Oaklands Riding School
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A family-run BHS-approved riding school established in 1971 by Joyce and Jacky Newbery, sitting on the outskirts of Exeter on the edge of the Devon countryside and within five minutes of the city centre. With a string of over 50 horses and ponies, Oaklands caters for all abilities from age three upwards and runs two RDA groups every week for disabled children and adults. The school is licensed by Exeter City Council and affiliated with the BHS and Pony Club, and also runs one of the country's leading Dartmoor pony studs.
Facilities include two floodlit outdoor arenas with show jumps, an indoor school and a jumping paddock. Lessons run from half-hour group sessions (£25 for children) to one-hour private sessions (£54), and hacking is available across Devon fields and country lanes. During school holidays the school runs Mini Pony Days, and birthday parties for groups of six to eight riders run at weekends.
Pricing
From £25/hr
Children (3–12): 30-min group £25, 1hr group £40, 30-min private £40, 1hr private £54, 1hr hack £40. Adult rates available. Contact for current timetable.
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What to wear
Standard guidance for equestrian yards in the UK. Check with your yard if you're unsure.
A correctly fitted hat to current safety standards (PAS 015 or VG1). Bicycle helmets are not permitted. Hats are available to hire, usually reserved for first-time riders.
Boots with a small heel, riding boots, walking boots or wellies all work. Trainers and flat-soled shoes are not permitted for safety reasons.
Close-fitting, weather-appropriate clothes. Shoulders and legs must be covered, no vest tops or shorts. Jackets and coats should be fastened securely. Waterproofs are recommended for outdoor lessons.
Long hair should be tied back in a ponytail before putting on your helmet. All jewellery must be removed before riding.
Clients arriving in unsuitable clothing or footwear may not be permitted to ride, for their own safety. If in doubt, contact the yard before your visit.
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