Pinkmead Farm, Kings Corner, Botley, Southampton, SO30 2HA

Tel: 01489-782469

   Activities Calendar 2005

"Fun" Days-out and Special Events throughout the year . . .

These special events are all very popular so book early to make sure you are guaranteed a place.  Take a look at the table below for details of what each activity involves & for available dates.

Please note - due to limited availability on all activities a non refundable Deposit is payable on booking.  Deposits can only be refunded in exceptional circumstances & when a place can be filled by another client.  Prices quoted are per person.

For Youngsters

Pony Care Days 
For children of any standard.  The day includes a one hour lesson, fun ride, practical work, lecture & quizzes
£40.00

9.00 to 3.00

Pony Care Half Days 
Aimed at the younger child.  The session includes an hour lesson & hack round the farm, practical work & fun!
£22.00

9.00 to 12.30

Pony Care Weeks 
Children of all standards are invited to come & spend a week with the ponies!  Each day they will receive an hour lesson, lecture & various other activities including competitions & games.  On Friday they perform a show & parents are invited to come along!
£110.00

9.30 to 3.00

Picnic Rides 
For children of any age & standard.  Spend the morning grooming & tacking up then off for a hack round the farm with a stop for a picnic!  After eating you will play games & go for a country walk, before re-mounting & returning to the Farm - a really enjoyable day. 
£27.50

9.00 to 4.00

"Kidz Klub" 
A busy morning filled with grooming & looking after the ponies.  You also get a half hour ride.  Don't miss this, it really is a great way to get to know the ponies & have fun!
£17.00

8.00 to 1.00

"Holiday Club" 
Something to entertain the children in the summer holidays. A full week (Monday to Friday). Drop off between 8-9am and pick up between 5-6 pm. Lots of fun; hacks, games, competitions and learning how to care for a pony.
£90.00 (Including lunch)

8.00/9.00 to 5.00/6.00

For Leisure Riders

"Pub Ride!"
One for the adults - a three hour hack & lunch.   Enjoy a leisurely ride to the Farmers Home Public House in the nearby village of Durley where you will stop for lunch before returning to the Centre.
price on application

For the More Adventurous Rider

Jumping Days 
Improve your jumping skills!  The day includes a lecture, two lessons, a lecture demonstration & a clear-round competition with Rosettes. 
Please note all riders wishing to participate in this activity must be competent at canter
£50.00

9.30 to 3.00

Jumping Week 
Improve your jumping skills!  1 hour lesson each day Monday to Friday 
Please note all riders wishing to participate in this activity must be competent at canter
£70

 

  Feb April May June July August Oct Dec
Pony Care Week (Mon-Fri) 25th-29th 8th-12th
22nd-26th
 
Pony Care - 1 Day 15th 4th 31st 2nd 25th  
Pony Care - ½ Days 31st 30th 27th  
Picnic Rides 2nd 18th  
Holiday Club 15th-19th
Pub Rides Subject to interest Please call 01489-783087
Jumping Days  

25th 

30th

    29th    
Jumping Week             1st-5th    

Kidz Klub every Wednesday during School Holidays

Special Events   

Easter Egg Hunt 
29th March

          Christmas Party and Gift Hunt 22nd Dec

 

Special Offers

Pony Care Days 
Pony Care Day & 1 hour Course Group lesson within the same week 
Save £5.50
Pony Care ½ Days 
Pony Care half day & 30 min Course Group lesson within the same week 
Save £3.00
"SUPER-SAVE" 
Book 1 each of - Full Pony Care Day, Pony Care Week & Picnic Ride 
FREE 1 Hr Group lesson
Save £17.00
Jumping Week
 1 Week (Monday-Friday) off-peak Group 'Learn to Jump' lessons. Please note riders need to be Level 4+ 
2nd - 6th August
Save £12.00

Please Note

Due to limited availability on ALL activities a deposit is required on booking.  Deposits are strictly non-refundable under any circumstances, except when a place can be filled by another client.

 

 

Forget the traditional "birthday party"

Try Something completely different

Great Birthday parties

  How about a party on horseback?

Pony care days - and weeks!

£66.00 (£15.00 deposit) -  max 5 children
£88.00 (£20.00 deposit) -  max 10 children  

The birthday boy or girl can choose which pony they would like to ride

Parties last 1 hour & includes

Tuition

A hack around the farm

Games

Party bag for each child

Rosette for each child

Invitations available on request.

Great Birthday parties 

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