Welcome to Cheston, a Local Authority 5 star licensed and BHS Highly Commended Centre with a reputation of delivering excellence in everything we do! Our home page will give you a summary of everything we offer and individual pages will give you more detail. We believe we are one of the best centres in the South West with superb facilities and something for almost everyone to enjoy.
Please note: All fee based riding and horse loan must, by law, hold a licence. Our Local Authority Licence No is : MAU007063. Using a law abiding approved and inspected Centre gives you peace of mind as everything we do is 'proper' from how we manage our horses to how we look after our staff and clients.
Please note: All fee based riding and horse loan must, by law, hold a licence. Our Local Authority Licence No is : MAU007063. Using a law abiding approved and inspected Centre gives you peace of mind as everything we do is 'proper' from how we manage our horses to how we look after our staff and clients.
Services
Cheston Farm Equestrian Centre is home to husband and wife team, Sophie and Andrew Osborne. Since then, the Centre has seen huge investment and undergone a major transformation. The arenas, stables, house, clubhouse cafe and fields have all been overhauled, replaced or built from scratch. We are always re-investing to develop the Centre and are proud of our achievements and the reputation we have established.
Currently, Cheston has a team of approx 25 horses in the Centre. Our horses are a versatile bunch able to accommodate almost all riders. We have a few advanced horses for exam training and advanced tuition. All our horses are carefully selected and assessed for safety and suitability and we frequently have new horses and ponies and some for sale that we know and trust.
We generally prefer bigger ponies (13hh plus) who can be ridden by a range of ages and abilities so they enjoy a better life with more variety. Some of our ponies go out competing and to the beach as well as taking part in gymkhana games and our own competitions. We have 12 ponies for children and small adults too.
If you're looking for 16+ educationally linked work experience, a career or college preparation, you can get a taster of the equestrian industry working and learning in a real and varied commercial yard under the supervision of yard proprietor and head instructor: Sophie Osborne and her excellent team of staff.
Virtually every day in July and August we have something fun to offer to all levels from beginner to more advanced riders wanting to gallop and jump. Our super team of 25 horses and ponies vary in size from 13hh to 17hh and can help you enjoy riding whether a beginner or advanced rider.
The Cheston equine team can help you master the rising trot, have a first canter, gallop across Dartmoor, jump fences or perform dressage moves such as half pass and flying changes!What a team! With a range of super instructors and their excellent tuition, you can reach all your riding goals and ambitions.
The Cheston equine team can help you master the rising trot, have a first canter, gallop across Dartmoor, jump fences or perform dressage moves such as half pass and flying changes!What a team! With a range of super instructors and their excellent tuition, you can reach all your riding goals and ambitions.
Reviews (12)
Tillss
Jul 10, 2021
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Me and my sister went on their moor canter lead by Sophie while we were on holiday in Devon and loved the experience. The yard has great facilities and the horses were all fantastic. We had a couple of canters going up the moors and for someone who spend most their time in an arena doing schooling it felt amazing and the views were incredible. Thanks so much and we will definitely be visiting again soon! :)
Debbie Harrington
Jul 05, 2021
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Tess Griffiths
Jul 05, 2021
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Best yard EVER !
Starting riding here last year in October and It’s brilliant! Cheston is amazing! I love coming and seeing the horses and the people! Cheston is honestly amazing and I would recommend to anyone because the yard is brilliant! Sophie is so nice and welcoming and the instructors are brilliant and super friendly ! Lovely little place! <3 <3
Starting riding here last year in October and It’s brilliant! Cheston is amazing! I love coming and seeing the horses and the people! Cheston is honestly amazing and I would recommend to anyone because the yard is brilliant! Sophie is so nice and welcoming and the instructors are brilliant and super friendly ! Lovely little place! <3 <3
Alison Edwards
Jun 03, 2021
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Thank you so much to Sophie, Jess and all the leaders for accommodating my family on a hack. The boys absolutely loved it. And it’s the first time I’ve been on a hack and the leaders have taught us some bits which we really appreciated. My boys have said it was their favourite part of the holiday. Thank you again!
Antony Vergette-Lynn
Dec 07, 2020
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An absolutely wonderful place for learning to ride or for experienced riders. My wife and I are now hooked and want to come back as often as we can. We have had a fair few lessons now and always notice the improvement from lesson to lesson. Everyone we have had teach us really knows their stuff and are so easy to get on with. I can't recommend Cheston Farm enough. 😊
Hellc
Oct 31, 2020
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Sian Lovatt
Oct 16, 2020
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Nina Perkins
Aug 27, 2020
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Aliki Faulkner
Jul 28, 2020
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Complete peace of mind, with great support! I have now had my horse at Cheston for five years now on full livery. The centre provides great facilities both indoors and out, not to mention the fabulous hacking on Dartmoor. The management and staff have been very supportive especially as this is my first horse. I have also improved my riding with great instructors on site. This is a facility that is both professional and supportive and also gives your horse a fab home. I would highly recommend Cheston Farm for both livery and/or lessons.
Shellby
Aug 15, 2019
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Tom Stovin
Jun 16, 2019
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Can't speak highly enough of Sophie and the gang, I've been riding here for a few months now, started from a novice. The lessons and coaches are superb, considerate of your needs and great fun. The horses are numerous and well kept, the yard and surroundings are gorgeous. Would recommend Cheston to all!
Simon Heaton
Oct 26, 2017
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