Shire Horse Experience Days
A unique experience to spend the day working with our magnificent Wimpole Shire horses.
- Booking essential
Spend the day with our resident Shire horses as part of this experience day. The course includes: learning about harness and having a go at putting it on the Shires. Long-reining a Shire using verbal instructions and via the reins around obstacles in the paddock, before taking the reins to drive a one-horse carriage through the estate. Helping to turn the horses out in the field at the end of the day. No previous experience with horses necessary, but participants need to be over 16 years old, and be fit enough to walk at pace on uneven ground.
Spaces are limited and booking is essential.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Per Person | £160.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
Participants must be over 16.
- Meeting point
Please park in our farm staff car park, found by driving past the main visitor entrance and taking a small track to the left beyond the farm. A member of the team will meet you in the picnic area.
- What to bring and wear
Please wear sturdy shoes suitable for walking over rough ground and clothing for suitable for the weather and outdoor work. No loose clothing, dangling jewellery and long hair should be tied back.
- Accessibility
The experience day includes considerable walking and standing on uneven ground, and participants need to be fit enough to walk at pace whilst working with the horses.
- Other
Participants should bring their own lunch (the Farm Cafe will be closed on weekdays) but tea and coffee will be provided. Experience Days may be postponed in the case of adverse weather or for animal welfare reasons, but adequate notice will be given.
Upcoming events
Wednesday Walks
Enjoy the estate from a different perspective and discover the best bits of the parkland and countryside by joining our volunteer guides on a hearty Wednesday Walk.
Pig feeding at Home Farm
An experience not to be missed on your visit to Wimpole Estate, the Home Farm pig feeding takes place twice daily.
Heavy Horse Carriage Rides
Experience the luxury of a private carriage ride pulled by one of our magnificent Wimpole Shire horses.