Hobby Horse Starz

14/04/2026

Maker’s Market family entertainment

Our Makers’ Market and Food Festival returns on the 9th and 10th May and we can’t wait! We’ve already announced the amazing array of food businesses who will be exhibiting with us but what is there to do for little ones?

Once they’re done sampling all the food (pick ‘n’ mix, cookies and ice-cream sugar highs anyone?!), children can get their faces painted or a glitter tattoo for free! We also have a hobby horse course from Hobby Horse Starz as seen at Burghley Horse Trials 2025. Children can have a go at the course with a provided hobby horse or without, jumping a course of show jumps at a height they feel comfortable with. Suitable from toddlers to teens. Fancy something a little more relaxed? Why not pop along to the Old Dairy and join a storytelling session led by ‘Standing in the Wings’? Finally, Jack Astbury, a local woodworker, will also be allowing children to have a go at using traditional tools under his expert guidance.

All activities are completely free with no extra costs involved once you’ve paid entry (£5 for adults, free for under 16s).

We also have an array of pocket money treats, toys and books in our gift shop.
An affordable family day out!

14/04/2026

We are so excited to be attending this wonderful event. Who is coming? It is going to be a fantastic weekend with so much to do and see. Hobby horsing is FREE as is so many other activities for children of all ages (adults too if you fancy a go! 😉) we will be there 10-4 both days (with a little lunch break) pick your height, bring your own hobby horse or borrow one of ours. See you there 😁

14/03/2026

Hi
It has been a while since we have done any hobby horse shows after a long winter of trying to keep the real ponies fit but we are delighted to announce we will be at Lambley Riding Club next Sunday 22nd March 9.30-12.
Poles on the ground for tiny tots, 50cm, 60cm and 70cm. Potential for more classes time depending, such as pairs. £8 a class, pay cash on the day.
Want to try but don’t have a hobby horse? We will have some for you to borrow. Come and join in the fun, we hope to see you there. 🥰

10/09/2025

A few more videos from the weekend. I think I’ve just about recovered! Loved every minute, thank you to everyone who took part.

08/09/2025

Some of the “big kids” having a go at our hobby horse course at Burghley including myself and my best friend whose pony was very unruly!! 🤣🤣 I don’t think I’ve truly appreciated just how hard it is until Libby persuaded me to have a go! I am in awe of these kids who make it look easy! Thank you Burghley for having me, I am absolutely shattered but have had a fantastic four days. I hope you’ll have me back next year.

06/09/2025

Day 3 Burghley photo spam.
I won’t lie I’ve never been so shattered in my life 🤣🤣 but wow what a day. No idea how many kids have taken part - and a few parents - hundreds probably, it’s been absolutely brilliant. Couldn’t have done it without my besties help.
Thank you LeMieux for lending me your fab jumps and hobby horses.
See you again tomorrow! Don’t forget it’s FREE to take part.

06/09/2025

How cool is this?! Thank you Rutland & Stamford Sound, it was a pleasure to meet you.

06/09/2025

Watch until the end 🤣

06/09/2025

And we are off! Absolutely love this 😍

05/09/2025