Holidays with Riding
We suggest that you ride in the morning with the rest of the day free to enjoy the delights of Devon or nearby Dorset. Accommodation is in our modern farmhouse with two ensuite bedrooms from £35 p.p.p.n (B&B) with cheaper rates for several days or out of season. Riding is £30 per session or bring your own horse for £10 per day (inc. hay & straw).DIY Livery
DIY Livery terms include power, stabling, straw, haylage and hay! Also fees are for a calendar month and depend on size and range from £80 to £160 (large horse in big stable). We operate a two herd grazing system rotating on 60 acres here and, weather permitting, we expect 'everyone-out' for some part of every day. All livery clients have free use of outdoor and indoor facilities (when not required for lessons). Sidmouth Riding has an active and friendly yard with a wide range of ability and age. The yard is nearly always full but enquiries, from any caring and honest owners, are welcome.Riding Hire & Lessons
The minimum age for riding lessons is 6 and the minimum age for riding out is 12. Riding Hire is not for novices as we expect you to be able to rise to the trot and capable of going out without lead rein. This is because we have ponies and horses which we believe are better than 'your average school'. Sidmouth Riding is not a taxi-rank so we appreciate notice and notification of your requirements. All Riding Hire here is supervised and the basic charge is £30. For that, as a new adult client, you would receive an introduction, with an opportunity to school your horse or pony, followed by a ride out on some of the local tracks, at paces to suit the conditions and your capability.Children's Pony Parties
Party activities over a two hour period include: Grooming, Rides, Games and "Treasure" Hunt. Minimum age 6 - maximum number 10. Cost is £15 per child with minimum of £75 per party payable as your deposit for booking. We provide headgear, but children must have flat sole footwear with defined heal (not trainers!), strong slacks/ jeans/jodhpurs (not shorts!) and rainwear "just in case"! The party organiser is the person booking who is in loco parentis and agrees to our terms and conditions for riding etc. on behalf of all attending the party.Part-Loan
Part-Loan plan is intended for clients who can afford their hobby but who do not wish to commit as much time or have the same financial risk as owners of a horse or pony. Typical clients are busy people or cautious parents. With Part-Loan you know exactly how much it costs and how much time will be required. Sidmouth Riding pays for farrier, feed, tack, vet, etc.Loan fees depend on type and number of days you have but examples are:
Horse - 2 days a week= £80 per month Large pony - 2 days a week= £60 per month
Locate Us
Locate us from A3052 (M5 J30). At Bowd Inn (Ottery St Mary Road), take Fire Beacon Lane (just behind Bowd Inn). After 200 metres go straight ahead into the Private (Cul-de-sac, 10mph signs) lane. Saltwynds Farm is at far end of lane where you should park just inside the farm gate and BEWARE of LOOSE & LARGE DOGS. If afraid, stay in your vehicle until we arrive to accompany you to the stables.WARNING: NO VISITORS WITHOUT APPOINTMENT.
Contact Us
If you require further details or wish to book, please contact us:| or if you prefer | Tel: 01395 579441 |