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Horse riding at Calvert Devon Equestrian Centre

Overview

Horse riding lessons at Calvert Devon Equestrian Centre, in North Devon at Wistlandpound Reservoir near Blackmoor Gate. Ideal for newbies and past riders wanting to take the reins once again. Fully accessible centre with flat surfaces, no steps, a hoist, and accessible horse riding lessons for those who can hold their torso up on a horse. Alternative arrangements made for those who cannot, such as full-time wheelchair users, who can enjoy a horse and cart driving session instead. Arrange a lesson with the accredited British Horse Society stage 2, 3 and 4 riding school coaches. Lessons are available every day of the week, 9am to 5pm! 30-minute group lesson/ride: £27 per person 30-minute private lesson/ride: £37 1-hour group lesson/ride: £37 per person 1-hour private lesson/ride: £47 1-hour carriage rides: £47 30-minute lesson plus 30-minute ride out: £40 per person 30-minute grooming session: £20 per person Everyone is welcome, and we specialise in accessible riding lessons. There is a strong sense of family and unity, with a small team overseeing lessons to foster ongoing familiarity and trust. Sophie, Olivia, Megan, and Maggie provide the educational riding lessons, hacks, and horse-based events for the general public while also caring for the wonderful horses, ponies, and donkeys that live on-site.

Club features

Accessibility types:

Hearing impairment, Learning impairment, Mental health, Physical impairment, Social or behavioural, Visual impairment

Activity type:

Equestrian

Attendance type:

Physical

Activity details:

10H sessions between 09:00 and 19:00 every Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday from 17/09/2025 till 31/03/2026
10H session between 09:00 and 19:00 on 07/10/2025
10H session between 09:00 and 19:00 on 08/10/2025
10H session between 09:00 and 19:00 on 09/10/2025
10H session between 09:00 and 19:00 on 10/10/2025
10H session between 09:00 and 19:00 on 11/10/2025
10H session between 09:00 and 19:00 on 12/10/2025
10H session between 09:00 and 19:00 on 13/10/2025
10H session between 09:00 and 19:00 on 14/10/2025
10H session between 09:00 and 19:00 on 15/10/2025
10H session between 09:00 and 19:00 on 16/10/2025
10H session between 09:00 and 19:00 on 17/10/2025
10H session between 09:00 and 19:00 on 18/10/2025
10H session between 09:00 and 19:00 on 19/10/2025
10H session between 09:00 and 19:00 on 20/10/2025
10H session between 09:00 and 19:00 on 21/10/2025
10H session between 09:00 and 19:00 on 22/10/2025
10H session between 09:00 and 19:00 on 23/10/2025
10H session between 09:00 and 19:00 on 24/10/2025
10H session between 09:00 and 19:00 on 25/10/2025
10H session between 09:00 and 19:00 on 26/10/2025
10H session between 09:00 and 19:00 on 27/10/2025
10H session between 09:00 and 19:00 on 28/10/2025
10H session between 09:00 and 19:00 on 29/10/2025
10H session between 09:00 and 19:00 on 30/10/2025
10H session between 09:00 and 19:00 on 31/10/2025
10H session between 09:00 and 19:00 on 01/11/2025
10H session between 09:00 and 19:00 on 02/11/2025
10H session between 09:00 and 19:00 on 03/11/2025
10H session between 09:00 and 19:00 on 04/11/2025

Location:

Calvert Devon Wistlandpound Barnstaple EX31 4SJ

Telephone number:

01598 763059

Email address:

equestrian@calvertdevon.org.uk

Meeting point instructions:

Calvert Devon Equestrian Centre, based at Calvert Devon

Accessibility Information:

Fully accessible centre with flat surfaces, no steps, a hoist, and accessible horse riding lessons for those who can hold their torso up on a horse. Alternative arrangements made for those who cannot, such as full-time wheelchair users, who can enjoy a horse and cart driving session instead.

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