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Sample Itinerary (progressive option) -subject to changes

Day 1
We will meet all the clients at the welcoming Castle Inn Lydford in the evening for a briefing about what to expect from their stay.

Day 2
Clients are collected from the Castle Inn after breakfast and taken to Meldon Farm where they meet their assigned horse.
Today's ride is all about making sure the rider and horse are compatible. We will ride in the morning for 4-5 hours, with a stop for lunch. Lunches each day will be carried in saddle bags. Return to the Castle Inn in the evening. Evening meal at the Castle Inn.
Riding: 4-5 hours

Day 3
Ride from Meldon Farm across Dartmoor to The Two Bridges Hotel, situated in the middle of the Dartmoor National Park. Accommodation and evening meal at the Two Bridges Hotel.
Riding: 5-6 hours/ 20 miles

Day 4
Ride from The Two Bridges to a farm B&B, Drywell Farm near Widecombe. This is a very beautiful moorland farm where the guests get to sample a bit of life on a moorland farm. Ovewrnight at Drywell. Guests will be taken to a choice of local Inns for evening meal.
Riding: 4 hours

Day 5 (options)
Circular ride from Drywell.
Riding: 4 hours 

or 

A day out of the saddle visiting local Dartmoor attractions. Overnight at Drywell. Guests will be taken to a choice of local Inns for evening meal. 

**On the August ride, ride from Drywell to Chagford. Overnight in the Three Crowns Inn. Riding: 4 hours 
**On the September ride, this day will be spent at Widecombe fair (https://www.widecombefair.com/).

Day 6
Ride from Drywell to Chagford. Overnight in the Three Crowns Inn.
Riding: 4 hours

**On the August Ride, day out of the Saddle to visit Chagford Show (http://www.chagfordshow.co.uk/)

Day 7
We complete our circle route today as we ride from Chagford back to Meldon Farm. Overnight at the Castle Inn.
Riding: 4-5 hours

Day 8
Departure in the morning.

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Sample Itinerary (stationary option) -subject to changes

Day 1
We will meet all the clients at the welcoming Castle Inn Lydford in the evening for a briefing about what to expect from their stay.

Day 2
Clients are collected from the Castle Inn after breakfast and taken to Meldon Farm where they meet their assigned horse.
Today's ride is all about making sure the rider and horse are compatible. We will ride in the morning for 4-5 hours, with a stop for lunch. Lunches each day will be carried in saddle bags. Return to the Castle Inn in the evening. Evening meal at the Castle Inn.
Riding: 4-5 hours

‘There is no such thing as bad weather, just inappropriate clothing!’

Meldon Farm sits at 800 ft, we rise to 2,000ft where it can be quite a bit cooler than at the farm, we strongly recommend warm riding wear and good riding waterproofs, a long slicker type is usually the most practical

•Riding hat (mandatory- best to bring your own because we only have a very limited supply and cannot guarantee fit)
•Boots with heels are also mandatory
•Comfortable warm riding wear, jeans, polo shirts, jumpers, fleece shower-proof coat etc.
•Chaps full or half. (optional)
•Waterproof coat, ‘Drizabone’ slicker type is recommended
•Lip balm and sun cream
•Casual evening wear

This trip includes and can accommodate special dietary requests.

Tack:		Western
Horses:		Quarter horses, quarter horse cross, hunters
Pace:		Mainly walking/trotting with long cantering areas. 4-6 hours riding per day. 15-20 miles per day
Level:		(3 to 5 out of 5)    Intermediate
Age:		Min 14	Max 65
Weight:		Max 210lbs
Riders:		Min 2 riders	Max 8 riders

Tack and Terrain
We normally ride Western, however we can provide English saddles if the guests requests. Riders need to be reasonably fit and at least a strong intermediate standard or better. The terrain involves crossing streams, shallow rivers, undulating ground and up and down steep inclines and would not be suitable for novice or inexperienced riders.  

Riding level
The strong intermediate rider has ridden several different types of horses and can independently manage a horse’s care. Their seat is secure, they are able to control a horse at walk, trot and canter and do not apply unintentional aids to the horse when they lose balance or become unseated. They know how to rise or post to the trot and ask for and obtain a specific lead or change in lead. They are capable of riding a less experienced horse and helping in that horse’s training. They are able to train/compete at a more advanced level with a trainer’s assistance. The rider is knowledgeable about different horse breeds and disciplines. He or she knows basic horse conformation and can detect lameness issues.

Our style of riding is very much akin to ‘Natural Horsemanship’. We like riders to be relaxed and ride with soft hands.

Horses
We have a selection of fantastic Quarter Horses with their calm attitude and appetite for work, all are western trained, very sure footed and a pleasure to ride. We also have a selection of Irish hunters some western trained some English style, all a pleasure to ride and cross the terrain with ease. Heights range from 14:3 to 16:2hh

Guides
The guides are all local moor men or women, who know the moor well. They know where the best crossings are, and where to avoid, as there are areas where it is unsuitable for horses. Some of the guides are members the Dartmoor Rescue Group; some are range clearers for the army on the moor. All are excellent horsemen or women, and are first-aid trained.

Passports

Passport valid for at least three months beyond length of stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart except:

1. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card.

Note: EU nationals are only required to produce evidence of their EU nationality and identity in order to be admitted to any EU Member State. This evidence can take the form of a valid national passport or national identity card. Either is acceptable. Possession of a return ticket, any length of validity on their document, sufficient funds for the length of their proposed visit should not be imposed.

Passport Note

(a) A passport is not required for travel between Great Britain and Ireland, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man. (b) Passengers transiting the UK destined for the Republic of Ireland are advised to hold return tickets to avoid delay and interrogation.



Visas

Not required by nationals referred to in the chart above for stays of up to six months.

Visa Note

(a) Nationals not requiring visas are advised to be in possession of either a return ticket or, if arriving on a one-way ticket, proof of sufficient funds to accommodate and support themselves for the duration of stay. (b) Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements