Well known horse trainer, Ray Pipe, is recreating the successful Blackdown Hills horse and pony trekking centre that his parents ran in the 70's and 80's. Visitors to the beautiful Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Beauty will now have the option to explore the area by horseback.

Ray Pipe has over 20 years experience of training, competing, breeding, rehabilitating and starting horses to saddle. He is an experienced rider, specialising in show jumping, who has trained with former Olympic rider, Karl Edwards.

All Riders Welcome - All levels of rider are welcome on Ray's horse and pony treks and trail riding - from experienced to novice riders, and both adults and children. Rides - and horses and ponies - will be tailored to suit your ability and can be flexible to suit you. You can choose from a simsple one hour ride, to a few hours or half days involving a pub lunch or picnic.

Exploring The Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Beauty on Horseback
This is a wonderful opportunity to experience the stunning scenery of the Blackdown Hills. The horse riding is mainly off-road, with areas of moorland common, meandering woodland tracks and some quiet country lanes. There are excellent views of the Culm Valley and the Somerset Levels. You'll see Culmstock Beacon (which is one of the few surviving beacons from the days when England was under threat from the Spanish Armada), and of course, the famous Wellington Monument - as well as many other sights of local and historic interest.

So come and enjoy a hack out in this beautiful countryside on sturdy, safe and reliable horses and ponies - either by yourself or with all the family. Please contact Ray Pipe for more information.

Ray Pipe has over 20 years experience of training, competing, breeding, rehabilitating and starting horses to saddle. He is an experienced rider, specialising in show jumping, who has trained with former Olympic rider, Karl Edwards.

He accepts horses and ponies at his yard for backing, breaking in and schooling. He works with all breeds, types and sizes of equine - from thoroughbreds and heavy horses, to native ponies like Dartmoors. No horse is too big, small or too wild.

Please contact Ray Pipe for more information.