An ideal gift for Christmas or any celebration. We do a variety
of gift vouchers so that you can choose one to suit the intended recipient.
This popular short break starts on Friday evening with a meal
and an informal chat, and runs through to Sunday tea-time.It gives the absolute beginner a
chance to see what driving is all about, and even if you have never touched a pony before
you will be driving a single and maybe a pair ( always with an instructor with you) by
Sunday tea-time. The more experienced driver can enjoy 2 days of singles, pairs, tandem or
team as they wish, including pic-nic drives or visits to a pub in the heart of Dartmoor. Holidays can be arranged for 2 to 5 days, starting on
any day of the week. Again, complete beginners are as welcome as experienced drivers. The
content of the week’s driving is always arranged to suit the visitor, and could
include any aspect of driving, including training young ponies, and working horses on the
land, pub drives and pic-nics. Some time may also be spent discussing different types of
vehicles, their construction, harness, and all methods of rein handling, using a
rein-machine.
Singles
Many people coming to Dartmoor would like time to see some of our many local attractions as well as do some driving; so we have arranged a short break that will give you time for both. The mornings are spent driving – at which ever level you choose – and the afternoons are free for you to explore. We will send you a very comprehensive tourist map and guide offering a very wide range of attractions, and of course, there are miles of walks on Dartmoor, starting right from our gate. Accommodation can also be arranged, either with or without an evening meal. For those who would like to see Dartmoor from a horse and
carriage, we can offer drives of approx 2 1/2hrs. The route will take you through
some really spectacular scenery on Dartmoor along quiet lanes and tracks that are seldom
found by visitors to the area. John will be able to enthral you with his knowledge of
Dartmoor life, both past and present, as you savour the atmosphere at the gentle pace of
the horses.
Trips for up to 4 people. Approx two and a half hours £90.00.
For those who already have some driving experience, we can offer
you the opportunity to drive a more advanced combination in some of the best driving
country around. John Arden has experience of National F.E.I. competitive driving, both
with a single horse (where he won the Novice Single Championship) and also with a pony
team, so he can offer real advice to those interested in this field. Many of our driving
routes include natural hazards, such as water splashes, wooded areas and steep gradients,
to give added experience and excitement to your driving. But at whatever level you choose
we can offer variety and interest, from cone driving to cross-country, or even peaceful
drives out across the Moor.
Although we can nolonger take horses and ponies to train to harness, John can offer you advice from his many years of experience to help you get going at home. Nothing could be more romantic than a horse drawn wedding. Dartmoor Driving can provide a turnout of two grey horses and a modern landau, to make your day even more magical.
John has spent many years working with horses, and has a wealth of stories and amusing anecdotes that he can share with an audience. Please contact us for more details.
Are you ever stuck for a present? Try a voucher from Dartmoor Driving. These are available for either an instructional introduction to carriage driving, or for a pleasure drive - and the recipient need not be in the slightest "horsey"! They are valid for 6 months from the date of purchase. We can offer full accommodation at the Brookings, living with us
as family; camping and caravaning facilities are also available with meals at the house if
required. There are also farmhouses locally offering excellent accommodation, as well as
several pubs and country hotels.
Bed & breakfast £25.00 per person
Including house facilities £7.50 per person per night
Excluding hard feed £5.00 per night
Comfortable country clothes; wellington boots, gloves and a
waterproof coat and trousers are also a good idea, as we drive in all weathers, as long as
it is safe to do so. FINALLY If you would like any further information on any aspect of
Dartmoor Driving, please do not hesitate to phone or E-mail us. We are nearly always at
home after 6.00pm, however, an answering machine service is available to record any
messages, which will be promptly dealt with. Tel: (01364) 631438
For more details CLICK HERE
Prices from £236 per person.
Half day £55 for one, £50 each for two, or £45 each for three people
Full day £100 for one, £90 each for two, or £80 each for three
people
Pairs and Tandem
Half-day £72 for one, £67 each for two, and £62 each for three
Full day £135 for one, £125 each for two, and £115 each for three
Team driving
Half-day £125 for one, £115 each for two, and £100 each for three.
Full day £185 for one, £155 each for two, and £135 each for three.
All instruction is given by John Arden; so where more than one person is on a lesson
the amount of driving time per person will be shared; allowing time to learn the
skills of grooming and also to learn from each other.
Non-driving passengers are welcome, if spare seats are available,
at a cost of £10 per half day, £20 per full day.
For more than 4 people please ring us for prices
Please ring us for more details
The landau has a weatherproof canopy so bad weather need be no worry to you on your special day.
For more details CLICK HERE
B&B & evening meal £40.00 per person
Lunch £4.00 per person
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