Witham Villa, Leics

[filly0447]

I'm looking for somewhere to have lessons and this place has been reccommended to me - does anyone have any experiences good or bad?

Thanks

Ruth

 

[Slinkyunicorn]

Sorry can't help - but can I ask why are you looking for lessons in Leicestershire when you are in Exeter??

What sort of lessons are you looking for as there are other good yards around in Leics.

 

[filly0447]

Aha, yes, I was at uni in Exeter, but I have now returned home!

Looking for some good quality DR and / or SJ lessons, can you suggest anywhere??

 

[bex1984]

I know people who have lessons there and all have good things to say about it.

 

[Slinkyunicorn]

Don't know where you are but Vale View are very good - nice horses to if you don't have your own - or transport to get them there!!

http://www.valeviewequestrian.co.uk/

 

[filly0447]

Thanks Bex!

Slinky - thanks for the link - it looks lovely, but a bit too far for me. Im J18 of M1, so anything within that area ish would be good. Also looking at brampton Stables Nr Northampton

 

[jumpthemoon]

I've just been to Witham Villa tonight for a lesson

I was just telling my OH how much I enjoyed it as the girl who taught me was so lovely and friendly

They have a lovely surface and some good horses, too. Can't recommend it enough

 

[muddy boots]

I had lessons there 30 years ago! guess its changed. Sorry not much help. It looks more impressive these days.

 

[skye123]

I used to go there years ago and think it's a good riding school, the facilities are very good

 

[Eye_Spy]

We train for university there. Definately recommended for dressage. Depending on experience I would ask for Verity (the owner) for dressage as she is very knowledgeable.

They also have some very good quality dressage horses. See the link below

http://www.withamvilla.co.uk/WVpageContent.asp?content=Home

 

[Hedwards]

Its definitely one of the better riding schools in the area - i've been an watched my friend ride there a couple of times and joined her for a lesson once - they are a good riding school - and seem to quickley pick up if you are a competant rider and ask a bit more of you - worth a try. I havent ridden there regularly since it changed hands many years ago.
I spent all my time riding at South Leicestershire Riding Establishment in Leire (its Kenneth Clawson's yard). i couldnt recomend them enough - however only if you know how to ride (no beginners/ total novices) all the horses are ex-eventers, i even had lessons with Oliver Townend when he was based there. I bought my first horse from them too.

quiet hack - was that when pandora witham Villa? - i rode there about 23 years ago!

 

[jodiewalker]

Ther are loads round there, I'm junc 20 of the M1, so am in the same area as you. Witham are good, have nice horses and reputable instructors. However there is also High Cross Equestrian Centre which is just up the A5 near Claybrook which is also very good, with very nice facilities.

Jodie

 

[filly0447]

Thanks everyone - I've booked in for a lesson at WV in 10days so I'll see how it goes!