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About Me

Ride a REAL horse - Ride a Clydesdale!

Welcome to Cumbrian Heavy Horses..... the ultimate horse riding experience in the stunning Lake District, Cumbria, UK.
We are U.K's only specialised Heavy Horse Riding establishment!... We are a small, professional, family run Equestrian Centre unique in the use of magnificent Clydesdale and Shire horse, for riding.

We are situated in the Whicham Valley, within the boundaries of the Lake District National Park, and nestling in the foothills of Black and White Combe. Just a few miles from the coast and with access to some of the UK's most spectacular riding, (on occasion mountaineering on horse-back!!).

Suitable for riders of varying ability, with steadier rides and mounts for the nervous novice and forward going fluent Clydesdale horses for those wishing to experience the thrill of riding a REAL horse!!!

We offer - horse riding - horse riding holidays - work experience holidays - riding lessons and tuition all in the magnificent Lake District, Cumbria.
We also offer - Farm Rides, fell rides, beach rides, trail rides.
A star is born: Orion!!!
Our first filly: Skye!!!
And another one: The Cumbrian Heavy Field Canter!!!
And here it is: The Cumbrian Heavy Beach Canter!!!
Now, doesn't this look like loads of fun???

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

Other Clydesdale and Shire horse enthusiasts who like to come for a ride and share our passion for the ridden heavy horse.

My Blog

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas from Cumbrian Heavy Horses

Dear friends!We are sending out our best wishes, a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a great new year to all our friends and supporters here at MySpace.Let's make 2010 a wonderful year for and with ...
Posted by on Thu, 24 Dec 2009 01:40:00 GMT

Open Day with Cumbrian Heavy Horses on 1st Nov 2009

Annie and Tim would like to invite friends, extended family and horse lovers everywhere to their Open Day on 1st November 2009. We've been planning this for a while but as ever the frantic yard has t...
Posted by on Sat, 31 Oct 2009 06:57:00 GMT

Cumbrian Heavy Horses coming to the US!!!!!!!

Hot! Hot! Hot! This might be interesting news for our friends from the US!!!From April 23rd to 26th, Cumbrian Heavy Horses will come the the US. We will participate in a trade fair attached to the Ken...
Posted by on Sat, 18 Apr 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Cumbrian Heavy Horses 2 B featured in BBC One's "Countryfile"!!!!

British TV station BBC One has a programme called "Countryfile", it highlights recent news items and various articles re farming and the farming community in the UK, and factors affecting it, diversif...
Posted by on Fri, 17 Apr 2009 12:27:00 GMT

Job opportunity at Cumbrian Heavy Horses!!!

We are looking for a qualified, preferably AI, member of staff to join the team here in this vibrant, forward thinking and developing business which is based on an absolute passion for the Clydesdale ...
Posted by on Sat, 24 Jan 2009 05:57:00 GMT

Finally! Holiday rides for 2009 available for booking...

Hi everyone!Finally, our holiday rides for 2009 are available for booking.Simply come to our official website to get in touch with us.The dates:MayArrival on Fri 15th mayDeparture on Fri 22nd mayJuneA...
Posted by on Thu, 15 Jan 2009 11:20:00 GMT

Merry Christmas!!!

Well... another exciting and busy year in the wonderful Lake District slowly comes to an end. Therefore, Cumbrian Heavy Horses (on two and four legs) would like to send out a "Merry Christmas and a ha...
Posted by on Thu, 25 Dec 2008 02:55:00 GMT

Gertie`s Café open at Cumbrian Heavy Horses!!!

Finally! Cumbrian Heavy Horses are proud to announce the opening of "Gertie..s Café"... Why not treat yourself with a cuppa when watching the foals play? Your partner is enjoying a ride? Come and spen...
Posted by on Tue, 20 May 2008 06:07:00 GMT

Two foals at Cumbrian Heavy Horses!!!

Finally! Our foals have arrival!We are delighted to announce the birth of our first (Rosie's first, too) BABY CLYDESDALE! Rosie has given birth to a filly foal on Sunday 4th May at 6am. We've named he...
Posted by on Tue, 20 May 2008 06:01:00 GMT

Connectivity problems...

Unfortunately, we are having connectivity problems again - with both our landline and e-mail reception. If anyone has sent mail and is still waiting for a reply, please DO call Annie personally (on he...
Posted by on Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:37:00 GMT