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| Value for Money | 6.9/10  |
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| Reviewer Rating | 7.4/10 |
| Overall Rating | 7.2/10  |
Full review by
drewc
on 22nd Aug 2008
User Rating : 8
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Good Points: Staff, horsers, atmosphere.
Bad Points: Could do with an indoor paddock for the bad weather.
General comments: I have been riding since I was 6 years old I am now 28 years old. I have been to many riding schools across the uk. All riding schools have there faults but very minor. Glen Jakes in Stockport is a lovely place to ride (in good weather). The horses are forward going with the right rider. The instuctors are very informative and have helped me a lot. I learn new things every week that is how a riding school should be. Yes horses get tired from time to time. Dont we all! They get a nice rest every couple of months. I know alot of riding schools that do not do this. I would recomend glen jakes riding school to anyone.
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Review by
glen jakes rider
on 10th Aug 2008
User Rating : 10
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I have been riding at Glen Jakes for two years. A few months ago I had a fall which seem to lose my confidence. The staff and instructors were great in that they helped to slowly build up my confidence again, so that now I fell happy riding any pony in any situation.
The stable management is great and the Pony Club is wonderful.
I really love Glen Jakes.
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Review by
Guest.
on 9th Aug 2008
User Rating : 6
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I Have Been Riding At Glen Jakes For Three Years.. Yes I Can Say I Have Learnt a fair deal.But one of the problems is.. the stuff that they "forget" to teach .. in other words its "too boring so leave out" .. when you get asked or questioned on i tin the future and you cant or dont understand they seem to be more than happy to mouth off.I Do enjoy glen jakes , i very much enjoy the staffs company and the horses. But the instructors can be a bit short tempered. i understand why.. chasing a bunch ...
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Review by
Guest.
on 5th Aug 2008
User Rating : 10
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The horses are cared for nicly the staff are realy nice and you learn on a variety of horses that are all safe, its such a good atmoshere its the ideal place too learn
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Review by
Guest.
on 20th Jul 2008
User Rating : 2
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I looked at this stable after driving for half an hour, with high hopes too!, I was very dissapionted but I am glad I never went back.
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Review by
Guest.
on 9th Jun 2008
User Rating : 10
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It says it all above what a great educational equistrian place it is to learn how to ride!
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Review by
Guest.
on 16th May 2008
User Rating : 10
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All the staff are friendly and the horses have a good temperment. the instructors are very knowledgable and give good advice
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Review by
Guest.
on 29th Apr 2008
User Rating : 8
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I have been riding at Glen Jakes for a few months now, since a bad experience at Bank Farm. I have found that I have learnt a lot more and also become more confident in what I am doing.
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Review by
crystalclear5864
on 29th Apr 2008
User Rating : 2
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I went to this school for one assessment lesson when I was looking for a riding school. I am so glad I never went back. The horses looked tired and over worked. The whole place seemed to be run by kids, rarley saw an adult. The horse I had my assesssment on was tired and hardly moved - the instructors words were "give it a whack to liven it up". My friend and I cut our lessons short, we had seen enough. I would not let my child ride there.
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Review by
melissa jayne
on 5th Apr 2008
User Rating : 9
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My experience at Glen Jakes was very enjoyable. I would recommend.
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Review by
bobbinbob
on 3rd Apr 2008
User Rating : 10
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Overall the riding school is a warm and friendly environment to be within where the clients get to know the staff well, knowing each other, and helping each other out. Not just a lesson and go, more of a family atmosphere where there is always someone you can turn to on the yard. There is a level of light heartedness which helps you to relax and achieve more without being under pressure, avoiding harsh comments and negativity among clients and staff.
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Review by
iluvglenjakes
on 14th Feb 2008
User Rating : 10
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I think glen jakes is the best riding shool i have bin to there are a few riding schools around the area (reddish vale,bank farm) but none of them can compete against glen jakes the staff are helpfull and are keen to bring on your riding schools the horses are fab and always calm stable management and own your own pony are great in the holidays! me and my friends always do own your own pony together and pick of fav horses mine is jakes there is always something to do like taking them in the fiel ...
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Review by
GlenJakesRider
on 6th Feb 2008
User Rating : 9
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I love glen jakes and have been going for nearly a year. I love cantering and jumping and it is made easy by the helpful and kind staff. The horses and ponies are BRILLIANT. My favourites are Jakes, Fraggle and Tommy by the way. I have recommended it to all my friends and family.
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Review by
mj72
on 5th Feb 2008
User Rating : 10
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I have been riding up at Glen jakes for a couple of years now having private lessons with Stella and one group lesson a week. I really enjoy my private lessons and feel that my riding and my position have improved alot since i first joined thanks to stellas expert tuition and patience. My daughter also rides here and is a member of the pony club which she really enjoys and teaches her all aspects of horsecare and stable management. The staff are always friendly and helpful and they have horse ...
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Review by
Lil legs08
on 3rd Feb 2008
User Rating : 9
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i think glen jakes is a fantastic riding school, before i came to glen jakes i went to 6/7 others but all in all glen jakes is the best. i've come from doing the basic to doing a few dressage movments & jumping courses. all the staff are nice and the teachers are great.
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Review by
nags head
on 22nd Sep 2007
User Rating : 8
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Lovely horses and ponies, change of mounts for each lesson i have, if you can get a lesson with Stella it is well worth it, you get good feed back and help with things you can do at home to improve you skills, all lessons are fair value for money, but privates are best.
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Review by
jillanthony
on 3rd Aug 2007
User Rating : 10
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My daughter has been riding at Glen Jakes for about 4 years, she went to Glen Jakes after going to a few other riding schools (as she lost her confidence), Glen jakes was the only school that understood and helped her regain her confidence she loves going and would be there every day if she could, the horses are well looked after, they all have a rest after an hours work and they also have one weeks holiday which is brilliant. I have owned horses myself up to 7 years ago and i have now got back ...
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Review by
horsyXo
on 18th Jul 2007
User Rating : 8
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All the comments about how the horses are treated and true although the horses could be treated better. Nice staff but one or two can be a bit stressy when teacher. I think Glen Jakes should make their yard bigger so nearly every horse can have a stable. They also have enough room for an indoor school and should consider building one. Lastly they should make the car park bigger.
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Review by
pinklady2007
on 8th Apr 2007
User Rating : 0
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The horses and ponies should not be treated like they are not alive they are living creatures and shoud be treated with respect. They put all their hard work into that riding school and what do they get back.
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Review by
glenjakes
on 28th Feb 2007
User Rating : 10
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I am the proprieter of Glen Jakes Riding School and would like to comment on the reviews.
Our horses live outdoors all year round (rugged when necessary) and unfortunately towards the winter months the fields become very wet, so therefore don't look at their best during these times. It is not always possible to brush their legs due to these conditions, because they are wet. However, as and when they dry out we endeavour to attend to them during our working day but as you can appreciate we are ...
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