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    Horse Riding & Pony Trekking
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Horse Riding & Pony Trekking

Lake District views are spectacular from any perspective, but they’re extra special from atop a horse. You can take part in all kinds of horse-riding here, from a guided walk atop a Lakeland pack pony on a horse farm to tapping into your inner Victorian with a solo hack along bridleways and beaches. The Lake District’s very own fell ponies are extremely popular with families and nervous novices, while there’s something thrilling about climbing onto the broad back of a Clydesdale or a Shire, rare breed heavy horses famed for their even temperament and light footedness. From riding lessons and tuition to full-on riding holidays and hands-on holiday experiences you’ll find them here.
 

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    Stable Stays & The Friesian Experience - Black Horses Ltd, Greenbank Farm, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 7ST

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    Unique, therapeutic & life-changing experiences for all animal lovers with the famous Black Horses of Cartmel.

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  2. Cumbrian Heavy Horses in Millom, Cumbria
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    Cumbrian Heavy Horses, Baystone Bank Farm, Whicham, Valley, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 5LY

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    01229 777764

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    Whicham, Valley, Millom

    The ultimate horse riding experience in the stunning Cumbria. We are UK's only specialised heavy horse riding establishment! We are a small, professional, family run Equestrian Centre unique in the use of our magnificent heavy horse breeds.

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    Rookin House Equestrian & Activity Centre Ltd, Rookin House Farm, Troutbeck, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0SS

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