Oaklands Riding School

Name: Oaklands Riding School
Address: Balls Farm Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 9JA, GB
Telephone: +44 1392 272105
Price range: £25+

Exeter, DevonEX2 9JA

BHS approvedRDA centreLicensed riding establishmentVerified 14 Aug 2026

Good forChildren's lessonsTakes under-fives

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About this yard

A family-run BHS-approved riding school established in 1971 by Joyce and Jacky Newbery, sitting on the outskirts of Exeter on the edge of the Devon countryside and within five minutes of the city centre. With a string of over 50 horses and ponies, Oaklands caters for all abilities from age three upwards and runs two RDA groups every week for disabled children and adults. The school is licensed by Exeter City Council and affiliated with the BHS and Pony Club, and also runs one of the country's leading Dartmoor pony studs.

Facilities include two floodlit outdoor arenas with show jumps, an indoor school and a jumping paddock. Lessons run from half-hour group sessions (£25 for children) to one-hour private sessions (£54), and hacking is available across Devon fields and country lanes. During school holidays the school runs Mini Pony Days, and birthday parties for groups of six to eight riders run at weekends.

Facilities

Indoor Arena

Floodlit

Disabled Access

Show Jumps

Pricing

From £25

Children (3 to 12): 30-min group £25, 1hr group £40, 30-min private £40, 1hr private £54, 1hr hack £40. Adult rates available. Contact for current timetable.

This venue takes bookings by phone.

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Frequently asked questions

Do they take beginners?

Yes, the riding school caters for all abilities from age three upwards, including beginners.

How much does an hour lesson cost?

A one-hour private lesson costs £54, while half-hour group sessions for children are £25.

Are there lessons for children?

Yes, they offer lessons for children from age three and have specific group sessions tailored for younger riders.

Can I go hacking at this venue?

Yes, hacking is available across Devon fields and country lanes.

What facilities do they have?

The school has two floodlit outdoor arenas with show jumps, an indoor school, and a jumping paddock.

Is the riding school accredited?

Yes, it is BHS-approved and licensed by Exeter City Council, as well as being affiliated with the BHS and Pony Club.

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.