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Hi folks, I'm looking for a riding school where my sister can start riding again. She's 21, capable but nervous and has been out of the saddle for several years. The center I ride at isn't suitable for her so I'm hoping someone here can recommend a somewhere else she can try. Reasonably priced and friendly wouldn't hurt! ;)

Any recs for a center in/around the Bristol area would be welcome, and if there is a contact number or website link you could leave, that would be great, thank you!
 
Can't for the life of me remember it's name, but there was a lovely little one between Sea Mills and Shirehampton (just down a bit from Blaise Castle). Very informal and friendly, I had a few lovely hacks there when I lived in Bristol and was getting ready to get back into horses after having children.
Was about 10 years ago though!
 
Is that Avon Riding Centre...used to be called riding for the disabled?

I learnt at Gordano Riding school in Clapton in Gordano (Portishead). That was over 10 years ago too though!!
 
Wondering if the one referred to above is Kingsweston? Gordano has got a good rep - bit shabby round the edges but good horses and instructors, and Clevedon Riding Centre is good too.
 
Avon is still an RDA but also does good able bodied lessons.
Urchinwood is where all the beginner/intermediate Bristol uni riding groups go, and they're fab for people who've been out of the saddle for a while.
Summerhouse is about 40mins away, but big and large selection of horses.

Hope that helps :)
 
The one referred to above most probably is Kingsweston as Avon is directly opposite the car park to Blaise Castle (I rode there for 8 years). I know that Avon now does lunge lessons, private lessons and caters for novice upwards so as long as your sister can walk, trot and canter even if she is nervous or not 100% they will cater for that. Also, plenty of adult novice group lessons so it's not like she would be the only novice adult among lots of novice kids! Kingsweston also has a good reputation, I have never been there though.

ETA : Here are the websites, sorry!

http://www.avonridingcentre.co.uk/ (not been updated recently!)

http://www.kingswestonstables.com/
 
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Think some of these might just be livery yards but its a start.

Bristol Riding


Avon Riding Centre

Kings Weston Road, Henbury, Bristol, Avon, BS10 7QT
Tel: 01179 590266

B.H.S. Riding School & Liveries.


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Hartley Wood Riding Centre

King Lane, Clutton Hill, Clutton, Bristol, Avon, BS18 4QQ
Tel: 01761 452063

B.H.S. Riding School & Liveries.


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Kingsweston Stables

Kingsweston Road, Bristol, Avon, BS11 0UX
Tel: 01179 828929

B.H.S. Liveries.


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Urchinwood Manor Equitation Centre

Congresbury, Bristol, Avon, BS19 5AP
Tel: 01934 833248

A.B.R.S. & B.H.S. Riding School. Liveries and riding holidays.


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White Cat Stables

Lyde View, Howsmoor Lane, Emersons Green, Bristol, Avon, BS17 3AQ
Tel: 01179 564370

B.H.S. Riding School & Liveries.


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Brake R J

Youngwood House Farm, Youngwood Lane, Nailsea, Bristol, Avon, BS48 4NR
Tel: 01275 853163 Contact: Mr R J Brake Partner


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Christy's Equestrian Bureau

Rectory Farm, Foxcote, Radstock, Avon, BA3 5YE
Tel: 01373 834533 Contact: Mrs Christine Yorke Proprietor


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Clack Mill Stables

Clack Mill, Keynsham Road, Willsbridge, Bristol, Avon, BS30 6EH
Tel: 01179 328388 Contact: Mrs M B Newman Proprietor


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Clevedon Riding Centre

Clevedon La, Clevedon, Avon, BS21 7AG
Tel: 01275 858699 Fax: 01275 858699
Contact: Mrs S Manners Proprietor


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Collins P S

Beech Tree Farm, Marksbury, Bath, Avon, BA2 9HQ
Tel: 01761 472780 Contact: Mr P Collins Partner


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Elm Leaze Stud

Didmarton, Badminton, Avon, GL9 1DT
Tel: 01454 238643 Contact: Mr I Adsetts Proprietor


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Evergreen Equestian Centre

Evergreen, Old Lane, Tickenham, Clevedon, Avon, BS21 6RZ
Tel: 01275 853400 Contact: Mr P Stokes Proprietor


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Gillingham Livery Stables

Elmsleigh Farm, Cribbs Causeway, Bristol, Avon, BS10 7TG
Tel: 01179 501838 Contact: Mr K A Gillingham Proprietor


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Gordano Valley Riding Centre

Moor La, Clapton In Gordano, Bristol, Avon, BS20 7RF
Tel: 01275 843473 Contact: Mrs Sally Saysell Proprietor


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Hall R & Sons

Acton Turville Rd, Tormarton, Badminton, Avon, GL9 1HR
Tel: 01454 218273 Contact: Mr P Hall Proprietor


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Hand Equestrian Centre

Davis La, Clevedon, Avon, BS21 6TG
Tel: 01275 874856 Fax: 01275 878439
Contact: Mr N Davies Director


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Horse & Saddle

342 Two Mile Hill Rd, Bristol, Avon, BS15 1AJ
Tel: 01179 679001 Fax: 01179 679001
Contact: Mr N Scott Proprietor


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Kynaston W E J & Sons

Stonehill Farm, 32 Stonehill, Bristol, Avon, BS15 3HW
Tel: 01179 674013 Contact: Mrs J Kynaston Partner


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Mann Stuart

Warren Farm, Cloisters Rd, Winterbourne, Bristol, Avon, BS36 1QS
Tel: 01454 772128 Contact: Mr S Mann Proprietor


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Oak Tree

Norton La, Whitchurch, Bristol, Avon, BS14 0BT
Tel: 01275 833222 Contact: Miss C Wakley Proprietor


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Smith R J

Tanyard Cottage, Stockwood Vale, Keynsham, Bristol, Avon, BS31 2AL
Tel: 01179 863821 Contact: Mr R J Smith Proprietor


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Stockwood Valley Riding Stables

Bifield Rd, Bristol, Avon, BS14 8TH
Tel: 01275 830002 Contact: Mrs S Holden Manager


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Stockwood Valley Riding Stables

Church Farm House, Queen Charlton, Keynsham, Bristol, Avon, BS31 2SQ
Tel: 01179 864672 Fax: 01275 830002
Contact: Mrs T Dyer Proprietor


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Sunnymead Farm

Codrington Rd, Westerleigh, Bristol, Avon, BS37 8RG
Tel: 07769 653868 Contact: Mrs M Leney Proprietor


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Tunley

Manor Farm Barn, Withyditch Lane, Dunkerton, Bath, Avon, BA2 8AZ
Tel: 01761 479143 Contact: Miss J Clarke Proprietor


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Tynings Trekking School

Charterhouse/Blagdon, Bristol, Avon, BS40 7XU
Tel: 01934 742501 Fax: 01934 742501
Contact: Ms Amy Bourne Proprietor


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Urchinwood Manor

Urchinwood Manor, Urchinwood Lane, Congresbury, Bristol, Avon, BS49 5AP
Tel: 01934 833248 Fax: 01934 834683
Contact: Mrs Sally Hall Proprietor


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Vowles

33 Sandford Rd, Weston-Super-Mare, Avon, BS23 3EX
Tel: 01934 622395 Contact: Mrs Kim Vowles Partner


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Wellow Trekking Centre

Little Horse Croft Farm, Ford Road, Wellow, Bristol, Avon, BA2 8QF
Tel: 01225 834376 Fax: 01225 833282
Contact: Mrs J Shellerd Director


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Welton Manor Farm Livery

Dunroamin, Millards Hill, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, Avon, BA3 2UX
Tel: 01761 413122 Contact: Mrs C Lucas Proprietor


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Westerleigh Livery Stables

Old Stables, Brices Farm, Westerleigh, Bristol, Avon, BS37 8QU
Tel: 01454 318458 Contact: Mrs P Ayari Proprietor


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White Cat Stables

Lyde View, Whitecat Stables, Lyde Green, Emersons Green, Bristol, Avon, BS16 7NT
Tel: 01179 564370 Contact: Miss G Birthwright Proprietor


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Willbeard Farm Stud

Willbeard Farm, Greenditch Street, Pilning, Bristol, Avon, BS35 4HJ
Tel: 01454 631098 Contact: Mr William Snow Proprietor


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Woodfield

Woodfield, Cann La, Bristol, Avon, BS30 5NH
Tel: 01179 373718 Contact: Mrs S M Fews Proprietor
 
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