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Question: What is the minimum age to ride on the Moor?

Answer: Our insurers have a minimum age of six years to ride on the Moor. However, for children younger than this we do offer our 30-minute lead rein option. Good news, there is no maximum age limit for riding!

 

Question: We’re experienced riders; can we go out without a guide?

Answer: For insurance reasons we cannot offer unguided rides, however we do offer private one-to-one rides.

 

Question: What is your weight limit for riding?

Answer: Our current weight limit is 14.5st or 92kg. 

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Question: What is the biggest group you can take?

Answer: We like to do smaller groups, our maximum group size is 8 plus guides.

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Question: How much is it for children to ride?

Answer: Children are the same price as adults for 1hr+ rides, we do also offer a 30 minute lead rein option for kids as well. 

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Question: Can someone classed as “never ridden before” or “beginner” do longer than an hour?

Answer: We limit new riders to 1 hour initially but once you've got some practice you'll be able to join longer rides if you want.

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Question: Can I call you to discuss a booking?

Answer: Yes, we're happy to chat.  During the day we don’t tend to answer the phone as we're usually busy at the stables or out on rides.  You are welcome to leave us a voicemail and we will aim to get back to you by the end of the same day, usually via SMS or Whatsapp. You can also email us or use the contact form on our website.

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Question: Are you in Brendon village? Can I walk to you from there?

Answer: If you’re feeling fit, you certainly can but it’s 2 miles with a long hill section to end with!  Brendon Manor is just outside the village.

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Question: Where are you located?

Answer: Near Lynton (10 minutes’ drive away) on the B3223, we are 45 minutes away from Barnstaple and Minehead, an hour from Taunton and the M5.

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Question: I don't have a car, what is the best way to get to you?

Answer: The nearest bus stop is in Barbrook, the 309/310 bus from Barnstaple to Lynton & Lynmouth runs every hour or so Monday - Saturday. However you will have to get a taxi from there as it's not in walking distance, so you may be better staying on the bus for the short trip into Lynton where there are more taxi companies. For the summer season, there is a bus service from Minehead via Porlock which runs every hour into Lynmouth but again you will need to arrange transport from there to the stables. Barnstaple is the nearest local train station, with Taunton being the nearest mainline one.

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Question: What is the best clothing for riding? Do I need specific footwear?

Answer: Anything you’re comfortable wearing is fine, but for your comfort and safety we don’t allow riding in shorts or opened toe shoes - trainers, wellies or hiking boots are recommended.  Due to Exmoor's changeable weather we recommend bringing a jacket just in case.

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Question: Do you hire hats?

Answer: Yes, and at no extra cost.

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Question: Do you have spare jackets? We’ve forgotten ours!

Answer: Yes, however they are past their first flush of youth!

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Question: Do you have a toilet on site?

Answer: Yes, we do.
 

Question: Are your horses friendly?

Answer: Yes, all our horses are very used to meeting people and are generally quite sociable but do remember they're big, strong animals with a will of their own! 

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Question: Do you have any horses for sale?

Answer: The likely answer is no, we put a lot of time and effort into our horses and therefore are extremely unlikely to offer them for sale.

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Question: Can I reserve a specific horse for my ride?

Answer: You're welcome to ask, where possible we'll do our best to pair you with your favourite if they're available.

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Question: How much are your treks?

Answer: Full prices can be found on the “Trekking” section of our website.

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Question: Do you do livery long-term?

Answer: We are not able to offer livery but there are several livery yards in the area who do a fantastic job.

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Question: Do you do vouchers and how do I purchase them?

Answer: Please go to our shop on our website and purchase them on there, they are available for all trek lengths and have no expiry date on them. If you have any questions, please drop is an email. Vouchers, in order to save paper, are now emailed out and print at home.

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Question: How long have you guys been here?

Answer: Charlie took over Brendon Manor Stables in 2016.

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