Devon

Finlake Riding Centre

Chudleigh, Newton Abbot, Devon
ABRS approvedVerified 14 Aug 2026

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About this yard

Finlake Riding Centre sits in the Teign valley on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, adjacent to Finlake Holiday Park, offering scenic off-road hacking through private parkland and woodland trails. All bridle tracks are all-weather surfaced, so riding continues whatever the weather.

All ages and standards are catered for, from gentle treks around the woodland trails on well-behaved cobs for complete beginners, to longer, more exhilarating rides for experienced riders, including cream tea and evening pub rides. Young children and nervous adults can opt for a half-hour lead-rein stroll, and very small children can ride the centre's miniature Shetland ponies. Private lessons run 7 days a week, half-hour one-to-one or hour-long group slots, for beginners through to advanced riders preparing for competition, on horses ranging from steady schoolmasters to competition mounts. Own horses are welcome.

Facilities include two all-weather floodlit arenas with a full set of coloured showjumps.

Facilities

Outdoor Arena
Floodlit
Show Jumps

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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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