Experience the magic of the holiday season with festive activities at Crindle Stables!
Christmas at Crindle Stables 2026 🎄🐴
We’ve got plenty happening at Crindle over the Christmas holidays, with a lovely mix of activities for all ages and abilities!
Whether you’re a regular rider or someone who has never been on a horse before, we’d love you to come along and enjoy some festive fun with us.
Here’s what we’ve got planned!
🎄 Saturday 19th December – Christmas Party
We’ll be getting into the Christmas spirit with pony games, snacks and plenty of fun. A lovely chance for everyone to get together before Christmas!
🐴 Monday 28th December | 10:30am – Adventure Ride
Our popular one-hour Adventure Ride is perfect for beginners, first-time riders or anyone looking to try something new.
Meet your pony, enjoy a mini riding lesson, some fun games, a wee countryside trek (weather permitting) and finish with a bit of grooming.
🌊 Monday 28th December | 12pm – Beach Ride
What better way to get out and enjoy some fresh air between Christmas and New Year? Join us for a ride along the beautiful Benone and Downhill Beach, with views towards Mussenden Temple.
💕 Tuesday 29th December – Toddler Pony Session
A fun, hands-on session for our youngest pony lovers, with grooming, pony activities and a little ride too!
🏇 Tuesday 29th December – Christmas Gymkhana
Everyone is welcome to join in, from complete beginners to our more experienced riders! We’ll have a mix of fun games and friendly competitions, with something to suit all abilities. It’s all about having a go, enjoying yourself and having a bit of fun with our horses and ponies!
We love seeing everyone enjoy themselves at Crindle, whether they’re just starting out or have been riding for years. It’s all about having fun, building confidence and enjoying time with our horses and ponies.
And don’t forget our gift vouchers! 🎁
If you’re stuck for a Christmas present, why not give someone an experience to look forward to? We’ve something to suit all ages and abilities, from pony sessions and riding lessons to countryside treks and beach rides.
We look forward to welcoming you over the Christmas holidays! 🎄
Took my two granddaughters..Ella and Katie to Crindle Stables for a Christmas treat….they had an hour of fun… Amy and Hannah are just the loveliest of girls so friendly and great with the wee ones.They will definitely be back again. And a shout out to Sophie who we got talking to with a world of information..Thank you girls we had a fun time. xx
Queenie McGonigal
This is one of the most friendly stables I have been too. Its relaxed , friendly, homely and so welcoming . we had a mini lesson before a trek and after there was no rush to get us away , we were allowed to groom the horses , see the other horses and ponies in the stables and spend as much time as we needed . The staff are so attentive, patient, non judgemental and know when to laugh with you and not at you … all in all we had a magical time and would highly recommend it …
Donna Bowden
Fabulous experience!!
Our daughter absolutely loved it – she is only 20 months and the team took their time to introduce her to lots of ponies and horses first, then showed her other children wearing their helmets so that she wasn’t scared by the time it was her time to ride the pony. They did lots of different exercises and built up their confidence. A great experience and we would definitely do regular lessons if we lived in the area. Thanks very much!
Hilary Hansen
The horse riding experience we had here yesterday was brilliant. Elliott and Amy were so friendly and professional, they looked after us from start to finish. We felt in safe hands, would highly recommend and we will definitely be back.
Lorraine Proctor
