What is a horse riding weekend?

These weekends are dedicated to those who love horses and life in the stables.

If you or someone in your family is horsey-mad, take this opportunity to spend two whole days with the equestrian team for riding lessons, hacks, animal care, and lots of fun.

Young girl horseback riding outside stables, led by a woman.

With guidance from the fantastic instructors and volunteers, you’ll get to enjoy:

Riding tuition, which could involve a hack to Wistlandpound Reservoir depending on the weather

Horse-based games and riding challenges to increase confidence

Grooming

Tacking up

Feeding

Other general duties that showcase life in the stables to the fullest

The Yarn Market Hotel in Dunster, based within Exmoor National Park, has a 5 night accommodation break with 4 days walking to cover the section Minehead to Combe Martin, a total of around 35 miles. The schedule is broken into daily sections of an average of 9 to 10 miles walking. The break includes Dinner, bed and breakfast, packed lunches for the walking days, transport to and from the start and finish of each days walk, and guiding. You will see fantastic coastal scenery along the route including wooded combes, farmland, ancient hill forts, England’s smallest church, the twin villages of Lynton and Lynmouth and the Valley of the Rocks, and wonderful views over the Bristol Channel to South Wales. The pace is at an average to suit all the walkers' abilities. £775.00 per person. The break is organised and led by Julian Wilkes. For further details and bookings visit the website www.wilkeswalks.co.uk