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The South West Equine Directory
The South West Equine Directory will guide you to all sorts of equine activities, establishments, services, suppliers and people. There are web pages packed with information of regional events and shows and, if you're looking to visit the area with your horse or simply want to go horse riding while you're there, you'll find details of equine accommodation providers and editorial sections full of area and riding information. The British Horse Society South West region also features, lots of other activities and constantly updated information.
Dittiscombe Equestrian Centre (24 min)
Slapton, Kingsbridge, Devon 01548 581049
Dittiscombe Equestrian centre, Approved by the British horse society. They also have an indoor centre so if the weather is bad lessons are taken inside.
Cheston Equestrian Centre (42 min)
Wrangaton, South Brent, TQ10 9HL, 01364 73266
Lessons for beginners to experienced riders. Hacking, 1, 2, 4, and 6 hour rides, on the moor. Shows / show jumping at weekends, some dressage. Large indoor arena.
Honeysuckle Farm Equestrian Centre (44 min)
Haccombe with Combe, Newton Abbot, Devon 01626 355944
Shilstone Rock Stud & Trekking Centre (44 min)
Widecombe-in-the-Moor, Newton Abbot, Devon 01364 621281
Dartmoor & South Hams Equestrian Centre (47 min)
Cheston, Nr Ivybridge, Devon, 01364 73266
Tin Park Riding Stables (47 min)
Cornwood, Ivybridge, PL21 9PW, 01752 837262
Pony trekking across the moor, and basic instruction given though not a school.
Fitzworthy Riding Centre (56 min)
Corntown, Cornwood, Ivybridge, PL21 9PH, 01752 837836
BHS approved School with formal lessons, from beginner to competition level. Hacking on moorland and lanes. Activity days teaching stable management and riding. Pub rides, Saturday clubs, and gymkhanas.
Tin Park Trekking Stables (56 min)
Cornwood, Devon, 01752 837262
Oakwood Farm Stud & Riding Centre (57 min)
Luton Cross, Ideford, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 0BQ. 01626 853226
Newton Ferrers Equus (62 min)
Newton Downs, Newton Ferrers, PL3 1JA, 01752 872807
Horse and pony riding in South Devon.
Wembury Bay Riding School (72 min)
Nr. Plymouth, Churchwood Valley, Wembury Beach, Nr. Plymouth, PL9 0JW, 01752 862676
ABRS &RDA approved. First timers, novice and experienced riders welcome. Horses to suit every one. Beach field and woodland rides. Class and private lessons. All rides escorted.
Sheldon Riding Centre (84 min)
Cullompton, Devon
Riding horses and ponies is suitable for all ages and abilities. You may wish to learn to ride for pleasure so that you could enjoy a gentle hack or pony trek across some of the UK's many bridle paths. Or maybe you are interested in equestrian sport, such as show jumping, dressage or eventing.
