This fantastic centre-based holiday for Intermediate riders is less than 2 hours away from London, yet offers hours of uninterrupted riding with magnificent views over the Downs to the sea, and the opportunity for long canters. Stay at our village B&B which offers delightful accommodation for both horse and rider, relax with your horse at hostelries along the way, and take advantage of the delicious evening meals on offer at one of our local pubs nearby.
This exclusive trip, generally consisting of no more than 4-6 riders (including your escorts), will also offer you the opportunity to develop a special bond with the horse we have chosen for you and for you to get involved in his care (if you wish to!). If requested, we will also be pleased to offer advice or assistance, and to help you develop or brush up on your riding skills.
It helps to be reasonably fit as there may be long days in the saddle, but where practicable we will customise the trip length and itinerary to suit your specific requirements – just enquire prior to booking. Please note that we do reserve the right to change the itinerary at any time where your safety and local prevailing weather conditions indicate.
Have a look at our current schedule of available dates below and the Gallery of photographs from some of our previous trips elsewhere on our website. Traditionally we have offered these 3-day trips mid-week only (usually Monday-Wednesday or Tuesday-Thursday) during the Summer months. However, from 2012 we are offering 2-day or 3-day Summer weekend excursions (Friday-Sunday) and Saturday-Sunday Winter excursions. If none of the dates posted suit you it may be possible to schedule a trip on an alternative date so call us for a chat and further information. Read below about the various options available and see under Availability for currently scheduled dates.
Three day (2-night) Summer trips (mid-week or weekend)
Itinerary
Day 1:
Travel down at your leisure and meet us at our designated B&B about midday, or travel down with us in the horsebox. `The Paddocks' was formerly part of a racing yard, and has great stabling as well as lovely accommodation for us! Once you’ve settled in, and, if it suits you, join us at the village pub for a spot of lunch. In the afternoon we will introduce you to your horse, and enjoy an invigorating 3 hour ride. In the evening you are invited to join us for dinner at a local hostelry.
Travel down at your leisure and meet us at our designated B&B about midday, or travel down with us in the horsebox. `The Paddocks' was formerly part of a racing yard, and has great stabling as well as lovely accommodation for us! Once you’ve settled in, and, if it suits you, join us at the village pub for a spot of lunch. In the afternoon we will introduce you to your horse, and enjoy an invigorating 3 hour ride. In the evening you are invited to join us for dinner at a local hostelry.
Day 2:
Our hostess does a great cooked breakfast (and she can also cater for vegetarian or other special requirements where sufficient notice has been given). After grooming and tacking up your horse a day ride is planned which will leave the B&B about 10.30am and return mid to late afternoon, though depending on the time of year we may start and finish earlier or later. We will stop at a pub lunchtime but please note that you will be required to hold your horse whilst having ‘refreshments’ as our horses do not approve of being tied up and left! Sometimes we will enjoy an additional quick stop at another pub along the way in the morning or afternoon for a ‘comfort break’ and to rest the horses after yet another wonderful canter. Once we’ve got back, you’re invited to help untack, rub down and feed your horse, after which you will no doubt be looking forward again to a relaxing bath, and dinner yourself!
Our hostess does a great cooked breakfast (and she can also cater for vegetarian or other special requirements where sufficient notice has been given). After grooming and tacking up your horse a day ride is planned which will leave the B&B about 10.30am and return mid to late afternoon, though depending on the time of year we may start and finish earlier or later. We will stop at a pub lunchtime but please note that you will be required to hold your horse whilst having ‘refreshments’ as our horses do not approve of being tied up and left! Sometimes we will enjoy an additional quick stop at another pub along the way in the morning or afternoon for a ‘comfort break’ and to rest the horses after yet another wonderful canter. Once we’ve got back, you’re invited to help untack, rub down and feed your horse, after which you will no doubt be looking forward again to a relaxing bath, and dinner yourself!
Day 3:
After another enjoyable breakfast, we will depart our rooms, and you will be able to ready your horse for another enjoyable ride, leaving about 10.30. After a break for lunch, you should get back to the village by the early afternoon. Stop off for a last drink with us at our local, and then back to the yard to rub your horse down and feed him, or you may choose to start your journey home, whatever suits you best.
After another enjoyable breakfast, we will depart our rooms, and you will be able to ready your horse for another enjoyable ride, leaving about 10.30. After a break for lunch, you should get back to the village by the early afternoon. Stop off for a last drink with us at our local, and then back to the yard to rub your horse down and feed him, or you may choose to start your journey home, whatever suits you best.
Two-day/Two night* Summer weekend trips
Itinerary
This is as for the 3 day itinerary but on Day 1 (Friday) you travel to the B&B at your leisure, and meet us at about 7pm. Once you’ve settled into your room you are welcome to join us at the local village pub for supper.
* we are obliged during the Summer months to book a minimum of 2 nights, so cannot offer a 1 night option
Two day/One night Winter weekend trips
From Autumn 2012 we are pleased to offer this NEW South Downs excursion option for the Winter months: 1st November 2012 – 28th February 2013. The reduced price reflects the slightly shorter riding days possible during the Winter months. Your holiday will start at Jevington on Saturday morning, though for a small additional supplement* we recommend the option of coming down Friday evening, which means you can join us for dinner, take advantage of one of our hostess’s great winter-warming breakfasts on Saturday morning, and feel relaxed and refreshed for the start of your ride.
*£30 per person Itinerary
Day 1
Meet us in Jevington by 9.30am on the Saturday morning, ready to groom and tack up your horse for our day ride. We will stop at a pub lunchtime but please note that you will be required to hold your horse whilst having ‘refreshments’ as our horses do not approve of being tied up and left! Once we’ve got back, at about 3.30pm you’re invited to help untack, rub down and feed your horse, after which you will no doubt be looking forward again to a relaxing bath, and dinner yourself, then a good night's sleep!
Day 2
After a wonderful cooked breakfast, we will depart our rooms, and you will be able to ready your horse for another enjoyable ride, leaving about 10am. After a last exhilarating canter, we should get back to the village by lunchtime. After grooming, watering and feeding our horses, why not stop off at our local for lunch and a farewell drink before starting your drive home.
Charges (for the Summer and Winter options
Costs cover:
- Hire of the horse for your trip
- Horse transport
- Transport for yourself from the stables to your holiday base (where applicable/required)
- Stabling - including bedding and feed
- Bed and breakfast
Charges are:
3-day/2night Summer weekend option: £450
3-day/2night Summer mid week option:£395
2-day/2-night Summer weekend option:£385
2-day/1-night Winter weekend option: £325
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September: dates not yet confirmed, please ring to enquire
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October: Monday 14th-Wednesday 16th October inc.
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November: dates not yet confirmed, please ring to enquire.
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Dont' see the dates that suit you? Just contact Ian at the yard and he will endeavour to accommodate you.
