We are a friendly family run business
Previously known as Woodhouse Stables, the Sandford family first opened with 4 rescue horses and slowly the riders appeared.
“The word spread and before we knew it our horse family expanded. Now we are the owners of 25 horses and ponies, running our fully licenced and insured business in the beautiful countryside.”
The stables are open all year round and welcomes riders from the age of 4yrs and up, from complete beginners to experienced riders.
Our horses range from Shetlands and New Forests to Dutch Warm Blood, Iris Draughts and our beautiful Boulonnais standing at 17hh .
Everyone is welcome, so if you have never been riding before and would like to try something new or if you are an experienced rider and want to explore the countryside, then come and Saddle Up with the Sandfords and ride with us across some of Devon and Dorset’s most beautiful countryside. Trek through farmland, woodlands and bridleways and enjoy some amazing views on the way.
The family
Lee Sandford
Lee is well known and respected in the area for his knowledge of horses, alongside teaching people to ride. He also studies horse behaviour and helps problem horses, teaches horse owners and riders how to communicate better with there horses through body language.
Sarah Sandford
The driving force behind the scenes, Sarah manages most of the bookings and organisation.
Chloe Sandford
Chloe is studying her A levels and in her free time, helps out at the stables and with the pony days over the summer.
Molly Sandford
Molly is at university studying Equine business and comes home for the holidays working as the yard manager. She is training her ex-race horse Nelly for retraining of racehorses (ROR) classes and dressage.
Tom Sandford
Tom is at college studying agriculture and is splitting his time between farming in Wales and the stables.
The Four Legged Sandfords
Usually one or more of the dogs accompany us on our rides - they love running around and are trained to run ahead and let cars know we are coming!