RS/Trekking Centres in the UK with Ardennes

[Tickles]

My OH, who was partly brought up by French speakers, fell in love with Ardennes last year having his first canter on holiday. I know that Cumbrian Heavy Horses, who look fab, now have one. Does anyone know of a RS/trekking centre I could take him to further south so he gets to play with big French/Belgium horses before our summer hols?

 

[KarlyHT]

Nope, sorry... but I'm very interested to see if there is anywhere.

 

[Chopandchips]

The Bitless Bridle centre in Wales have an Auxios Mare (very similar to an Ardennes) that they give lessons on I think and I'm sure there is a RS in Cornwall with one

Love Ardennes!!

xx

 

[Tickles]

Thought I'd found one in Studland (with potential beach riding for me!) but they sold their Ardennes so the hunt continues...

 

[lagartijamick]

I did PM you yesterday about a Riding centre with one in the south east.

 

[Archangel]

I rode one on Exmoor at Cloud Farm a couple of years ago (now I think moved to Doone Valley Holidays - Hallslake Farm) might be worth giving them a ring to see if they still have them.

 

[Tickles]

lagartijamick, thank you! I'll give them a bell. Missed your PM yesterday as was on work computer so just looking at the thread without being logged in.

 

[Tickles]

So it seems OH will have to get in practice if he wants to ride in Surrey - I imagine a 'strong' Ardennes could be very strong, although super-fun.

I've mailed Hallslake Farm to see if they still have theirs, thanks RebelRebel!