In the saddle (From Wiltshire Times)

In the saddle

There are lots of equestrian and riding centres throughout Wiltshire, all situated in beautiful countryside.

Heywood Equestrian and Therapy Centre, in Westbury, offers superb facilities for all types of horse or pony. The professionally-managed centre is situated on the edge of Salisbury Plain and is easily accessible from all directions.

Heywood's therapeutic spa can aid healing and performancein all equines, from the pony club to competition and race horses.

Kevin and Clare Worcester and their staff provide a friendly but professional atmosphere at their yard, in which everyone has the opportunity to achieve their aims, from hacking to three-day eventing, at reasonable rates.

The centre offers a range of livery services, from DIY to schooling and therapy, as well as the facilities to train a horse in all major disciplines.

The qualified instructors offer personal advice and training and you will receive their undivided attention.

The centre is approved by the British Horse Society both for livery and for training.

As well as the two arenas, clients have easy access to Salisbury Plain for hacking and cross country courses.

At the therapy centre there are an excellent combination of treatment facilities that aim to achieve faster, long-term healing for all lower leg injuries, including joint, lingament and tendon problems.

The treatments offered are covered by most equine insurance companies.

For more information call (01373) 823476.

Widbrook Equestrian Centre, in Trowbridge Road, Bradford on Avon is a British Horse Society approved centre and is also a Pony Club Centre member.

It offers riding and tuition for all ages and abilities with qualified, experienced and friendly staff.

There is both an indoor and outdoor school and the centre has several well mannered horses and ponies.

For more information call Karen Griggs on (01225) 862608.