H&H reader recommended cross-country courses
Stockland Lovell Manor - October 22, 2008
Stockland Lovell is the latest course to receive Horse & Hound's "reader recommended" status. It is suitable for horses and riders of all levels and is popular with international event riders, as well as riding club and pony club competitors.
Reader comments
"I love this course. It's beautifully maintained, has a great variety of fences and the going is usually good," Table Dancer, Monmouthshire
"I can't think of much they don't have! Two water complexes, a sunken road, coffins, corners arrowheads… all at a variety of heights from min 2ft to BE intermediate," RachelFerd, London
Owner comments
"The course is well maintained and has a variety of terrain. Most fences have all-weather take-offs and the tracks are rotovated during the drier months. The course caters for riders and horses for all levels and has two large water complexes, plus banks, ditches and steps, making it very educational. Top riders who use the course include Mary King, Nick Gauntlett and Lucy Weigersma. In the spring a number of top trainers including Matt Ryan and Lucinda Green host pre-season clinics at Stockland Lovell, which are very popular." Sarah Tye, equine manager
Course information
Location: Coultings, Fiddington, Bridgewater, Somerset. TA5 1JJ
How to get there: Southbound, leave M5 at junction 23. After leaving Bridgewater turn right at the first traffic lights. At the roundabout turn right onto the A39 to Cannington. Follow brown signs for Stockland Lovell Equestrian. Northbound, leave the M5 at junction 24. Take the A39 towards Minehead. Follow brown signs for Stockland Lovell Equestrian.
Cost: Adults: £20 Children 16 and under: £15 Children 10 and under: £10 (no time limits). Reduced rates for groups
Contact details: Tel: 01278 652224 Fax: 01278 653801 Email: info@stocklandlovell.co.uk
Opening times: Throughout the year subject to ground conditions.
Facilities: Courses range from 1ft6in to 3ft11in and include more than 100 fences. The course has two water complexes and additional schooling areas for BE pre-novice to intermediate level. Also has all weather show jumping and dressage arenas.
Website: www.stocklandlovell.com
Have you visited Stockland Lovell? Email your thoughts on the course to hheditor@ipcmedia.com
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