Arniss Equestrian

British Horse Society and Pony Club-accredited stables offering group and private tuition at all levels of experience. Or you can enjoy some of the finest horse country in England with a guided "hack" (leisure ride) into the New Forest.

Address: Southampton Road, Godshill, SP6 2JX
Getting there: 2 mi E of town centre, via B3078. Turn R off road onto narrow driveway marked by wooden sign.
Hours: By appointment only
Price: Lessons: 30 min from £33 pp, 1 hr £35 pp; hacks: 1 hr from £45 pp, 2 hr from £80 pp, 3 hr £115 pp
Website: arnissequestrian.co.uk (opens in a new tab)

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