All rides are escorted by one of our experienced staff, who all live on the moor and who have worked with and ridden
horses all their lives.
We have a wide range of horses and ponies to suit most abilities and weights, but please note we do not take
absolute beginners.
All our horses are individual characters, well mannered and calm. They are quite used to all types of terrain,
including crossing rivers, jumping, forest trails and galloping across the wide open commons of Exmoor (they are
not "riding school plodders"!).
There are many different rides for you to experience, from shorter rides of an hour or more, to day long rides. We
tailor the ride to suit you.
We are surrounded by the wild open moorland and wooded coombes of the Exmoor National Park, so the choice is endless.
Day rides include:-
- Visit to Tarr Steps, the prehistoric clapper bridge across the river Barle and lunch at the Tarr Farm Inn, or
- Across Anstey Common with its stunning panoramic views across Devon to Dartmoor and on to Molland and the London Inn for
lunch, or
- Over the hills and up the coombes via Hawkridge to Withypool for lunch at the Royal Oak Inn
As you ride across Exmoor you will see the famous Exmoor Ponies and their foals in their natural habitat. Born free, these
distinctive ponies have thrived on the moors for thousands of years.
Also likely to be seen are many species of birds including the skylark, with its fantastic continuous song from high in
the sky, and possibly a Harrier, which although rare here, is slowly increasing in numbers.
You may well spot a small herd of wild red deer. Our largest native deer, shy and ever alert, these magnificent animals
are often easier to spot from horseback. During the rutting season you may hear the eerie bellowing of the stags
which can echo across the moors.
From the farm we ride from our fields to the Northmoor Forest, where we cross the Dane's Brook river through to the
"Christmas Tree ride". In spring we often hear a cuckoo here. Then climbing up through the coombes to the moor.
The beautiful scenery and varied terrain provide an ever changing environment as you follow the trail. Long
gallops or canters are often feasible.
When you return to the farm, why not treat yourself to one of our cream teas?
RIDING PRICES (all riders must have some riding experience)
Escorted short rides £25 for an hour. Rate reductions for longer rides
Special rates for parent with child rides - please phone for details.
Day Rides: £80 These are escorted rides with wide choice of route:- terrain will include open moorland
with gallops, woodland trails, combes and possibly river crossing.
Start 11.00am Finish around 17.00pm. You can either bring a picnic, or we can stop at one of several Inns
around the moor for lunch.
WHY NOT TREAT YOUR BELOVED? DAY RIDES MAKE A GREAT GIFT!
Please give Bobbie a call on 01398-323559 to arrange your ride.
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