Riding Lessons 

Oakridge is a fully licensed riding school and is able to offer western lessons to cater for any level of rider with our UKCC Qualified western coaches. 

Charges: 
  • Private lesson with your own horse £44 per hour 
  • Shared lesson on own horses £38
  • Private lesson on Oakridge horse £48 per hour
  • Shared lesson on Oakridge horses £44 per hour
  • Oakridge Western Day - 4 hours riding, includes refreshments am and pm. £160 

Beginners and western converts are most welcome. Riders must be aged over 8 years, weigh less than  13 stone and provide their own riding hat and boots that meet current safety standards. 
 To book a lesson please contact the Office on lee@oakridgearena.co.uk or call 07736 430111

Training & Livery for your Horse

Should you wish your horse to have a full time western training education, we offer training packages to suit your needs. From halter fitting, backing, training and show preparation, we have the knowledge and track-record to help you in any sphere you wish to enter.
Full Training - £150 per week + VAT
Includes full livery (stable, feed, bedding, hay/haylage, daily turnout or horse walker) and a bespoke training programme for you and your horse's needs.
Full Livery - £100 per week + VAT (stable, feed, bedding. hay/haylage, daily turnout or horsewalker. Training/riding are charged at £25 extra per ride. Use of the indoor arena and hot wash are extra.

For further information and full details about our services please contact the Office on info@oakridgearena.co.uk or call 07736 430111

Clinics 

We regularly offer western clinics at Oakridge Arena with our own in-house trainer and visiting clinicians. For a full list of events please see the events page. 
Lee Rutter our Head Trainer is also available for western demos, events and clinics. Lee is an excellent clinician having previously given demos at large events such as Your Horse Live. Lee is also available to travel to your facility and is happy to give group lessons or a clinic format depending on your requirements. 
Please contact the Office with your requirements for a quote on info@oakridgearena.co.uk 

Head Trainer  - Lee Rutter

Lee can be contacted on lee@oakridgearena.co.uk or 07736 430111
Our head trainer Lee is an international and FEI competitor,Team GB medal winner, WES approved instructor and former NRCHA & WES judge. 
Lee is a UKCC level 3 coach and has a passion for coaching people to reach their full potential in their chosen western field.  Lee regularly travels to train with World and European Champions, proving his commitment to providing excellent tuition and knowledge for his clients. 
Lee has ridden western all of his life winning a gold medal for Great Britain and qualifying numerous horses for the AQHA World Show, register of merits, AQHA Supreme Champion and produced numerous horses and riders to all around title wins.
He is able to offer general western horsemanship lessons for beginners to advanced event specific coaching.