Blackdown Riding Academy

Jo is an incredible teacher. Very kind and encouraging. We feel so lucky to have found her. Our two daughters have been riding with Jo for the past 6 months and every lesson is different and interesting. We wouldn’t want to go anywhere else. We rely on her expertise to ensure both girls turn out to be competent, solid riders. Jo has amazing ponies that facilitate the girls riding to always be challenged but, in a very safe and nurturing environment. I can only rave about how amazing Jo is. Th...

Jo has been our riding instructor for the last four years. With Jo's guidance and expertise my daughters and I have become confident and skilled riders. Through Jo we purchased our pony Frosty, who is liveried at the yard where she is based. Jo is incredibly knowledgable and always has the horse or pony's best interests in mind. The girls thoroughly enjoy the varied lessons she provides, be it flat work/grid work through to show jumping and cross country schooling. The yard is large, spacious...

I’ve been coached by Jo on my own horse Rod for the past two years. Jo has skillfully helped us both to steadily improve our dressage work over that time, and always has innovative ideas for helping with particular challenges. The stable yard, and the very large arena where she teaches, are both immaculate and quiet. My horse is liveried there too, and he enjoys a great life with a nice stable and turnout, and excellent professional care by Jo. Highly recommended in every way.