Stone Trail Riding Centre
The combination of being a British Horse Society acclaimed riding holiday centre together with some extraordinary horses makes for some sort of magic. Safety, good care, fun and beauty are all on the list for contributing towards some awesome holiday memories. As sunlight streams through the stables, the horses are wide awake and waiting, and you don’t want to take time booking your riding holiday as some of the more popular routes may well be booked up by the time you make your move.
The best part is that the riding centre is open throughout the year, offering shorter and longer rides, but always through the most stunning scenery.
Stone Trail Riding Centre – Feel Alive with Adventure
Riding a horse is a real accomplishment – you feel authoritative in the saddle, fantastic, elated and alive at Stonetrail. The riding centre is halfway between Sedbergh and Kirkby. It’s an area where you get the chance for some real riding – and the bonus part is that your muscles strengthen, and balance and coordination are also improved. All cobwebs are blown away as you go beyond the Stone Trail Riding Centre gates and head out on some of the best off-road riding routes in the UK. Of course, you can take your pick of the riding options available – short one hour rides, full day rides and even long distances rides of up to 100 miles.
At Stonetrail Riding Centre, nothing is done in half measures. The owner and manager is a qualified Ride Leader with the British Horse Society who is well experienced in leading trail riding trips in Cumbria and the Yorkshire Dales. Dedicated guides working at the Centre have expert knowledge of the riding routes. The horses themselves are regarded as companions and friends and they take riders through every imaginable challenge with courage and determination.
Extend the Fun
Some people are so enamoured with the entire riding holiday concept, they choose to stay at Stonetrail for a few days. Luxury self-catering facilities offer rustic charm with beautiful views over the horse paddocks and stables. By staying at the centre, as a passionate horse lover, you can literally indulge your riding passion and book as much riding as you wish.
Riding Abilities
Hundreds of riders get the chance to enjoy glorious fun in an area surrounded by beauty. With such a wide choice of routes, there is something to suit every rider – those looking to build their confidence as well as routes for those looking for something more invigorating.
The owner personally matches riders to horses so that groups, made up of not more than 6 riders, all have the same riding abilities. This is to ensure that everyone feels equal and that the rides turn out to be relaxing, enjoyable and always fun. Nothing is set in stone, however, and if you want to book a private group of more than 6 customers, you’re welcome to do so.
A Riding Hotspot of Peace and Relaxation
After a week of navigating busy roads and dodging bad drivers, you’ll relish this country riding experience, and once you enter the gates of Stonetrail, you’ll feel the peace and relaxation washing over you. This centre for horse riding is a dream for anyone interested in horses, and outrides will take you through wonderful valleys and fells. Routes include Mallerstand Valley, Crosby Garret Fell as well as the wide open spaces of green-gold grasses of Kirkby Stephen Common among other tracks. Depending on the ride you’re on, you can expect some thrilling cantering, and to join certain rides, you need to, therefore, be experienced at cantering. In fact, the minimum age for Fell Rides is 16, with the maximum weight limit being 13 stone.
Book and Break Away
If you want an enthralling break, you can always refer to the riding centre’s ‘Ride Availability’ page to get available dates on offer. The idea is to always book as early as you can to avoid any disappointment. Check out other details such as prices and what to wear so that you’re always well prepared and knowledgeable about the trails and routes that promote safe, enjoyable and awesomely scenic rides. For more about Cumbria go here.
