If you fancy getting fit in the great outdoors, then this is the place to go…read more Forget ancient old trekking ponies, this place has it all for the budding equestrian enthusiast. Whether you're an adult or a child, Liege Manor has a whole host of different lessons to fit in around your abilities and schedule. My best mate takes her daughter to this riding centre and I can't say enough good things about it. Lessons start at 7.30am and run well into the evening, and can be private, semi private or group. The instructors are fabulous, with many holding coveted awards for their experience. Patient, friendly and not at all intimidating, they make the lessons educational, but also great fun and rewarding. The horses and ponies are fantastic too, with horses that even compete at some of the biggest events around the country, a far cry from any other school I have visited in the South Wales area over the years. If lessons aren't your thing, Liege Manor have just started hacking groups that will see you taking in some of the very best of the Vale countryside. If you're a real enthusiast, then check out their horse and pony loan scheme and stable management classes. Watch out for their new state of the art viewing gallery and café area that will open soon! Ask to speak to the ever helpful Wendy for bookings and advice.

I'm absolutely shocked!!! Me and my little 3 year old daughter came here for a riding lesson. She…read moreusually rides at talygarn equestrian centre but today we decided to try another place for fun. we walked in and it was so expensive not happy. then we didn't have a clue where to go and ended up doing stable management!!! Finally my child got the plopped on a massive horse and it bucked!!! My poor angel fell off and broke her wrist!!! I would definitely recommend talygarn more as it's cheaper, better quality, nicer and bigger yard, lots of activities and overall a nicer place to be at.

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

Cardiff Riding School is set in a green oasis of parkland not far from the city centre, and…read moreattracts well qualified staff who offer private and group lessons for all levels of riders, from beginners upwards. You can also learn about stable management, and their courses are fantastic if you're planning to get your own horse at any point. There are about 40 horses stabled there, so it's a fairly big operation, and it's also well equipped with indoor and outdoor riding schools, areas to go hacking out, and some cross country facilities. Another thing worth knowing about this place if you have kids is that they can teach children from the age of four onwards, unlike many riding schools that can't / won't pay for the insurance for such young riders - but equally it caters for adult learners of any age. My riding instructor there was really professional, knew what she was doing, and got good results out of her classes - so I'd defintiely recommend this school if you're thinking of learning to ride. The prices are very reasonable for group lessons, too - £9.15 for 30 minutes, or £14.65 for 60 minutes. To get there from Gabalfa Roundabout, head to Tesco traffic lights, then go straight over the bridge, turn left into the park where the river bridge finishes, drive between two big pillars, and the Riding School is on the left after about 300 yards.

We just had a lesson (class lesson) for my daughter at the riding school and it was just awful, I…read morefelt like I wanted to stop her and take her out of there! The teacher was so rude, and unhelpful, and she did not explain to her upfront what to do, like how to hold the rein on the horse for example your thumb needs to be pressed down firmly on the reins, and how to position your legs etc. AND then suddenly expecting her to run with the horse!! She was going to fall off the horse and nobody was next to her!! The teacher does not seem to care at all for the safety of the children, just an awful experience!!! They gave her the biggest pony ever, and she is very petite and one of her legs was coming off the stirrup iron all the time!! I Will not recommend anyone going there especially those who are beginners.

For those living in south or west Cardiff, Penarth, or Dinas Powys, this is a handy riding centre…read morein the Vale of Glamorgan with good facilities - including a spacious indoor arena for lessons and good routes for hacking out in the local area, including nearby Cosmeston lakes. With horses and ponies of all sizes, suiting most riders' needs, they cater for beginners right through to seasoned riders, including both children and adults. It's a friendly yard and for those considering taking up riding it's a good environment to learn. They offer group lessons at all levels during the weekdays and evenings for adults, and at weekends for children. They also arrange private, one-to-one lessons or semi-private lessons. The small on-site shop sells hats, silks, boots, clothes, and so on.

This Riding school is very good for beginners of all ages and anyone looking to improve their…read moreriding. It's unfortunate that the location means there are no long hacking routes available from here. The teaching is good though and livery is available though quite expensive if you are not willing to allow your horse to used by the riding school (and be ridden by 'novices'). Incidentally the Map above is a few hundred meters out (the riding school is I think maybe 200m due east of the location shown)

Positives: hay is included in weekly cost, 24 / 7 / 52 turnout, indoor school, horse walker and…read morePete. Negatives: fields never rested, school surfaces in need of help, field fencing appalling apart from nice new stuff along drive, hay / lage often poor, many stables leaky, no hoses allowed for use in emergency, owners not horse people and are unsympathetic to horses' problems / needs, plus can be incredibly sullen and rude.

As a keen (though not very good) rider, I frequently find myself visiting Lower Stockland. It's a…read morevery lively yard (make of that what you will), and most importantly holds a large number of events all year round. This makes it absolutely ideal for those who wish to stable their horses here but who don't own the transport (horse boxes are very expensive) needed to take their horses to different events all across the country.

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 reckon the City of Bristol is defined by its rivers (that's right, I found out from a guide on…read moreour boat tour, that there is actually a hidden river that flows underneath the city, called Frome). And the Avon cuts around the city center and creates all these bends and quirks in the landscape, as well as bringing an enormous sense of flow, energy and vibrancy to the City. I massively enjoyed doing a bit of the Avon river walk and would thoroughly recommend heading down to the M shed on a weekend, to get on their River Avon Tugboat ride for £6 per person for 30 mins- it's especially glorious being out on the river on a sunny day. Loved being able to encounter one of the Locks on the river so up-close and personal, and was excited to see there is actually a ferry that runs from Bristol to Bath in the summer months, and so something I might try and do on my next visit. Massive tip o' the hat to Yelper Laura W whose review I highly recommend reading for why the River is called "Avon" - I totally was unaware of that historical nugget and it really make me chuckle to find out about its origins. I had also really liked Yelper Sam G's photos of the Avon river over the suspension bridge walk, but wasnt able to get that view over the Gorge on this visit, so something I will endevour to get to on my next visit here. So lots to see and do on the River Avon in Bristol! Yelp 154/ 2019

The Mighty Avon It…read morecuts right through the heart of Bristol. As some of you might know Bristol used to be a part of the county of Avon which existed between 1974 - 1996. Some people think it still does exist and letters and address' still have Avon listed on them. Anyway the fact that the river avon flows through the city is probably soemthing to do with why the county of Avon was called... well ... Avon! A riverside walk on a sunny day comes highly recommended. If you start out in the City centre, round Bristol Bridge, or futher along towards the Arnolfini then make you way towards the suspension bridge (will probably take around 40 minutes) I can garantee a beautiful walk. There are also some great river side bars and resteraunts to stop off at on the way, when you get to the suspesion bridge walk over it to have the best views of the river and the Avon Gorge.

I think this is a great place and I would definitely recommend it. I have been going there for five…read moreyears and I have enjoyed every second of it. The horses are very safe and it is great for all ages.

I think Gordano riding centre is a great place to learn to ride for all experiences and all ages.read more