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.

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.

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

Great horses and a friendly welcoming yard where no request is too much. The Hacking through the…read morecountryside is lovely and there is the opportunity to go hunting in the winter. A must for any horse rider.

From the owner: Full/ Assisted Livery…read more Private/group lessons and hacking Horse hire for hunting, sponsored rides, shows and other events.

Three months ago I started to get back into riding and gaining more knowledge about Horses & their…read morecare etc. I currently ride & loan Beauty at Monty's, and in the space off three months Paige & Taura made me gain so much confidence within myself. Paige is a qualified BHS experienced riding instructor and is more than happy to help in riding lessons or in general. I couldn't recommend a better yard then Monty's their so welcoming they are always about to help the girls down at Monty's are very friendly. The horses at Monty's Equestrian Centre are well trained & looked after also are suitable to any ages & levels. Monty's also have other animals such as Goats, pigs, peacocks, ducks, etc.

This farm is located on Beehive lane, it has a livery where you can keep your own horses and a…read moreriding school for learner riders. They are separated from each other and have separate arena's to ride in. You can also take your horse around the fields where they have ditch's, mounds and jumps set up. I took riding lessons here when i was younger and loved riding here and helping out with the care of the horses. The lessons are an hour long and are held in the inside arena when cold and wet and the outside ithe summer time.

I currently ride here and I must say, it is the best riding school I have ever been to. I have been…read moreriding for 9 year's and have been to several riding schools before, but this one is definatly the best. The instructor's are friendly and helpful and the lessons are great, letting you expieriance riding in indoor and outdoor school's aswell as in a showjumping field and cross country. The horse's are amazing and range from the simplest horse to the cheekiest little pony, there are quick and steady ones, big and small, they are all fantastic and cover a wide range of abilities! If you want to go to a friendly, helpful riding school here is definatly the place. I love it!

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.

If you love Alpacas and walking then this is a great place to do it. The fields are lovely and…read morebeautiful views around. Even a steam engine comes past every so often. The Alpcas are all so cute and when I visited in August there was baby Alpacas. The Alpacas fur feels so soft. I highly recommend anyone to do this as its a chilled relaxed lovely experience.