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Fort Widley Equestrian Centre
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| Introduction |
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Offers riding and jumping facilities for all ages and abilities, children and beginners a speciality. Learn to ride in a safe and friendly atmosphere with instruction from qualified staff.
The riding school and stables are set within a 19th Century Victorian Fort, with views overlooking Portsmouth to the Solent area.
Open weekdays 9.00am to 9.00pm.
Weekends 9.00am to 5.00pm
Horses rest day is Monday.
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Fort Widley Equestrian Centre
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Portsdown Hill Road
Cosham
Portsmouth
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PO6 3LS
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| Directions |
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Situated on Portsdown Hill (B2177) within easy reach of the A3, M27 Jnt 12. Not on a direct bus route - nearest stop 0.5 mile away. The train station is in Cosham 2 miles away.
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Number of Outdoor Schools...
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Outdoor Floodlit...............
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Outdoor School Details..........
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20 x 40
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Number of Indoor Schools.....
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1
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Indoor School Details............
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20 x 40
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Tack Shop..............................
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Secure Tack Room............
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Changing Facilities................
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Lecture Room...................
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Show Jumping Paddock.........
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All Weather Gallop............
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Horse Walker........................
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XC Course........................
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Hacking.................................
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Hacking Details
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None.
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Other Facilities
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The indoor school has a viewing gallery.
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| Accreditation |
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BHS Approved
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| Instuctors |
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Number BHS Qualified
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4
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Details
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BHSAI/Stage 1/Stage 2.
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Number Other Qualified
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2
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Details
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Trainees.
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| Services Offered |
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Breaking...............................
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Camps.............................
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Clipping................................
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Day Rides........................
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DIY/Grass Livery...................
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Exam Centre...................
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Exam Training.......................
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Full Livery........................
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Fun Days..............................
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Part Livery.......................
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Pub Rides.............................
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RDA Friendly....................
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Schooling.............................
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Shows.............................
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Stable Management.............
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Transport........................
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Working Livery.....................
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| Horses and Ponies |
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Total Horses and Ponies
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Available for school use
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Horse Details
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| Specialisms |
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Basic Riding Skills.................
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Adult Beginners................
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Show Jumping.....................
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Dressage.........................
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Cross Country.....................
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Western..........................
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Driving.................................
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Side-Saddle.....................
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| Prices |
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Typical prices...
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Adult Group Hour
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?23.00
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Child Group Hour
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?18.00
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Private Lesson - ½ hr from
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?25.00
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Discount schemes
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| Restrictions |
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Minimum Age
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5yrs
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Maximum Weight
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13st
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| Further Details |
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Use of trotting/cantering simulators are £1 per 3 minutes
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| Courses |
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New Rider does not recommend, approve or endorse any particular school. Potential customers should be aware that facilities and prices change over time and this listing may not reflect the current situation.
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