The Forest of Dean Horse Riders and Carriage Drivers Association is a voluntary group of riders aiming to develop better and safer off-road riding and driving routes in the Forest of Dean for the enjoyment of all users. Membership is just £5 per year. For more information, visit their website: www.deanforestriders.co.uk

Offa's Dyke Family Riding Club We are a small, friendly, unaffiliated riding club of horsey people who enjoy learning new skills and enhancing our horses.

McTimoney Equine Therapist
Discount for group bookings or 10% discount for FODRC members. Claire Howson BSc (Hons) P.G.Dip AM. Call 01531 821473 or 07887 606206.

Hilltop XC Ledbury is a regular venue for FoDRC rallies. The Cross Country Course, built professionally to British Eventing Standards, uses the farm’s natural features of woods, streams, hills and banks. There are over 100 jumps (1’6 to 3’6) built on 40 acres of well drained old turf which dries quickly. They have all weather take-offs and landings and the ground and jumps are well maintained to a high standard. See their website: www.hilltopxcledbury.co.uk.

Lanzarote Villas is a very helpful, friendly company, based in the Forest of Dean, which has given generous support to our riding clubs. They have a range of beautiful villas in the longest established - and probably best known - resort on the island, Puerto del Carmen. Tried, tested and highly recommended by our members! See the website: www.lanzarotevillasltd.co.uk

Pilton Moor Stables is situated at the tip of the Gower Peninsula offering riding holidays for you and your horse with miles of sandy beaches and off-road riding. Run by the loveliest people, the facilities are great and the riding is fabulous. Several FoDRC members have taken their horses there and can't wait to go again. Thoroughly recommended! Their website is: 
www.piltonmoorstables.co.uk

Longhope Laundry Offers a fast, local service for horse rug laundry and repairs: http://www.laundryandhorserugs.co.uk/

Professional Training/Working Livery YardSmall professional yard in the Forest of Dean offers facilities for general training/bringing on/dressage/jumping or full-working livery. Any type or level welcome, including young/green horses.  Good facilities, such as flood-lit arenas, show jumps, lungeing and fantastic off-road hacking.  Secure yard situated on premises. Professionally trained, experienced rider.  Competitive rates. Please contact Freya: 07763 897168 or 01594 836628.

Court Farm Equestrian is a friendly, modern livery yard in Longhope offering DIY livery in purpose-built stables with year-round turnout. Contact Dave Palmer on 07831 420834 or click here to visit the website.

Redbrook Equestrian is a friendly professionally run riding school and livery yard situated in Upper Redbrook near Monmouth in the beautiful Wye Valley. We have horses and ponies to suit all abilities from beginners to experienced riders and offer a range of activities and courses by qualified instructors. http://www.redbrookequestrian.com

The Society for the Welfare of Horses and Ponies (SWHP) has been run as a horse hospital for more that 30 years, taking in sick, injured or abused animals and nursing them back to health. The hospital is near Monmouth and they often host fund raising events including demos and fun rides. See their website: www.swhp.co.uk

Welsh Classical Riding Group offer a warm welcome to all those who wish to be part of the group, from whatever background, with whatever experience and ambition. Visit their website at: www.wcrg.co.uk

The BHS have recently appointed a co-ordinator, Hannah Matthews, to promote links with the BHS and Riding Clubs in the South West with the possibilty of RC members attending BHS run events and visa versa. Their website includes lots of useful information and their diary dates. See: www.bhssouthwest.org.uk

Saintwestwell Saddlery provides a unique combination of tried and tested products: saddles, girths and numnah options that work in perfect harmony with the horse and rider. They also offer riding holidays for you and your horse.

UK Horse Rider Guide is a comprehensive online resource for places to ride, livery yards and riding holidays. http://www.ukhorseriderguide.com

For info on new travel and welfare issues: www.defra.gov.uk

 

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Sally Lancaster - Pet Portrait and Equestrian Artist
Based in Soudley, Gloucestershire 
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