Riding School at FCC

11/06/2026

🐴Pony rides & Pony grooming dates still AVAILABLE 🐴

07/06/2026

Volunteers' Week - Pip's story.
Meet Pip – our longest-serving volunteer!

Pip has been part of Ferring Country Centre since the very beginning in 1986. She first became involved as a volunteer, having previously kept a horse at livery at the former riding school. At that time, the Centre consisted of just one Day Service Customer, Sarah (who still works with the horses today) and a single horse. Over the years, she’s seen the Centre grow into the thriving community it is today.
From baking hundreds of cakes and mince pies, to sewing and repairing rugs (a skill she still shares!), and even donating a horse for riding therapy, Pip has supported every part of life here.
She represents the many dedicated long-serving volunteers who give their time and skills so generously, we truly couldn’t do it without them.
Reflecting on her time here, Pip says, “Volunteering is incredibly rewarding – Ferring really does feel like a second home. I have so many stories I could tell!”

06/06/2026

This Volunteers’ Week, we’re incredibly proud to celebrate one of our inspiring young volunteers, Poppy.

When Poppy first applied to volunteer with us at Ferring Country Centre, she didn’t yet have the experience needed for the riding school. Undeterred, she took the initiative to attend our BHS training sessions, working hard to build her skills and confidence.

Since then, Poppy has developed into a reliable and capable member of our riding school young volunteers team, always willing to learn and lend a hand. Alongside this, she has successfully completed both her Bronze and Silver Duke of Edinburgh awards with us—an achievement she should be very proud of.

Poppy’s determination and commitment have really stood out, and it’s been fantastic to see her grow in confidence and ability. We’re thrilled to have her as part of our team!🐴

👏 Thank you, Poppy, for everything you do!

13/05/2026

13/05/2026

Sleepy ponies this morning 😴😴

10/05/2026

We did it✅
10miles round the beautiful cowdray park🌟 even tho the weather was wet that didn’t put us off 🤩
Thank you to everyone that donated we all really appreciate it! We absolutely loved every minute of it 🥰

More photos and videos to follow 📸

30/04/2026

29/04/2026

The Ferring Country Centre riding school team is gearing up for a 10-mile sponsored ride at Cowdray Estate on May 10th, and we’re raising funds along the way! 🐎✨

This is a fun challenge for us, and your support would mean a lot—no matter how small your donation.

we’ll be sharing lots of photos from the ride on our riding school page.📸

Please share to help us reach more people who might want to support. Thanks so much for your kindness and encouragement. 💙

Follow the link to donate 🫶🏽
https://gofund.me/1a2970f02

16/04/2026

Our Pony Rides and Pony Grooming sessions for April and May are live on our website. First sessions are available from this weekend (Sunday 19th April). They’re selling fast so make sure to book your spot before it’s too late 🐴 bookings can be made through our website here: https://ferringcountrycentre.org/animal-experiences-interactions/.