Rein & Shine Equestrian Centre - Swindon

penelope M.

Shared a 2 hour horse experience with my granddaughter today. Absolutely great. We had a fabulous time and both learnt ways to improve our riding. Can't recommend enough. Best riding school ever.

Mohamed A.

Very expensive comparing with other clubs, overrated when you look at the cost, so my advice is to ask around before registering with them. Trainers were very friendly, but the admin was not friendly at all, she doesn't mind weighing people in public and tell them they can not ride with her because they are overweighted, No privacy and no respect. Really not happy about that place and the way of communication and how it's managed ...

Update:
I do understand the horse's welfare, and it's not about that, it's about the communication and the behaviour of the communication, you didn't ask for permission, agree the weighting was in the room connected to reception, but you went our of the room setting on your desk saying he can't ride with you because he is overweight and that was in front of other people, My child was really negatively impacted with your comment and that's why It's not about the process it's about the behaviour. It could be done in a much Nicer way, and you didn't bother ...

Jean M.

Participating in a 5 month jump academy at Rein and Shine with Jo McDonald enabled me to build a partnership of trust with my horse and try things I never thought I would, and enjoy it! Riding the Racewood Eventing simulator as part of the course gave me a safe place to practice counting strides for jumping a grid and slipping-the-reign on a big jump, without the risk of my horse speeding off after a jump. Jo couched us through a grid in our first session, helping me build the confidence to try higher jumps and manage a fast ride-away without panicking and pulling the reigns. In our second session Jo’s coaching enabled me to ride my first mini-jump competition, putting together eight jumps in a row with a calm ride-away after each, before approaching the next jump. Using the simulator to practice cross-country gave me an opportunity to practice light-seat riding and going up and down steps, the latter being something I feared. Riding a simulated cross-country course in the arena was my favourite session, using the confidence and technique built on the simulator, I was able to canter up the cross-country step and trot out over a small log, and then ride a circle of hedge jumps, taking light-seat canter in-between the jumps and trusting my horse forward to flow over the hedges in canter. Missing the penultimate session due to an injury, made me nervous coming into the final session riding a different horse in the cross-country. My fear was being able to keep myself and my horse calm on the cross-country with other horses, being able to manage my strides on an unfamiliar horse and not jump before my horse, and remember to take light-seat, allow over the jump and ride away confidently. The coaching we received over the past 5 months was essential in giving me the confidence to try. The simulator sessions gave me the confidence to ride light-seat and allow and my horse over the jumps, looking for the next jump and riding forward to it. Jo’s coaching and encouragement helped me trust my horse and myself to try. With Jo’s excellent coaching and support, we finished a clear round and enjoyed ourselves.

Timothy D.

Are daughter Erica has sensory needs and is autistic. We decided to do a few private lessons . We are speechless the instructor has are daughter doing things we never dreamed she would do and the smile on her face is worth a million pound . A huge thank you to John and Jo for the love and care they give Erica is amazing

John R.

Excellent riding school with fantastic staff. Ideal for anyone to ride or join their hoof club. Our granddaughter has been riding there for two years and is a member of Hoof Club. She loves going and has made lots of new friends.

Sophia T.

Hi Everyone
I would like to share my experience at Rein and Shine. I called the team and book a 40 min session of horse riding for my wife and daughter, just for fun, it was an amazing experience, both my girls were so happy, we took a lot of pictures, if you are staying at the nearby hotel and want to have an activity for the family, like we did, I would definitely recommend you to visit Rein and Shine. We rented out the boots and the helmets. We were lucky to have a sunny weather too. Horses were calm, all safe, instructors were holding the horses at all times.
Fantastic experience, highly recommend.

Timothy D.

Just come away from group lesson and just want to say a huge thank you to rein and shine are daughter progress is amazing. The staff the help they gave Erica is amazing she always comes away with a huge smile on her face A big thank you to her leader Eve

Sheridan P.

We have been coming to Rein and Shine for riding lessons since August last year. It is very professionally and responsibly run. There are lessons for all ages and standards, and the instructors are great. Children are encouraged to learn about equine care in the Hoof Club. There are excellent facilities for livery and for riders, which are being improved all the time. There's a regular programme of events including dressage competitions, pony days, mini Olympics and more.