Hacking & Trails riding schools in Devon

Saddl lists 5 hacking & trails venues in Devon. Yards are concentrated around Brendon, Woolacombe and Exeter. 3 hold BHS approval, an independent check on instruction, welfare and safety. Every listing is reviewed before we publish it, so you're seeing real working yards rather than a stale directory. Open any venue for live contact details, prices and the disciplines it actually runs. Devon is a smaller market for hacking & trails than the big regional centres, which means the yards that do run it tend to be known quantities locally. It's worth ringing ahead: smaller yards often take fewer riders at a time, and the best instructors book up. Ask about group versus private sessions, what's provided (hats, body protectors), and whether they cater to your level before you travel. If you're flexible on discipline, Devon also has Riding Schools, Trekking, Equine Therapy venues worth a look. And because the right yard isn't always in your own county, it's worth widening the search to Bristol, Cornwall, Dorset, all within reasonable reach.

Devon
Brendon Manor
Stables
TrekkingHackingRiding School

Brendon Manor Stables

Brendon, Devon

BHS-qualified Exmoor escorted trekking between Lynton and Simonsbath, on the National Park edge.

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Devon
Woolacombe
Riding Stables
TrekkingBeach RidingHacking

Woolacombe Riding Stables

Woolacombe, Devon

BHS and Pony Club approved riding centre with exclusive beach access in North Devon, rides for all abilities from complete beginners to experienced riders

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Devon
Oaklands
Riding School
HackingFlatworkShowjumping

Oaklands Riding School

Exeter, Devon

BHS-approved Exeter riding school established 1971, 50+ horses, RDA groups, from age 3 and Dartmoor pony stud on site

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Devon
Tor Royal
Trekking Stables
TrekkingHackingRiding School

Tor Royal Trekking Stables

Princetown, Devon

Princetown Dartmoor trekking past War Horse and Hounds of the Baskervilles filming locations.

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Devon
Calvert Devon
Equestrian Centre
Riding SchoolHackingLessons

Calvert Devon Equestrian Centre

Barnstaple, Devon

BHS-approved accessible riding centre near Exmoor with carriage driving and Changing Lives Through Horses programme.

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Frequently asked questions

How many hacking & trails venues are there in Devon?

Saddl lists 5 reviewed hacking & trails venues in Devon.

Are there BHS-approved hacking & trails venues in Devon?

Yes. 3 of the hacking & trails venues listed in Devon hold British Horse Society approval.

Where in Devon can I find hacking & trails?

The main areas for hacking & trails in Devon are Brendon, Woolacombe, Exeter. Open a venue for its exact location.

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