Our facilities
Severnvale provides riding lessons for someone who has never ridden before, to those
that want to just ‘brush-up’, or to improve their riding skills, and for all ages; in addition
to full competition livery, breaking / schooling livery, as well as part and ‘do-it-yourself’
livery.
The facilities that we offer include:
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Friendly instructors who have a wide range of
qualifications and experience
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Indoor school - 20 metres X 40 metres, with a
viewing area in the Gallery Café & shop
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International size outdoor arena - 20 metres X 60
metres, with flood lighting
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32 loose boxes for hire, which includes the use of
the Centre’s facilities
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Full set of ‘Jump-4-Joy’ show jumps
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Regular competitive events throughout the year
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Galley Café that offers tea, coffee and light
refreshments
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Careers with horses in a very rewarding industry
The grounds (shown in light green) and facilities are available for hire for equestrian
events, dog shows, dog training sessions, etc. The indoor school is often used for sports
training by rugby clubs, etc., and for various types of indoor shows, as well as ‘parties’.
CCTV is installed and in use in several areas of the Centre for security purposes.
The centre is open: 9 am to 8 pm Tuesday to Friday and 9 am
to 5 pm Saturday & Sunday
Where to find us
From the M48
At junction 2 take the road to the
north, up to the large roundabout,
then take the A48 into Chepstow.
From the traffic lights outside the
Tesco supermarket, follow the A48
for approximately 2¼ miles, SVEC
is on the right and is
sign posted.
South on the A48
After passing through Lydney,
Woolaston & Stroat, watch out for
the sign for
Severnvale Farm and “The Beachpike Herd” on a barn to your left. The
turning to SVEC is on the left a little distance after this barn and is sign
posted.
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For your benefit
The instructors at the Centre have a wide range of qualifications,
expertise and experience; and have a sympathetic understanding of
the needs of adults and children, so that they provide instruction that
is appropriate to their needs. Their experience includes eventing at
national and international levels; as well as working with competition
horses.
For you own safety, as well as the safety of others, please make
yourself aware of the health and safety arrangements that are in
place when using or visiting the Centre.
If you are thinking of working with horses, then the Severnvale, in
association with local schools, provides work experience as part of a
careers guidance policy; as well as career training in the equine
industry to become a qualified horse riding instructor, or to gain
experience as an eventing and / or show jumping groom.
The best piece of advice that could be given to anyone is not to be
afraid to give riding a go; as it's a rewarding and exciting sport that
anyone, regardless of age, ability or background can have a go at - and it’s a great way
to keep fit!
Riding for the Disabled
In addition to its normal range of activities, Severnvale also hosts The Forest Riding for
the Disabled Group, which are members of the National Riding for the Disabled
Association, and work under their guidance. The Group provide
weekly term-time sessions at the Centre, with riding lessons
offered to all local disabled children and adults who might benefit
from being on a horse or pony.
These are held weekly on Thursdays during school term time,
between 1.45 pm to 4 pm, with rides lasting about 30
minutes.
Look at the ‘What’s on now?’ or ‘Diary’ pages to see when when this Group meets - or
click here for more information.
Gallery Café and shop
Help to keep Severnvale safe
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Please be aware that Severnvale Equestrian Centre (SVEC), and all
those who are connected with it, do all that is reasonably
practicable to make sure that there is a healthy and safe
environment for all persons at the Centre.
Notwithstanding this, all persons using, or visiting the Centre, do so at their
own risk; and must remain aware at all times of the potential risk from live animals,
which sometime behave unpredictably. They must also remain alert to the risk from
vehicles and plant, such as cars, lorries and tractors, which move in and around the
Centre.
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The risk of an accident involving another vehicle, a person or an animal, in the
vehicle parking area is high; because of the greater level of activity and also
because visibility for drivers and pedestrians may be obstructed.
When driving at the Centre, do not allow yourself to be distracted, and drive slowly
and carefully on the approach tracks and in the parking area; while keeping a watch
for pedestrians and animals. Always be prepared to stop quickly! Please pay
particular attention in the darkness of the early mornings and evenings, when
visibility is reduced.
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Straw, hay, animal bedding and the timber buildings present a significant fire
hazard. Therefore all persons at the Centre must do all that they can to prevent a fire
from starting and know the evacuation procedures that must be followed.
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For the safety of everyone, all Clients and visitors are required to follow
reasonable instructions that may be given to them by the Centre’s Instructors,
and all those who are connected with it. It is particular important that young people
(less than 12 years of age) are supervised by an adult, as they are less likely to be
aware of the risks around them.
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It is the express condition of Severnvale Equestrian Centre that those riding there
voluntarily accept the risks of injury or damage that is implicit in riding a horse.
Where the rider is less than 18 years of age, his or her parents, or other adult
accompanying them, must accept this condition on their behalf.
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When mounted at the Centre a riding hat that complies with the PAS 015
standard must be worn with the chin strap securely fastened, and be fitted
correctly. Additionally, footwear must be suitable riding boots with a heel, with the
spurs the correct way up.
Click here to download a copy of these Responsibilities
Make friends and learn new skills
SEVERNVALE
EQUESTRIAN CENTRE
The café also offers tea, coffee and
light refreshments so drop in and
see us
Pop into the shop on Saturdays
between 10 am and 3 pm and
have a look
The gallery shop has a range of
Severnvale Clothing which
includes tee shirts, children's and
adult sweat shirts, as well as
coats
Fantastic quality and
reasonably priced
Second-hand items - are your children
growing fast?
Do you have good quality items of horse
riding gear that you'd like to sell?
If so, come along to the shop on
a Saturday and we will put the
items in the shop to sell for you
Contact:
Severnvale Equestrian
Centre, Tidenham,
Chepstow Monmouthshire
NP16 7LL
The Centre is located off the A48, just two miles from
Chepstow, and has superb facilities set in over sixty acres of
grounds.
It regularly holds dressage and show jumping events, as well as informative and
instructional courses and clinics