Aberconwy Equestrian Centre is a family run horse riding school established in 1993, based close to Llandudno in Conwy, North Wales. This riding school provides high quality riding lessons from BHS qualified instructors for adults and children of all experience levels.
Aberconwy Equestrian Centre facilities include 40m x 20m indoor and outdoor arenas with show jumps, and a small cross country course including a bank, logs and pallisade jumps.
'My aim is to improve both the quality and care of horses and riders in the area. Through understanding how a horse's mind works, the rider will be capable of establishing a much better partnership.' - Doris Wolters, Aberconwy Equestrian Centre owner and instructor.
Aberconwy Equestrian Centre is a British Horse Society approved riding school in north Wales.
Private, semi-private and group horse riding lessons are held 6 days a week (the riding school is closed on Sundays), for adults and children aged from 6 years upwards.
Aberconwy riding school has a selection of well-schooled, happy horses and ponies. All horses are used for dressage, show jumping and cross country, and some have winnings from affiliated competition.
Full and DIY livery is available. The yard consists of 14 modern stables built around the traditional stable yard. Horse feed, shavings, hay and straw are available on site.
Local hacking is on quiet country roads, with some off-road riding available nearby.
Short term holiday livery is also available while you take a well-earned break.
Aberconwy Equestrian Centre also runs instruction and testing for the equestrian progressive riding test, as well as BHS Assistant Instructor (AI) training, including the riding and road safety tests.
Horses are also taken for training, breaking and schooling young horses. The horse training service is tailored to the needs of you and your young horse.
Hacks are available for capable riders of all ages (able to walk, trot and canter). An annual summer 'own a pony week' is held for junior riders.
On 6th April 2008, Aberconwy Riding School will host the Finals of the BHS Young Riders Equitation Competition.
Wern Bach, Garth Road, Llangwstenin, Llandudno Jnct., Conwy.Tel. 01492 544 362www.aberconwyequestrian.co.uk
Aberconwy Equestrian Centre offers the perfect venue for learning to ride in Wales, riding tuition, and horse riding lessons in a BHS approved riding school in north Wales. Aberconwy Equestrian Centre has BHS qualified riding instructors who can help you learn to ride in Wales. This is a great place to learn all about horsemanship in north Wales with BHS qualified instruction. There is a cross country course, for practice and riding lessons over fixed natural cross country fences in north Wales.
Aberconwy Equestrian Centre is one of the top riding schools in north Wales, which will help you to improve your riding with top quality riding instruction in a well-run riding centre. Aberconwy Equestrian Centre offers riding lessons for both adults and children in north Wales.
Aberconwy Riding School also boasts its own Aberconwy Equestrian Centre tack shop in north Wales, providing all your equestrian needs from tack, to clothing for horse and rider. All tack shop staff own and ride their own horses, and can offer informed advice.
The saddlery stocks a large variety of saddles from manufacturers including Ideal, Wintec, Shayler and the Saddle Company. Also available from the tack shop is a large selection of clothing for horse and rider including show jackets, horse rugs, body protectors and boots for both horse and rider. Horse feed, hay, straw, shavings and horse wormers are always available. Conwy, north Wales, UK, Europe.
The Association of British Riding Schools (ABRS) runs Britain's longest established riding school approval scheme. It is the only organisation solely representing professional riding school proprietors. The ABRS has a wide ranging examination and testing system.
An 'Approved School' is an establishment which has been inspected and found to be satisfactory by one of the National Approved Schemes, and may be large or small. The ABRS sets a high standard for horse care, and requires instruction given to be well presented and correct in content. Riding Schools will only be ABRS approved if they meet our high standard of care and attention to both horse and rider.
Bridlewood Riding Centre is a British Horse Society approved riding centre in the beautiful countryside of Holywell, north Wales. Bridlewood offers riding lessons, hacks, and beach rides on Talacre beach.
BHS qualified horse riding instructors are available for riding lessons for adults and children in north Wales. All rides are accompanied by experienced leaders for safe riding in beautiful surroundings. Bridlewood Riding Centre offers horse riding lessons and hacking for all levels of experience in a modern, purpose-built equestrian centre.
Bridlewood Riding Centre offers superb hacking over hillside, farm tracks, and the five miles of golden sands at Talacre beach. Half, one hour and two hour hacks, are offered and group pub rides for the experienced rider. The riding school boasts a carefully selected range of well cared for ponies and horses to suit any rider, from complete beginners to experienced riders.
A tack shop is also available on site, offering a wide range of saddlery and horse care items, and clothing for horse and rider.
Maes Y Coed Farm, Gwespyr, Holywell, CH8 9JN.Tel. 01745 888 922Bridlewood Horse Riding Centre and Tack Shop
Email: amanda@bridlewood.co.uk
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The British carriage Driving Society aims to help and encourage carriage driving in its many forms, whether pleasure driving or competing. From beginners to more experienced drivers, the British Driving Society has a panel of qualified carriage driving instructors throughout the country and runs a proficiency test programme, which is respected world-wide as a basis for safe carriage driving.
The BDS in Wales is very active, organizing carriage driving events and carriage driving shows throughout Wales including special events for the young driver, and pleasure carriage rides in the Crychan Forrest, Wales. The BDS has a Concordat with The Forestry Commission to promote safe off road riding.
For further information contact the Local Area Commisioner (see BDS website) or the Chairman of the Welsh Branch, Alan Walters Tel: 01550 720968Website: www.britishdrivingsociety.co.uk
The British Driving Society website includes a list of LHHI (Light Horse Harness Instructors Certificate) registered carriage driving instructors in Wales, qualified to teach carriage driving with a single or pair of horses - click here.
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The British Horse Society holds a register of riding instructors, all highly trained professionals, which is updated each month.
Instructors are required to undergo regular training and refresher courses.
www.bhscymru.co.uk
Riding school on the welsh borders, mid Wales.
The Old Rectory, Bryngwyn, Newchurch, HR5 3QN.Tel. 01497 851 661
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Cimla pony trekking and equestrian centre offers horse riding holidays and horse riding tuition in Cimla, near Neath, south Wales. You can learn to ride with riding lessons from BHS qualified instructors, or you can enjoy a morning, afternoon or full day's pony trekking, or go hacking and riding (for experienced riders). You can ride our horses for a day, or stay for a weekend or week long horse riding holiday with holiday accommodation in south Wales.
Cimla Trekking and Equestrian Centre is a family run business, established in 1993, situated in the Afan Argoed Country Park, south Wales, famous for its scenic forests and mountainous terrain. Cimla Equestrian Centre offers a wide range of equestrian and horse riding holidays and activities suitable for all, a comfortable guest house (Wales Tourist Board 4 star rating) and fully licensed restaurant.
Cimla Equestrian Centre has over 50 horses available, all fit and forward going and selected for their good temperament and ability. Riding lessons are available for all standards and abilities, given by BHS qualified, friendly and professional riding instructors. A selection of rides through fantastic riding country are offered, from treks for beginners, to 4 hour rides for experienced riders to enjoy the breathtaking scenery of this area of south Wales.
Cimla Equestrian Centre offers horse riding holidays in south Wales for adults, children and families, from weekend breaks to full week holidays. Also available are children's birthday parties.
Cimla Riding School is an examination centre for Riding and Road Safety, and a host centre for BHS Le Trec competitions and training weekends, making the most of the varied landscape and stunning views of this area of south Wales.
Cimla riding school facilities include 2 outdoor menages and an indoor school with viewing gallery.
British Horse Society, Wales Trekking and Riding Association and Wales Tourist Board approved.
Cimla Equestrian Centre, Hawdref Ganol Farm, Cimla, Neath, SA12 9SL.Tel. 01639 644 944Website: www.cimla.co.uk Email: info@cimla.co.uk
Cimla Trekking and Equestrian Centre offers horse riding holidays in south wales. A well-regarded riding school in Wales, Cimla Riding School is also a great place for learning to ride in Wales, with BHS qualified riding instructors.
Short riding breaks and week-long riding holidays are offered with accommodation, featuring pony trekking and riding holidays in south Wales for adults, families and children, novice or experienced riders. Also available are hacks for more experienced riders at a faster pace. Le Trec competitions have been held at Cimla Equestrian Centre, enjoying the excellent off-road horse riding available in this area of south Wales.
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College providing equestrian education and courses.
Courses include Equine Studies (HNC and HND) awarded by the University of Glamorgan, BHS examinations, Horse Care (BTEC National Diploma), and Management of Horses (Advanced National Certificate).
Website: www.coleggwent.ac.uk
Usk Centre, Usk, Gwent, NP15 1XJ
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Courses including Equine Management, Equine Studies (HNC and HND), Horse Care first diploma.
Website: www.meirion-dwyfor.ac.uk
Glynllifon, Caernarfon, LL4 5DU.Tel. 01286 830 261
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Dyfed Riding Centre is a riding school in Cardigan, mid Wales, offering horse riding lessons for adults and children. This is a great place to learn to ride in Wales.
Maes y Felin, Bridell, Cardigan, SA43 3DG.Tel. 01239 612 594
Horse riding school in mid Wales: Dyfed Riding Centre provides horse riding tuition for adults and children to help you learn to ride in west Wales. Riding lessons are provided by qualified riding instructors offering children's riding lessons at this small riding school in Cardigan, west Wales, UK, Europe.
Horsemanship through understanding horse behaviour.
Website: www.equineethologylive.com
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A family farming and equestrian business in the heart of Pembrokeshire, with 140 acres run on conservation lines under the Care of the Countryside scheme.
Comfortable bed and breakfast accommodation in newly built farmhouse available all year round for groups or individuals. An ideal base to explore the beautiful Pembrokeshire beaches, and the wild and unspoilt Preseli mountains. Packed lunch and evening meals available on request.
Own horses welcome, with good size loose boxes and turn-out available. Extensive off road riding available locally over beautiful countryside, including many bridleways, and opportunity to take your horse swimming at nearby Garron Point inlet when the tide is in. Guided rides on the beautiful Preselis offered.
Also large menage, circular sand school, horse walker and cross country course with fences suitable for beginners and experienced competitors. Tuition available by arrangement.
Experienced hunters available for hire during the winter - twice weekly trail hunting with local hunt, the South Pembrokeshire. Horses taken for breaking and schooling. Selection of horses and ponies for sale.
Furzehill Farm, Martletwy, Narberth, Pembrokeshire SA67 8AN
Tel: 01834 891480
Email: val@furzehillfarm.com
Website: www.furzehillfarm.com
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Horse riding tuition and horse riding holidays for adults and children in the beautiful Brecon Beacons, Powys, mid Wales. Bring your own horse on holiday to Wales - comfortable holiday cottage and livery available for a fantastic riding holiday, with as much or as little support as you require. Fantastic off-road trail riding in the Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales with varied riding across mountains and moorland with fantastic views.
A 60 acre horse farm conveniently situated in the wilds of the northern Brecon Beacons National Park. Expert empathetic horse riding tuition on a small team of well-mannered, schooled and contented horses.
Options from: Classical Riding holidays, Pick and Mix riding holidays, unaccompanied teenagers' weeks, enhanced horsemanship weekends. Hacks up to 5 hours in small groups of up to maximum 4 riders.
All weather menage, rustic jumping lane, show jumps. British Horse Society approved.
Self-contained holiday cottage available. Own horse welcome.
Gilfach, Sennybridge, Powys, LD3 8TYTel. 01874 636 818
Website: www.gilfachequitation.co.uk
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Horse riding club on the Gower peninsula, south west Wales, UK.
Founded in 1936, the Gower Riding Club is based at its own club premises on the beautiful Gower Peninsula in South Wales. New members and visiting competitors are always welcome.
Full event listings include programme of Hunter Trials, Le Trec, dressage and jumping shows and one day event.
Regular training sessions in show jumping, cross country and flatwork. Lectures and instruction.
Affiliated to British Riding Clubs, British Horse Society, and Wales and Border Counties Agricultural Society.
http://www.gowerridingclub.org.uk
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Dare Valley Country Park, Aberdare, CF44 7PT
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Hill's Farm Stables offers first class horse riding holidays, short riding breaks or week-long horseback vacations, with accommodation provided, in Carmarthenshire, west Wales.
You are welcome to bring your own horse to Wales for a fantastic riding holiday in this beautiful area, or ride one of our well-schooled horses. Hill's Farm Stables is one of the best places in the UK to enjoy a gallop on the beach, or to experience some of the most fantastic trail riding in Wales.
Situated in the heart of Dylan Thomas country in west Wales, Hill's Farm Stables gives riders the opportunity to ride fit, forward going horses through some of the most picturesque countryside in Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire.
Hill's Farm Stables is a family run horse riding stables, established for 25 years, which offers weekend, mid week or whole week horse riding holidays in Wales. There will be no more than four guests at a time catered for, which means that you will have individual attention to suit your riding needs, whilst encouraging a 'hands-on' approach - you are welcome to catch, groom, and tack up your own horse or pony for your holiday, if you wish.
Riding can be as varied as you like with tuition in flatwork and show jumping, and varied hacks through the glorious unspoilt Welsh countryside, including the thrill of a ride on the seven miles of Pendine Beach, south west Wales.
Hill's Farm Stables riding holidays provides accommodation with stabling in west Wales - your own horses are welcome at no extra cost.
Accommodation is in our spacious, comfortable farmhouse. All meals and refreshments are provided including picnic lunches on days out, and barbecues on pleasant Summer evenings. Our surroundings are peaceful yet within walking distance of Laugharne township, which offers a variety of pubs, souvenir shops and historical attractions in west Wales.
Hill's Farm Stables riding holidays also offer hourly, half day and full day hacks and courses of riding tuition if required. Livery, breaking and schooling are a speciality, with five star attention to horses at all times.
Contact Jackie and Melissa Watson, Hill's Farm Stables, Horsepool Road, Laugharne, Carmarthenshire SA33 4QL
Tel: 01994 427375
Website: www.hillsfarmridingholidays.co.uk
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This is one of the most prestigious equestrian centres in Wales and in the UK, having featured in 'The Times' as one of the top 8 horse riding schools in the UK.
Established in 1989, Leige Manor Equestrian Centre offers quality horse riding tuition on educated, happy and healthy horses, ranging from childrens' ponies to Grand Prix dressage horses and Grade A show jumpers in a purpose built yard with American barn-style stabling, large indoor school and floodlit outdoor manege. Accredited British Horse Society training centre to BHSI level.
Approved and accredited by British Horse Society, Association of British Riding Schools, Wales Tourist Board.
Riding lessons, from a variety of highly trained riding instructors, for all ages and abilities, from children to adults, and from complete beginners to experienced riders.
Leige Manor Equestrian Centre, Bonvilston, Vale of Glamorgan, CF5 6TQ.Tel. 01446 781 648www.liegemanorequestrian.co.uk
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Active horse riding club in north Wales with ridden and in-hand showing, show jumping, working hunter and gymkhana competitions.
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Marian Bach Equestrian Centre offers the perfect venue for cross country, show jumping, dressage and eventing training and competition for riders with their own horses, in Flintshire, North Wales.
Marian Bach is a British Dressage approved competition venue. Unaffiliated and affiliated dressage competitions for visiting horses are held regularly throughout the year in north Wales(click here for dressage dates). Unaffiliated competition placings are converted to points, which contribute to the Marian Bach end of year trophy.
Cross country, show jumping and dressage training days take place frequently and provide the perfect opportunity to try something new, or take the next step towards a new level of schooling, with your own horse.
Riding lessons in all three eventing disciplines are also available for riders bringing their own horses.
Since 1986, when Rose and Alan Brooke moved to Marian Bach, the cross country course, like Marian Bach equestrian centre itself, has grown and developed. Starting with a few cross country training fences for Rose and Alan to school their own horses over, it has become the first cross country course in North Wales to receive official approval from the British Horse Society.
With 30 senior and 26 junior fences over one mile, all set in 10 peaceful acres of fields and woods in the beautiful North Wales countryside, the cross country course is available for hire with your own horse. Fences include water, trakehner, coffin and tiger trap jumps.
Marian Bach Equestrian Centre, Cross Country, Show Jumping and Dressage training and competition centre, Babell, near Holywell, Flintshire, North Wales CH8 8PZ
Tel: 01352 720442
Website: www.marian-bach-bhs.co.uk
Email: rose@marian-bach-bhs.co.uk
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Marian Bach is a top class Equestrian centre in the Flintshire countryside of north Wales, offering horse riding lessons on your own horse with top riding instructors. Marian Bach also organises frequent horse shows and equestrian events in north Wales, including affiliated and unaffiliated dressage competitions, BHS approved dressage, cross country and show jumping lessons.
Marian Bach Equestrian Centre has its own BHS approved cross country course in Flintshire north Wales, which is available for hire to riders with their own horses for cross country and eventing training. Training clinics in show jumping, dressage and cross country are often organised with the UK's top equestian instructors and competitors at this fantastic competition and training centre in beautiful Flintshire, north Wales, UK, Europe.
A family owned and run horse riding centre within half a mile of the sea in the beautiful Carmarthenshire countryside. Facing the 250 acre Marros mountain, with woodland tracks, mountain trails, an extensive network of bridleways, and 11 km of glorious beach nearby.
Marros riding centre offers beach rides for the experienced rider, mountain hacks with views over Tenby, Saundersfoot and Caldy, and woodland rides, for individuals, families or groups, both beginners and experienced riders. Lessons are available for the complete beginner or the very experienced rider.
Floodlit indoor school, and outdoor school available. Approved teaching centre for BHS NVQ level 1,2 and 3, and ABRS (Association of British Riding Schools) approved examination centre.
Coffee shop selling drinks, snacks and light meals overlooking the indoor school.
Approved by: Association of British Riding Schools, Pony Club, Wales Trekking and Riding Association, Carmarthenshire County Council.
Marros Riding Centre, Marros Farm, Marros, Pendine, Carmarthenshire SA33 4PNTel. 01994 453 777E-mail: info@marros-farm.co.ukWebsite: www.marros-farm.co.uk
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Moor Farm Equestrian Centre, near Haverfordwest in peaceful Pembrokeshire, West Wales is a spacious, versatile equestrian competition venue offering both affiliated and unaffiliated year round horse shows and equestrian events including national qualifiers, a one and a half mile British Horse Society approved cross country course available for hire, and high class DIY livery offering excellent off-road horse riding.
With 36 stables, a large indoor arena with rubber tread surface, outdoor floodlit arena and schooling area, as well as year round grazing, individual storage areas, and regular training from visiting horse riding instructors catering for children, as well as for novice and experienced adult riders in a wide range of equestrian disciplines, Moor Farm Equestrian Centre offers fantastic facilities for livery. Also on site is a woodland ride with optional jumps. Bridleways and off-road trails for quiet hacking can be round nearby.
The indoor arena hosts year round affiliated and unaffiliated horse shows and equestrian events, including show jumping, dressage, showing, hunter trials and riding club and pony club events. For competition dates, click here. The indoor school is available for hire on an hourly basis for individuals, groups and clubs.
The British Horse Society approved cross country course in west Wales includes a range of well built jumps of varying heights from minimus (18"), through novice to open (3 foot 4"). Individual jumps include a Normandy bank, trakehner, ditches, and water jump.
The excellent indoor and outdoor schools and cross country course are ideal for schooling and training competition horses, while Moor Farm Equestrian Centre is an equally perfect location to learn to ride.
Website: www.moorfarmequestriancentre.co.uk
Email: jill.moorfarm@btopenworld.com
Moor Farm Equestrian Centre, Troopers Inn, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire SA62 4NL
Tel: 01437 890762
Moor Farm Equestrian Centre offers fantastic horse riding facilities including indoor and outdoor schools and affiliated and unaffiliated horse shows and equestrian events in this beautiful area of Pembrokeshire, west Wales. This is the perfect place to learn to ride from BHS qualified riding instructors and top horse riders offering riding tuition.
Moor Farm Equestrian Centre also boasts a BHS approved cross country course for hire in west Wales, perfect for cross country and eventing training and schooling, and the venue for cross country competitions.
Moor Farm Equestrian Centre offers DIY livery with local off-road horse riding and easy access to show jumping and dressage competitions, children's riding lessons, and horse training including breaking and schooling young horses, in stunning Pembrokeshire, west Wales, UK, Europe.
A busy, friendly horse riding club, which organises show jumping, in-hand and ridden showing, working hunter classes and gymkhana competitions.
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Email: admissions@pembrokeshire.ac.uk
Website: www.pembrokeshire.ac.uk/landbased/equine
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The Pembrokeshire Hunt Pony Club branch was established in 1935 and caters for young horse riders in the northern part of Pembrokeshire, west Wales.
This is a busy, active branch organising horse and pony shows and equestrian events in Pembrokeshire, west Wales throughout the year.
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Pennybridge Farm, Hundleton, SA71 5RD.Tel. 01646 682 513
Pentre Riding Stables offers a perfect venue for horse riding holidays for novice or experienced riders in the mountains of mid Wales. Surrounded by wild and rugged mountain scenery, rising up from the gentler, lush terrain of the Tawe Valley, Pentre is a long established, family-run riding school and horseback riding holiday centre, providing fantastic pony trekking and trail riding holidays for adults, children, and families, as well as high class riding instruction.
Pentre has easy access to bridle paths, as well as mile after mile of 'open hill' where you will be guided across less obvious off-road horse riding trails which make the most of the fresh, clean air and stunning views across the Brecon Beacons National Park.
As well as adult's and children's horse riding holidays, with high quality Bed and Breakfast or self-catering accommodation for horse and rider, Pentre Riding Stables also offers riding instruction for novice or experienced riders, bring your own horse holidays, and livery services in the beautiful Brecon Beacons. Pentre is also an approved Pony Club centre, and runs regular riding lessons and activities for children of all ages, including children's riding holidays.
Pentre offers accommodation with stables to cater for both horse and rider, for short breaks, weekend breaks, or longer horse riding holidays to make the most of the bridlepaths and off road riding trails of mid Wales. Accommodation is also suitable for riders with special needs.
Horses and ponies at Pentre are contented, well mannered, and suitable for both novice and experienced riders. The proprietor, Karen Williams, also specialises in training show jumpers for competition.
Whether you bring your own horse on holiday, or ride one of our horses, and whether you take a one hour pony trek or a longer trail riding holiday, we have the knowledge and experience to assure you of a first class horse riding holiday in the beautiful Brecon Beacons of mid Wales.
For further details, contact:
Pentre Riding Stables and Accommodation, Brecon Road, Pen-y-Cae, Swansea Valley SA9 1GJ
Tel: +44 (0)1639 730639 Mobile: +44 (0)781 3604955
Website: www.pentrestables.co.uk
Email: enquiries@pentrestables.co.uk
Established 15 years ago, Rheidol Riding Centre is a family run riding, training and examination centre situated in the middle of the picturesque Rheidol Valley, 4 miles from Aberystwyth. 36 acres of land with full size indoor and outdoor arenas, show jumping arena and 22 fence cross country course, including water jumps.
Offers riding lessons 7 days a week for children (4 years and up) and adults, individually or in small groups. Also fantastic off-road hacking and trekking around the scenic Rheidol Valley. Seasonal full day rides, and evening pub rides suitable for novice and experienced riders.
Approved centre for BHS training up to AI (Assistant Instructor) level, Riding and Road Safety Tests, and Equine Specific First Aid Courses. Pony Club and RDA centre.
One Day Event and Hunter Trial competitions held annually.
Approved by British Horse Society, Wales Trekking and Riding Association and Wales Tourist Board.
Rheidol Riding Centre, Felin Rhiw Arthen, Capel Bangor, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion SY23 4ELTel. 01970 880 863E-mail: rheidol.riding@btinternet.com
Website: www.rheidol-riding-centre.co.uk
Friendly riding school, livery, training and competition centre. Selected as one of the 10 best riding schools and training centres in the UK by Total Horse magazine.
Offers superb facilities in over 60 acres of grounds, 2 miles from Chepstow. Indoor and outdoor schools, 25 fence cross country course, and full set of Jump-4-Joy show jumps. Holds one-day hunter trials, dressage and show jumping competitions, residential courses and children's summer camps.
The instructors have a wide range of qualifications, expertise and experience, including eventing at national and international level, work with competition horses, knowledge of 'Intelligent Horsemanship', and sympathetic understanding of the needs of nervous adults and children.
Pony Club centre. British Horse Society approved. British Eventing accredited training.
Severnvale Equestrian Centre, Tidenham, Chepstow, Monmouthshire NP16 7LLTel. 01291 623 412www.severnvale-equestrian.com
Email: svec@clara.co.uk
Superb riding, hacking or trekking in the magnificent scenery between Snowdon and the sea. Spectacular mountain views, half or full day rides, short rides, and high class instruction for beginners and experienced riders. Carefully selected ponies and horses to provide a range of sizes, types and termperaments to suit all riders.
BHS approved. Association of British Riding Schools approved. Riding instruction by BHSI (regd) trainer.
Waunfawr, Caernarfon, Gwynedd LL55 4PQ.Tel. 01286 650 342Website: www.snowdonia2000.fsnet.co.uk
South Pembrokeshire Hunt Pony Club, established in 1958, runs horse shows and equestrian events for young horse riders in the South Pembrokeshire area of west Wales.
The website includes dates and futher details of fun rides, equestrian clinics and horse and pony shows.
South Pembrokeshire Hunt Pony Club.
Lists riding centres, local hotels and B&B's by area, all checked for quality of standards and service by the Wales Tourist Board, AA or RAC. All riding centres listed have been inspected and approved.
Wales Trekking and Riding Association, North Barn, Glanirfon, Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys LD5 4RR Website: www.ridingwales.com
Tel: 01591 610818
Email: info@ridingwales.co.uk