Brockenhurst Riding Stables - Brockenhurst

Emily Gilbert

My two children (age 3 and 6) had a lovely ride on two ponies today led by Maggie. Beautiful walk in the New Forest. They loved it. Thank you very much. We will be back next year!

Mark Clowes

Wonderful riding experience for the kids (8-11yo). Managed to book in over August Bank Holiday for a 30min led ride around Common. Parents are able to walk along side and take in the beautiful surroundings, take photos, etc. Friendly and accommodating staff.

Tom Sweatman

The two gentlemen working at the stables, Ian and Chris, were lovely and welcoming. The lady however, was fairly unpleasant throughout the experience. She speaks to the other staff members like dirt, orders them around, talks down to them and seems to have something against men in general.

As others have said, the experience is very quick without much time getting to know the horses, considering we paid £70 for this there really ought to have been a fuller welcome. We got the impression the lady was keen to get us out and get the next people on as soon as possible.

We visited the stables with other members of our family and, independently of each other, we felt that the stables look run-down and the whole place could use some TLC and attention.

The woodland route itself was lovely and the horses were calm and very good with our kids but unfortunately it was let down by the above and therefore, we wouldn't recommend.

Ryan Pearcy

Not a great experience. Expensive for what you get. The lady in charge was a bit rude and didn't make our family feel welcome at all. The helmets were very old and the equipment on the horses wasn't much better. The guide was not friendly at all and was more concerned with complaining about a Shetland trying to keep up with the 2 horses he was leading. The route was plesent but no warning was given to the ground which was a mud bath which ruined one of the groups trainers walking next to her young child leaving her son alone up front. Thankfully my daughter didn't realise all this and fully enjoyed the trip.

jay eastwood

Today my 4yr old daughter had her first ride on a pony. To say she loved it would be a huge understatement - smiling from when we arrived until her bedtime, it was a truly magical day for her. Thank you to Sharon and the staff who despite the recent heavy rainfall, managed to take us on a safe and scenic escorted walk onto the Forest and back. Thank you ?

Alisha Greatorex

Absolutely beautiful riding stables, fantastic with kids and very knowledgable on all things pony & the local area. Lovely ponies well loved and happy, highly recommend!!

Nikki Hudson

My daughter (3) and nephews (6&7) absolutely loved their pony ride with brokenhurst stables. Most stables on the area do not cater for under 4s but they will take them from 2 at brokenhurst aslong as the smallest helmet fits. Went on an hour trek into the forest. Parents were able to walk along side. Even done a little trot which my daughter loved. Will definitely be back when holidaying in the forest and highly recommend. My daughter and youngest nephew rode the Shetland ponies tomato and sausage.

Laura

My three year old had a really enjoyable first-ever ride on Sausage the Shetland. My husband and I were able to walk alongside her. Pony handler was fab and got involved in many renditions of ‘horsey horsey’ on the trek just shy of an hour. Booking over the phone was easy, clear instructions then and also on the day with regard to ensuring a covid-safe experience which we really appreciated. All staff we encountered were friendly and approachable. We were part of a small mixed group and it was clear they wanted to make sure everyone had the best possible experience for their needs. We’ll definitely visit again.