Head2Hoof, Romsely, West Midlands Reviews
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★☆☆☆☆
“Head 2 Hoof may not be trading in Romsley but...”
Written on: 16/09/2012
Head 2 Hoof may not be trading in Romsley but according to internet searches Anna Bastable is the owner of Home Farm Riding School Near Walton Hall where she is still selling ponies. (read more)
★★★★★
“Head2hoof closed”
Written on: 12/09/2012 by annabastable (1 review written)
Head2hoof is no longer trading in Romsley (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Mis sold a pony!”
Written on: 10/09/2012
We bought our first pony from Anna at Head 2 hoof. The advert described him as a 'Family pony.' We bought him in December having fallen for the sob story that went with him and reassurances from Anna herself that the advert was true and accurate as her reputation was at stake if she mis sold us a pony! Well we have sought help from various local experts, thinking that some of the problems we have encountered with the pony were down to our inexperience. From this we have discovered that... (read more)
★★★★★
“A great riding school”
Written on: 23/08/2012
I loved head2hoof when I was there sadly they moved so I would have to travel ages to get there miss u all have great imes t new yard from Aimee patchett love uxxxxxxxxxxxx (read more)
★★★★★
“Not Shut Down, Still Trading!!!!”
Written on: 14/10/2011
Head2Hoof has not been shut down and is still trading in Bromsgrove. There has never been any crulity and no horses have ever died. If anyone wants the full veterionary report, illustrating the healthy condition of every horse used in Riding School please contact Head2hoof via website. (read more)
★★★☆☆
“we are the new owners”
Written on: 06/09/2011
we are hiring the menage out hourly,so if you do want to use the menage then pop into see me,from 9.15am onwards (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“well i have just read a comment some has but in...”
Written on: 10/07/2011 by smell
well i have just read a comment some has but in defence of the horses at head to hoof, Horses at any riding school should be reponsive, schooled so all work in an out line using there hind quaters when given the correct aids, and basic lateral work. yes some horses need a little extra work, there all differant after all, but all must be very well behaved and not have tendeny to buck all the time, spin or my fav lye down. this may be fuuny to more experianced riders but not for a novices, at... (read more)
Guest's Response to smell's Review
Written on: 14/07/2011
Well said,yes it is closed down but i believe it is moveing to stourton
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Guest's Response to smell's Review
Written on: 22/07/2011
learn to spell.
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Guest's Response to smell's Review
Written on: 19/09/2011
yes this is your opinion and u have a right to it but i dont see the need to congratulate people for closing her down this is very childish of you and there is an ansew to your problem.... dont ride there! many people enjoy riding at head2hoof and every other riding school so there was no need for this review.
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★★★★★
“head2hoof is brilliant!”
Written on: 21/06/2011
I learnt to ride at head2hoof about 3 years ago! I loved it there! The ponies are cheeky, but i love all of them to pieces. I used to help out on saturday, and i am so glad i did. i learnt all about horses, and how to do loads of horsey related stuff. At the start i didn't know anything but now i can do walk/trot/canter/gallop/jumping/ leg yielding/ how to extend and collect and more! Anna is also great with the younger kids, and you most always here them saying that they want another... (read more)
Guest's Comment
Written on: 23/07/2011
i strongly disagree, there is a thin line beetween having chalanging ponys for more experienced rider and having plain dangerous ponys.
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Guest's Comment
Written on: 03/08/2011
I strongley disagree,the horses are very poor,except anna personal ones,children that get left in charge,got no idea on health and safety,god help stourton when it goes there,whos going to keep on the horses walfare,has they wont be on view like where they are now,so easy to keep an eye on and reprt to agencies,also i know for a fact anna left one tied up all day and night,with out wayer,shelter,till i phoned the rspca,bhs up.
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Guest's Comment
Written on: 19/09/2011
I agreee with this review! the horses arn't dangerous and if u have any knowledge of horses you will know they are animals meaning all can be unpredictable at times!!!!! no need to say god help to stourton god help the sad people trying to put off people when we all have free choice and if u want to write a review no need to be abusive do it in a sivalised way.
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★☆☆☆☆
“not good.”
Written on: 08/06/2011
Really think twice if you are taking your children here. I took my child out of this school months ago as it was unsafe. The ponies are unpredictable and I witnessed too many accidents. The saddles are also all scruffy and they are sometimes taught by what look like unqualified staff and teenagers. (read more)
Guest's Comment
Written on: 19/06/2011
Head 2 hoof has had more visits from the rspca
bhs walfare officer,then i have had hot dinners.glad its closed down.
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Guest's Comment
Written on: 30/06/2011
Like it or not ponies are animals, it's impossible to make sure that any lesson won't end with an accidents. If you fall off then you get back into the saddle. You go to a riding school to ride, if you want a dead donkey that does everything you say then you children won't learn how to ride properly.
Besides, a well fitted saddle costs over £100 sometimes and it stills works even if they abit old. If you want a stable wuth a new saddle each day then go and pay for it.
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Guest's Comment
Written on: 10/07/2011
a saddle what ever the cost must fit correctly and be comfortable, just like us humans, a good pair of shoes that FIT are a must for a comfort, a saddle can look scuffy but fit well. but in this case were there was not enought saddles to go round ponies had to share with times several saddle cloths to make the saddle FIT this inst right. a horse that is been worked hard with begines to more experianced riders boncing around there back should have the mont spent and time put in o have a good saddle, after all they are the ones doing thr hard work and giving the ownes money in there pockets.
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Guest's Comment
Written on: 21/07/2011
i totally agree with all these negative comments!!! no pony should have to share a saddle or wear several numnahs 2 make it fit!!a horses saddle moulds 2 the shape of its back so putting it on another will cause problems.glad its closed down but where is it now? the ponies r still sharing saddles and being neglected somewhere else!!! this riding school needs 2 b closed down 4 good!!!!!!
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Guest's Comment
Written on: 03/08/2011
Its moveing to stourton,i believe
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★★★★★
“Head to hoof is a great riding school with horses for...”
Written on: 03/06/2011
Head to hoof is a great riding school with horses for lots of abilities. Most of the horses there started off life in not a very good state and have been abused. Anna takes them on and develops them into amazing horses that have experience in cross country, showjumping, mounted games and many other fields. These horses are then sold onto lovely homes to fulfill their potential. At Head 2 Hoof there is a wide range of lessons to suit you at VERY reasonable prices.In your lessons you may not... (read more)
Guest's Comment
Written on: 10/07/2011
this has just made me laugh, after reading the new wed page for tis riding school, and been an EX client myself, it reads in the same manor as the wed page, to me any way, you would think the same person has wriote it ot at least involved with the business.
to say the horse have been abused piror to ariving at the school wouldnt make me happy if i was the person who supplied and sold the horses to this business. isnt that slander i dont no......!!!!!!! and is it really wize as the above reviwer said the were aduzed so have issues, to have beginers on them, i wouldnt be happy if i had a child on bord one of these would you.
Also in referance to another comment of course kids will want to have another lesson, they alays do, they dont see danger like an adult.
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★☆☆☆☆
“Beware as this school is not BHS registered. The horse...”
Written on: 24/05/2011
Beware as this school is not BHS registered. The horse are too thin and not looked after very well. If you are experienced, you will end up looking after the little ones on a hack with no canters.Anna will also put you on ponies too small to carry your weight. This is a good example of how riding schools should not be!! (read more)
Guest's Comment
Written on: 19/09/2011
In response to this review i would just like to say many riding schools are not BHS registered. There are actually only about 3 i know... the rest are not. And helping out is actually a very good way to further your education with horses ect and riding different size ponies helps allot and if the horses are moving with u on top then u are not too big. Ponies are often a lot harder to ride so u should be gratefull she thinks u are advanced enough to ride them.
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★★★★★
“It is the best riding school i have ever seen the...”
Written on: 18/05/2011
It is the best riding school i have ever seen the people are very friendly and all the horses are very well behaved and do as you ask there is a variaty in all the lessons try out new things all the time!! Good sized arena very good instructor and its a very safe place where you can learn to ride properly! There is a good amount of people on the lessons and a good amount of space and horses of all differant sizes and also beginers horses and experienced riders horses too! (read more)
Guest's Comment
Written on: 10/07/2011
standard size school could be bigger when you have ten horses in the 2 lesson either end on a 20m circle the advert stated no more then 4,
instructor below par may have there first teaching cer but not great, always on phone sittin in the corner with a bloke.
not tat safe as kids with whips to get the horses going, shouldt the instructor be in the centre givig support with a lung whip when needed,
o and the dogs that come and run round or just lye in the school during a lesson. horses can spook at any thing, and with beginers on borad not safe. so i stoped having m lesson
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★☆☆☆☆
“same old thing each week, ,dogs running into lesson in...”
Written on: 26/04/2011
same old thing each week, ,dogs running into lesson in the path of horses, didint feel safe. but no one seemed bothered about the safetly. (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“I will NOT be going back to head 2 hoof, i use the...”
Written on: 06/03/2011
I will NOT be going back to head 2 hoof, i use the term riding school lightly, i found that there was a lack of health and safety with dogs running around the ponies during the lesson, and the instructor seemed unaware of the danger. and sat in the corner on her phone, on another note the web site adverises that the max number in a class is 4 there were 8 horses and ponies. I will not be going back but telling people to aviod avoid this place. (read more)
★★★★★
“Anna Bastable is a very good and knowledgable horse...”
Written on: 03/02/2011
Anna Bastable is a very good and knowledgable horse woman. The lessons are good value for money with a wide range of horses and ponies.
I like the informal manner of the school where everyone is welcome.
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Guest's Comment
Written on: 10/07/2011
i dont agree
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Guest's Comment
Written on: 23/07/2011
what a load of rubbish
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Guest's Comment
Written on: 03/08/2011
Lol, knowledgeable horse women,when she asked if the pony club needed any help,she was decliend,
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★☆☆☆☆
“i think head2hoof isn't that good at all , anna can...”
Written on: 12/12/2010
i think head2hoof isn't that good at all , anna can Not look after horses and does the same things every week , (read more)
★★★★★
“Very good riding school ”
Written on: 01/06/2010
Very good riding school
i would recomend to anyone that is experience or wants to learn to ride. staff are friendly and willing to help when needed. Theres a variety of horses, differnt sizes which is good for small children and adults. A good thing is that in the holidays there are actvities for the children so they are able to have fun and get involved and work on their general horse knowledge. Good Value for money and private and group lessons are available.
Overall a very good riding...
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Guest's Comment
Written on: 23/07/2011
i disagree, if you compare better riding schools to it you will see it is actually not good at all...
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★★★★★
“Head2hoof is a really welcoming place to go i have...”
Written on: 01/06/2010
Head2hoof is a really welcoming place to go i have never had so much fun in my life than when im up at head2hoof. The horses are amazing and so much fun and the staff and helpers are great. The lessons are really fun and rewarding and the hacks are amazing, there is loads to do and so much fun to have doing it :D i would defenatly reccomend it to all my friends and family. Any age and capabilities are welcome from young and novice to old and confident or even for those who just want to go... (read more)
★★★★☆
“Enjoy going riding.Very helpful instructor and friendly. ”
Written on: 28/10/2009
Enjoy going riding.Very helpful instructor and friendly.
A good variety of horses to your ability.
The lessons are good for the money which you can jump and canter.
Also you can do activities in the holiday.
very good
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Written on: 23/08/2012
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