Carrington Riding Centre
We can offer the recreational rider the experience of being around horses.
Based just a few miles south west of Manchester in the Mersey valley green belt.
We are situated in 45 acres of open countryside yet still close to the motorway network.
Our facilities include an indoor school, outdoor floodlit menage, comfortable viewing facilities and cafe.
Our experienced and friendly staff can offer you riding lessons to suit all ages (upwards of 3) and abilities.
All our horses and ponies are chosen for their suitable temperament and are fully trained to ensure both the safety and enjoyment of our customers.
During the school holidays, we always offer a range of activities to both children and adults.
Check out what is available at the link above.
We also offer our very popular 'Pony Parties' and we recommend you book early.
A recent addition to the CRC offering is Urban RIDE a charitable group set up to give disadvantaged children and adults the opportunity to interact and ride horses.
- Friendly Staff
- Very Competitive Prices
- Free Introductory Lesson
If your child (under 16) has never ridden at Carrington Riding Centre before then he or she is entitled to a free introductory lesson in one of our lead rein classes.
Children Lessons
1 Hour Group £17
1/2 Hour Group £10
1/2 Private Lesson (one to one) £17.00
1/2 Hour Semi-Private (2+ per lesson) £15 each
Adult Lessons
1 hour private lessons from £25.50 each
We are happy to arrange small private group lessons - prices vary according to numbers. Prices start from £15.50 each
1/2 Private Lesson (one to one) prices from £21.50 each
1/2 hr semi private lesson (two to one) prices from £15 each
Tuesday Night Adult Lesson - Half hour sessions for adults, special designed for beginners, returners and the more advanced riders, we will asses your riding and recommend the right session for you. £10 each
Wednesday Night Adult Lesson - Half hour sessions for adults, special designed for beginners, returners and the more advanced riders, we will asses your riding and recommend the right session for you. £10 each
Thursday Night Adult Lesson - One hour sessions for adults looking for a longer group riding experience. £20 each
Adult and Child Lessons - A group lesson designed for parents to come and ride with their children on Sunday afternoons. 2pm for beginners, 2.30pm for more experienced. £10 each
Hack outs - Sunday afternoon hack outs for riders of different abilities. Prices from
£20 each
- Opening Times:
Good Points
They have great horses, really friendly staff and great teachers.
General Comments
I have ridden at Carrington for 3 years and have loved every minute of it! The lessons include things that I actually want to do and sometimes we are also asked what we would like to do in the lesson. Also if you do not want to jump as high as the jump has been put up then you can ask and the teacher will put the jump down for you, although if they say that they think you should jump it, it may seem harsh at the time but afterwards - like an experience I had - you realise that actually it was a good thing they pushed you a little because they knew you were good enough to do the jump. Overall I love Carrington Riding Stables and would recommend it to everyone who was thinking of riding there!
- BHS Approved: Yes
- ABRS Approved: Yes
- Number of Horses: 20
- Number of Ponies: 12
- Restrictions: 15st and under
- Riding Holidays: Yes
- Courses: Pony Parties, Corperate Events, 1 Hour adult Hacks, Adult and Child Group Lessons, Jumping Lessons and Livery
- Livery Yard: Yes
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By Road (from M60)
We are situated just off Junction 8 of the M60.
Once off the motorway, follow the A6144 until you come to the second crossroads.
Take the left (CRC is signposted at this junction) and follow this until you come to a left turn at the end.
A barrier prevents you from travelling further down Isherwood Rd after this turn (so you have to turn left).
Public Transport
Our farm is accessible by bus. Buses: 241, 243 and 255 run to the nearest bus stop.
It is then a 15-20 minute walk down Isherwood Rd to the farm.
Tom Tom
Alternatively, if you use a Tom Tom, our address is:
Nursery Farm,
Isherwood Rd,
Carrington,
M314BH
Please be aware that while this will bring you into our vicinity, it is not likely to bring you directly to the doorstep. Please familiarise yourself with the map before setting off.