Ashdown Forest Riding Centre
Crowborough, High Weald
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Ashdown Forest Riding Centre runs escorted hacks straight out onto the heathland and woods of Ashdown Forest from a farm near Crowborough, with horses and ponies for complete beginners through to experienced riders. It also teaches in a large outdoor arena and holds pony parties for children.
Highlights
- Off-road hacks across Ashdown Forest in small groups
- Private and semi-private lessons in a 60m by 20m outdoor arena
- Pony parties with a forest ride and stable management
- Two log cabins on the farm for riding holidays
Good to know
- Riders must be at least 5, with a maximum weight of 85kg and height of 190cm
- Hats and boots are provided, and wellies are fine
- A 50% deposit by bank transfer secures a booking; payment is cash or bank transfer
- Riding is cancelled in very bad weather
Getting there
Ashdown Forest Riding Centre, King Standing Farm, Black Hill Road, Crowborough, TN6 1XE
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