COLLACOTT RIDING SCHOOL

At Collacott Stables we take pride in our high standards of teaching, and the quality of our horses. This reflects in the level of our return bookings.

Our B.H.S. qualified staff cater for the needs of the beginner to the experienced rider on horses that have been selected for their all-round ability and temperament. The all-weather menage provides a safe area in which to ride and improve your skills, both in flat work and jumping. We also have a cross country schooling course that has been designed to provide a variety of obstacles to help develop your technique. Add all this to hacks through Devon's beautiful country lanes, and you have all the ingredients for the perfect riding holiday.

Should you wish to bring your own horse with you, we are able to offer excellent stabling and also use of our extensive facilities all designed to suit your individual needs.

Horses and Ponies

At Collacott riding is geared to the needs of the individual. It is a British Horse Society approved centre, where you can learn to ride or for the more proficient, to polish up and extend your skills, in cross country, jumping or dressage.

For the beginner or casual rider we have the arena, which measures 40m x 20m, whereyou can have an individual or group lesson. The horses are all well behaved and well schooled and range in height from William at 11.2hh, to Hamlet and Ben at 16hh plus.

Our philosophy is that riding should above all, be fun, and informative. We offer excellent riding facilities, teaching and for safety, the latest British Standard riding hats.

All Weather Arena

Our all weather arena - measuring 40 by 20 metres - is floodlit, and over-looked by both outdoor viewing areas and an indoor viewing gallery.

Loan A Pony

Our 'Loan a Pony' scheme is very popular with children and parents alike. Loan a pony gives the opportunity for the children or adults to learn how to care for a horse. The opportunity to ride for 2 hours/day, and have structured stable management.

A day on the yard, including 2 riding sessions and stable management tuition costs £40.00 per day, or £175.00 for 5 days.

Weekend or Mid-Week Riding Breaks

We are pleased to be able to offer 2-3 day breaks for adults during the off-peak seasons. These breaks offer riding for differing abilities and needs, on quality horses and ponies.

Included in the two night break is a cottage with electricity and bed-linen (heating is extra). Also included are four hours riding, which is normally a lesson in the arena and a hack out, but this can be adapted for individual requirements. Only adults able to control a horse in walk, trot and canter will be able to hack out.

Fun For All The Family

Above all riding should be fun, and that is our aim at Collacott. Our standards are high, but our costs are reasonable.

We cater for all ages and all abilities, from the tinies and their Tots Trots - a 15 min lead rein ride - to their Mums, Dads, Sisters, Brothers, Friends and even Granny and Grandpa!