Hargate Hill, Glossop Reviews
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★★★★☆
“Hargate Hill has great facilities with ample menage...”
Written on: 02/08/2012
Hargate Hill has great facilities with ample menage space and a good set of show jumps. Although for a livery, the indoor school is often unavailable due to lessons being taught there and in the winter it is often overcrowded. however if you are prepared to go up early when it is snowing it is often deserted. i kept my competition horse there for 2 years and kept to myself in one of the quieter blocks on the yard. i found the staff very friendly and helpful when i needed them especially when... (read more)
★★☆☆☆
“Great facilities... Terrible Management”
Written on: 01/08/2012 by horseowner2
Competitively priced for the facilities on offer as a livery: use of indoor and outdoor schools, show jumps and working hunter fences, and horse walker which usually works. However the advertised "shower room" has been out of functional use for about 4 years, and I can't remember the last time the solarium looked safe. The cross country is also barely useable due to the state of the fields (which I will come to later). And although stabling prices are competitive, hay and bedding have... (read more)
Sidesaddlelady's Response to horseowner2's Review
Written on: 21/05/2013
This is a very inaccurate, and rather rude and spiteful review of Hargate Hill Equestrian Centre, written, I suspect, by a certain person who doesn't get her own way when she thinks she should. I have been involved with the yard for nearly 30 years and have never come across "blatant favouritism" or "special treatment" and as one of the "older clients" I don't find the atmosphere soured by any such thing. I do find, though, that the right approach usually clears up any incipient problems.
In the words of the cartoon from the 1st World War "If yer knows of a better 'ole, go to it"
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★★★★★
“Excellent!”
Written on: 20/03/2012 by Owldbat (2 reviews written)
I am very disappointed to see the negative comments here but feel that some of them are down to sour grapes and lack of experience. I have kept my horse at Hargate Hill Equestrian Centre for 11 years and before that was a client of the yard from the 1980s onward. I have been involved with horses for nearly 60 years so know what I'm about and would remove my horse like a shot if I met with the sort of conditions and intransigence that other reviewers have reported. The yard passes its... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Avoid!!! Avoid!!!!avoid!!!!”
Written on: 19/03/2012 by Taltyl (1 review written)
Hargate hill is the worst yard ever if your thinking of putting your pony on this yard big mistake!! The turn out is discusting lots of horses on this yard being turned out in knee deep mud every day if you want your pony to live out its with the school ponys and they put out one bale between them all which causes them to fight alot our pony was only there for two weeks and she ended up with two big kicks one on her leg the other on her bum she also had two rugs ripped and whenever we... (read more)
Owldbat's Response to Taltyl's Review
Written on: 20/03/2012
I have byeen a client at Hargate Hill Equestrian Centre since the 1980s and have kept my own horse there for 11 years. The centre is situated on the edge of the Pennine Chain on heavy clay soil and the topograhy of the area means that it rains a lot and the fields get muddy. Hardly the Yard Owner's fault and the facilities and the avantages of the yard far out-weigh the mud.
The management and staff are helpful and kind and often go beyond the call of duty to help out in a crisis and I have never been "mithered" for money.
I have nearly 60 years experience with horses and I can assure you that I would never keep a horse on a substandard yard.
The OP's review smacks of sour grapes and s/he should remember that sneaking off without paying your debts is theft.
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★☆☆☆☆
“WOULD NOT RECCOMEND”
Written on: 17/03/2012
Hargate Hill has the facilitates but Not the Management, Any complaints you may have are met with the simple answer of "If you dont like it move off" The turnout is appalling the field is knee deep clay that once you get stuck in you cant get out, There is more than 20 horses out and only two piles of hay which causes alot of fighting resulting in injury to all our horses and ripped rugs, The fields are never rotated so your horse is stuck in the same muddy conditions all year round. The... (read more)
★★★★☆
“We help out at hargate hill and we think its great!...”
Written on: 12/03/2012 by AliciaandHarriet
We help out at hargate hill and we think its great! All the staff are pleasent and we love all of the horses there but our favourate horses are Buddy, Ozzy and Jason! Weve just had 4 new school horses arive but theres not enough space. The new horses are called: Princess, Max, Dolly and Paddy! We love them all! The only thing we dont get, which we want, is a free lesson for the work we do! All the facilities are great! When you book in for a lesson they put you on a sutible horse of your... (read more)
★★★★★
“Hargate Hill is a great riding school and livery...”
Written on: 12/12/2010
Hargate Hill is a great riding school and livery facility. The yard is kept clean and tidy at all times. The riding school horses and ponies are kept in good condition and are good to ride. There are horses for all abilities and once that you have been riding there a while you can usually choose the horse you would like to ride. The lessons are varied, you can learn something new each time you go. There are four arenas (2 outdoor, one indoor and an outdoor jumping). The instructors are fair... (read more)
★★★☆☆
“Stabling quality is reasonable, and there is adequete...”
Written on: 15/11/2010
Stabling quality is reasonable, and there is adequete turnout in Summer months. However overnight turn out is of poor quality and emphasis in recent years appears to be on making the most hay possible rather than appropriately rotating turnout, resulting in the poor quality of the most frequently used fields. Riding facilities are good with access to jumps and 4 good arenas, though indoor use is limited. As a riding school it has suffered in recent years for advanced riders with a greatly... (read more)
★★★★★
“You can't beat hargate it rocks! :) Ive been riding...”
Written on: 20/08/2010 by megan05199 (1 review written)
You can't beat hargate it rocks! :) Ive been riding since I was aboout 3 or 4 and has loved hargate so much I have never had one doubt about goin. The staff are friendly, the horses are kept in good condition and you deffinatley get your moneys worth! It might seem dear but its sure worth paying it! Me and my mum go now and it is something we like spending time together on. Its good no matter the weather because you can go in the indoor paddock and the instructors never force you in to do... (read more)
★★★★☆
“I moved my horse to Hargate Hill, as a livery, about 6...”
Written on: 07/08/2010
I moved my horse to Hargate Hill, as a livery, about 6 months ago.
As I'm stabled in the riding school block, I feel suitably justified to comment on both Hargate's livery services and their riding school.
As I attend to my own horse every morning and evening, I can confirm that the riding school horses and ponies are very well looked after. Jenna, the yard manager, ensures that no horse is overworked. After all, these horses and ponies are chosen specifically to suit a riding school...
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★★★☆☆
“I have recently moved my horse off hargate hill after...”
Written on: 28/05/2010
I have recently moved my horse off hargate hill after a bad experience. I was made to feel stupid at times by staff and they werent very helpful. My horse had an injury in their field because of inadequate fencing. There is some good instructors there though, my hat goes off to cara who is amazing and helped me so much. You have to buy hargates own bedding, feed etc which was ok quality but the straw made my horse itch like mad and they werent very reliable. I had to borrow hay and food off... (read more)
★★★★☆
“I have ridden at Hargate Hill Equestrian Centre for...”
Written on: 17/05/2010 by Sidesaddlelady (5 reviews written)
I have ridden at Hargate Hill Equestrian Centre for over 20 years and when I bought my first horse I chose to keep him there because I was so impressed with the set-up. He's lived there for 10 years and only exceptional circumstances would make me move him. The stabling is safe, secure and warm and the staff can be relied on to do what they are asked to do. There are excellent facilities - brick built stabling, full, part & D-I-Y livery, hay, straw & feed deliveries, horse walker, cross... (read more)
★★★★★
“Hargate Hill is an amazing stables, I loan my pony,...”
Written on: 11/05/2010
Hargate Hill is an amazing stables, I loan my pony, Cara, there. She is gorgeous. The stables are a very good size and the facilities are absolutely fantastic. There is a cafe, horse walker, three outdoors, a jumping arena with many jumps, a massive indoor school, lots of stables, staff and loads of advice.
The only fault I can find is that all food and bedding must be bought from Hargate. However, it is good quality so it isn't really a problem.
My favourite ponies are Cara, Casper, Poppy,...
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★★☆☆☆
“I went to Hargate Hill for a jumping lesson, the staff...”
Written on: 30/03/2010
I went to Hargate Hill for a jumping lesson, the staff were never at the office, and we had go to looking for them, or ask in the canteen. When I arrived at the farm, and located a member of staff, it turned out they hadn't booked me for a jumping, and made it out althought it was my fault, when I cleary said a jumping lesson. The teaching was very inconsistant as one week I was told never to kick a horse, the next I was told to boot him very very hard. As this is attached to a colleuge to... (read more)
★★★★★
“I have been to quite a few riding places but Hargate...”
Written on: 04/11/2009
I have been to quite a few riding places but Hargate is the best. They do let you pick which horse you ride but if you need to work on something specific they will choose the best one for you for a few lessons. The horses are kept clean and it is a tidy stables. When you have been going for a couple of lessons they will let you tack up if someone is free to show you. You can even join clubs to brush up on your skills. They have a great indoor and outdoor riding arena. Also they have show... (read more)
★★★★★
“im currantly loaning a pony kept at hargate hill it is...”
Written on: 30/10/2009 by becky cranmer (3 reviews written)
im currantly loaning a pony kept at hargate hill it is brilient has a horse walker, indoor arena, 2 outdoor arenas crosscountry course, lots of near hacking and over 100 livery stable with lot of grazing staff will look after your horse if your busy + exelent riding school there was nothing to complain abuot. (read more)
★★★★★
“I only went a couple of times to Hargate Hill and it...”
Written on: 10/08/2009
I only went a couple of times to Hargate Hill and it was extremely good but I was only having an hour semi-private and it was £23!! however the quality of the lessons was very high and the facilities for the horses are of the highest standard, they each have a big stable (that as far as I saw was always nearly spotless), they also have a stall each, a walker and even a dryer for rainy days. Great, if expensive, riding school :) (read more)
★★★★★
“i have a private jumping lesson every two weeks and...”
Written on: 03/07/2009
i have a private jumping lesson every two weeks and the teacher is brilliant have improved loads im so thankfull the horses are lovely and whats great they dont put on the same horse they change them so you dont get used to one style of jumping and i take my 3 year old son up with me when i go and there brilliant with him! i think the lesson are resonably price for what you get and i bring the horse i ride to hargate for a private lesson its great (read more)
★★★★★
“I love hargate hill so much I have been riding there...”
Written on: 05/02/2009
I love hargate hill so much I have been riding there for 3 years I have a lesson there and I learn so much in half an hour. The staff are great they are such lovely people and you can easily make friends with them. Everyone is really friendly at hargate, if you dont know what to do with the horses help is always there. I have one on loan at the moment, its great there are so many facilities. Yes it can be a little expensive but you recieve so much more than what you pay for. Hargate is brill... (read more)
★★★★★
“I absolutely love hargate hill, the staff i have met...”
Written on: 22/01/2009
I absolutely love hargate hill, the staff i have met are really nice, and help me with loads of things. You can meet the horses and ponies and get to know all of thier characters. I have been riding there since i was 4 years old, it has been on and off, due to alergies. I would never think of going anywhere else, although it is rather expensive. Arthur is top, Mona is also lovely, i cant think of anyewhere better. =] (read more)
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★★★★★
“I've been riding for years but i never got taught...”
Written on: 24/11/2008
I've been riding for years but i never got taught anything, then i started going to Hargate and I've learnt so much in such a short space of time.
I ride Mona and she's always really good for me, and its nonsense that theyre kept in bad condition! All the horses are fit and healthy and are definately not overworked. Ive drove down the lane many times and seen some of the horses in the fields jumping over the logs ect
The staffare really friendly too, only this saturday i had help with...
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★★★★★
“I like this place and i go horse riding there. The...”
Written on: 12/10/2008 by pandasrock (1 review written)
I like this place and i go horse riding there. The staff and really helpful and friendly.
all the horses are always good.
always got different things going on .
It is just a bit expensive though in my opinion
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★★★★★
“I have been riding at Hargate for longer than I care...”
Written on: 13/08/2008
I have been riding at Hargate for longer than I care to remember - since 1988! In all that time staff have changed, horses have changed, facilities have changed but the constant in all this change has been Mike Tyldesley and his family. They have worked exceptionally hard to provide the current riding/livery establishment - well done to you all! (read more)
★★★★★
“I have been going to Hargate for years now and have...”
Written on: 07/08/2008 by DarkAngelMJH (1 review written)
I have been going to Hargate for years now and have ridden most of the horses there and they all rock! Mojo, Bugsey, Alfie, Pepe and Royality were the best but 3 of them have gone now. I keep my horse there and the livery is expensive but when you need help the staff are great to have around, plus most of the other liveries will help out when they can.
There are great rides around like Coombes and the Longendale trail which are brilliant for hack out and a gallop. Reccommened for everyone,...
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★★★★★
“Hargate Hill is the best riding school ive ever been...”
Written on: 11/07/2008 by HorseShoe
Hargate Hill is the best riding school ive ever been to. The riding school horses are great, they are suitable for any ability. We have 2 horses on loan up there and there are so many things to do, The facilities are fantastic. The only bad point is that the livery is pretty exspensive, but i guess you get what you pay for. (read more)
★★★★★
“Hargate is brill i love going i did my stage 1 there 2...”
Written on: 07/07/2008
Hargate is brill i love going i did my stage 1 there 2 years ago all the instructors are really nice you learn a lot i still go up for lessons now every sunday and get taught off danelle she is great a real friend you can learn alot from her i highly recommend a lesson of her my fav horses there are toft who i ride every week and they have got a new horse called buddy i have fallen in love with him as well now i just ride toft and buddy and the best horse for jumping well i think so is... (read more)
★★★★★
“Thank you for providing a great safe enviroment to...”
Written on: 05/07/2008
Thank you for providing a great safe enviroment to stable the ponies and making it a goo place for other parents to meet. Hargate Hill is a credit to its owner. (read more)
★★★★★
“Rode at Hargate for many years and found the teachers...”
Written on: 23/05/2008
Rode at Hargate for many years and found the teachers to be really nice (some more intimidating than others) but i learnt a lot and they really helped me build up my confidence from a young age. Prices are a bit rough, but you get more than your moneys worth.
The horses are amazing and yes, some do have rather small stalls but they have more than enough field space which they go out in when they don't have lessons.
The atmosphere is excellent and it's pretty much always clean.
After doing...
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★★★★★
“I love it at Hargate I honestly can't fault it! (Well,...”
Written on: 13/04/2008
I love it at Hargate I honestly can't fault it! (Well, its a bit expensive!) I have been going to Hargate for two years now, and I love it! When people are complaining about the staff saying that they aren't experienced enough, it's because it's true! If you havent rode for two years then how do you expect to go out of a hack and probably for a gallop when you havent even sat on one for two years! The staff can sometimes get stressed out, who wouldn't? They have to muck out about 20 horses,... (read more)
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★★☆☆☆
“Spent lots of money on riding lessons and keeping...”
Written on: 06/04/2008
Spent lots of money on riding lessons and keeping horse there, got little help and advice and made to feel stupid at times. (read more)
★★☆☆☆
“Had lessons at Hargate Hill for several years and made...”
Written on: 06/04/2008 by Dale0204
Had lessons at Hargate Hill for several years and made some progress, especially my daughter. Owned own horse and kept it on yard. Yard too busy and too many horses are kept there. Some of staff not very helpful (although others were very nice) and sometimes made you feel stupid. Was glad when we left. (read more)
★★★★★
“Go along and try it out - you will be very impressed.”
Written on: 08/11/2007 by thelwell (1 review written)
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★★★★★
“I did a year course and got my stage one and road...”
Written on: 05/04/2007 by bamboo (2 reviews written)
I did a year course and got my stage one and road saftey at Hargate, it was the best year of my life so far some tutors were brilliant, I learnt more than I'll ever learn in a lifetime. It's a shame the course is stopping it's a great thing to do when you are a scool leaver. The horses are wonderful, even sultan, grumpy old man but love him to bits. Want teaching to ride, look no further. (read more)
★★★★☆
“I think Hargate Hill has improved my riding and my...”
Written on: 14/03/2007 by Hs47182
I think Hargate Hill has improved my riding and my confidence and set me on my way to go on to do my stage 2 next year. (read more)
★★★★★
“I have ridden the centre's horses for getting on for...”
Written on: 19/02/2007 by Henriettawfc (1 review written)
I have ridden the centre's horses for getting on for 20 years and my horse has lived there for 6 years. Livery appears expensive but there are many facilities not available on other local yards (and they are often as expensive) (read more)
★★★★★
“I began riding at Hargate in may this year, after a...”
Written on: 23/11/2006 by JSL hargate
I began riding at Hargate in may this year, after a few years break. I live in Ashton Under Lyne and every week travel to Glossop to ride at this brilliant school. I have had many instructors, but the best so far has to be Jen. She matches the horses up to your ability or lets you decide which horse you would like to ride. The lessons are very enjoyable, my lesson always seems to be full but we always work ways around this. One lesson consists of plain flat work one week and the next is... (read more)
★★★★★
“I think Hargate Hill is brilliant! I recommend it to...”
Written on: 29/09/2006 by ooXXlaurenXXoo
I think Hargate Hill is brilliant! I recommend it to all my horse loving friends and they all think the same too, they think it's a lovely stables. I have been riding there for 2 years now and I can see the horses are well looked after. I would keep my horses there if I had any. Overall. it's a lovely stables!! The staff is so nice and the riders are taught brilliantly!! I have learnt so much since riding there!! (read more)
★★★★★
“I had never ridden before I went to Hargate Hill in...”
Written on: 15/08/2006 by louise26 (1 review written)
I had never ridden before I went to Hargate Hill in Glossop and in under a year I had passed my Stage 1 BHS riding and care and riding and road safety exams. After another year I am taking my stage 2 exams. So obviously I've been taught well and feel a lot of loyalty to the stables. I don't find the instructors rude at all. All I would say is that they really try to get you riding right and will tell you if you're doing something wrong, after all that is their job. As far as hacking... (read more)
★★★★★
“Everything about Hargate Hill Riding School is good. ...”
Written on: 30/06/2006 by beckykellett
Everything about Hargate Hill Riding School is good. I am just leaving Hargate now as I have been there at collage for a year doing my stage 1. All the horses are diamonds, you just need to know how to treat them. I will miss all the horses epecially Splash, the piebald. He's a diamond. (read more)
Twobears's Response to 249333_beckykellett's Review
Written on: 19/08/2006
Splash is an absolute angel, many happy hours on that one
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☆☆☆☆☆
“The instructors at Hargate Hill don't actually teach...”
Written on: 29/05/2006 by horses (2 reviews written)
The instructors at Hargate Hill don't actually teach you anything and are really rude if you don't get something right. They start shouting at you and the horses are badly kept and really badly behaved. They always throw you off and in a group lesson for an hour six of us got thrown off because they don't teach you how to handle the horses. (read more)
Bertie's Response to horses's Review
Written on: 29/05/2006
Perhaps the instructors forgot to tell you thay they were teaching rodeo riding -- y'know, the old bucking bronco stuff!
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Rtsa's Response to horses's Review
Written on: 30/05/2006
Bertie's comment was very silly, the instructors are very good at hargate hill you just need to tell them what you want to work on and they will help you work towards it.
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Bertie's Response to horses's Review
Written on: 31/05/2006
"Bertie's comment was very silly......." There are many fine institutions in Bertie's part of the country....he lives in one!!
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Happyhorses's Response to horses's Review
Written on: 21/07/2006
oh thats very smart and helpful. Hargate IS a fantastic yard and is forever improving, there is a new larger outdoor, and a new stable block currently being finished off. The instructors have all passed there BHS exams and the horses are exellent. None of them perfect but there are the schoolmasters and then the more challenging rides.
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Benbrooke's Response to horses's Review
Written on: 27/07/2006
I have been riding at Hargate for over a year now, and have nothing but praise for the centre. The school horses are very well kept and incredibly well behaved. My instructor is easy going and encourages me to try new things, but never puts any pressure on me if I feel uncomfortable. Spending time there is an absolute pleasure and I would recommend it to beginners and experienced riders alike.
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Louise26's Response to horses's Review
Written on: 16/08/2006
Nancy told me that she thinks riders should try harder to be more polite to the horses and only ask for work nicely. If this does not happen then she believes it is part of the horse's job to teach the rider to act considerately.
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Twobears's Response to horses's Review
Written on: 19/08/2006
I have never heard anything so ridiculous in my entire life I have been involved with Hargate Hill in one way or another for 20 years, all the horses are amazing and extremely well looked after, the instructors are equally fabulous. Maybe the person who wrote this review bears a serious spiteful grudge.
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Henriettawfc's Response to horses's Review
Written on: 19/02/2007
I, too, have ridden at Hargate Hill for 20 years and I would not have been doing so if the derogatory comments made here were valid. I can assure readers that if I had even a suspicion that things were as this reviewer says I would have wasted no time and effort in bringing the authorities down on the centre like several tons of bricks. The centre not only has BHS certification but has recently become a BHS examination centre - this is not easily achieved.
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414685_Chippydog08's Response to horses's Review
Written on: 02/11/2008
I agree with this review because...i had the same experience
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★★★★★
“I think Hargate Hill is a lovely stables, i have been...”
Written on: 24/12/2005 by rtsa (4 reviews written)
I think Hargate Hill is a lovely stables, i have been riding there for one and a half years and i also keep my pony there. Hargate organises 1 show every year in which all the people who ride their may borrow a horse/pony and enter some classes. There are 3 pony club shows there every year and a charity show unfortunatly you are not allowed to borrow horses for those shows but you are welcome to come and watch. The lessons are wonderful and sometimes at Christmas and Halloween they organise... (read more)
414685_Chippydog08's Response to rtsa's Review
Written on: 02/11/2008
I disagree with this review because... i found hargate hill staff unfriendly and rude.the stables were in poor condition and the lessons were badly organized.
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★★★★★
“I have been riding for 5 years and have been taught at...”
Written on: 25/08/2005 by 2 smooth 4 u
I have been riding for 5 years and have been taught at Hargate Hill and now own my own horse and keep it up there. The other reviews I have read say about rude staff but evry person and instructor I have met there are friendly and great at what they do. As far as not being able to go in lessons they cater for riders at every level the reason for the assessment is to see which standard of riding you are at. I think that there has been some slight exaggerations on other reviewers behalfs. I... (read more)
★★★★★
“Hargate Hill is a fantastic place to learn to ride for...”
Written on: 06/08/2005 by twobears
Hargate Hill is a fantastic place to learn to ride for all ages and abilities. The staff are always warm and friendly and willing to help and give advice. The horses are well cared for and range from 12.2hh children's ponies to 17hh plus hunters, show jumpers and dressage horses with all ages and abilities in-between catered for. I have ridden for 20 years the past 3 of those being at Hargate Hill twice a week, once a week on their horses once a week on my own which I hack across with. The... (read more)
Rtsa's Response to twobears's Review
Written on: 16/08/2005
This review rocks!!! I would recommend Hargate to anyone who wants to learn to ride or has been riding for years!!! Don't listen to the other reviews they don't know what they are talkin' 'bout!!!!!!
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Darkangelmjh's Response to twobears's Review
Written on: 07/08/2008
I agree with this review because...Ive been going there for years now and they have helped my riding tremendously. The horses are all brilliant and different to suit different peoples riding abilities. Like their poster says they have fast horses for people who like to go fast, slow horses for people who like to go slow and horses that have never been ridden for people whom have never rode!
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★★★★☆
“I used to go to Hargate Hill on a regular basis (once...”
Written on: 03/08/2005 by hepto (2 reviews written)
I used to go to Hargate Hill on a regular basis (once a week) and thought the lessons were quite good value. And so I progressed a lot whilst I was there. So I am now going again.
Hargate Hill has one main bad point, not answering the phone. When I went riding there the phone in the main office was constantly ringing. Also when we have tried to ring up to ask prices etc there has been no answer whatsoever. Also if they do answer the phone there are usually young, obviously unexperienced,...
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Hozzy's Response to hepto's Review
Written on: 18/12/2005
I GO TO HARGATE HILL. I HAVEN'T BEEN THERE LONG AND I CAN ALREADY CANTER. IT IS REALLY GOOD PRICE ASWELL. I RIDE SULTON THE MOST BUT HE IS OLD AND SOMETIMES WON'T CANTER FOR YOU BECAUSE HE IS VERY SLOW. I ALSO RIDE BLAZE. WHEN YOU HAVE GOT A WHIP HE IS VERY GOOD FOR YOU. WHEN YOU HAVEN'T GOT A WHIP HE IS QUITE SLOW. SO THIS RIDING SCHOOL IS VERY GOOD.
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Biffabean's Response to hepto's Review
Written on: 31/01/2006
We actually know the horses very well as we have been there for 4-5 years. I could already canter but they progressed me, but then what? Yes you do a few jumps, and a few more. But you don't technically learn that much. Also in the summer holidays I went to Wales and the difference in the horses characters compared to hargate hill was shocking. The horses actually WANTED to go on hack (not a walk on a dirt track with a lead rein like hargate hill) A proper hack over the hills. When you ride Sultan or Blaze, so they seem enthusiastic to you? Or Charlie or Mac or any other horse? No because all they have to look forward to is a common meal and a trot with some unexperienced child whipping them! Sorry but I think they DO need to sort out lots of things. I went for a "Pony Day" last year i.e Lets charge you £27 for you to work for us! No no matter what you say that isn't right., THEY should be WANTING us to help not charging us! Overall, i think Hargate Hill is great for beginners but no use to people like me who are advanced or need improving further.
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Henriettawfc's Response to hepto's Review
Written on: 19/02/2007
Actually, Biffabean, I've been riding for over half a century and I can still learn new things from the staff at Hargate.
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<br/>Someone commented that it's hard to get through on the telephone. Well, choose your time more carefully, for example, if you ring up more or less on the hour there is usually someone in the office sorting out fees, hats and what have you. Otherwise, do you think it more important to answer the phone than to care for the horses properly? Apart from anything else, your lessons would be considerably more expensive if the school employed a full time receptionist to sit in the office and await your phone call.
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<br/>As for Sultan and Blaze : Sultan is an old horse who only does an occasional walk-out with young children - just enough to keep him interested in life. Blaze is used, among other things for young riders - would you really want a corned-up, excitable mad-monster when you were learning to ride? Hargate has horses to suit all levels of rider and often they are the same horses. Horses respond to their riders and behave accordingly - Often the horse who is a suitable ride for a nervous older lady who wants to hack quietly round the lanes is the same horse who will take a seasoned huntsman out for an exhilarating day following the drag hounds at twenty miles an hour, taking flying leaps over walls and huge hedges, and the same horse will often teach beginners or disabled riders safely during the week. And Hargate Hill has a number of horses who are like that.
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★☆☆☆☆
“I was also up at Hargate Hill in Glossop one morning...”
Written on: 01/06/2005 by marie wood
I was also up at Hargate Hill in Glossop one morning and asked if I may book a lesson they asked me if I had ridden before and i said no. Then they said well its just not going to be possible to book you in to a lesson, and I asked why and they said because your abilty is obviously not to a high standard so would not be fair on the other riders to add you to this lesson. I felt so angry and this is why I wrote this review for anyone who is thinking about starting lessons at Hargate Hill as I... (read more)
226379_Pitch Fork's Response to 195805_marie wood's Review
Written on: 21/01/2006
Hi,
I keep my horse at Hargate Hill and would like to share some of my stories. The lane to get on to the farm is a disgrace as is the turnout. The fields are practically a mud bath for you and your horse! The prices are ridiculous at £22 a week just for stabling! The hay and straw is often mouldy and unable to give to your horse. The owner of the yard (name not mentioned) has offered facilities like a xc course which hasn't been built and all year grazing when before now i have had to keep my horse in for a considerable number of months. The staff are rude and honestly i don't know why there hasn't been any complaints as the have often not provided help for me. I would not reccomend this yard to anybody.
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Rtsa's Response to 195805_marie wood's Review
Written on: 29/05/2006
I also keep my horse there the xc course is fully built you just haven't found it, the lane is constantly trying to be improved and the turnout on the bottom yard is exellent but top yard isn't as good.
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Henriettawfc's Response to 195805_marie wood's Review
Written on: 19/02/2007
Well, Pitchfork, one wonders why you stay.
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<br/>I've kept my horse there for nearly 7 years and would not move him, despite the inconvenience of traveling to and from the yard and fitting in full-time work and dependent relatives.
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<br/>The yard IS expensive, but no more so than other yards in the district which don't have the facilities and the support structure that Hargate Hill offers.
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<br/>I hardly think you can blame the proprietor of the yard for the state of the weather and therefore the mud! There is restricted turn-out at this time of year in order to keep the fields in good nick for 24 hour grazing in the summer. I'm sure the horses prefer that to long hours turned out in cold wet winter fields with little in the way of tasty grass - a problem common to all yards at this time of year. In fact, there are yards in the area which don't allow any winter turn-out!
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343621_Tasty's Response to 195805_marie wood's Review
Written on: 07/02/2008
I disagree with you. I go to hargate regulary and i love the atmosphere up there. The reason a member of staff may have said this to you is that you have to have a half hour lesson before you are allowed to be put in to a group lesson. As you have said, it would be unfair to put you in with more experienced riders as they would have to pay more attention to you. You are best having a few private lessons before you start having group ones. I give hargate hill 5*.
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409020_Megandudley's Response to 195805_marie wood's Review
Written on: 12/10/2008
I go riding at Hargate Hill and thoroughly enjoy the riding lessons and the pony days that they run in the holidays. I am 9 and the cost of the pony day is cheaper than the cost of my child minder and the day is far more fun. The staff are great and always make me feel welcome and make the pony days interesting.
<br/>I don't go riding all the time as I have several other hobbies and time and money dont always allow me to commit to every weekend but when I do go the staff always remember my name and treat me nicely. I think Hargate Hill is really great and for value for money and overall ratings I would give a 9 out of 10.
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Hannahg4's Response to 195805_marie wood's Review
Written on: 06/05/2009
i would like to start helping out at a riding school as i dont own my own pony, i have been riding for almost 3 years and now want to do some more, do you think i should go to Hargate Hill Riding school? after all it is still around horses ?
<br/>from a pony lover.x
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★☆☆☆☆
“When I went up to Hargate Hill Glossop riding school...”
Written on: 21/10/2004 by 55555001
When I went up to Hargate Hill Glossop riding school to take a look round with my daughter, a young girl rudely asked me if I had a reason to be there. I told her I was looking round, and she told me that I had to book a lesson to be there. I decided to book a hack and she asked me if I had ridden before. I said no she told me I could only do a hack if I was experienced. I did not go back there, and have now found a nice riding school in Poynton which acquire for any ability. Well that's... (read more)
Rtsa's Response to 174694_55555001's Review
Written on: 29/05/2006
they only say no to hacks because they need to acess you first it is for your safety
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☆☆☆☆☆
“I phoned Hargate Hill to ask about hacks out for...”
Written on: 08/10/2004 by helenlhaslam (1 review written)
I phoned Hargate Hill to ask about hacks out for adults. I was told by a very rude girl "Yes we do but you have to be an experienced rider and bring all your own equipment" I said I could do that & had been riding for over 21 years, I hadn't ridden for 3 yrs after having a child & wanted to start riding again before I bought another horse. I asked when I could book & she replied "We couldn't possibly do a weekend cause we're far to busy", I asked for in the week, she gave me 1 date &... (read more)
Rtsa's Response to helenlhaslam's Review
Written on: 24/12/2005
i do understand about you being angry about the service but hargate would only take you out on the roads if they knew you could control the horses. You need to be reasonable about this as you wouldn't like it if they took you on a hack and the horse suddenly spooked and you did not know how to calm your horse. Hargate doesn't have the kindest service, i agree. The riding school hours only up to 5 on weekends and 7 on weekdays and so are very busy.
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Henriettawfc's Response to helenlhaslam's Review
Written on: 19/02/2007
Any riding school has to take precautions which may seem extreme to the untutored eye. Riding is a risk sport - in fact there are more people killed in horse-related accidents than in any other sport, including mountain climbing, motor racing and diving. Personally, I have refused to ride at stables where I was not known and where they declined to do an initial assessment of my ability. I have been riding for 50-odd years but I would not expect a stranger to take my word for my ability and skills.
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<br/>As regards fitting you in for a hack or a lesson, you should bear in mind that the school has a responsibility to their other clients who ride and have lessons there. If you were a loyal, regular client you wouldn''t be pleased if you were "bounced" out of your slot to fit in a new customer
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★★★★☆
“I decided to take a lesson at Hargate Hill; the school...”
Written on: 17/09/2004 by littlemissdrunk (44 reviews written)
I decided to take a lesson at Hargate Hill; the school is used by Ridge Danyers College for their practical work which is what attracted me. The school looked really big and very clean. The horses all look happy and healthy.
The lesson I had was nothing what I expected! I am used to being taught: e.g. the teacher explains something and you do it, but this lesson wasn't like that, you basically make up what you want to do, the only rule is that you have to pass left hand to left hand and...
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Rtsa's Response to littlemissdrunk's Review
Written on: 24/12/2005
You are right about the instructors being a little confusing but if you talk to them after the lesson and tell them that you didn't understand what they where saying then they should explain it all to you!
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Sidesaddlelady's Comment
Written on: 21/05/2013
In the main this is a fair review. I've kept my horse at Hargate Hill for 13 years and hopefully he's there for life. He's happy and that keeps me happy. Fees are reasonable and the yard compares favourably with places charging similar rates for fewer facilities. The staff are experienced and reliable and one can safely leave one's horse in their care when unable to be there oneself. There is winter turnout - admittedly muddy but one can't have everything and many yards in the area have no winter turnout at all. Stables are solidly built and warm and dry and there is secure storage available. Security is one of the most important aspects for me - the owners and some staff live on site and there is CCTV coverage.