Cholsey Farm Riding is a farm and horse-riding service located in High Wycombe, New Zealand. Situated in the beautiful Chiltern Hills, an 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty' (AONB), the farm offers a wide range of options for horse enthusiasts to enjoy hacking their own horses.
With over 15 different circular routes that start right from the farm, riders can explore the picturesque countryside, charming villages, and even pass by country pubs or cafés where they can stop for a refreshing coffee or lunch. The routes are well-signed, ensuring that riders can navigate easily, and there are plenty of stunning views and opportunities for thrilling uphill canters.
Cholsey Farm Riding takes pride in partnering with Ordnance Survey (OS), allowing them to provide 'Trusted' Routes on the OS App. This technology makes it even easier for self-guided riders to follow their route and confirm their location at any time. Additionally, laminated paper maps are also provided, complete with a QR code for each route.
As for facilities, Cholsey Farm Riding offers a warm welcome to its visitors. Park your horsebox or trailer securely and receive guidance on the best route for you and your horse. Make use of the mounting block and take advantage of the available water, buckets, and sponges after your ride. There is also a toilet and a picnic table for riders' convenience.
The farm has stringent policies in place to prevent the spread of Equine Flu. Only vaccinated horses are allowed at Cholsey Farm Riding, with booster shots required to be within a year to be considered valid. Visitors are kindly asked to bring their 'flu certificate/passport when visiting.
Cholsey Farm Riding has gained a reputation for providing exceptional riding experiences in breathtaking surroundings. Numerous riders have praised the farm for its unique and diverse rides. One rider, Claire Dyett, mentioned that she loved the opportunity to do something different with her horse and was grateful for the confidence it gave her.
Finding Cholsey Farm Riding is a breeze, as it is just 5 minutes away from the M40 Junction 5 (Stokenchurch). Visitors should head into Ibstone and pass 'The Fox Country Inn' on the left. Once the cricket pitch comes into sight, slow down and turn left at the red phone box into 'Cholsey Grange'.
With its 15 circular hacking routes, stunning views, and excellent network of bridleways, Cholsey Farm Riding offers some of the best hacking experiences in the Chiltern Hills and Southern England. The routes vary from off-road tracks to quiet country lanes, and due to the farm's location in the Chilterns, all routes involve hills. Some bridleways may be steep or stony, and others may have narrow paths or tree roots. However, most fit horses are more than capable of tackling these routes and will thoroughly enjoy the diverse nature of the hacking opportunities provided.
Cholsey Farm Riding has garnered attention from media outlets as well, with Sean Fletcher, Presenter of BBC Countryfile, interviewing Jackie and Ted Howard-Jones about safer off-road riding and access to the countryside.
The website of Cholsey Farm Riding was built by Countryside Marketing, and for those interested in learning more or booking a ride, the farm can be found on HORSE HOTSPOTS. Contact Cholsey Farm Riding at 07754 772 140, and be sure to leave a clear message. Please note that all routes are subject to availability, and for more information, refer to their Privacy Policy.