Our popular toddler pony sessions give little ones aged 1–6 the chance to meet, groom and ride

Toddler Pony Rides & Sessions at Crindle Stables

A lovely wee introduction to ponies for children aged 1–6 years! 🐴💕

Our Toddler Pony Sessions are one of our most popular activities here at Crindle Stables, and it’s easy to see why!

Designed especially for little ones, these fun, relaxed 30-minute sessions (20 minutes riding) give children the chance to meet our ponies, learn a little about looking after them and enjoy some time in the saddle.

We know that for some children, this might be their very first time meeting a pony, while others can’t wait to get straight on! Either way, our lovely team will be there to encourage them, build their confidence and make sure they have plenty of fun along the way.

 

 

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Toddler sessions

What happens during a session?

£22

🐴 Meet our ponies – Get to know our four-legged friends and spend a little time around them before riding.

 

🪮 Hands-on pony fun – Each session starts with a wee activity, which could be grooming, leading, feeding treats or helping with some simple stable jobs.

 

🏇 Time in the saddle – Children then enjoy approximately 15–20 minutes of gentle pony riding, with games, music and fun little exercises to help them learn the basics of stopping, steering and balancing.

 

💕 Learning through fun – It’s all about building confidence, making friends and getting comfortable around ponies at their own pace.

 

And one of the loveliest things for us is seeing children who were a little nervous on their first visit coming back week after week, growing in confidence and developing a real love for ponies.

Whether you’re local to Limavady or visiting the North Coast, our toddler sessions are a lovely way to spend some time together and make a few special memories.

 

No previous pony experience needed!

 

Sessions run throughout the year, with additional dates during school holidays and special seasonal activities at Halloween and Christmas.

 

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Weekly & Seasonal Sessions:

Year round:

Saturdays 11:15am

Tuesdays 11:30am

 

Additional Seasonal Activities:

Halloween:  Friday 30th – 11am & 1:15pm

 

We also run extra toddler sessions throughout the school holidays, including Halloween, Christmas, Easter and summer. Keep an eye on our booking calendar for upcoming dates!

 

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Little Riders, Big Smiles! 🐴💕

There's nothing we love more than seeing our wee riders grow in confidence and develop a love for ponies. Here's what a few of our lovely pony parents have to say!

 

💕 Growing in Confidence, Week After Week

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Nicole’s daughter Éirinn attends our Saturday toddler sessions, and she’s seen such a difference in her confidence, balance, coordination and independence since starting. She loves seeing her daughter leave every week with a big smile, already asking when she can come back! Nicole also praised the warm, family atmosphere and how encouraging and patient our instructors are.

Nicole S – August 2026

 

🐴 From Nervous to Not Wanting to Leave!

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Brittany brought her two daughters, aged 5 and 6, along for a birthday treat. Her eldest was very nervous at first, but our team helped her feel safe with lots of encouragement and reassurance. By the end, both girls had such a brilliant time they didn’t want to leave, and Mum said they’d definitely be back!

Brittany P – July 2026

 

🌟 A Lovely First Pony Experience

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Rebekah brought her three-year-old along to one of our toddler sessions and loved how well organised and relaxed everything was. She praised our friendly staff and volunteers for making everyone feel so welcome and felt the 30-minute session was great value for money. She’d happily come back again!

Rebekah S – August 2026

 


Want to hear more from our lovely pony parents? 💕

Have a wee read through our reviews on Tripadvisor.

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A Wee Bit of Practical Information 🐴

We recommend children wear comfortable clothing, long trousers and suitable footwear, such as boots with a small heel. Don’t worry about riding hats, as we’ll provide those!

A parent or responsible adult must stay with their child throughout the session and will be expected to lead their pony during the riding part. Our lovely team will be on hand to help and guide you along the way.

And don’t worry if your wee one is a little nervous or unsure at first — we’re well used to first-time riders and will help them settle in at their own pace!

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Best day for our kids!!

Both our boys (age 2+3) had the best time. Thanks to the staff for their patience and for making sure both kids had a fun time riding and brushing the horses. They haven’t stopped asking us to go back!

Jacob Arnold

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

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

 Highly recommend 👌

Took my 7 year old & 3 year old for the todder/kid session and it was a fantastic experience! I was worried my kids would be nervous as they’ve never been horseriding before but the ponies were so calm the kids jumped straight on and had a ball! Lovely staff and arena. We also got to pet the many horses in the stalls. Really magical memories made ✨️

Margaret Russell
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