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: • Friendly instructors who have a wide range of qualifications and experience • Indoor school - 20 metres X 40 metres, with a viewing area in the Gallery Café & shop • International size outdoor arena - 20 metres X 60 metres, with flood lighting • 32 loose boxes for hire, which includes the use of the Centre’s facilities • Full set of ‘Jump-4-Joy’ show jumps • Regular competitive events throughout the year • Galley Café that offers tea, coffee and light refreshments • 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. Go to Google Maps 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 • 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. • 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. • 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. • 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. • 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. • 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

More about us: • Our facilities • Where to find us • Opening times • For your benefit • Riding for the Disabled • Café & shop • Work experience • Career with horses

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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