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Pine Lodge Horse Riding Holidays on Exmoor is a BHS approved Horse
Riding Establishment, based at Higher Chilcott Farm, near Dulverton in
the
the Exmoor National Park. An often by-passed but incredibly beautiful
and unspoilt location in West Somerset in the South West of England.
We
provide:-
We are also able to offer the following:
The family of horses and ponies at
Higher Chilcott Farm are a
very relaxed and happy crowd. Most of Bobbie's
horses have had a less than ideal start to their lives. They are given
sanctuary at Pine Lodge and time to forget their
ordeals before commencing their careers. The time spent in their
care is reflected in their calm behaviour and
attitude to work. Each has an individual character, and no matter what
your ability, will provide you with a fun and
enjoyable experience riding on Exmoor, time after time, with caring,
understanding staff.
"Dear Bobby
I just wanted
to say thank you sooo much for our hack out the other
weekend. I rode Ludo and Mike rode Camilla.
I have to
say, that we often go riding on holidays etc and your yard is
the happiest I have ever had the pleasure to visit. Nothing was too
much trouble and we were welcomed by everyone and not made to feel like
outsiders which you so often get. All your horses were exceptionally
happy and all your staff were too, it made such a difference. We still
talk about our ride and Mike just had such a good time it has
reawakened his interest in horses and riding. Ludo was just wonderful,
again a happy and contented horse and lovely to ride.
Susie who
escorted us, was also a lot of fun and made sure we got the
best out of our ride and clearly enjoyed riding with you and shared her
enthusiasm. She also gave Mike great and sound advice which
helped him a lot.
So as I said,
I wanted to pass on my thanks to all of you and a big hug
and virtual carrot for the horses and ponies!! I have also given
your leaflet to the new people running the Royal Oak in Winsford and
told them to recommend you to others looking for riding.
We are
planning to come down later in the year and have already agreed
that you will be our first activity of the holiday :-)
Best Wishes
Jackie and
Mike" June
2011
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Higher Chilcott Farm is the home of
Bobbie and John Bullman, who have provided horse riding holidays
on
Exmoor for many years. The farm is also a working hill sheep farm
about
1,000 feet above sea level. Just 5 minutes drive west from the
town of Dulverton, the riding centre has a glorious south facing
position with stunning views across rural Devon. Surrounded by
soft green pastures and the
wilder heather and gorse heathland of Exmoor, the riding is superb and
virtually road-free.
We have one self catering holiday cottage
at Pine Lodge;
The Horses House overlooks the yard and sleeps 6.
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| Come and meet all our animals! We
have dogs and cats, sheep,
chickens, ducks, a guinea fowl and our most recent arrivals, a pet pig
called Gloria and Taurus the Turkey! They are very friendly and unusual
characters. We have our own small herd
of rescued wild Exmoor ponies living in the steeplands that surround
Higher Chilcott Farm, allowing you a close up
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We hope that you will ride
as much as
possible with us, but if you wish to do other activities as well, why
not
try Walking, Bird Watching, Watersports at Wimbleball, Trout
Fishing or Clay Shooting,? We often
hold big family BBQs in the garden and all our guests
are welcome to join in.
With its panoramic views, rainbow sunsets and amazing wildlife, Exmoor
is a truly magical place.
We invite you to come and share it with
us.
Click for details:-
Exmoor Riding Holidays Hacks
and Day rides on Exmoor Holiday
Cottage
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"Dear Bobbie,
Just a short email to once again thank you for the wonderful experience
you gave us on Wednesday on our safari day ride. You made us feel very
special, the horses and ride were brilliant and the cream tea was
yummy! It is something we would love to do again. Many thanks to Laura
for leading us on a fantastic ride and say hi to Camilla, Georgia and
Taurus the turkey.
Many thanks
Paul and Tracey (the
honeymooners)" June 2011
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"Thank you for such a wonderful time on
Saturday the 4th Oct, Jamie was wonderful, we will definitely be seeing
you again in the future, hope things are alright with
you"...Ali - 2010
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"I had a wonderful, excellent time.
Riding in Exmoor is like nothing I have ever experienced in the US -
you see amazing beauty, ride great, great horses; walk, trot, and
canter through all of it with a really experienced guide.
Bobbie and John and Susie gave me one of my best riding
experiences/vacations ever!! They are wonderful people and made me feel
wonderfully at home - Bobbie is one helluva cook -the whole thing was
great.
It was perfect for me, I loved every minute of it.
The horses were great - I rode two, Atlanta and Camilla. They were very
well mannered, responsive, and had plenty of energy - just great,
especially considering that my riding skills were a bit (!) rusty. And
the horses that I didn't ride seemed to be about the same with those
that rode them. Responsive, calm, and strong. The terrain was varied
and gorgeous, sometimes we were on trails, sometimes not, we trotted
and cantered over the moors in both sun and mist. We saw red deer and
wild Exmoor ponies with their foals. You have to do the rides to
appreciate it all.
I suppose the easiest way to explain it is that I look forward to going
back there, as soon as I can"....Maryann McGinn,
USA - 2010
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