Norfolk Horse Riding


HORSE RIDING IN NORFOLK				HORSE RIDING TO REMOVE STRESS
Norfolk is a great place for riding, and is full of riding stables suitable for all ages and abilities. The lush green fields, the endless bridle paths and off road riding all adds up to make Norfolk a lovely place to ride. Most stables and riding schools provide out or indoor arenas, with one to one tuition or group rides, offering teaching for beginners or the more advanced. Check out our other page on Norfolk Stud, horse health and farriers				Riders enjoy fresh air at the same time as taking exercise. The mere act of patting a horse is proven to lower your blood pressure. Caring for a horse gives humans experience of relationships, responsibility and friendship - bonding with a horse is the best stress buster you can find! For information about buying a horse, looking after a horse, see our Norfolk horse health page

NORFOLK RIDING STABLES & SCHOOLS				LATEST HORSE RIDING NEWS
Bridge Farm Riding Stables Windmill Rd, Gimingham, Mundesley T: 01263 720028 Kimblewick Riding Centre Low Rd, North Tudenham, Dereham T: 01362 858695 Floodlit arena, stable management courses and a pony club centre King Acre Stables Fen Rd, Carleton Rde, Bunwell, Norfolk T: 01953 788641 Manor Farm Riding School Manor Rd, Scarning, Dereham T: 01362 693344 Manor Farm Riding School New Road Hill, Lyng, Norfolk, T: 01603 879294 Professional purpose built riding school. Summer activity includes show-jumping, gymkhanas and 'own a pony' days Middle Farm Equestrian Livery and Riding Centre West Harling Rd, East Harling, Norfolk, T: 01953 718756 Located between the village of East Harling and Thetford Forest. The Centre offers riding lessons, hacks through the forest, gymkhana games and pony days, although they don’t cater for the under 5’s Pakefield Riding School Carleton Rode, Lowestoft T: 01502 572257 Good Indoor school, floodlit sanded ménage, jumping paddock, and has four BHSAI qualified instructors. There is also an Equestrian shop supplying riding tack, clothing and tuck. It is the headquarters of the Lowestoft Riding for the Disabled Association Group.				> news from horseandhound.co.uk

Pine Lodge Riding School Pine Loke, Stoke Holy Cross, Norwich, T:01508 493591 Well–schooled Alberian horses with a great arena to ride in. They provide a good service to give you confidence and trust. Playbarn Riding Centre West Green, Poringland, Norwich T: 01508 495095 Thwaite Common Riding and Livery Stables Thwaite Common, Erpingham, Cromer T: 01263 761787 Quality horses and ponies and a high standard of teaching. Super large all weather arena. The riding is lovely on National Trust land through woodlands and small rivers. Thwaite riding offers Day rides, Evening rides, Gymkhanas, Hacking, Pony camps, Riding holidays and trail riding West Runton Riding Stables Sandy Lane, West Runton T: 01263 837339 Country riding stables situated on the North Norfolk coast between Cromer and Sheringham. Lovely bridleways on national trust property through pine woods and farmland, with some great sea views. Willow Farm Riding School Ormesby St Margaret, Gt Yarmouth, T: 01493 730297 Private and group riding lessons by qualified instructors on well-schooled horses and ponies in a safe environment. They also offer a livery service. RIDING ON NORFOLK BEACHES Horse riding is not permitted on Norfolk beaches during the summer months, although Holkham Estates do allow riding on Holkham Beach all year round. Always check signage before taking your horse on a beach - and make sure your trailer can fit under the car park barriers! Click here for more info on Norfolk Beaches				USEFUL HORSE RIDING LINKS British Horse Society The British Horse Society works tirelessly for every horse and rider throughout the regions of the UK. Focusing on horse welfare, horse and rider safety, access and rights of way, training (register of instructors) and approving livery yards and riding schools. Sport Endurance A nationally recognized organisation that promotes the Sport of Endurance Riding. Bridle Riding Horse Holidays Ride the bridleways of Norfolk with this 'bring your own horse' riding company. Norfolk Stud Totally Norwich's page on studs in Norfolk International League for the Protection of Horses Investigating over 1500 horse welfare concerns every year UK Horsewatch Alliance Combatting equine crime. Anglian Distance Riders East Anglian riding club that specialises in long distance riding Horse Webcam Live webcam footage of an Appaloosa horse. EQUESTRIAN SPORT AT THE OLYMPICS Equestrianism made its Summer Olympics debut at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. It disappeared until 1912, but has appeared at every Summer Olympic Games since. The current Olympic equestrian disciplines are Dressage, Three-Day Event, and Stadium Jumping. In each discipline, both individual and team medals are awarded.

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