Equestrian Escapes

“The Scottish Equestrian Centre is so welcoming and runs like clockwork. I so enjoyed our host Maureen, a lovely lady, whose passion shows in the management of the Centre, selection of horses & riding staff. She never failed to discuss my daily goals and desires to make sure each day was a good ride. My room was lovely, clean & very comfortable, the food plentiful and delicious and the variety of horses I was able to ride, whether for lessons or trail, were well trained, well cared for and well mannered. Paul, Emma, Sandra and the rest of the staff are so knowledgeable in instruction, whether over fences or flat work and communicated instruction so well. The trails and amount of land at their disposal for riding is amazing, well kept and breathtaking. I’m sure I’ll return for their Castles ride.”

“Three of us thoroughly enjoyed our equestrian holiday in Sherwood… early April 2025. The weather was perfect too… sunny and cool 👌 A two night stay at ‘Wildes Hotel’ and our three riding/hack experiences at the Coloured Cob riding centre. Jane and Georgia spent time with us, ensuring we were happy with everything and taking the lead with our rides in the arena and countryside, they were great… and the stable-hands too… everyone was very helpful, patient and friendly. The horses - Ted, Billie and Buster on our first day, then Big Blossom, Pandora and Flynn on day two and three, were perfect for us to enjoy the local scenery, with the occasional opportunities to trot and canter. We will be back! I wish we’d taken more photos…of the horses and everyone there.”

“It was great holiday in Wales. The BnB were lovely. They dried our riding clothes after a damp first ride and we were well catered for. When the stables called the BnB to say we had to arrive earlier for the ride the next day Pam called the pub as she knew we were there and we were updated. Everyone knows everyone there. Pam's daughter works at the stable and we met her and she was lovely. Myfanwe at the Ellesmere stables was brilliant. She is 77 years old and still at it. The ponies were great and the staff at the stables were lovely. We had lovely riding and still suffering for it now! The views were spectacular.”

“An ideal holiday for a single lady rider I had a fantastic time during my short break in Wiltshire. I stayed for an extra night, and had three fantastic hacks over three days. The countryside is stunning and so quiet, and the horses are very high quality and looked after well. Safety is also taken very seriously. It was especially nice to be able to stay with Angie and family, and be treated from the start like one of the family! Claire was a great teacher, and it was just me on the hacks so I could choose the pace we took and also learned lots from Claire.”