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Our Horses

Riding School Horses near York & Selby

Our Horses

Our horses are at the heart of Teach Me Happy Riding School and play a key role in delivering high-quality horse riding lessons in York. Carefully selected for their calm temperament, reliability, and willingness, they help create a safe, supportive, and enjoyable environment for every rider.

Each horse is well-schooled and suited to a range of abilities, from complete beginners to more experienced riders. Whether you are building confidence for the first time or looking to progress your riding, we carefully match every rider with the right horse to ensure a positive, confidence-building experience.

Carefully Selected & Well Cared For

We place a strong emphasis on horse welfare and take pride in the standard of care our horses receive. Their wellbeing is our top priority, ensuring they remain happy, healthy, and ready to support our riders.

Our horses benefit from:

  • Regular health checks and professional care

  • Suitable workloads and plenty of rest

  • Ongoing training and schooling

  • A calm, consistent routine

This allows us to provide safe, reliable horses that riders can trust.

The Right Horse for Every Rider

We understand that every rider is different. That’s why we take the time to carefully pair each rider with the right horse for their lesson. This helps to build confidence, create trust, and ensure a positive and rewarding experience every time.

For riders with additional needs, including those with Special Educational Needs (SEN), our horses are chosen specifically for their calm and understanding nature, helping to create a relaxed and supportive environment.

Horse Profiles

Skippy
BreedEuropean WarmbloodHeight17.2hhAge4SexGeldingExcels InJust being produced, but hoping to be a showjumping star
Flo
BreedEuropean WarmbloodHeight15hhAge3SexMareExcels InNot old enough to be ridden, but hoping to be a showjumping star
Buxton
BreedEuropean WarmbloodHeight15.2hhAge4SexMareExcels InJust being produced, hoping to be a showjumping star
Polly
BreedCobHeight15.1hhAge17SexMareExcels InTeaching complete beginners to mount/dismount and walk
Cooper
BreedDutch WarmbloodHeight16.2hhAge15SexGeldingExcels inShowjumping and dressage
Mouse
BreedWelsh Section BHeight12.2hhAge13SexMareExcels InMouse is not ridden but is a great therapy pony