Name: Budleigh Salterton Riding School
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Budleigh Salterton Riding School

Budleigh Salterton Riding School, Dalditch Lane, Devon, Budleigh Salterton, Devon EX9 7AS, England, UK

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Budleigh Salterton Riding School is a family-run, British Horse Society-approved equestrian centre on the edge of Woodbury Common, near Budleigh Salterton, Exmouth, and Exeter. It offers riding lessons, hacks, treks, courses, pony days, camps, equestrian holidays, and full livery with horse training and backing. Facilities include two outdoor arenas and a 20-metre training round pen, with access to 1,400 acres of heathland and woodland.

Courses and camps cover riding, stable management, and BHS qualifications, while the Changing Lives Through Horses programme provides therapeutic horse care and riding. Special activities include themed rides, picnic rides, and seasonal events such as hunts, shows, and gymkhanas. The school breeds and trains its own Heatherways competition horses from Oldenburger and Thoroughbred stock, with expert guidance. Horses are stabled in wooden boxes with extensive hacking opportunities.

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Paid
Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

Riding Lessons: Tuition is offered on a private, semi-private, or group basis and can be tailored for all ages and abilities. The riding school has two outdoor arenas and a 20-metre training round pen for lessons.
Half Lesson, Half Hack: This popular option includes 30 minutes in the arena followed by a 30-minute ride out. Ideal for beginners, riders returning after a break, or those wanting to build confidence and fitness gradually.
Hacks: Located at the edge of Woodbury Common, the school provides access to over a thousand acres of heathland and woodland with views of the East Devon hills and the Jurassic Coast. Daily rides of up to two hours explore this stunning landscape, with longer treks arranged during holidays or by special request.
Courses and Pony Days: A variety of term-time and holiday courses run throughout the year, combining riding with stable management. Options include:
- Evening Saddle Clubs, Pony Clubs, and Kids’ Clubs
- 3- to 4-day Courses
- Own a Pony Days and Mini Pony Days
Stable Management: Dedicated lessons focus on practical horse care, from tacking up to feeding, buying or loaning horses, and fitness preparation. Training towards BHS Certificates and Examinations is also available.
Changing Lives Through Horses: A structured programme designed to help participants develop life skills and confidence through horse care and riding in a therapeutic setting.
Special Activities: A wide variety of themed rides are offered Seasonal events include Spring, Autumn, and Winter Mock Hunts, Easter Egg Hunts, Christmas Cracker Rides, shows, gymkhanas, and more. Holiday programmes often feature longer hacks and other special rides., including:
- Pub rides, dawn rides, and cream tea rides to the historic village of Otterton
- Picnic rides with a stop in woodland
- Tailored rides for anniversaries, birthdays, hen or stag parties, and other celebrations
Camps: Children’s Pony Club Camps. Two residential pony club camps are held annually, open to both riding school ponies and privately owned ponies. Riders are grouped by experience, and camps cater for all levels from competent walk-and-trot riders upwards. Preparation details and camp dates are usually released in February each year. Returning campers receive priority booking, followed by those on the waiting list. A non-refundable deposit of £100 is required at booking.
- Camp activities include:
  - 3–4 hours of daily riding with flatwork, jumping, and hacking
  - Morning lessons followed by fun afternoon activities such as treasure hunts, games, cushion polo, and hacks
  - A mid-week picnic ride, often to the River Otter (weather permitting)
  - A final-day show with multiple classes
Home-Bred Heatherways Horses: The foundation stock came from the renowned Oldenburger Stud of Arnold Staufenbiel in Germany. The first mare, Heatherways Star, was chosen in a field of 100 mares by founder Mrs. Howick. Another mare, World Walzer, went on to compete at the British National Dressage Championships at Novice level. Over the years, five warmblood horses from Oldenburg and one Thoroughbred mare formed the core breeding line. All competition horses are home-bred and trained by in-house instructors, with guidance over the years from top equestrian experts including Olympic champion Carl Hester, Peter Cook FBHS, and Claire Sansom FBHS.
Livery and Horse Training: Budleigh Salterton Riding School provides full livery services as well as backing and training for horses and ponies. The yard is sheltered by woodland and has direct access to 1,400 acres of scenic hacking on Woodbury Common. Horses are stabled in wooden boxes.
Special and Seasonal Events: https://budleigh-salterton.ecpro.co.uk/special-and-seasonal-events

Facilities

Oak Lodge Cafe
Facilities include a 25 × 45 m ménage, a 20 m lunge pen, and a 20 × 40 m dressage ménage (available at set times due to riding school schedules).

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Price: Paid

Price Details

There isn't a direct price list link for Budleigh Salterton Riding School available, but you can find their contact information on their Facebook page

Pricing URL: https://budleigh-salterton.ecpro.co.uk/welcome

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

Budleigh Riding School Birthday Party Options
- Option One, Pony Grooming Party
  - Recommended age: 3–7 years
  - Meet Shetlands and school ponies. Learn grooming, leading, and plaiting.
  - 30 minutes: up to 5 children, £30 total; 6–10 children, £50 total
  - 45 minutes: up to 5 children, £40 total; 6–10 children, £60 total
- Option Two, Pony Grooming & Riding Parties
  - All ages from 3 upwards (maximum 14 children)
  - Groom Shetlands and other ponies, then ride. Includes games or a ride onto Woodbury Common.
  - 1 hour, £24 each (up to 7 children)
  - 1.5 hours, £27 each & 2 hours, £32 each
- Option Three, Pony Riding Parties
  - Recommended age: 7+ (maximum 9 children)
  - Learn to ride on the school grounds. Option for games or a ride out.
  - 1 hour, £30 each & 1.5 hours, £33 each
- Option Four, Own a Pony Party
  - Recommended age: 6+ (up to 8 children)
  - Each child has their own pony for the party duration. Includes grooming, lessons, rides, lunch, or games.
  - 2.5 hours, £37 each & 4 hours, £53 each
- Oak Lodge ‘Bucking Hungry’ Café Birthday Party Menu Options: Food served after the riding party, duration 30–40 minutes.
- Option One, Simple Hot Buffet, £5.95 per head: Pizza (cheese & tomato, or ham & cheese), chips, cucumber sticks, carrot sticks, ice cream, squash drinks
- Option Two, Hot Party Food, £6.95 per head: Chicken goujons, chips, cheese cubes, cucumber sticks, carrot sticks, mini cake bites, ice cream, squash drinks
- Option Three, Cold Buffet, £7.25 per head: Sandwiches (ham, cheese), cucumber sticks, carrot sticks, cocktail sausages, crisps, ice cream, squash drinks
- Option Four, Healthy Snack, £8.00 per head: Ham wraps, cucumber sticks, carrot sticks, bread sticks, cheese cubes, pineapple cubes, grapes, ice cream, squash drinks
- Extras
  - Rosette per child, £3.25
  - Party bags with horsey presents, £4 per bag
  - Party lunch or tea, £5.95–£8.00
  - Exclusive Oak Lodge hire (from 4 p.m. onwards), £30 per hour
- To Book Your Party
  - Pick a party option, food option, and any extras
  - Email [email protected] to check availability and book
  - Complete the booking form and pay the non-refundable £35 deposit

Monday: Closed
Tuesday - Sunday: 10 am – 4 pm

Address: Budleigh Salterton Riding School, Dalditch Lane, Devon, Budleigh Salterton, Devon EX9 7AS, England, UK

Post Code: EX9 7AS

Council: East Devon

County: Devon