Why Us?

Cheston may be just what you are after. Ask yourself, do you..

• Want to learn basic to advanced skills with a range of steady cobs to forward sport horse types to suit every need?

• Enjoy riding with your own age range, being sociable, safe, happy and confident in the saddle either in one of our 3 arenas or out on Dartmoor?

• Want more? Advanced riders can ‘hire’ a horse for a competition or join our gallop hacks. We sometimes have a ‘loan’ available to treat as your own.

• Still want more? Join us on holiday and stay on site in a Farmhouse B&B

• Appreciate individual encouraging tuition with improvement and fun the main aim?

• Want to progress through either informal riding tests or take part in more ambitious dressage and show jumping competitions?

We pride overselves on having probably the best facility in the area

We offer a full range of opportunities to suit you:

• High quality and detailed instruction in private, semi-private or group lessons all at a pace to suit you, your fitness and confidence

• Evening lessons 4-8pm are available on weeknights riding indoors or in floodlit outdoor arena

• Children can join in pony activities at weekends and holidays! See our Cheston Club page for more information

• Hacking: Competent riders only. Lanes or gallop hacks on to Dartmoor, at the beach or to the pub. Rides from 1-4 hours. Sorry, not for beginners

• Beginner riders: adults or children learn safely in private or small group lessons;

• Advanced adult group lessons and competitions: Our lessons are taught in open order, no following the bum in front or waiting for your turn!

• Residential options: Intense riding course, relaxing holiday, exam, careers or college preparation? We have options for different budgets.  International students also welcome for short or long stays.