Woolacombe Riding Stables operates as a British Horse Society approved and Pony Club Link Centre on the North Devon coast, combining a working equestrian centre with access to more than 200 acres of countryside. Riders can take escorted hacks that lead out onto the beach and through the dune system, with longer trekking routes also available across the surrounding land. Lessons cover flatwork, show jumping and hacking, and the centre welcomes complete beginners as well as children, making it a practical option for first-time riders and families visiting the area.
Alongside regular tuition, the school runs Pony Club sessions, day at the stables courses and the BHS Changing Lives Through Horses programme, giving structured routes for younger riders and those returning to the sport. Disciplines on offer include beach riding, trekking, hacking, flatwork and show jumping, so visitors can mix coastal rides with arena-based work. The outdoor arena, collecting and lunging area and on-site stabling support a varied timetable of lessons and group activities.
Facilities extend beyond the riding areas, with on-site accommodation available for visitors who want to stay for more than a single session, plus parking for cars and trailers. The setting on the North Devon coast means riders can move directly from the stables onto open beaches and moorland, which suits those who want hacking rather than purely schooled work.
The centre is licensed by North Devon District Council and holds BHS Approved and Clubmark status. It sits at EX34 7AE in Woolacombe, Devon, within the South West of England. Anyone interested in lessons, hacks or Pony Club activities should contact the stables directly to discuss availability, suitability and booking.