and ability to start jumping lessons and go round the cross country track that is situated at the Riding School. The instructors are all friendly and knowledgeable who are happy to answer any questions and make you feel comfortable. I have visited the trekking centre on numerous occasions and would definitely go back again as I had a lot fun and enjoyed the change of scenery! The staff at the trekking centre were again friendly and welcoming! All of the horses look well and cared for and seem happy with what they do. The riding school ponies don't act like your typical riding school pony and aren't used in any more than 3 lessons a day. I would definitely recommend this establishment to anyone looking to start or continue to ride.

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“Just brilliant!”

★★★★★

written by RuthAshton on 29/06/2014

My friend bought my daughter a trek as a birthday present and four of us went today. We has a lovely time. He met us on the riding stables and drove us to the trekking centre. The horses were lovely, he was polite and pleasant and we had a fabulous time riding through fields, near the canal and in the valley. We were allowed to canter with the horses and loads of freedom. All in all it was a great experience. Highly recommended to horse lovers who want a chilled out ride with nice people.

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“ Mill Farm Riding School and Trekking Centre 90...”

★★★★★

written by TheGreenes on 28/06/2014

My husband and I booked a 90 minute trek as a present for my niece and her husband - both in their late 20's. Last Sunday 22nd June 2014, the four of us set out to Mill Farm, somewhat nervous as we were all beginner riders. What a fabulous day we all had. We arrived at the farm and completed the necessary forms, then followed directions to the trekking center. Here we were met by ***( sorry it says don't put names ), who immediately made us feel welcome. He introduced us to our lovely horses: Paddy, Betty, Duke and Malibu and kitted us out with body protectors and riding hats. We were ready to go! *** was great - very patient with us true beginners(two approaching their 50's).He made us all feel safe, happy and relaxed and guided us expertly around the varied route. The weather was perfect and the trek route was amazing. We couldn't have wished for a better time for our first ever riding experience out in the countryside. A big thank you for a wonderful day and we hope to return soon.

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“Poor horses! ”

★☆☆☆☆

written by JaylenTodd on 23/06/2014

Recently visited Mill farm after reading the good reviews on here and was appalled at the state of some of the horses and tack. One horse hacked out with only one shoe remaining, and another one looked in a very poor condition, and definitely not fit to ride, all covered in mud and sweat marks and clearly had not seen a brush in a while. Nobody seemed to know what they were doing, and was completely disorganised. Horses tack was broken and staff did not seem to care at all about any of the above.

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“had an amazing first lesson”

★★★★★

written by on 20/05/2014

I went there for the first time yesterday after 12 years of not being on a horse and I was to young then to remember anything so I started as a beginner. I came with my siblings and friends as part of a homeschooling group. The instructors there were really friendly and helpful and the horses were simply amazing! I rode Betty she was beautiful and very patient when I got something wrong, as the instructors were. All the horses looked very well looked after and happy and I can't wait to go again next time and I would highly recommend this to anyone.

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Asked by kenzrowles on 9th August 2014 Report this content
Does Mill Farm Riding School have a car park? I will be coming down the A6 with the thai fushion restaurant on my left or is there one near by?

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Report this content smith742 Written on: 12/08/2014
There is parking available yes. We met them at a farm right on the A6 then we drove around 2 miles, following them as its quite tucked away, to where the stables are. It's probably a good idea to give them a call if you can. The signpost on the farm on the A6 is only small but if you use satnav, you should be in the right area. Once you're at the stables, there is sufficient parking. You'll really enjoy it, it's beautiful countryside and the staff are really very pleasant - as are the horses!
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