Area of 11,000 hectares of mostly wooded countryside in the Neath Port Talbot area. Many trails suitable for horse riding - over 64km of bridleways and 48km of forestry tracks.
Breathtaking views of surrounding area from high in the forest.
Website: www.afanforestpark.co.uk
Email: afanforestpark@npt.gov.uk
Area information: www.neath-porttalbot.gov.uk
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Open access for horse riders in certain areas, including Glyncorrwg, Margam, Cwmkenfig and Garw Fechan.
Also permit only access. Click here for details.
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St Andrews Major, Dinas Powys, CF6 4HDTel. 029 20 515 546E-mail: coldbrook@farming.co.uk
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Bedwellty Agricultural Show will take place on 23rd August 2008 in the Gwent valleys, south Wales.
Horse show classes include unaffiliated show jumping, horse and pony showing classes for all types of horses and ponies, livestock classes, a dog show, and main ring attractions.
Admission to the horse show is free.
Bedwellty Agricultural Show.
Horse show dates in Wales: The Bedwellty Agricultural Show is a local horse show in the horse shows and equestrian events calendar of south Wales, featuring unaffiliated show jumping and horse and pony showing classes in Bedwellty, south Wales, UK, Europe.
BHS Cymru TREC training will be held at Cott Farm, Martletwy, Narberth SA67 8AB on Saturday 22nd March.
Further details from Tel: 01834 891433
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Rudbaxton, Haverfordwest, SA62 4DB.Tel. 01437 741 407/741 599
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Coney Beach, Ogmore-by-Sea and Newton Beach are accessible by riders.
Riders should act in a responsible manner, and avoid other beach users. Please be aware that beaches can be busy during high season.
Licence required to ride on Merthyr Mawr dunes - see Merthyr Mawr Warren entry for details.
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Learn to ride with horse riding tuition, with an emphasis on establishing a strong, correct position in the saddle, from BHS qualified instructors on a range of well-schooled quality horses and ponies in the green and pretty heart of Cardiff city centre, Wales. Indoor and outdoor schools. Children's group and private lessons a speciality.
Pontcanna Fields, Llandaff, CF1 9LB
Tel: 02920 383 908
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The Carmarthenshire Riders Group is a horse riding organisation in mid west Wales set up to provide information on bridleways, horse trails and safe off-road horse riding routes in the Carmarthenshire area to horse riders in mid west Wales.
The website includes useful information on recommended horse rides in Carmarthenshire, mid west Wales.
There is also helpful information regarding beach riding in mid and south west Wales.
Carmarthenshire Riders Group
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11 and a half mile route on bridleways and quiet roads in south Wales for riders and their own horses.
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The Ceredigion Welsh Pony and Cob Association Medal horse and pony show will be held on June 29th 2008 in Ceredigion, mid west Wales.
The Ceredigion WPCA horse show is affiliated to the Welsh Pony and Cob Society (WPCS) and features ridden and in-hand showing classes for Welsh mountain ponies, Welsh ponies, Welsh ponies of cob type and Welsh cobs (Welsh breeds section A, B, C and D) in west Wales.
Contact Mrs L. Spenser, 11 Maesheli, Penparcau, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion SY23 1TA
Tel: 01970 626971
Horse show dates in west Wales: The Ceredigion Welsh pony and cob association medal horse show is part of the affiliated horse shows and equestrian events calendar in Ceredigion, west Wales, with WPCS medals for Welsh pony and cob ridden and in-hand showing class winners in Ceredigion, west Wales, UK, Europe.
Horse racing - flat racing and national hunt racing - in south Wales.
The capital racecourse of Wales.
A mixture of 30 jump and flat race meetings throughout the year. Themed meetings including family days, Ladies Nights and the Welsh Grand National.
Website: www.chepstow-racecourse.co.uk
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Chepstow horse show will be held on Saturday 9th August 2008, at Broadwell Farm, Hayesgate Lane, Crick, Chepstow, south Wales.
This is a major event in the horse shows and equestrian events in Wales calendar.
Attractions include ridden horse, pony and hunter showing, in-hand showing classes including welsh breeds, affiliated and unaffiliated show jumping, a dog show, and livestock classes and novelty equine events in the beautiful scenery near Chepstow, south Wales.
Contact: annatappledore@aol.com
Website: www.chepstowshow.co.uk
Horse show dates in Wales: A popular affiliated county horse show in Chepstow, south Wales, featuring ridden horse and pony showing classes for riding horses, hacks, hunters, working hunters, children's show ponies and show hunter ponies and mountain and moorland ponies including Welsh breeds, in-hand showing including youngstock and breeding classes, affiliated and unaffiliated show jumping classes. This is a well-attended event in the Wales horse shows and equestrian events calendar featuring qualifying classes in Chepstow, south Wales, UK, Europe.
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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Cotts Farm Equine is a specialist equine veterinary surgery, caring for all horses and ponies.
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Small riding school offering riding lessons for adults and children on the edge of Llantwit Major in the beautiful Vale of Glamorgan, south Wales.
Tirabad Farm, Dimlands, Llantwit Major, CF61 1YZ.Tel. 01446 792 277
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Dinas Powys Pony Club Branch in south Wales, established in 1975, organises regular events including dressage training and competitions, one day events and combined training.
Dinas Powys branch also runs polocrosse training and tournaments in south Wales.
Polocrosse is a team game played on horseback by two teams of 6 players. Each player carries a wooden stick with a net at the end. The polocrosse ball is carried and thrown between team members, who catch the ball using the net.
Polocrosse is a very exciting and enjoyable horse sport. Dinas Powys is one of the few branches in Wales to play polocrosse.
Dinas Powys Pony Club Branch, south Wales.
Creigiau Llandyfan, Ammanford, SA18 2UDTel. 01269 850 042
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Dolfynydd Horse Show will take place on Saturday 14th June 2008.
Dolfynydd Farm, Llwyndrain, Llanfrynach, Pembrokeshire.
For further details Tel: 01239 698649
Horse show dates in Wales: Dolfynydd Horse Show takes its place in the horse shows and equestrian events calendar of Pembrokeshire, south west Wales, UK, Europe.
The 32nd annual Dowlais Pony Improvement Society horse show will be held at Cyfarthfa Park, Merthyr Tydfil on 25th August 2008.
This show will feature affiliated and unaffiliated ridden and in-hand showing classes for horses and ponies of all types, including Welsh breeds.
Contact Mrs Sallie Goggin, 47 Blaen Dowlais, Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil CF48 3RB
Email: sallfran@tiscali.co.uk or colin.thomas18@btinternet.com
Tel: 01685 375116 or 01685 382730
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The Dowlais Pony Improvement Society rare breed horse show and open day will be held at Cyfarthfa Park, Merthyr Tydfil on 11th May 2008.
The Dowlais open day horse show will feature ridden and in-hand showing classes for Welsh sections A, B, C and D (Welsh ponies and cobs) and include classes for young handlers, ridden and driven showing classes, and a Grand parade of premium stallions past and present, hill bred and premium bred ponies, and other rare breeds.
For information send a SAE to Mrs Sallie Goggin, 47 Blaen Dowlais, Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil CF48 3RB
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Horse show dates in south Wales: an awareness raising event in the horse shows and equestrian events in Wales calendar, showcasing Welsh breeds sections A, B, C and D with ridden and in-hand showing classes. There will also be a parade of Welsh pony and cob premium stallions at stud in Wales and hill-bred Welsh ponies, in Merthyr Tydfil, south Wales, UK, Europe.
Dunes Riding Centre provides high class horse riding holidays and horse riding lessons for adults and children in scenic Pembrokeshire, west Wales.
The Dunes Riding Centre is a family run business, providing horse riding and equestrian tuition for children and adults. There are also weekend clubs for local children, summer camps, and an equestrian Christmas Party.
The Dunes Riding Centre offers a great horse riding holiday experience with friendly and experienced staff, offering easy accompanied horse riding on woodland paths and quiet lanes, and high quality tuition.
The riding centre is open every day except Christmas Day. Horses and ponies are suitable for children and adults, from beginners to experienced riders.
Pony Club, Association of British Riding Schools and Wales Tourist Board approved.
Cott Lane, Martletwy, Narberth, SA67 8ABTel. 01834 891 398Website: www.dunes-riding.co.uk
Email: mike@dunes-riding.co.uk
Horse riding holidays in Pembrokeshire, west Wales: Dunes Riding Centre provides horse riding holidays and horse riding lessons in west Wales for adults and children in beautiful countryside. The Dunes Riding Centre options for horseback vacations include pony trekking and trail riding holidays, as well as the chance to learn to ride in Pembrokeshire, west Wales, taught by experienced riding instructors.
The Dyffryn Tywi Equine Clinic is a specialist equestrian vets clinic in mid west Wales, offering high class veterinary care to horses and ponies.
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Open access for horse riders in many regional forests, including Tyn y Coed, Cefn Mably, Cwmfelinfach and Coed Mawr.
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Endurance riding is a very popular equestrian activity enjoyed by horse riders in Wales.
Endurance riding in the UK is governed by Endurance GB.
The Endurance GB South and West Wales endurance riding group organises a busy calendar of horse shows and equestrian events in south and west Wales, including fun rides and endurance rides, and evening equestrian activities, from February to October, the endurance horse riding season.
Endurance rides are organised at various levels, from NCRs (Non-Competitive Rides) to CRs (Competitive Rides) and ERs (Endurance Rides). At the lower levels, endurance riding is suitable of all horse riders and any type of horse or pony. At the highest levels of endurance riding, the most successful horses are Arabians, with their tremendous stamina and soundness.
There are a number of endurance rides of various levels organised throughout Wales each season.
Endurance GB south and west Wales group
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Endurance rides are organised at various levels, from NCRs (Non-Competitive Rides) to CRs (Competitive Rides) and ERs (Endurance Rides). At the lower levels, endurance riding is suitable of all horse riders and any type of horse or pony. At the highest levels of endurance riding, the most successful horses are those with Arabian breeding, with their tremendous stamina and soundness.
Horse and pony welfare sanctuary in south Wales.
The Pit Pony Sanctuary at Fforest Uchaf Farm. More than 25 horses, ponies and retired pit ponies on a traditional Welsh hill farm.
Fforest Uchaf Farm, Maendy Road, Penycoedcae, Pontypridd CF37 1PS
Tel: 0871 250 4106 Email: info@pitponies.co.uk
Website: www.pitponies.co.uk
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Network of three linking loops of approximately 20km suitable for horse riding through the Blaenavon World Heritage site, south Wales.
Through forestry and across mountain top with spectacular views and scenery.
Leaflet available from Torfaen County Borough Council's Countryside Services.
Tel: 01633 648066
Email: environment@torfaen.gov.uk
Website: Torfaen countryside services
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Point to point training with Gez Corbett at Furzehill Farm, Pembrokeshire. Excellent facilities including two grass gallops, horse walker and large sand arena for jump schooling.
Furzehill Farm, Martletwy, Narberth, Pembrokeshire SA67 8AN
Tel: 01994 240836 (Gez Corbett)
Website: www.furzehillfarm.com/racehorse_training.htm
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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.
Tel: 01834 891480
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The 25th anniversary Glamorgan Welsh Pony and Cob Association spring horse and pony show will take place at Pencoed College, Bridgend, mid Glamorgan, south Wales CF35 5LG on April 6th 2008.
The Glamorgan WPCA spring horse show features ridden and in-hand showing classes for horse breeds including Welsh mountain ponies, Welsh ponies, Welsh ponies of cob type, and Welsh cobs.
Contact show secretary Mrs M. Manchip, Garreg Goch, Llanharry, Mid Glamorgan CF72 9JX
Tel: 01443 225127
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The Gower Agricultural and Horse Show will be held on Sunday 3rd August 2008 at Penrice Castle Park, Reynoldston, Gower, south west Wales.
The Gower Horse Show is affiliated to the Wales and Borders Association, the Welsh Pony and Cob Society (WPCS), the British Skewbald and Piebald Association (BSPA), the British Show Horse Association, and the Shetland Pony Society, and features qualifiers to championship shows, the Amateur Showing Society, and to the Royal International Horse Show.
The Gower Horse Show features ridden and in-hand showing classes for piebald and skewbald horses and ponies including BSPA qualifiers, ridden and in-hand WPCS bronze medal showing classes for Welsh mountain ponies (Section A), Welsh ponies (Section B), Welsh ponies of cob type (Section C) and Welsh cobs (Section D) in Gower, south west Wales.
Also featured at the Gower Horse Show are affiliated riding horse classes, private driving classes, ridden and in-hand shetland pony showing classes, best turned out and child handler competitions, and a fancy dress competition.
The Gower Agricultural Show also features classes for livestock and horticultural exhibits, and show jumping classes including a Dengie qualifier, and a side saddle demonstration in the lovely surroundings of Penrice Castle Park, Gower, south west Wales.
For schedules contact Mrs D. Bevan Tel: 01554 751138 or Mrs R. Perrin Tel: 01792 791324
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Horse show dates in Gower, south west Wales: this is a popular and well-attended event in the horse shows and equestrian events schedule of south west Wales, featuring affiliated horse and pony showing classes and qualifiers to breed society championship shows and the Royal International Horse Show (RIHS). The Gower Agricultural Show includes classes for Welsh breeds, Shetland ponies, riding horses, piebald and skewbald and coloured horses and ponies, private driving classes, and novelty classes including a fancy dress competition. The Gower Horse Show is an important equestrian event in the Gower, south west Wales, UK, Europe.
The Gower Foal Show will take place on Sunday 21st September 2008 at Windmill Farm, Llanrhidian, Gower, Swansea.
Gower Foal Show features in-hand classes for Welsh mountain ponies, Welsh ponies, Welsh ponies of cob type, and Welsh cob (Welsh section A, B, C and D) foals, Welsh part-bred foals, and Shetland pony foals, and classes for young handlers in Gower, south west Wales.
For schedules contact Caroline Marshall Tel: 07792 605859
Email: caz.marshall@hotmail.com
Horse show dates in south west Wales: a popular foal show in the horse shows and equestrian events in south Wales diary, with classes for Welsh breeds and shetland ponies, in Gower, south west Wales, UK, Europe.
The Gower Riding Club BHS TREC competition will be held at Gower Riding Club Field, Parkmill, Gower, Swansea on 12th April 2008.
Le Trec is based on a French sport, and was brought to the UK by the British Horse Society in 1998. Suitable for riders of all levels, and all types of horses, the competition consists of three phases: a ridden orienteering phase, a 'control of gaits' phase in which horse and rider must walk and canter a straight course at a controlled pace, and an obstacle phase in which horse and rider must negotiate a series of obstacles, some ridden and some in-hand, over natural jumps, through gates and over similar hazards which might be met on a trail ride.
Le Trec in Wales is proving to be enormously popular, and competitions take full advantage of Wales' fantastic horse riding country by setting fun and challenging courses through beautiful landscapes.
This Level 1 competition (suitable for complete beginners to Le Trec in Wales) will include routes mainly on bridlepaths and some quiet lanes through lovely countryside.
There will be classes for both pairs and individuals.
See the Gower Riding Club Le Trec website for an entry form. Entries are limited and strictly in advance.
Email: gbligh@supanet.com
Tel: 01792 203114
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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Gwendraeth Horse Show will be held on Sunday 29th June 2008 at Cilfari Uchaf, Five Roads, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire.
Gwendraeth Horse Show features in-hand and ridden showing classes for horses and ponies, and show jumping classes.
For further information and schedule contact the Events secretary at: Crosnant Farm, Five Roads, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire.
Tel: 01269 860244
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The Gwent Area Welsh Pony and Cob Society summer horse show will be held at Hilltop Showground in Merthyr Tydfil, Gwent, south Wales on 22nd June 2008.
The Gwent summer horse show will feature ridden and in-hand showing classes for Welsh ponies and cobs sections A, B, C and D in south Wales.
Contact Miss J. Stokes, Blaencanaid Farm, Heolgerrig, Merthyr Tydfil
Tel: 01685 772957
Email: stokesblaencanaid@hotmail.co.uk
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Off-road horse riding on forestry tracks in the beautiful Vale of Glamorgan, south Wales.
Deciduous and evergreen forest managed by the Forestry Commission. Horse riding allowed on designated trails. Circular routes.
www.forestry.gov.uk/wales
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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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The Horse and Pony Rescue Society Show will take place on 17th August 2008.
This is a local event in the south Wales horse shows and equestrian event calendar for all local riders in south Wales.
For further information on this horse show in South Wales, contact the Horse and Pony Rescue Society Show secretary, The Garlands, Walterston, Nr Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, south Wales.
Email: j.hodges@talktalk.net
Horse shows and equestrian events, horse and pony showing, ridden and in-hand showing, show jumping, horse show, horse and pony rescue society, south Wales, UK, Europe.
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
Riding schools, riding tuition, riding instructors, children's riding lessons, BHS approved, ABRS approved, learn to ride, equestrian centre, wales, UK, Europe.
The Llanrhidian Marsh Pony Improvement Society horse show will be held at Cae Ifor Farm, Llanrhidian in the Gower, west Wales on Sunday 6th July 2008.
The Llanrhidian Horse Show is affiliated to the Welsh Pony and Cob Society (WPCS) and will feature classes for ridden and in-hand mountain and moorland ponies, including Welsh breeds section A, B, C and D, and classes for ridden and in-hand horses and ponies.
The 2008 Llanrhidian Horse Show is the 38th annual Llanrhidian Show, and the 6th WPCS bronze medal Llanrhidian horse show.
Contact Ms Alison Grove, Llanmorlais Farm, Llanmorlais, Gower, Swansea
Tel: 0796 6847111
Llanrhidian Marsh Pony Improvement Society Horse Show
Horse show dates in west Wales: an affiliated show in the horse shows and equestrian events in west Wales calendar, featuring ridden and in-hand showing classes for Welsh sections A, B, C and D (welsh mountain ponies, welsh ponies, welsh ponies of cob type and welsh cobs), in Llanrhidian, Gower, west Wales, UK, Europe.
Open access horse riding forestry routes through south Wales including Blaenrhondda, Nant y Moel, Cefn Machen, Llantrisant, Merthyr Vale.
Click here for full details.
Ordnance Survey Landranger Map Nos. 170,171.
Forestry Commission CCW website
Horse riding, bridleways, bridle rides, open access for horse riders, equestrian access, forest trails, trail riding, wales, UK, Europe.
250km network of mainly off-road tracks for horse riders, walkers and bikers connecting many of Rhondda Cynon Taff's attractions and heritage sites.
The Welsh Valleys offer a diverse mix of landscapes. The Loops and Links trails have been designed for those who want to discover what this culturally and environmentally rich area has to offer.
Guidebook available.
Email: infoandsales@loopsandlinks.co.uk
Website: www.loopsandlinks.co.uk
Area information - www.rhondda-cynon-taff.gov.uk
Southern Wales information - www.southernwales.com/
Horse riding, bridleways, bridle rides, trail rides, off-road horse riding, equestrian access, wales, UK, Europe.
The Margam Park Endurance Ride will be held at Margam Park, near Port Talbot, south Wales on Sunday 27th April 2008.
This is an exciting endurance ride on varied terrain covering 5000 acres of beautiful parkland, plus 2000 acres of National Nature Reserve including sand dunes and beach in south Wales.
Classes include Non Competitive Rides (NCRs) from 18km, Novice Competitive Rides (CRs) from 32km, and a Competitive Ride and an Endurance Ride, both covering 80km.
This is a beautiful area for riding, with good going and glorious scenery. Margam Park is a deer park in south Wales, with a castle, forest and public areas.
Margam Park Endurance Ride
Horse riding, hacking, trail, forest, beach, endurance riding, ride, Margam Park, Port Talbot, south Wales, UK.
Horse riding trails to the beach - by permit. Sand tracks through dunes and beach - waymarked.
Parking area with space for lorries/ trailers.
Off-road horse riding on quiet trails, with guaranteed good going.
Contact Countryside Council for Wales.
Horse riding, bridleways, bridle rides, off-road horse riding, trail riding, beach rides, wales, UK, Europe.
The 2008 renewal of the biggest one day show in Wales will be held on Thursday 28th August 2008.
The show has moved to a new showground, which enjoys the spectacular backdrop of the beautiful Wye valley.
Showing classes include: ridden and in-hand hunters, shetland ponies, side saddle, children's ponies, welsh cobs, coloured horses and ponies, and many more.
The Monmouthshire show also features Mountain and Moorland pony qualifiers for the Horse of the Year Show.
Main ring attractions include show jumping and scurry driving competitions.
www.monmouthshow.co.uk.
Email: kay@monmouthshow.co.uk
Horse shows and equestrian events, in-hand showing, ridden showing, affiliated horse shows, mountain and moorland, Horse of the Year show qualifiers, HOYS qualifiers, coloured, horses and ponies, show jumping, scurry driving, side saddle, wales, UK, Europe.
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.
Sanctuary for horses, ponies and donkeys that have been ill-treated, are retired, too frail to work, or who have been overworked or abandoned.
Dolfynydd Farm, Llwyndrain, Llanfrynach, Pemrokeshire SA35 0AS
Tel: 01239 698649
Email: hazelsdonkeys@aol.com
Website: Mostonbrook Sanctuary
Horse and pony welfare, horse and pony sanctuary, home of rest for horses, vetaran horses, donkey sanctuary, south west wales, UK, Europe.
Dressage, show jumping and other equestrian events are held at the David Broome Equestrian Centre throughout the year.
A new Intro level cross country course was built in 2007.
This is a horse riding stables and riding holiday centre, situated deep in the heart of Pembrokeshire National Park - the only coastal national park in the British Isles - and established for over 30 years. Nolton Stables offers spectacular beach riding on a large selection of horses and ponies, offering suitable mounts for all abilities.
Wales Tourist Board Certified Activity Centre. Member of Wales Trekking and Riding Association. 3 Star accomodation available.
Tel. 01437 710 360E-mail: noltonstables@aol.comWebsite: www.noltonstables.com
Horse riding holidays, horseback vacations, beach rides, hacking, hacks, riding, pony trekking, treks, accommodation with stables, accommodation for horse and rider, west wales, UK, Europe.
The Norton Villa BHS TREC competition will be held on Sunday 30th March.
For further details: Norton Villa, Lampeter Velfrey, Narberth, Pembrokeshire SA67 8UJ.
Tel: 01834 831518
Horse show dates in Pembrokeshire, south west Wales: A BHS TREC event in Pembrokeshire, part of the horse shows and equestrian events in Wales calendar.
Family run pony trekking and horse riding holiday centre with over 35 years experience, situated within the Gower - Britain's first designated area of outstanding natural beauty, just 20 minutes from Swansea.
Offers full day rides on well-mannered ponies, including practical instruction, with lunch stops at beaches, picturesque villages or country pubs. Suitable for all ages and experience levels. Day, weekend or week long holidays. Children welcome.
Comfortable guest bedrooms with TV, most ensuite, in 19th Century hunting lodge set in 70 peaceful acres. Home cooked food. Kennels available. Ideal base for walking, riding, hang-gliding at Rhossilli, windsurfing, canoeing, surfing, sea fishing, golf, and many other activities.
British Horse Society, Wales Trekking and Riding Association, Wales Tourist board and AA accredited.
Parc-le-Breos House, Penmaen, Parkmill, Gower, Swansea, SA3 2HATel. 01792 371 636E-mail: info@parclebreos.co.ukWebsite: www.parclebreos.co.uk
Horse riding holidays, horseback vacations, pony trekking, trail riding, family riding holidays, children's riding holidays, BHS approved, beach rides, b&b accommodation, guest rooms, farmhouse accommodation, gower peninsula, west wales, UK, Europe.
Several beaches in Pembrokeshire are popular with horse riders, and have adequate parking and access and good beach riding at low tide:
Amroth (Pembrokeshire County Council byelaw applies - no horse riding between 10am and 6pm from May - September inclusive); Manorbier; Freshwater East; Whitesands; Newport Sands.
Beaches on the south-east coast between Amroth and Giltar Point, including Saundersfoot and Tenby, may be used by horse riders, but the Pembrokeshire County Council byelaw applies - no horse riding 10am - 6pm May - September inclusive.
Elsewhere the foreshore (the area between mean low and mean high tide) is controlled by Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority and may be used for riding, provided it can be lawfully accessed by road or bridleway. It is forbidden to ride horses in such a way that they are a danger or nuisance to other beach users.
National Park Authority byelaws specifically prohibit racing and breaking on beaches.
Some beach car park gateways have height restrictions, preventing horse box access.
At busy times, it is best to ride on the beach only in early mornings or evenings, when there are no pedestrian visitors. Care must always be taken for the safety of pedestrians and other beach users.
With thanks to A. Richards, Access Officer, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority.
Horse riding, beach riding, equestrian access, bridleways, bridle rides, off-road horse riding, pembrokeshire, wales, UK, Europe.
Pembrokeshire Bridleways and Byways Association works to improve equestrian access and keep bridleways and horse routes throughout beautiful Pembrokeshire open and running smoothly for horse riders in south west Wales.
Affiliated to the British Horse Society.
Website includes details of horse routes and bridleways in the stunning Pembrokeshire countryside.
Also features dates of fun rides and events in Pembrokeshire.
Pembrokeshire Bridleways and Byways Association.
Courses in equestrian studies.
Email: admissions@pembrokeshire.ac.uk
Website: www.pembrokeshire.ac.uk/landbased/equine
Equestrian courses, equestrian education, wales, UK, Europe.
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.
Pembrokeshire Hunt Pony Club.
Horse riding school, Pembrokeshire, west Wales.
Pennybridge Farm, Hundleton, SA71 5RD.Tel. 01646 682 513
Pembrokeshire Riding Holidays offer 2 day, 3 day and full week horse riding holidays in Pembrokeshire, west Wales, where the emphasis is on excellent horse riding, coupled with comfortable en suite accommodation and good food, at a fully inclusive price with no single room supplement.
These horseback vacations from Pembrokeshire Riding Holidays are aimed at competent adult riders only (minimum age 17). Each group of 6 riders and mounted escorts takes a different bridle route each day, covering varied terrain at all paces. The 3-day and full week horse riding holidays include the option of an afternoon beach ride, with the opportunity for a dream gallop on the beach in west Wales.
Cott Lane, Martletwy, Narberth, Pembrokeshire SA67 6ABTel. 01834 891 398E-mail: info@pembrokeshireridingholidays.co.ukWebsite: www.pembrokeshireridingholidays.co.uk
Pembrokeshire Riding Holidays offer first class horse riding holidays and horse back vacations in glorious Pembrokeshire, west Wales. These riding holidays are geared specifically as adult's riding holidays for experienced and novice adult riders.
Pembrokeshire Riding holidays feature varied trail rides at all paces and hacks in mountains and coastland scenery. These riding holidays also offer the opportunity for fantastic beach rides on the Welsh coast.
Pembrokeshire Riding Holidays offer short horse riding breaks, weekend horse riding holidays, and week long horse riding holidays in west Wales, all with comfortable accommodation. There are daily opportunities for trail riding, hacking on well-schooled forward going horses, and hacks in west Wales with far-reaching views.
Pembrokeshire Riding Holidays offer fully escorted rides and fully inclusive horse riding holidays in west Wales, UK, Europe.
The 2008 Pembrokeshire county horse show will be held on 19th, 20th and 21st August 2008
The Pembrokeshire Show is the largest three day agricultural show and horse show in Wales. Recognised as one of the most impressive outdoor rural events in the UK, 2008 attractions will include Titan the robot, as well as top level show jumping competition and in-hand and ridden showing classes for all breeds and types of horses and ponies in Pembrokeshire, south west Wales.
Pembrokeshire horse Show features horse and pony showing classes for hunters, hacks, working hunters, cobs, riding horses, children's riding ponies, ridden and in-hand showing classes for Welsh breeds, mountain and moorland ponies, pure and part bred arab horses, shire horses, and coloured horses and ponies.
Website: www.pembrokeshirecountyshow.co.uk
Horse show dates in Pemrokeshire, south west Wales: Pembrokeshire Show is a major affiliated county and agricultural show in the horse shows and equestrian events calendar of south west Wales, featuring in-hand and ridden showing classes for light horse breeds, and in-hand classes for heavy horses. Pembrokeshire horse Show also features show jumping and carriage driving classes in Pembrokeshire, south west wales, UK, Europe.
The South and West Wales branch of Endurance GB, providing information on Endurance riding in Wales, and organising fun and competitive endurance rides in south and west Wales.
South and West Wales Endurance GB group
Dates for Endurance Rides in Wales can be seen at South and West Wales Endurance Group activities.
Endurance riding, rides, Wales, 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.
The St Mellons Horse Show will be held on Wednesday 13th August 2008 at Tredegar House Country Park, Newport, south Wales.
St Mellons horse show features ridden and in-hand showing classes including hunters and children's ponies, and show jumping. There will also be main ring attractions, livestock, and a dog show.
www.stmellonsshow.org.uk.
St Mellons Horse Show is a well-attended event in the horse shows and equestrian events in Wales calendar. This popular horse show held in a beautiful park in the grounds of Tredegar House Country Park features ridden and in-hand showing classes for horses and ponies including riding horses, hunters, children's show ponies and leading rein classes, and affiliated and unaffiliated show jumping. There is also a dog show at this horse show near St Mellons, Newport, south Wales, UK, Europe.
The Swansea County Show will be held at Singleton Park, Swansea on 24, 25 and 26 May 2008.
The Swansea County horse show features ridden and in hand showing classes for heavy and light horses and ponies including well-supported working hunter classes, hunters, riding horses, children's ponies, shire horses, colourd horses and ponies, Welsh breeds and mountain and moorland ponies in Swansea.
Swansea County horse show includes children's riding pony qualifiers for the Royal International Horse Show, including Leading Rein, First Ridden, Nursery Stakes and Working Hunter Pony classes.
Swansea County Show also features private driving classes including Horse of the Year Show qualifiers.
Main ring attractions include scurry driving and show jumping classes.
Other events include a funfair and children's attractions - fun for all the family in Swansea, south Wales.
Schedules are available from the show secretary: Mrs Carey Knox, Room 165, The Guildhall, Swanse SA1 4PE
www.swanseashow.com
Horse show dates in Swansea, south Wales: Swansea County Show is a major affiliated horse show in the horse shows and equestrian events in south Wales calendar, featuring show jumping, in-hand showing classes for heavy and light horses and ponies, ridden showing classes for horses and ponies, Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) qualifiers, and Royal International Horse Show (RIHS) qualifiers. Also featured are private driving classes and scurry driving at this major county affiliated horse show in Swansea, south Wales, UK, Europe.
Tegryn Horse Show will be held on Monday 26th May 2008.
Ridden and in-hand showing classes for horses and ponies.
Bryn Rhos, Tegryn, Llanfyrnach, Pembrokeshire SA35 0BQ
Tel: 01239 698630
Horse show dates in south west Wales: a local horse show in the horse shows and equestrian events in Wales schedule, featuring horse and pony showing classes in Tegryn, Pembrokeshire, south west Wales, UK, Europe.
Founded in 1901, the Welsh Pony and Cob Society is the largest of Britain's native breed societies.
The website gives information on the different welsh breeds, membership, breeding, sales, stud farms, affiliated showing classes, and shows featuring welsh pony and cob classes.
The Welsh Pony and Cob Society.
2008 horse show list.
The United Counties Show is a county level horse and livestock show which will take place on Sunday 21st June 2008 as the Carmarthenshire County Show, south west Wales.
The Carmarthenshire County Show features affiliated horse and pony showing classes including hunters, children's riding ponies and show ponies and welsh breeds, both in-hand and ridden. The horse show also features affiliated and unaffiliated show jumping, and livestock classes, Carmarthenshire, south west Wales.
Website: www.unitedcounties.co.uk
Horse shows and equestrian events, county, agricultural, affiliated, horse show, show jumping, Carmarthenshire, south west Wales, UK, Europe.
The Vale of Glamorgan Horse Show will take place on Wednesday 20th August 2008.
The Vale of Glamorgan Show is a popular county horse and agricultural show in the beautiful Vale of Glamorgan countryside (near Cardiff airport), south Wales. This is an important date in the horse shows and equestrian events calendar in Wales. The Vale Show features ridden and in-hand showing classes including hunters, working hunters, children's ponies, riding horses, side saddle classes, cobs, and welsh breeds, and qualifying classes.
The Vale Show also features affiliated and unaffiliated show jumping classes.
There are also livestock classes including cattle, sheep and goats, a craft marquee, an Open dog show, and Children's funfair and entertainment.
www.valeofglamorganshow.co.uk
The Vale of Glamorgan Show is a very popular affiliated county show, influential in the horse shows and equestrian events in Wales calendar. This is an affiliated county and agricultural show, featuring a large number of horse show classes including in-hand and ridden showing for horses, ponies, cobs, hunters, working hunters including a popular local working hunter class, children's show and show hunter pony classes, and children's working hunter classes including nursery stakes.
The Vale of Glamorgan show also features competitive affiliated and unaffiliated show jumping classes for adults and juniors, and a large number of classes for livestock including cattle and sheep. There is also a hotly contested craft schedule, with entries exhibited in the craft marquee.
The Vale of Glamorgan horse show is held in the beautiful green rolling farmland of the Vale of Glamorgan, within easy reach of Barry and Cardiff, in lovely south Wales, UK, Europe.
This branch of the Pony Club in Wales was established in 1978, and is part of Pony Club area 18.
The branch organises horse riding instructors, pony club rallies, training in show jumping and flatwork, and fun rides in Wales.
Vale of Taf Pony Club
Pony club, horsemanship, horse riding, instructors, lessons, training, hacks, rides, Wales
Woolaston Stud is a well-established stud farm situated near Chepstow in south Wales, with 12 successful years of experience of breeding top class performance horses, and a reputation for standing thoroughbred and competition stallions at stud whose progeny have a wonderful temperament and wide success in all disciplines.
Stallions at stud: Diamond Dancer - a stunning grey thoroughbred competition stallion with substance who has evented with success to Intermediate level. His youngstock inherit his wonderful temperament and attitude to work. Also regularly hunts with whipper-in.
Calimero Z - this is an upstanding stallion with excellent bone, temperament and movement from the influential Ramiro Z line, with conformation and bloodlines ideal for producing top class competition horses.
Patchwood Montana - a skewbald Sports Horse stallion with good bone and conformation. BSJA winnings of £290. Jumped twice as member of Welsh Team, including double clear in 2004.
Mr Kalandi - a well-bred and attractive grey thoroughbred colt. Impressive pedigree of Group One winners - he will be an excellent sire for point-to-pointers and eventers, or for crossing with native breeds.
Also livery yard, horses for sale, and horses taken for breaking and schooling.
Bed and Breakfast accommodation is available for horse and rider, with stabling and grazing for own horse. Woolaston Stud is situated in glorious riding country with easy access to a good network of bridleways locally. An outdoor menage is also available for guests to use.
Website: www.woolastonstud.co.uk
Email: hannah@woolastonstud.wanadoo.co.uk
Woolaston Stud, The Old Rectory, Woolaston, Lydney, Glos. GL15 6PR
Tel: 01594 529543 Fax: 01594 529680
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