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Stonar Residential Riding Camps

Stonar Residential Riding Camps

Stonar School

Young riders aged 9-16, from beginner to advanced

Checks and schemes: DBS checked · First aid trained · Residential

  • Ages 9–16 · Years 4–11
  • This year's dates have finished
  • Atworth, Wiltshire, England

About this programme

Stonar School's Residential Riding Camps offer children aged 9 to 16 daily riding lessons with BHS-qualified coaches at a British Horse Society approved equestrian centre on a 90-acre rural campus in Wiltshire. Campers receive two riding lessons per day plus stable management instruction, with the week ending in a Friday afternoon tea and rosette presentation. The camps are residential with full accommodation and all meals provided.
Schedule
Easter: Apr 5-10, Apr 12-17. Summer: Jul 12-17, Jul 19-24, Aug 9-14, Aug 16-21 (summer sessions own horses only). Max 6 riders per session. BHS-qualified coaches. Daily stable management + riding.
Type
Holiday Camp
Capacity
6 places
Staff ratio
1:6
Class size
Up to 6
Teachers
BHS-qualified coaches

Entry

Beginner to advanced riders accepted; no complete beginners on lead rein. Own horses must be fully vaccinated with a negative strangles test within two weeks prior.

Dates and prices

All listed dates have finished. The next dates are not published yet. Checked 27 Sept 2026.

Past dates (6)
  • Summer Week 4 (own horse) · Sun 16 to Fri 21 Aug 2026 · £996Finished
  • Summer Week 3 (own horse) · Sun 9 to Fri 14 Aug 2026 · £996Finished
  • Summer Week 2 (own horse) · Sun 19 to Fri 24 Jul 2026 · £996Finished
  • Summer Week 1 (own horse) · Sun 12 to Fri 17 Jul 2026 · £996Finished
  • Easter Week 2 · Sun 12 to Fri 17 Apr 2026 · £996Finished
  • Easter Week 1 · Sun 5 to Fri 10 Apr 2026 · £996Finished

Activities

BHS-approved riding, flatwork, jumping, stable management

Good to know

What to bring

  • Children can bring their own horse or pony (fully vaccinated, flu booster within 6 months) or use a Stonar horse, subject to availability.

Included

  • Residential accommodation
  • All meals
  • Two daily riding lessons
  • Stable management instruction
  • Friday afternoon tea and rosette presentation
  • Onsite leisure activities

Venue

Map of Cottles Park, Atworth, Wiltshire, SN12 8NT, United Kingdom

Cottles Park, Atworth, Wiltshire, SN12 8NT, United Kingdom

Nearest station: Melksham

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About Stonar School

Leading equestrian boarding school near Bath with BHS-approved riding centre offering intensive summer camps.

United KingdomStaff ratio: 1:6 riding, 1:15 evening, 1:20 boarding90 acresWebsite →+44 1225 701740ridingoffice@stonarschool.com

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