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Westerlands Equestrian
Horse riding is a ‘feel good’ fitness. Horses, and the connection they provide, are magical. The benefits of equestrian activities are not just about exercise - strength, balance, coordination, flexibility - but also extend into mental health. At Westerlands we provide lots of opportunities to spend time with our horses from riding, to grooming to connecting. Join us.
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Horse Riding
RIDE WITH US
Join us on one of our escapes in the beautiful South Downs National Park. Whether you have never sat on a horse before or you are an experienced rider we have the perfect ride for you! Sign up for one of our weekly riding clubs or book a place on one of our special equestrian events. We have something for everyone - all ages and abilities are welcome.
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Pony Academy
YOUNG TEENS AGE 10-17
At Westerlands Pony Academy, we teach young teens everything they need to know about the day-to-day life of a horse — from grooming and feeding to understanding their needs and creating a bond with them. It’s not just about riding — it's about building a strong relationship with these amazing animals and learning how to take care of them.
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Pony Morning
YOUNG CHILDREN AGE 5+
Our Pony Morning offers an exciting, educational and fun-filled experience for young children, with a wonderful opportunity to connect with animals, develop new skills, and enjoy the outdoors. Children will learn to tack up and care for their ponies as well as play equestrian games and enjoy a pony ride around the farm.
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Equestrian Wellness
CONNECTING WITH HORSES
Join us at Westerlands for our Equestrian Wellness Series. Our horses provide a non-judgmental space, perfect for seeking solace or enhancing your well-being. We also have healing workshops for horse owners looking to help their horses feel more comfortable with natural therapy. Join us.
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Horse Holidays
BRING YOUR HORSE TO WESTERLANDS
We have turnout and stabling available so all the family can come and stay with us. The stables are next to Barn Cottage, they can graze in the same field as Timber Country and in the paddock overlooked by Shepherds Hut and the Nomad Yurt. For further information see our page on HorseRiderBnB.
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Our Horses
MEET OUR HORSES
We have 8 horses - 4 mares and 4 geldings. All of them are gentle with their own special character. They love going out on rides around Westerlands Farm and escaping up onto the South Downs. Welcome to our yard…
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See what our horses get up to in the fields and at the yard - they are such characters, you can see why we love them! You can also hear what our guests say about their rides with us.
Best of all, you will be the first to hear about any horse riding events we are organising. We look forward to seeing you soon.
A history of horses at Westerlands
The Jamison family have been breeding racehorses at Westerlands since the 1980s, but the stud has been in existence for much longer.
“Lord Woolavington founded it in 1904,” reveals Antonia. “He had a number of studs but this was his favourite because of the soil. The land has a good mixture of chalk, clay and sand so it keeps pretty dry, which is good when the horses are outside in all weathers.
In the 1940s it was taken over by Florence Nagle. She was a formidable woman and in 1966, she became one of the first two women in the UK, licensed to train racehorses in her own name, after overturning a high court ruling.”