Croft End Equestrian Centre Tameside Reviews
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★★★★★
“Excellent”
Written on: 23/05/2013 by Taltyl (2 reviews written)
This place is fantastic the lessons are absolutely brilliant!!if you want to learn to ride then go anywhere but if you want to learn to ride properly and understand how to ride technically then go to croft end!! Can't rate the lessons highly enough my daughter loves it and I feel she's learnt more here in a few months than in years at other riding schools everything is explained in the lessons very clearly and everyone is super friendly!! The cafe is lovely and the indoor is very cosy for... (read more)
★★★★★
“Fantastic”
Written on: 02/07/2012
Croft End has actually changed me for ever . It has changed my whole life ,given me confidence and looked after me, helped me find my perfect partner , and now I am going out and winning classes .They have taught me patience and now I know it takes time to form a meaning full relationship . Thank you Sarah.!! Thanks Pat and Carol .! (read more)
★★★★★
“Excellent”
Written on: 15/06/2012
Croft End is the best riding school in the area. The facilities are excellent and they have a range of horses and ponies to suit most ages heights and abilities. The instructors are all British Horse Society qualified. I would recommend Croft End to anyone who wants to learn to ride or who is returning to riding after a break (as I did.) (read more)
★★★★★
“Friendly, Knowledgeable, Well kept horses”
Written on: 26/04/2012
On entering reception you are greeted by a friendly member of staff and made to feel welcome, The horses always look well cared for the yard is spotless. The lessons are fantastic value, you are paying for a qualified instructor and they are very friendly and helpful after being away from riding for a while I am feeling confident and feel I have progressed in a short space of time as the instuctors are experienced and very good at what they do. (read more)
★★★★★
“Friendly staff Beautifully kept horses”
Written on: 24/04/2012
I have kept a horse at Croft End and my daughter has kept three at Croft end . She moved from weekly lessons to now being able to go out and compete around the north west. Livery costs are good value,and compare exceptionally well to any thing else in the area, for the service , care, attention to horse wellfare, and facilities.I have not seen a better kept yard anywhere. To keep horses well is never going to be cheap and no one should expect to be able to do it cheaply , you can not expect... (read more)
★★★★★
“Croft End is Amazing”
Written on: 08/10/2011
I have been riding at croft end for around a year now and it is amazing! All of the horses are well cared for and always properly groomed and mucked out. The farm has and indoor and and outdoor and fantastic hacking trails. There are no bad points about croft end, all the staff are friendly and helpful and the instruction is amazing. There are good jumping facilities and great lessons for children on the lead rein and starting out. All the horses and ponies are friendly and happy and have... (read more)
★★☆☆☆
“Shortchanged on time”
Written on: 28/08/2011
The Sunday morning lesson at 10.00 am is always less than an hour. The payment is for 1 hour and today's has been 45 minutes. The instructor ( Jackie) was late starting by 7 minutes, spent most of the lesson leaning against the fence and drinking tea, and ended the lesson 8 minutes short. A total of 15 minutes or 1/4 of the lesson short. This stable is cheating its customers on a regular basis and people should not pass over their money. (read more)
Croftend's Comment
Written on: 31/08/2011
In response to 'short changed on time', Croft end takes great pride in it's customer service. Should an issues arise, we encourage our customers to discuss them with us in the office rather than anonymously over the Internet. This gives us the opportunity to resolve the situation.
Pat Shepherd
Proprietor
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Mdbutt66's Comment
Written on: 29/09/2012
I totally disagree with your comment about been short changed. You have to allow time for mount your pony/horse. This will happen which ever riding school you attend. And as for you comment about jackie do you begrudge her a cup of tea after all she will have just spent the last hour teaching i should know because im on that lesson.( which included mounting my horse) (name removed) is a brillent instructor and while you think she wasnt teaching trust me she will have been.
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★★☆☆☆
“I currently go to a great place called Stamford Ridng...”
Written on: 26/11/2010 by Ciara x (2 reviews written)
I currently go to a great place called Stamford Ridng School i love it so much but when some people there for some reason leave they go to croft end and say that it's amazing and some friends i know loved it to, so this place must be fandabiedozy lol !!! x :) x (read more)
Guest's Response to Ciara x's Review
Written on: 28/06/2011
Hi, I've never been riding before but I'm quite intrested in going to croft end, could anyone give me the current prices for just one or two riding lessons a week.
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★★★★★
“I absalutly love Croft end! I have been riding for...”
Written on: 07/09/2010
I absalutly love Croft end! I have been riding for over 3 years now an find it just as exciting as it was when I first sat on a horse. There is nothing that disapoints people and with all the range of horses I can garente it will be fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (read more)
★★★★☆
“i used to go riding there, but the costs were far too...”
Written on: 31/08/2010
i used to go riding there, but the costs were far too expensive compared to the lesson I was on, I had to quit and I really miss my riding. 1 hour lessons cost £21. But I like the saddle club, Its free after you are thirteen, then I might be able to do my lessons again!!! (read more)
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★★★★★
“Croft end is brilliant there is loads of stuff to do...”
Written on: 26/08/2010
Croft end is brilliant there is loads of stuff to do when your not riding I go there every Saturday to ride and all the teachers are friendly but firm and help us move up in lessons as much as possible if you want to go anywhere you want to go Croft End. (read more)
★★★★★
“Croft End is amazing all the leaders are nice and the...”
Written on: 24/08/2010
Croft End is amazing all the leaders are nice and the horses are great it might seem expensive but its worthn it :-) (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
★★★★☆
“Croft End is a very well run stables. The staff are...”
Written on: 15/08/2010
Croft End is a very well run stables. The staff are mostly friendly & all have good qualifications. However it is quite expensive for livery, and don't think I'd keep my horse there; although it has one indoor, one outdoor and good hacking, it charges like it has a huge indoor, three outdoors, a walker, a solarium, fantastic hacking & a cross country course!
On the other hand, i have yet to find a riding school as good as that one. The range of horses is fantastic - slow ones, fast ones, big...
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★★★★★
“We love rosie and poppy ”
Written on: 13/10/2009
We love rosie and poppy
you also get a change of hose every week to help you ride more horses like slow ones fast ones and stubborn ones. the teachers are frienly AND GREAT. THE LIVERYS ARE GOOD ASWELL .
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★★★★★
“It is such a great riding school and it has realy gave...”
Written on: 23/09/2009 by emzayatey (1 review written)
It is such a great riding school and it has realy gave me confidence in riding. It is very well managed and has lovely horses there i like it because it is BHS standard riding school and has taught me alot about horses and horseriding. there is nothing that i dont like about it. And the staff are incredibly helpfull whether u are buying some thing from the shop, thinking off buying a horse or even just advice and safety of riding. Although it is quite expebsive u get ur moneys worth and... (read more)
★★★★★
“I love Croft End Equestrian Centre I rode a pony at...”
Written on: 31/08/2009
I love Croft End Equestrian Centre I rode a pony at the show this year and nearly fell off my pony refused twice but they all said how good i was with this cheeky pony named Ketchup.I love every thing and pony and there is no fault at all (read more)
★★★★★
“I have been going to croft end Equestrian Centrefor...”
Written on: 10/08/2009
I have been going to croft end Equestrian Centrefor two and a half years and it is a very tidy and organised riding school with impeccably kept horses, who behave brilliantly. There is a wide range of horses and riders are put on horses to suit them and their ability.
The facilities are very good and it is constantly developing.
The teachers are very efficient and can give constructive criticism nicely.
One negative about the school is that it is a touch expensive.
I would definitely...
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★★★★★
“I started riding at Croft End 3 weeks ago and i love...”
Written on: 09/08/2009
I started riding at Croft End 3 weeks ago and i love it.I've rode lucky and ketcup! I go every saturday and my friend comes too!I love it! (read more)
★★★★★
“1. Great horses & ponies 2. Great staff 3. Clean yard...”
Written on: 08/07/2009 by libbyyy (1 review written)
1. Great horses & ponies 2. Great staff 3. Clean yard 4. Healthy cafe 5. Well simply just amazing There is absoultly no bad points about this Croft End is faultless. (read more)
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★★★★★
“Croft End Equestrian Centre Tameside have friendly...”
Written on: 04/07/2009 by AYES
Croft End Equestrian Centre Tameside have friendly staff who are always helpful (read more)
★★★★★
“My daughter rides her own pony Willow on the Saturday...”
Written on: 18/06/2009
My daughter rides her own pony Willow on the Saturday afternoon livery lesson :) This is the highlight of my daughters's week. Willow has come on so much and we are truly grateful for all the help and support that the instructor at Croft End Equestrian Centre has offered us. (read more)
★★★★★
“I like Croft End Equestrian Centre Tameside all the...”
Written on: 18/04/2009
I like Croft End Equestrian Centre Tameside all the horses and the staff are really friendly! (read more)
★★★★★
“Croft End Equestrian Centre Tameside is a fantastic...”
Written on: 03/04/2009
Croft End Equestrian Centre Tameside is a fantastic place to learn. friendly, professional and fantastic facilities (read more)
★★★★★
“Croft End Equestrian Centre Tameside is the best ...”
Written on: 14/02/2009
Croft End Equestrian Centre Tameside is the best stables around all the staff are great and the horses are just brill it it just a dream . You have to go there it is amazing it is so clean and tidy (read more)
★★★★★
“I love coming to Croft End Equestrian Centre,...”
Written on: 13/02/2009
I love coming to Croft End Equestrian Centre, Tameside, you can ride a mix of horses and i always feel welcome there. I would definately recommend it. Clean, organised yard
Happy Horses
Friendly and approachable staff
Good facilities
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★★★★★
“i take a child with a disability every thursday...”
Written on: 06/02/2009 by michelle gill (1 review written)
i take a child with a disability every thursday evening to ride on the macanical horse troy at Croft End Equestrian Centre, The staff make her feel very welcome and always take the timwe to speak to her , her teacher is especially kind , considerate and a pleasure to talk to , she as alot of patience with the child and takes her time when teaching her . We go in the cafe every week for tea and the staff there make her very welcome .Thanyou for your patience and kindness (read more)
★★★★★
“Brilliant riding school. i recomend it. I have been...”
Written on: 18/10/2008
Brilliant riding school. i recomend it. I have been riding at croft end for over a year now and i just love it.
i started riding on a sunday lesson which i loved but got moved up to a new riding lesson on a thursday.
since i got moved up to a higher lesson i have learnt so much about riding and have improved loads.
the instructors are all brilliant and help push you along.
the staff are great and the yard is always clean and the horses are well fed and well looked after.
We seem to start 10...
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★★★★★
“I went to croft end for 2 years and i loved it, i fell...”
Written on: 18/10/2008
I went to croft end for 2 years and i loved it, i fell in love with the horses and the trecks through daisy nook :)
unfortuantly my dad couldnt afford the prices and i had to leave , i miss it loads
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★★★★★
“Croftend is a brillient place to be the cafe if warm...”
Written on: 11/10/2008
Croftend is a brillient place to be the cafe if warm and very welcoming, the staff are very kind and can give you all the advice you need. The horses are very enjoyable and fun, they all have there own characters and thats what makes you want to ride different ones. Also you get to ride a range horses with all kind off abilaties. Overal if you want a good horsemanship and an enjoyable time with horses, CROFTEND is there for YOU! (read more)
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★★★★★
“Well all i can say is that croft end it great. At...”
Written on: 08/10/2008
Well all i can say is that croft end it great. At croft end all the staff are excellent and the horses they always put you on a horse/pony that they think is right for you. There is a selection of lessons going on there are private semi private, group or a specific lesson like a jumping or dressage. The only bad point about croft end is that when it rains we have to go indoor but the noise is really bad however it's really funny so i dont mind (read more)
★★★★☆
“Croft end is the best. Croft end is great the horses...”
Written on: 08/10/2008 by 8brylib
Croft end is the best. Croft end is great the horses are and the staff. They will put you on a horse that they think you can ride. There are no bad points. (read more)
★★★★★
“Croft end is the best riding school you can find. All...”
Written on: 17/09/2008
Croft end is the best riding school you can find. All the horses are well behaved and well looked after. i love the lesson that I'm on. Im not just saying that Croft end is the best because i ride there but i have been to other riding Schools and not one of them can beat Croft end. My favourite horse is buster i think its dead funny when he does his little jog on the spots but not just that he is just such a sweet and lovley horse. (read more)
★★★★★
“Croft End have friendly horses and staff, good...”
Written on: 03/09/2008
Croft End have friendly horses and staff, good instructors, but I think helping out should be easier and lessons could be cheaper. Very nice place :). (read more)
★★★★★
“I reccomend it to everyone in the area because if your...”
Written on: 17/08/2008
I reccomend it to everyone in the area because if your going to ride anywhere it has to be croft end! The horses are treated as equals and are brilliantly groomed and fed and generally taken care of and the lessons are top notch and they have a cafe for your mum to go to while you ride :] (read more)
★★★★★
“The horses at Croft End are top notch : Always Clean...”
Written on: 22/07/2008
The horses at Croft End are top notch : Always Clean and well fed. The instructors are too top notch.
I love Croft End an it's horses and ponies there. I well recommend Croft End Equestrian Centre Tameside.
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★★★★★
“Well, I ride here and i have improved in my riding so...”
Written on: 13/06/2008
Well, I ride here and i have improved in my riding so much!
The instructors are great, very encouraging and have taught me well.
The horses and ponies are well looked after and are very well schooled so even the very novice riders can ride them!
I love riding here and i have learnt so much!
The horses and ponies are in excellent condition and are all well schooled!
It is the best riding school and livery I have ever been too!!!
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★★★★★
“best equestrian center in the world. I love croft end...”
Written on: 01/06/2008
best equestrian center in the world. I love croft end because i go riding there very good staff pat and carol are the best
p.s.i love sparkle the horse
and the riding instructor is very good she is so kind
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★★★★★
“Its Brilliant. The Staff Are Really Helpful and i feel...”
Written on: 12/05/2008
Its Brilliant. The Staff Are Really Helpful and i feel safe when riding there.
There are loads of horses and all trained really well.
The Paddocks are huge especially the outside one!
All the instructers are very experienced and are brill!
Its Great You Have To Go! There Are No Bad Things About it.
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★★★★★
“I go to croft end i am a student the staff at croft...”
Written on: 12/05/2008
I go to croft end i am a student the staff at croft end are very nice they know what they are doing they treat the horses with alot of love and they help customers with there riding and handling of the horses. (read more)
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★★★★★
“This school is really good it has got really friendly...”
Written on: 08/04/2008 by 123horseluva456
This school is really good it has got really friendly staff all of the instructors are all really nice kind and funny. when i dont like a pony there i just go and tell please dont put me on that pony and they dont my fav pony is belle but i luv them all.And with my old instructor who used to teach me at my old stables which is stamford she taught me everything i no now and then a women was being really nasty 2 me so i moved 2 croft end and guess wat so did my instructor who now teaches on... (read more)
★★★★★
“I think Croft End Equestrian Centre is really good i...”
Written on: 28/03/2008
I think Croft End Equestrian Centre is really good i come and watch my friend a lot i really think it is a good riding school. Im going top start here and leave the centre where i am riding at the moment. (read more)
★★★★★
“I used to ride there before i got my own horse and it...”
Written on: 05/03/2008
I used to ride there before i got my own horse and it is really good, i really like Croft End Equestrian Centre (read more)
★★★★★
“There are truly no bad points about it. If you ask in...”
Written on: 29/12/2007 by liberz
There are truly no bad points about it. If you ask in the office you get the pony you want to ride next week (read more)
★★★★★
“Croft End is a really brilliant centre to learn to...”
Written on: 30/09/2007 by 19 lauren 91 (1 review written)
Croft End is a really brilliant centre to learn to ride at. The horses are well looked after (though they are a bit lazy on a Sunday morning!) but with the right encouragement, will work fantastically. I always look forward to my lessons and my instructor is really good too. Its never boring and we do different things every lesson. The staff are really nice and helpful as well. Nothing but good things to say about this amazing riding school! (read more)
★★★★★
“It is good i recommend for you to go there but get put...”
Written on: 19/09/2007 by beckyluvzhorses (1 review written)
It is good i recommend for you to go there but get put on a lesson that you can do different things on not just the same thing over and over again! (read more)
★★☆☆☆
“Overall, Croft End is a very good riding school, the...”
Written on: 12/09/2007 by amandajane38 (1 review written)
Overall, Croft End is a very good riding school, the centre has a lot to offer, just sorry i had to take my daughter out because of that one person, i wouldn't have minded it wasn't the first time i had complained about the woman, nothing was done on either occasions. (read more)
★★★★★
“I have been using this centre for many years and can...”
Written on: 07/06/2007 by PurpleP (1 review written)
I have been using this centre for many years and can only say good things. The comments from others about unhelpful staff are totally untrue - never have any of the staff acted in a disrespectful way. The only time they have spoken bluntly to clients is to tell them to get off a horse when they are repeatedly not doing as asked on a lesson and the tutor has felt that the horse is being used inappropriately. Croft End far outshines other local riding establishments in the area, (read more)
★★★★★
“I have been taking lessons here for 5 years now and it...”
Written on: 04/06/2007 by Heaton (1 review written)
I have been taking lessons here for 5 years now and it was the best decision I made leaving daisynook.
I ride a variety of different horses that match my ability and we do different things at each lesson from dressage tests to jumping as well as all the basics.
Whenever anyone asks me to recommend a place to go riding, I always recommend here. EVERYONE is helpful, patient and friendly.
The horses are all fabulous. The facilities are excellent.
I haven't a bad word to say about this place at...
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★★★★★
“Croft End is the best yard i have ever been to. The...”
Written on: 18/05/2007 by Frube
Croft End is the best yard i have ever been to. The horses are in immaculate condition, always well groomed and all very happy. The beds are also kept immaculate, as they are mucked out in the mornings and then skipped out four times a day. The facilities are outstanding, from a huge outdoor arena to a mechanical horse. This allows top class visitors and instructors! This is shown as Croft End is now an accredited BHS and ABRS centre, which offers training for BHS stages 1 & 2, NVQ... (read more)
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Croftend's Comment
Written on: 31/08/2011
In reply to 'short changed on time', Croft End takes great pride in it's customer service. Should any issues arise, we encourage our customers to discuss them with us in the office rather than anonymously over the internet. This gives us the opportunity to resolve the situation.
Pat Shepherd
Proprietor