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Dean Riding Stables

Parracombe, DevonEX31 4PJ
BHS approvedABRS approvedVerified 14 Aug 2026
Good forChildren's lessons

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About this yard

Dean Riding Stables at Parracombe on Exmoor National Park is a small, friendly BHS and ABRS approved yard. Ideal for relaxed, confidence-building lessons and guided hacks with sweeping moorland views. Personal instruction and well-schooled cobs and ponies keep things calm and safe. Outdoor arena and direct bridleway access to the moor. Small well-kept yard with reliable school horses. Confidence-first instruction for new and nervous riders.

Facilities

Outdoor Arena
Stabling
Tack Room
Grass Field
Parking

What to wear

Standard guidance for equestrian yards in the UK. Check with your yard if you're unsure.

Riding helmet

A hat to a current recognised safety standard. Requirements can vary, so check with the yard before you ride.

Footwear

Sturdy boots with a small heel. Trainers and flat, smooth-soled shoes are not suitable for safety reasons. Check with the yard for their exact requirements.

Clothing

Close-fitting, weather-appropriate clothes. Shoulders and legs should be covered, and waterproofs are worth having for outdoor lessons. Check with the yard if you are unsure.

Hair & jewellery

Long hair should be tied back before putting on your hat, and jewellery removed before riding.

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Clients arriving in unsuitable clothing or footwear may not be permitted to ride, for their own safety. If in doubt, contact the yard before your visit.

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