Riding schools in Cardiff area?

[milliepops]

Asking on behalf of a beginner friend as I don't live in the area. He could really do with some decent lunge lessons in order to improve his coordination and balance

The (very) basics are in place - can walk, trot, canter, confident over ground poles and hacking, position OK but he lacks security. The horse he rides here is not suitable for lunging so I think a good school horse and qualified instruction is needed in order for him to progress.

I think he'd be happy to travel a bit if it was worth it.

Would be very grateful for recommendations or places to avoid (PM if you prefer! )

Thanks

 

[Nocturnal]

I've heard Leige Manor is quite good - not been there myself, but apparently they have a good range of horses. http://www.liegemanor.com/tuition.html

 

[FleabittenT]

Hi, there was another very recent thread with some suggestions:

http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=386126&highlight=cardiff

 

[Ally_F]

Pontcanna (aka Cardiff City Riding School) is good, this is where I learnt.

http://www.cardiff.gov.uk/content.asp?nav=2,2868,2967,3001,4662,4665

might be worth giving them a call.

 

[milliepops]

Hi, there was another very recent thread with some suggestions:

http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=386126&highlight=cardiff

Thanks, I did do a search before I posted but was looking for some personal recommendations really as he specifically wanted lunge lessons but won't know whether the place is any good or not, having nothing to compare it to Guess I'll have to do some ringing round

 

[HumBugsey]

I learnt to ride at springfields in St Brides some years ago. Depending on which side of cardiff she is it could be good.
http://www.worldofhorses.co.uk/riding_school_directory/riding_school_Gwent_24.asp

 

[kyanya]

I had a lesson at Liege Manor recently and thought it was really good. They have great facilities (massive indoor and outdoor schools), the instruction was good and my horse was well-schooled, which I was impressed at because although it was my first lesson, so I was on a safe and steady horse just in case I couldn't ride when I'd said I could, she worked nicely.

Leige Manor would definitely be my recommendation.

Also, a good place fo hacing is Briwnant, near Roath. Had a really good 2hr ride from there!