Equestrian Activities in Devon

For horse lovers there is much of interest in Devon.

At the beginning of Devon has two excellent tracks. The first, in Exeter, is situated on the top of Haldon Hill, with views of Exeter and Dartmoor. The racetrack is just not only for racing: family days out mix with exciting and thrilling high-class jumping. Some famous horses have raced here – think of Desert Orchid and Best Mate, for example! And Newton Abbot Racecourse also has a reputation as a holiday racing venue.

For anyone interested in shows and equestrian events Bicton Arena, near Budleigh Salterton, offers a huge choice of things to enjoy. There are grass arenas, stables, an all-weather practice ring, a cross-country and other high-quality facilities. Bicton is home to Horse Trials, Show Jumping and even one day events.

The Donkey Sanctuary and Devon Horse and Pony Sanctuary is a place of interest to everyone, not just horse lovers. The hotel is located in the rolling hills of East Devon, all unwanted donkeys are cared for lovingly. There is also a wonderful horse and pony Sanctuary on Manaton, near Dartmoor. You can get more information from all these places in Devon Visitor Guide website (details below).

Dartmoor National Park is, as you may know, the natural home of the local breed of pony Dartmoor Hill. The ponies are hardy – they have to, because they live year round on the moor. However, they are not really wild, because they are the property of the peasants, who graze on the Commons. The ponies are said to have lived on Dartmoor for 3,500 years – they were mentioned in historical documents in AD 1012th

In the 1800s the Dartmoor ponies were used to transport stone and granite. They have an easier life impact these days – even if other issues on them, grazing one, for there are now more than 3,000 ponies on Dartmoor.

The ponies have been used for jumping, cross country, as working hunter ponies, for one day shows, carriage driving, and of course the ever popular family pony. Details can be found, as you learn more about Dartmoor ponies in the Devon Guide website.

Similarly, the Exmoor National Park, the home of the very distinctive Exmoor pony. This race is likely to be one of the closest races of the current wild horses of Europe. Again, as in Dartmoor, the ponies are to be allowed by local farmers owned and graze on the common ground of the moor throughout the year.

Exmoor ponies are very distinctive features including buff color on its underside and around her eyes and nose, whereas the mane and tail are black dots. The rest of her body can vary smoky-brown to reddish-brown or dark brown. The summer coat of the Exmoor pony is fine and glossy, but during the winter, these hardy ponies grow a thick protective sheath. The average height of about 12 hands pony.

The Iceland Lundy Pony is a breed of pony from the offshore island of Lundy, the exotic crossing the New Forest Pony mares and created pure Arabian stallions. The hardships of life on the island made this pony has strong and hardy.

An unusual form of horse-related activity in the Western Grand Horseboat company that offers you the chance to explore the Grand Canal near Tiverton found. These traditional boats are painted – as you guessed already – have horse drawn. When you step on board, you move back to a slower way of life where the pace is dicated by the rhythm of the horse.

This company is one of the few left in Britain that used horse-drawn barges – they work in all-weather, a tribute to the hardy animals, which pull the boats along!

The Miniature Pony Centre near Moretonhampstead offers the opportunity to meet and touch on a series of miniature ponies and donkeys. It is a great day for the whole fmaily!

Life as a donkey is simple, if the council governs your work! This is the case for the donkey on the beach Exmouth – they take you up and down the two miles of golden sand in Exmouth.

And last but not least, driving is more quickly and more popular. Devon has many centers continue to give the instruction in the ancient art of horse-drawn carriage. Among these the one we recommend National Trust Center in Arlington Court, where it is an excellent collection and transport courses in carriage driving available.

The Devon Visitor Guide contains hundreds of pages of information on Devon Hotels and other accommodation, restaurants, walks, places to go and things to do. In fact, we have all the information you need for a great holiday in Devon. Find us on the Devon Visitor Guide

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