Established in 1984 Cornish Riding Holidays/Wheal Buller Riding School is a family run business open all the year around for lessons, hacking and fully inclusive riding holidays. Association of British Riding School, Ofsted and Club Mark Approved, We cater for all ages and abilities, groups or individuals you can come for a one off lesson or hack or work towards a professional qualification. Having around 50 horses and ponies from quiet weight carrying cobs to competition horses there is one to suit everyone. All our friendly, helpful staff are qualified, First Aid trained and CRB checked.
We take beginners who want to go sedately trekking and enjoy the stunning Cornwall scenery and riders who are capable of faster more exciting hacking. Why not come along and have a go? You could start with a riding lesson indoors or go out along the World Heritage Site of the Mineral Tramways.
Why not have a go at one of our specialty activities.
Children’s “Own a Pony” days
From 8.30 till 4.30 these fun packed days are run throughout the school holidays (see the Holiday Programme on the Children’s Holiday page, for details of what activities we are doing each day) As we are Ofsted Approved, Child Care vouchers can be used towards the £60 cost of these days.
Download the PONY ACTIVITY DAYS Schedule
Beach Riding at Gwithian
A chance for the big kids to find out what they have been missing out on – three miles of traffic-free golden sands! Meet at Wheal Buller to load the horses. We will need a volunteer car driver as the horse box only seats three. Join up again at Gwithian to unload and ride. We will be spending about two hours on the beach. If you plan on splashing through the waves then leave the posh boots at home! A chance to have some fun, but if you wear the horse out at the far end of the beach you get to carry it back.
The cost is £60 a head and includes hire of horse and horse transport. Places are limited so watch out for the posters announcing departure times.
Swimming with the Horses
An afternoon hack to Carn Marth Lake for a swim with the horses (we never swim in the sea as it is far too dangerous). Bring a small rucksack, or similar, to carry a towel and spare shoes (trainers or short boots to wear in the water). A swimming costume, shorts and t-shirt or wetsuit are suitable to wear in the water. Saddles off, (provided) life-jackets on, mount up and into the water. Depart 2pm from Wheal Buller. The cost is £45 for the afternoon.
Day Ride to Devoran
A great chance to hack out towards the south coast for a contrast in scenery. Start at 11am – aiming to return for 4.30pm. Head South over the hills and through the trees and lanes to Devoran. The banks of the Carnon River are a great chance for some serious canters. A picnic lunch and then wind through the valleys and over the hills homeward.
The ride is approximately 25 miles (possibly a little more) and is suitable for intermediate and experienced riders. The price of £70 does not include lunch. We are running them on Sunday 17th and Wednesday 20th February.