Welsh Equestrian

Horse Riding in Anglesey

The beautiful west coast of Anglesey, North Wales has a thriving horse riding community and a rich equestrian history. Award winning sandy beaches with rock pools and safe bathing, a large lake, rich in bird life and fish, unspoilt countryside stretching for miles and magnificent views of the Snowdonia Mountains and Lleyn Peninsular.

Horse Riding in Brecknockshire

Brecknockshire also known as Breconshire, or the County of Brecon is one of thirteen historic counties of Wales. The Black Mountains occupy the southeast of the county, the Brecon Beacons the central region, Fforest Fawr the southwest and Mynydd Eppynt the north. Most of the Brecon Beacons National Park lies within the county. Horse riders are well catered for with Builth Wells the home of the Red Dragon Endurance Ride. There is also the long distance route, the Epynt Way and the new Radnor Hills Route.

Horse Riding in Caernarfonshire

Caernarfonshire is renowned for its lovely countryside, castles, fishing villages and, of course, its charming traditions and Welsh costume. Caernarfonshire (Sir Gaernarfon), also spelt Caernarvonshire and Carnarvonshire is one of the thirteen historic counties and a former administrative county of Wales. It is a maritime county of North Wales; bordered by Beaumaris bay, Denbigh, Merioneth and by Cardigan bay, Carnarvon bay; and by the Menai strait which divides it from Anglesey. Main towns are Carnarvon, Bangor, Pwllheli, Conway, Criccieth, Nevin, and Tremadoc. The river Gwyrfai valley has traffic free bridleways and stunning views of Snowdonia. Horses and trekking are widely available.

Horse Riding in Cardiganshire

Cardiganshire or Ceredigion received its name from Prince Ceredig, son of the leader who reclaimed this area for the Welsh from the Irish invaders. Riders visiting will enjoy beautiful mountainous landscapes, lakes, forests and rivers. Old drovers' routes lead over the mountains and provide views that reach south to the Brecon Beacons and north to Snowdonia. A wide variety of equestrian centres and stable yards exist in Cardigan and many horse shows feature.

Horse Riding in Carmarthenshire

Carmarthenshire has a wide variety of horse riding landscapes. In the north and central areas gentle green hills and valleys reign, while the southern part encompasses a coastline of cliffs and sands: the Cefn Sands, the Laugharne Sands and the Pendine Sands of Carmarthen Bay. Two river valleys, the Teifi-part of Brecon Beacons National Park-and the Tywi, provide wooded gorges. The Countryside Unit of Carmarthenshire County Council work closely with Forest Enterprise to provide riding trails and parking areas within woodlands in order to provide facilities for both walkers and horse riders

Horse Riding in Denbighshire

Denbighshire covers an area from the North Wales coastal resorts of Rhyl and Prestatyn down through the Vale of Clwyd, south as far as Corwen and the popular tourist town of Llangollen. It includes the historic towns of Rhuddlan, Denbigh and Ruthin, each with its own castle, and the tiny cathedral city of St. Asaph. The Denbigh and Flint Show site sits in the heart of the beautiful Vale of Clwyd, Denbighshire, North Wales with approaching 1,000 horses of all shapes, sizes and colours, the Light Horse section is almost a Show within the Show. Hunters for riding, breeding and working show alongside Arabs - pure bred, anglo and part-bred.

Horse Riding in Flintshire

The county of Flintshire is situated in North East Wales. Cheshire lies to the east, Denbighshire to the West and Wrexham to the south. It is an area rich in history with the numerous attractions of North Wales coupled with Roman Chester making it an idea tourist base. Horse riding in Flintshire takes you through a beguiling mix of country villages, traditional market towns, sandy beaches, medieval castles and some of the most stunning scenery in North Wales.

Horse Riding in Glamorgan

The Vale of Glamorgan is packed with a wide choice of places to visit; art galleries, craft centres, county parks, beaches, seaside resorts, heritage sites, towns and villages, even a steam railway and a vineyard. All aspects of horse riding are available within the Vale and nearby. From beach to mountain rides, beginners to advanced together with a wide variety of riding stables, riding schools and equestrian centres. Try the Cosmeston Lakes Country Park which covers over 200 acres of stunning lakes, woodlands and meadows or Porthkerry Country Park close to the Glamorgan Heritage Coast with 220 acres of parkland and a 500 metre long grass meadow.

Horse Riding in Merioneth

Merioneth is a maritime county of North Wales bordered by Carnarfonshire, Montgomeryshire and Cardigan bay.

The market towns are Corwen, Bala, Dolgelly, Dinas-Mowddwy, Harlech, Barmouth, and Towyn; and there are upwards of 120 villages and hamlets.

The premier event of the year is the Merioneth Agricultural Society Show which features a great many ridden and showing classes including Welsh Mountain and Welsh Cob classes as well as working hunter, affiliated and BSJA events.

Horse Riding in Montgomeryshire

Montgomeryshire, also known as Maldwyn (Sir Drefaldwyn) is one of thirteen historic counties and a former administrative county of Wales. It is named after one of William the Conqueror's main counselors, Roger de Montgomerie, who was the 1st Earl of Shrewsbury. The area is almost wholly mountainous, although there are some fertile valleys in the east. The highest point is Cadair Berwyn at 2,723 ft (830 m). It is a superb base for exploring the undiscovered beauty of the Radnorshire, Shropshire borders; if you are interested in long-distance trail riding, endurance riding or simply exploring the beautiful mid Wales countryside with miles of off-road riding with your own horse.

Horse Riding in Monmouthshire

The natural beauty and history of Monmouthshire, the Wye Valley and the Blaenavon Industrial Landscape World Heritage Site is awesome with stunning castles, bustling market towns, fresh-farm produce, an artisan tradition, generous hospitality, and sunshine and showers, the Wye Valley is a captivating experience that treats the senses at any time of the year. The Monmouthshire Show has over 900 horse entries with showing classes ranging from the heavyweight hunters to Shetland ponies, from practical working hunters, including the elegant side saddle classes the ever popular Welsh Cobs.

Horse Riding in Pembrokeshire

Pembrokeshire's coastal scenery makes it a popular area of Wales. Visitors flock to the 180 mile (290 km) long Pembrokeshire National Park's Coast Path. It has a wide variety of terrain with dramatic clifftops, isolated sandy beaches, spectacular seascapes and wide-open views. Horse Riders in Pembrokeshire have a wide choice whether you want to ride across open moorland, along wooded bridleways or down quiet country lanes, there's something for everyone.

Horse Riding in Radnorshire

Enjoy horse riding and pony trekking in the peace and beauty of the the Mid-Wales countryside. The Brecon Beacons and Radnor Loop is a 75 mile circular ride through Mid Wales which can take four days to ride. In the east and south are some comparatively level tracts, including the Vale of Radnor, but most of the county is mountainous, with the Cambrian Mountains running through the west of the county. It's said that sheep outnumber people in Radnorshire by 50:1, giving it a sheep population of over 1,000,000.