Dunton Stables birmingham

I started off trekking here every 6 weeks or so about 2 years ago after wanting a new riding experience in addition to my lessons at another yard closer to home. The outriders are brilliant at reading riders, providing a safe and suitable ride for all. I quickly turned from a very nervous rider into someone who cannot wait for the next trek due to my confidence being built by the outriders. Six months later I stayed on a riding holiday and had the most amazing time improving my skills and further building my confidence. The welcome I received was second to none. It took them a year to persuade me to try a lesson there and after I did I haven't looked back. The instructors are brilliant at providing you with all the skills you need to be a safe, successful and happy rider. The horses and ponies have fabulous personalities with them all teaching you something different about yourself as a rider. Last summer I was given the opportunity to part loan a horse which was another brilliant opportunity. I shall be doing so again this year. The Pony Days during holidays are well organised and provide excellent value for money. Dunton has turned my riding around and I cannot thank them enough.

Staff is nice and friendly but, although you pay for 30 min lessons, you only get max 25 min or less of this sometimes. The access road to the grounds is more suitable for 4x4 vehicles.

The staff smoke in the office whilst children are around and you are lead around the small track even though I can nearly gallop. You don't do anything on the horse and I haven't progressed any further at all even though I've been going hoping something would improve for 2 months now very very disappointed

It's amazing