We decided to take advantage of the sweet disposition of a sunny day, and take a quick trip 30+…read moremiles south of London, to go horseback riding- and what a pleasant trip it turned out to be! Firstly, Haywards Heath is such a quaint, classic, and unique country town. Quite removed from the tangible hustle and bustle of central London, it is such a nice escape. After a bus ride from the train station, and a nice walk up the road, we reached East View, where we met the lovely Mrs. Edna, who has been riding horses for 45 years. Though we hadn't booked in advance, she was quick to accommodate us for a late afternoon ride. We are novices, so we elected to take on the private woodland farm ride (£25 per person, for 1 hour). We saddled up, strapped on helmets (loaned to us by East View), and strode along just a portion of the wide expanse of land owned by Mrs. Edna. Our guide, Kathy (horse ranger for East View for 35 years), led us just a tad down the road, across a beautiful bit of green pasture, through beautiful flowers in bloom, and through a bit of woodland with varying terrain (much more exciting than an even terrain ride)-- and she taught us how to trot along the way (my very first time trotting!!)! Not to mention, Kathy was very patient and attentive during the tour of the farm, making sure not to lead to fast, making sure we held proper hold of the reins... The horses themselves were simply marvelous-- very well-mannered animals. You can tell they are healthy, happy animals-- of course this speaks to the kindness, passion, and dedication of East View's staff. I cannot wait to return!

Owning and keeping a pony or a horse is an extremely time consuming and expensive business. Even if…read moreyou have enough land, vet bills and food costs can be sky-high. This riding centre is situated in the beautiful surroundings of Ashdown Forrest where there is miles and miles of bridal paths and open countryside to take one of their nice natured horses for a trot. All rides are accompanied by a friendly and experienced rider who will be happy to tell you how to sit in the saddle the correct way. For as little as £10 for a 30 minute ride, this has to be a fantastic alternative to living the equestrian dream.

Our group of four riders, from Intermediate to Advanced, took a 1-1/2 hour ride through the…read morebeautiful countryside. Pat took our booking, Sally gathered our stats (weight, height, ability, etc) and ensured our wearing of proper gear. Dawn was our guide. The four assigned horses: Mr. Diddles, Max, Springy, and Nibbles (we think...), were perfectly matched. What a glorious adventure. There were many others that ensured our safety and horse riding pleasure. The ride took us through a Cotswold village, fun for us visitors. If only we'd had more time!!! Thank you all, Durham Farms!

Exceptionally good teachers and small class sizes. Very happy and well cared for horses - they want…read moreto train and keep their horses for the long term, not wear them out and get more. I'm really impressed by this riding school, you can probably tell!

From the owner: Friendly family run riding school and livery yard. For enjoyable riding on safe and sensible horses…read morein beautiful countryside.

Chelsea-Leigh Bennett:) Sunday Girl:)…read more AMAZING! Ive been going to this stables for about 8-9 years and its brilliant! All the ponies are well cared for and are great to ride. The owner Bonnie can be strict at times but its just to get you to be the best you can be and it is also for yours and the horses safety. Its a great experience and i love to go every sunday. Its great for begginers and experienced riders both! The price is good and i find that at the end of every lesson i have a smile on my face:) People might think that the horses are 'plodders' as i have read on one previous comment but thats harsh as they are well looked after and are happy and friendly, and it all depends on how well you get them up together in the ride. I would highly recommend this stables for anyone, because it has helped me progress through the years and become a better horsewoman. Bonnie and Jordan are very friendly despite what people may say and i have had goods rides with them both. Every week i find myself learning something new and interesting. I never get tired of the lessons because i love horses so much and practise makes perfect. My favourite things to do in the lessons are: -jumping -bareback -canters -no stirrups and i like to ask bonnie to have hard rides as i like a challenge I love this stables and ive made lots of friends, horses included, if people dont like it here then thats there choice but i wouldnt go to any others stables. Amazing!

Great stables, ponies all in fantastic condition, even well tempered, staff friendly and helpful…read more Brilliant place to learn to ride!!

I've been visiting Jills riding establishment for nearly 8 years and cannot recommend them highly…read moreenough. They offer fantastic tuition on the most wonderful horses in the most beautiful setting. They offer lessons for a wide range on disciplines and the instructors are friendly and very encouraging - my riding has improved massively and confidence has grown so much since I've been riding there and I travel regularly from London to get my riding fix. They have amazing hacking on their doorstep and I have enjoyed many fun rides and xc course hires on their incredibly reliable well schooled horses who are a joy to ride. The yard staff are helpful and accommodating. If you're thinking of booking do it! You won't be disappointed and I recommend them to everyone I know. I will be a customer for life

I read the last review and it wasn't reflective of the experience we had when we rode horses at…read moreJill's Carenza. My husband rode horses during his boarding school days and was eager to ride again. But the rest of the family didn't have any previous experience but the staff was quite patient and gave us basic instructions on how to steer the horse and ride slowly through the countryside. We had 1:1 guide with us the entire time. The only thing I was surprised about was them tagging on another 8.5 pounds for an assessment. Wasn't sure what's there to assess since we were all beginners. The staff explained that it was to match us with the "right" horse. Anyway, other than that, overall, it was a pleasant experience and if you're into horses and want to see the countryside, this is a great way to do it.

1000 acres of off road hacking - day rides - pub rides - hourly rides…read more novice and experienced riders welcome. BHS Qualified instructors.

The horses were terrific! The young ladies who rode with us were wonderful. Owner is terrific. Very…read moresafe very well run barn' Highly recommend.

SO MUCH FUN! I'm an…read moreintermediate rider, comfortable at the walk, trot and canter. I booked a private hack in hopes that I'd be able to canter through Hyde Park and, wow, I was not disappointed! The Stables cater to all levels. Never ridden a horse before? You can try it in Hyde Park. Your kid wants a pony ride? They do that too. Want to canter for miles and put a big grin on your face? That was me! I arrived a bit later than expected because the alleyway to the stables was hard to find. Ross Nye and Hyde Stables are next door to each other so be sure to check you're at the right place too. When I arrived, all the horses were tacked up and ready to go. And, for us travelers, they have plenty of helmets and boots (in fair shape) to borrow. No need to use up that precious luggage space. I hopped on and we were immediately off to the Park! I'm really glad I booked a private hack and would recommend you do too. While I have a few years experience riding, another rider had none at all. My "guide," Annie was lovely! She was very knowledgeable about the Park, pointing out sites and fountains and had tidbits of information about everything (even the French from which "Rotten Row" was translated). And, once she knew I could keep up, we cantered all over the Park! I was thrilled. She was also very conscientious of safety, flagging down traffic so we could cross busy London streets and to stopping our canter set when an oblivious little girl wandered across our path. My horse, Clifton, was fantastic! He had an unexpectedly lofty, bouncy gait and was unphased by anything around us. I wish I could have brought him home. Most importantly, the horses were well cared for. I was told they had 16 horses at the London stables. And, when the horses show signs of being overwhelmed with city life, they are given time off in pastures in Chilworth. In fact, the barn shuts down at certain times of the year to rest all of the horses so inquire about your travel dates when you book. I can't recommend this place enough! No matter your riding experience, you'll have a fantastic time.

Chibley Farm Equestrian Centre is an excellent place to learn to ride. It caters for both adults…read moreand children and is currently holding pony camp on its grounds. My husband and I were looking for somewhere to take horse riding lessons locally and we couldn't be happier than we are with Chibley Farm. Trina Lewis' yard is well kept and we were greeted by friendly staff. I used to own horses and have done a fair amount of jumping so I was looking for a centre which cateres just as well for adults as it does for children (most centres in my experience have many ponies but few suitable horses for adults who aren't beginners). Saying that, it has been a long time since I have ridden and so I was also looking to build my confidence and start again with the basics. My husband has never ridden before and so we needed safe hoses to learn on and patient teachers. This is where Chibley Farm comes into its own. Trina is an excellent teacher and ambitious for her pupils my husband was cantering by week three and he is over the moon. The other teachers (Pippa and Sarah) are also excellent and are genuinely committed to improving your riding skills. If you are looking to learn to ride, and ride well, then I would highly recommend Chibley Farm Centre.

Fabulous riding school. Trina gives clear and individual guidance and improvements are made…read morequickly. She is warm but pushes the rider to achieve more than they would have hoped.

Lovely and friendly riding school, definatly recomend to all ages, horses... (lots of lovely…read morehorses) :) mo-jo, dusty, tonto, darsey, barny, banofy, daisy, bertie, sally, magic, molly, mischieve, pablo, tily, jack, meggie, foxy, henry, percy, all lovely!!(sorry if i have mised any) my favourate is... jack:)xxxxx

fantastic and precious stable. horses go back and forth from pasture to stable so stay refreshed…read moreand responsive. highly recommend Ryan, who I rode with this week. all staff is great and he is such fun and professional. been riding since gewasfoir years old. I've ridden at this stable for many years. it justgetsbetter!

Great place to learn horse riding, for all ages but especially good with kids. Horse riding in Hyde…read morePark is exceptional, beautiful during the autumn