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Galgorm Parks Riding School

Friendly all-weather riding school between Ballymena and Cullybackey

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By appointmentLessons & rides — pre-booked
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Galgorm Parks Riding School — Friendly all-weather riding school between Ballymena and Cullybackey.

  • What you can do: group and private lessons for children and adults.
  • For beginners: beginners welcome, all levels.
  • Ages: children and adults taught.
  • Cost: Group lesson £15 per hour; half-hour one-to-one £15.
  • Booking: Pre-book by phone or email.
  • What to wear: long trousers and boots with a small heel; ask about hats when booking.
Plan your visit

Lessons

You can join a weekly group lesson or take a private half-hour, whichever suits. Sara teaches beginners and advanced riders alike and handles the whole lesson personally, so there is a consistent eye on your progress week to week. Lessons move between the outdoor and indoor arena depending on the weather.

Over thirty years teaching riders in the area Weekly group lessons for children and adults, all levels Every lesson taught by BHSAI instructor Sara Kyle Indoor and outdoor arenas for all-weather riding Group lesson £15 an hour, half-hour one-to-one £15
Good to know before you go:

Lessons run through the week, with sessions Monday to Thursday afternoons and evenings and Saturdays through the day. Ring ahead to find a slot that fits.

Before you set off

What to bring

  • 👖Long trousersLeggings or jodhpurs — anything that won’t rub against the saddle.
  • 👢Boots with a small heelSo your foot sits safely in the stirrup — no trainers or wellies with no heel.
  • 🧥A layer for the weatherYou’re outdoors and moving slowly — bring something warm and waterproof.
  • 📱Your bookingLessons and treks are matched to your level, so they need to know you’re coming.
Good to know

Everything before you go

Type
riding school
What you can do
group and private lessons for children and adults
Experience needed
beginners welcome, all levels
Ages
children and adults taught
Cost
Group lesson £15 per hour; half-hour one-to-one £15
Booking
Pre-book by phone or email
What to wear
long trousers and boots with a small heel; ask about hats when booking
Facilities
indoor and outdoor arenas, viewing area, toilets
Address
112 Sand Road, Galgorm, Ballymena, BT42 1DN
Questions

Before you go

Can total beginners have a go?
beginners welcome, all levels
How young can children start?
children and adults taught
How much does it cost?
Group lesson £15 per hour; half-hour one-to-one £15
Do I need to book?
Pre-book by phone or email
What should I wear?
long trousers and boots with a small heel; ask about hats when booking
Getting there

Galgorm Parks Riding School is at 112 Sand Road, Galgorm, Ballymena, BT42 1DN. Tap below for directions.

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The story

About Galgorm Parks Riding School

Galgorm Parks is a long-established riding school in the countryside between Ballymena and Cullybackey. You book in, Sara teaches you herself, and lessons run in the outdoor or indoor arena depending on the weather so a wet day does not cancel your ride. Group lessons are £15 an hour and a half-hour one-to-one is also £15.