About
Follifoot Park Riding Centre is owned and run by Chris and Julie Pedley, along with their two children Toby and Ellie-Jay. The whole family is very passionate about the Centre and all play a big part in the day to day running of the yard.
Chris is a Master Farrier and has an onsite forge, where you will often see Toby practicing, ready to start his apprenticship in 2011. Julie holds the ABRS TC, Principles Diploma and BHS AI, She will often be seen teaching down on the yard along with Ellie-Jay who is always bathing ponies and getting ready for a show!! Julie sits on the ABRS Executive Committee and also the Tests Sub Committee.
The Centre (FPRC) is located on the southern outskirts of Harrogate, where we offer riding tuition catering for all standards from absolute beginners to advanced riders. In addition to this we have excellent livery facilities for those with their own horses.
Established in 1986 we pride ourselves on our friendly staff and efficient service. We place great emphasis on the care of both horse and rider. We have strong links with the local community and are proud to be home to the Follifoot Park Disabled Riders Group. We also run Follifoot Park Young Riders Club, which our younger riders are welcome to join. The club achieved Club Mark accreditation in 2010.
Our horses and ponies are carefully hand picked by Julie and the team; they are very versatile and can change from one discipline to another depending on your riding abilities.
Many of the horses are used for our disabled friends so have superb temperaments, these are also suitable for our nervous riders. Other horses enjoy more lively activities such as jumping, hacking, horseball and more.
Our aim is making horse riding fun! We want to give you the opportunity to reach your goals no matter how big or small.