Margaret Haes Riding Centre
📍 Bury, North West
Charity riding centre with 60 years of operation offering lessons, pony care, and grooming sessions for riders of all abilities including those with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and emotional challenges. Indoor and outdoor arenas.
I have been bringing my friend to the riding school twice a week for a number of years, as a lifelong rider who now has a disability he gains immense pleasure from his sessions, it’s excellent for his physical & mental well being, Gwen his instructor has been helpful in every sense of the word, her knowledge & understanding of everything equine is impressive & she always gives excellent advice & finds solutions to any problems. If you are wanting to get riding or improve your riding I would highly recommend her as a instructor. She has helped david regain his confidence & improve his riding so much.Shout out to Karen, Charlotte, Phil & all the volunteers who put 100% into helping everyone have a great riding experience. Amazing local facility ….
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families with children who have special educational needs or disabilities, particularly those who have been told other riding schools cannot accommodate them. Staff and volunteers adapt activities individually — grooming and pony care are offered for children who cannot ride, so no child leaves without meaningful engagement.
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penno69art
3 years ago
“I have been bringing my friend to the riding school twice a week for a number of years, as a lifelong rider who now has a disability he gains immense pleasure from his sessions, it’s excellent for his physical & mental well being, Gwen his instructor has been helpful in every sense of the word, her knowledge & understanding of everything equine is impressive & she always gives excellent advice & finds solutions to any problems. If you are wanting to get riding or improve your riding I would highly recommend her as a instructor. She has helped david regain his confidence & improve his riding so much.Shout out to Karen, Charlotte, Phil & all the volunteers who put 100% into helping everyone have a great riding experience. Amazing local facility ….”
rhiannon matthews
3 years ago
“We are a group of adults with learning disabilities and we had a fantastic time at Margaret Haes today. The staff were helpful and supportive to the riders and they organised a grooming session for those who couldn't ride. They were responsive when organising it through phone and email too Thank you very much”
Eleanor Battel
2 years ago
“This is such a welcoming riding school. The staff go above and beyond to accommodate you (and the horses!) The volunteers work tirelessly to ensure the experience is second to none and it really doesn't go unnoticed. Beautiful setting and a true gem of a place.”
Emma Roles
a year ago
“My daughter(send needs,) has been riding here nearly 2 years and absolutely loves it to the point she now volunteer's to be there more. Staff are friendly and amazing.”
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Overview
Margaret Haes Riding Centre in Bury is a charity that has operated for over 60 years. Facilities include indoor and outdoor arenas for group and private lessons, with BHS-qualified coaches and dedicated volunteers. Birthday parties, school holiday pony days, and guided rides to Peel Tower are available. The centre specialises in supporting riders with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, and emotional challenges — grooming sessions are offered for those who cannot ride.
