What is a horse riding weekend?
These weekends are dedicated to those who love horses and life in the stables.
If you or someone in your family is horsey-mad, take this opportunity to spend two whole days with the equestrian team for riding lessons, hacks, animal care, and lots of fun.
With guidance from the fantastic instructors and volunteers, you’ll get to enjoy:
- Riding tuition, which could involve a hack to Wistlandpound Reservoir depending on the weather
- Horse-based games and riding challenges to increase confidence
- Grooming
- Tacking up
- Feeding
- Other general duties that showcase life in the stables to the fullest
When do horse riding weekends take place?
We hold several weekends throughout the year, and in 2025 the dates are…
20 to 23 June – £497 pp
15 to 18 August – £531 pp
17 to 20 October – £355 pp
The quoted price includes accommodation, meals, facilities, swimming pool use, and full access to the equestrian centre for your dedicated riding time.
What to expect
Your schedule will look like this…
Friday:
- Arrive in your own time, with bedrooms available from 4 pm
- Explore the grounds and see the horses grazing in the fields
- Enjoy your evening meal at 6 pm
- Relax in the evening and through the night
Saturday and Sunday:
- Breakfast is served at 8.30 am
- Join the equestrian team for a morning session from 10 am – this is when you’ll ride with guidance from the Instructors
- Lunch break is at 1 pm
- Back over to the stables for more horse-based activities and riding
- 6 pm evening meal
- 7 pm onwards; evening entertainment such as a disco or a quiet pastime
Monday:
- Breakfast at 8.3o am
- Then it’s time to say farewell, with rooms to be departed by 10 am – but there’s no rush to leave the site, so you’re welcome to say goodbye to the horses.
What you need to know
Weight restrictions of 13st 7lb apply for riders.
- The other outdoor activities we offer are not included in this horse break
- Other groups will also be staying at the centre and taking part in various activities, but they won’t be joining in with your horse riding
- Suitable clothing for the weather and riding is essential:
- Trousers/leggings/jodhpurs
- Comfy boots/wellies/trainers (no open-toed footwear)
- Jumper/coat suitable for the weather
Booking a horse riding weekend
We have limited places for these horse-riding breaks, so the best time to book is now.
All bookings start with a friendly conversation with the Guest Services team. We understand everyone is unique, so we offer a personalised booking service.
Bookings are taken over the phone where we can talk, get to know each other, and fully understand your needs and requirements.
Start the conversation today:
Phone 01598 763221 (select option 1) or email [email protected]
Phone lines are open 9 am to 5 pm every day of the week.
Funding available
Thanks to the diligent efforts of our fundraising team and the kind donations from our benefactors, we can provide guests in need of financial assistance with funding for a stay at Calvert Devon. We aim to keep our prices as low as possible, and further funding is available to support eligible individuals.
