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Burley-Villa School of Riding

Bashley, New Milton, BH25 5SQ, England
01425 610278
Ranked #6 of 14 attractions in New Forest
4.5 of 5 stars 25 Reviews
Type: Horseback Riding Stables
Activities: Horse riding
Traveller Description: A long-time school that offers instruction for beginners and advanced riders. more »
Useful Information: Activities for young children, Activities for older children
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London
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012
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My partner and I booked a 2 hour forest walk with the school as part of our weekend away in the New Forest. The place is professional and you get a good length trip for the money which at first I thought was very pricey but I would pay the same again. Our main criticism was we did a fair... More

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Fareham
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012
1
person found this review helpful

My husband was given red letter vouchers and we chose Burley Villa riding day with bbq. The weather was on our side and simply stunning. We arrived mid morning, got to know our horse and after an excellent introduction of how to ride American style we were off. My husband and I have very different riding abilities yet the day... More

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Essex
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

We arrived at the stables in plenty of time for our 10 am ride. Met Phil, completed the “riding at your own risk” forms, and had a look at the excellent facilities. I rode Blue, a responsive, well behaved 12 years old, grey gelding, who “neck reined” well, and my Wife rode Concho. Another experienced lady rider joined us on... More

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Berkshire
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 October 2011
2
people found this review helpful

We had been talking about going riding in the New Forest for years (lots of years!) and were complete beginners. We did the Western riding and I was amazed I actually got up on the horse but there was lots of help available and the tuition at the start brilliant. I enjoyed it but wish we had kept to just... More

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Southampton, United Kingdom
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 September 2011
2
people found this review helpful

I went earlier today with a friend and we both enjoyed the experience! We went for a 2 hour Western trail ride, which is aimed at any level of riding ability. I have been on 1 or 2 hacks out over the past couple of years in various parts of the country, but this has to be the best one... More

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Trowbridge, United Kingdom
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 August 2011
2
people found this review helpful

My wife and I enjoyed the 2hr Western Ride through the New Forest with a very tasty BBQ afterwards (lovely steak!). Friendly instructors and horses made us want to do this again soon. More

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Chichester, United Kingdom
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Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 August 2011
3
people found this review helpful

we booked the 2 hour western trail for 4 adults, 2 of which had never ridden before. the staff were so friendly and the stables immaculate, the horses were fantastically behaved and gave a truly enjoyable ride through some stunning scenery of the new forest. we cannot wait to go back next month and do it all again, i have... More

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York, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 August 2011
1
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As an experienced rider and horse owner myself I promised my 8 year old Daughter (who also rides) that she could go for a ride in the New Forest when we were in that area on holiday. I opted on Burley Villa after looking at their website and exchanging e-mails with Phil and on arrival I was very pleased with... More

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Essex
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2011
3
people found this review helpful

As I had not ridden for at least 25 years and was alone, I was a little nervous but need not have been. I was met with smiles from friendly welcoming staff. Going by some previous comments regarding the attitude of a member of staff - I can only assume these 2 people have never had to run a stables... More

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Northampton, United Kingdom
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2011
3
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I took 3 good friends here for my 30th birthday, as we wanted an activity to put us all on an equal footing as some of us are riders and others not. From the moment I booked via email the staff were friendly, helpful and cheerful. We had a beautiful sunny day, the morning spent catching, grooming and tacking up... More

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