Advantages: Lots of shops and facilities, CARNIVAL!! Disadvantages: Nothing!
Pewsey is situated in south Wiltshire and is one of the biggest villages. It has around 5000 residents. It has become a great place to live as there is a fast route to Paddington Station by train.
HISTORY
Pewsey was once owned by a Saxon king, King Alfred, and in the centre of Pewsey there is a statue of King Alfred now, it was built in June 1913. King Alfred was crowned King of Wessex in 870 CE it has been said that he went off to war and left his wife in the care of the people of Pewsey. When he returned, he granted the people Pewsey the right to have an annual feast. This feast was called the Feaste Ball that was held every other year, and now is part of the modern day Pewsey Carnival - held for two weeks in September and originally designed to raise funds for Savernake Hospital. Pewsey in the Saxon ages was believed to be ...
Advantages: well maintained, good facilities, hacking in Trent Park, easy to get to Disadvantages: busy, disorganised, expensive
***Facilities***
Trent Park Equestrian Centre (TPEC) is close to Oakwood Station (Piccadilly Line) and also has plenty of parking. They have a large selection of horses (over 100) so can cater for various abilities and the horses themselves seem fairly happy. The yard is always being cleaned and the three schooling areas (two of which are under cover) are well maintained. There's a small cafe and other clients seem friendly. Generally, the instructors that I have been placed with have been friendly, enthusiastic and attentive.
***Riding Wear***
You can rent boots, crops and hats from TPEC for your lesson. They also sell a limited range of riding wear. The kit can be expensive, so I would advise you to perservere with renting if you are new to riding, untill you are sure you want to continue.
***Time keeping***
The centre has ...
Advantages: Good instructors; lovely horses and very patient instructors Disadvantages: Can be pricey if you have private lessons, but other than that there are none.
I too am an older rider at Callum Park and I would say to anyone who is thinking of taking up horse riding - then this is the place to come if you live within travelling distance. Yes it is a bit expensive, but all decent riding schools are nowadays. Whether you want to just learn the basics, or develop skills in jumping and dressage, there are instructors and horses to suit your requirements.
I regularly join the hacks in the summer months and I also take part in the group jumping lessons, both of which I enjoy. I have also learned a lot and my basic riding skills have really improved.
I would urge anyone to give it a go. As long as you have the correct riding wear, then the only expense is the weekly lesson (and if you join in group lessons then the cost is very reasonable).
Go on, have a go, you won't regret it. ...
Product Information for "Pewsey Vale Riding Centre" »
Product details
Type
Equestrian Services
Genre
Riding Schools
County
Wiltshire
Region
South West
Manufacturer's product description
PVRC is one of the largest riding centres in Wiltshire with stabling for over ninety horses. Our facilities include a large indoor school, two outdoor menage, lecture room, shower facilities and on site accommodation, all of which is situated in the Pewsey Vale below the Alton Barnes White Horse. An area of outstanding natural beauty through which we have direct access to ride with no road work!
