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 floodlighting • 32 loose boxes for hire, which includes the use of the Centre’s facilities • Horse walker to improve equine condition and stamina, which is suitable for multiple horses • Full set of ‘Jump-4-Joy’ show jumps • Regular competitive events throughout the year • Marmite’s 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 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 signposted. 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 signposted. 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 your safety, as well as the safety of others, please make yourself aware of the obligations set out in the "Help to keep Severnvale safe" section of this website. 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 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! Looking after your personal data So that Severnvale Equestrian Centre (SVEC) can successfully tailor its lessons to meet your riding abilities and individual needs; and/or to provide suitable stabling and other facilities for you, or to other outside parties, it needs to hold basic information about you. The information that is collected enables it to provide the best service to you; by ensuring that Severnvale has all the information it needs to deliver these facilities, safely and appropriately. The "General Data Protection Regulation" (GDPR) dictate how Severnvale must treat this; so its Privacy Notice describes what data it holds, and how it is used to provide these services to you. Download a copy of SVEC’s Privacy Notice 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 Bookings & Events page to see when when this Group meets - or click here for more information. Marmite’s Café and shop Help to keep Severnvale safe - responsibilities of persons using or visiting Severnvale • Please be aware that Severnvale Equestrian Centre (SVEC), and all those connected with it, do all that is reasonably practicable to ensure 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 of the potential threat from live animals, which sometimes behave unpredictably. They must also remain alert to vehicles and plant risks, such as cars, lorries, and tractors moving in and around the Centre.

Additionally, everyone must comply with all the

specific public health guidance issued by the

Government to control or limit a severe and

imminent threat to public health, which are in

force at the time of their visit that applies to

SVEC's premises, grounds, or activities.

• Furthermore, Severnvale Equestrian Centre's express condition is that those riding there voluntarily accept the risks of injury or damage implicit in riding a horse or pony. If the rider is less than 18 years of age, their parents or other adult accompanying them must accept this condition on their behalf. • When mounted at the Centre, a correctly fitted riding hat that complies with the PAS 015 standard must be worn with the chin strap securely fastened. Additionally, footwear must be suitable, such as riding boots with a heel, with the spurs the correct way up. • All clients and visitors must follow reasonable instructions given to them by the Centre's Instructors and all those connected with it for everyone's safety. Young people (less than 12 years of age) must be supervised by an adult, as they are less likely to be aware of the risks around them. • The risk of an accident involving another vehicle, a person or an animal in the vehicle parking area is high; because of the greater activity level and because visibility for drivers and pedestrians may be obstructed.

When driving at the Centre, do not allow yourself

to be distracted, and move 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 timber buildings present a significant fire hazard. Therefore all persons at the Centre must do all they can to prevent a fire from starting and know the evacuation procedures that must be followed

Click here to download a copy of these

Responsibilities

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

Contact:

Severnvale Equestrian Centre, Tidenham, Chepstow Monmouthshire NP16 7LL

The Centre is off the A48, just two miles from Chepstow, and has superb facilities set in over sixty acres of grounds. It regularly holds dressage and showjumping events, as well as informative and instructional courses and clinics.