Water to ride through!!!!

[fuzzle]

Im teaching my young horse to go into water i have been down the ford at swettenham village and would like to know where else i could try?? if anyone has any ideas i would be really gratefull!!! i know somerford park and smallwood have water to go into but looking for somewhere i could go to without the expense just to get her confidence up!!! xxxx

 

[mairiwick]

When I was younger we used to take the horses into Hatchmere Lake, near Delamere Forest. It's got a gentle sloping entrance so is ideal just for a splash about - it does drop away though but that is as it opens up and there is a sign so it is quite obvious. We would sometimes just paddle and other times whip the saddles off and take them in for a swim.
Only thing to be aware of is it is right by the road, there is a small grassy area leading to it. Also can be quite popular with swimmers/families so on a hot sunny day will be quite busy. There's a car park opposite but it is hackable from the forest if you don't mind riding on the road.

 

[fuzzle]

Thankyou so much!!!! may just wait for a rainy day to take her so i dont get in the way of the others lolxxx

 

[dollface]

Did you get my pm?

 

[mairiwick]

Did you get my pm?

Just seen it! Have replied!

 

[Adopter]

Used to take our ponies into the river near to siddington, there was access just up the road from Redesmere lake, but I do not know if it is still there.

 

[fuzzle]

wow i will find out about that adopter has i only live just down the road!! will let you know if its still there xxx