West Anstey Farm Stables - Dulverton

The C. M.

West Anstey Farm Stables is by far the best trekking stables around. They are insured to provide treks for all experiences not just for those confident in canter like most. The only restrictions are children need to be 4 years or older and riders need to be 14 stone or under due to the horses carrying capacity.

The ponies are well cared for and happy, yes the place could do with a lick of paint but who cares as long as the animals are happy.

The area is beautiful, you couldn't ask for a better place to ride, not even the rain spoiled our trek.

Me and my daughter went on Maggie and Sunny with Gwenda as our lead. We have known Gwenda for a couple years now as she is my daughters riding instructor and wouldn't have wished to have anyone else leading us. She is a lovely lady, very kind hearted, bubbly and would do anything for any one. I dont trust my daughter with anyone (not even a school we home ed) but I trust her with Gwenda.

I would reccomend west Anstey stables and gwenda to anybody and after our first hack with them yesterday we will be returning for many more.

Stimpy G.

The farm itself needs a little TLC but you won't find more friendly people and better looked after horses and ponies. Straight from the stables on to the Moor for trekking. Definitely recommended.

Teresa W.

These riding stables have been going for many years. The horses are well looked after. The stables maybe rustic, it may need a coat of paint, but the horses welfare is paramount. Your safety is important to Earl and Gwenda as is giving you value for money. Spectacular rides over Exmoor with little to no road work

Harriet L.

We had a great hack across sunny Exmoor. The girls who took us out were very friendly & we all had a great experience! Thank you 😊

Jo W.

Today my family and I went to West Anstey Stables for a ride across Exmoor. We had such a wonderful time! Our 4 children hadn't ridden before, but were given clear and helpful coaching to get the best out of their ride.

We were taken out by Emma and Molly, and they were both so kind, friendly and helpful. In fact all of the staff were very friendly.

They sorted helmets for us, and boots for those of us who didn't have the right footwear.

Then we were introduced to our horses and helped to mount. They were all really lovely horses /ponies and very well behaved.

The ride itself was great fun and we had absolutely stunning views across Exmoor. We got to trot several times, which thrilled the children, and, because I've ridden more, Emma allowed me to hold back my horse (Maggie) on 3 of the trots so I could then canter up behind the group, which was fab!

I've ridden at several places where the horses are really hard to move on the way out and suddenly speed up on the way back...... Basically just doing what they want/are used to........ But not at West Anstey! The horses here are good as gold, responsive and actually listen to the rider.

Thank you for such a great ride, we will be back as soon as we can. And a special thank you to Molly for finding my phone after I lost it on the moor! 🙏

katherine M.

Just brilliant, superb stunning hack and so well looked after. An experience that will stay with Mollie and her friends, thank you all so much xx

Hugh J.

Highly recommended, my two nieces, beginners, had a fantastic trek onto the moor. They came back confidence boosted and full,of praise for the horses and the two stable girls that went with them. Well kept horses and good price. Thank you

Nuria M.

What a lovely day my daughters had! I would highly recommend this farm. The staff were lovely , the horses were amazing and the ride was an absolute joy. We rode through the moors and the staff were happily chatting to my daughters. Beutiful scenery around the farm. Thank you so much