Horse Riding
Find somewhere to learn to ride, improve your skills, learn a new discipline or simply enjoy riding out in nature’s finest setting.
Budleigh Salterton Riding School
Heatherways Stables, Dalditch Lane, Budleigh Salterton, EX9 7AS
Tel: 01395 442035
Email: chrissy@devonriding.co.uk
This BHS approved school offers a choice of over 50 well-mannered mounts for lessons. These are available from around 4 years upwards and held in their two huge all-weather menages with full jumping facilities.
Pleasingly scenic hacks on the edge of Woodbury Common plus surrounding heathland and beach hacks (October to May) and terrific cross country rides are also available.
Farway, Colyton, EX24 6EG
Tel:01404 871355
Email: devenishpitt@btconnect.com
The BHS approved Riding School was established in the early 1960’s. It offers hacks and lessons from a friendly team of experienced instructors. It stresses the safety of riders and has a superb family of reliable horses and ponies to suit all riders.
Beginners and experienced riders can enjoy the wonderful countryside from horse-back. It’s recommended that novice riders have a part lesson, part hack so that they feel more confident when venturing out. This is especially popular with family rides.
Woodhouse Farm Stable, Hawkchurch, Axminser, EX13 5UF
Tel: 07977 381379
Email: woodhouseridingstables@gmail.com
A fully licenced and insured, family-run business offers a friendly welcome to everyone from 4 years and above. From complete beginners, novice and experienced riders.
East Devon Riding for the Disabled
Hitts Barton Equestrian Centre, Clyst St. Lawrence, Nr Whimple, EX5 2NY
Tel: 01884 266127
Email: EastDevonRDA@gmail.com
Riding for the Disabled Association is a way for people with disabilities to enjoy the experience of being with horses whilst gaining therapeutic exercise.