Pony Camps & Upcoming Events
THERE'S ALWAYS SOMETHING HAPPENING AT
BALLYLEIGH.
From school holiday pony camps and fun days to jumping events, competitions and special activities, there's always something to look forward to at Ballyleigh.
UPCOMING PONY CAMPS
Our pony camps take place throughout the school holidays and are designed to give children a fun-filled day of riding, horse care, friendship and adventure.
HALLOWEEN JUMP CAMP 🎃
Wednesday 28th October
10:00am – 4:00pm
For: Advanced & Experienced Riders
Limited to 10 riders
A fun-filled jumping day designed for riders who are confident and experienced over fences.
HALLOWEEN PONY CAMP 👻
Thursday 29th & Friday 30th October
10:00am – 3:00pm
For: All riding levels
Ages: 5+
A fun-filled pony camp packed with riding, horse care, games, activities, friendship and plenty of time with the ponies.
STABLE STARS — HELPERS CLUB ⭐
FOR YOUNG HORSE LOVERS AGED 12+
Our Stable Stars Helpers Club gives young horse lovers the opportunity to spend more time around the ponies, learn valuable horsemanship skills and become more involved in life at Ballyleigh.
It's a chance to learn, help, make friends and develop greater confidence and responsibility around horses.
SESSION TIMES
Fridays: 3:30pm – 7:30pm
Saturdays: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Saturdays: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
There are also lots of perks and opportunities for extra riding.
BALLYLEIGH PONY CAMPS
More than just a riding camp.
A whole day of horses, ponies, fun, friendship and adventure.
Our pony camps give children the chance to spend their school holidays doing what they love most — being around horses.
From riding and jumping to grooming, tacking up, horse care, games and activities, our camps are packed with hands-on experiences designed to help young riders learn, build confidence and make memories while having fun.
Pony camps take place throughout the school holidays, including:
• Spring Mid-Term
• Easter
• Summer
• Autumn Mid-Term
• Christmas
WHAT HAPPENS AT PONY CAMP?
Every camp is different, and activities are planned to suit the age, ability and experience of the riders attending.
There is always plenty to do — both in and out of the saddle.
Activities may include:
🐴 RIDING
Develop riding skills through fun and structured lessons.
🧹 STABLE MANAGEMENT
Learn what it takes to look after horses and keep a yard running.
❤️ PONY CARE
Learn how to safely catch, groom, tack up, feed and care for your pony.
🏆 SHOW JUMPING
Develop jumping skills and confidence over fences where appropriate.
🎯 MOUNTED GAMES
Fun games designed to develop riding skills, teamwork and confidence.
🌿 TREKKING & CROSS COUNTRY
Enjoy getting out of the arena where appropriate and under suitable supervision.
🎨 ARTS & CRAFTS
Horse-themed activities for when we're taking a break from riding.
🕵️ TEAM GAMES & TREASURE HUNTS
Work together, make friends and have fun.
🏅 END-OF-CAMP CELEBRATION
Celebrate everything the riders have learned and achieved.
LEARN TO CARE FOR YOUR PONY
One of the most important parts of pony camp is learning that being an equestrian isn't just about riding.
Children have the opportunity to learn about:
Grooming
Tacking up
Feeding
Catching
Safe handling
Stable management
Horse welfare
Looking after equipment
Working safely around horses
We want every child to leave camp with a greater understanding and appreciation of horses.
SOMETHING FOR EVERY RIDER
Our camps welcome riders with different levels of experience.
Whether your child is taking their first steps in riding or already has plenty of experience, we aim to provide activities that are fun, educational and appropriate to their ability.
We want every child to feel included, supported and excited to take part — whatever their riding experience.
Everyone starts somewhere, and there's always something new to learn.
A DAY AT BALLYLEIGH
Expect a day filled with:
🐴 Horses
🤎 Pony cuddles
🏇 Riding
🧹 Grooming
🏆 Jumping
🎯 Games
🎨 Activities
👭 Friendship
😂 Lots of fun
EVENTS AT BALLYLEIGH
There's always something happening at Ballyleigh.
From children's pony shows and fun days to show jumping, mounted games and special events, our events give riders the opportunity to put their skills into practice, try something new and enjoy the social side of riding.
Whether you're taking part, supporting a rider or simply coming along to enjoy the atmosphere, our events are about horses, confidence, community and having fun together.
🏆 SHOW JUMPING
For riders who love the excitement of jumping.
Our jumping events provide opportunities for riders to develop their skills, gain experience and enjoy the challenge of riding a course.
Whether you're taking part or coming along to support, there's always plenty to watch, cheer for and enjoy.
🐴 PONY SHOWS
Our children's pony shows are all about having fun, building confidence and celebrating our young riders.
They're a fantastic opportunity for children to demonstrate what they've learned while enjoying time with their ponies.
It's not always about winning.
It's about having a go, building confidence, supporting one another and being proud of how far you've come.
🎉 SPECIAL EVENTS
From fun days to seasonal activities and special events, we love giving our riders opportunities to try something different.
It's all about getting involved, having fun, building confidence and making memories with friends and ponies.
Keep an eye on this page and our social media for details of what's coming up at Ballyleigh.
COME AND BE PART OF THE FUN
Whether you're joining us for a pony camp, taking part in an event, supporting a friend or simply spending a day around the horses, we'd love to welcome you to Ballyleigh.
Come for the horses.
Stay for the friendships.
Make memories that last.