Please Note: The Riding School is closed for a month from Fri Jan 5th for the horses and staff annual winter break reopening on Wed 7th Feb 2024.
If you are on a waiting list please contact us regularly with updated information and to confirm that you are still interested in taking lessons. Regular lesson slots in term time are limited but we will endeavour to find you a slot as soon as is possible.
If booked ahead we can normally offer extra availability in the school holidays Wed-Sat.
If you are on a waiting list please contact us regularly with updated information and to confirm that you are still interested in taking lessons. Regular lesson slots in term time are limited but we will endeavour to find you a slot as soon as is possible.
If booked ahead we can normally offer extra availability in the school holidays Wed-Sat.
Lessons are given in the indoor school or outside menage. Novice riders can learn how to merely sit and control the horse and the more experienced rider, to ride a dressage test or jump a course of show jumps. Group or private lessons can be arranged.
Hacks are available in our beautiful countryside. We have numerous routes over our 260-acre farm and common, local bridleways and forestry. We can offer quiet family rides in the valley or faster rides across our fields and common. For novice riders and families we suggest an hours ride to include part lesson and part hack, all fully supervised. In this way everyone will feel confident to venture out to enjoy the wonderful countryside on horse-back.
Children's Half Days at the Stables Children from 7 years old can enjoy a fully supervised morning or afternoon. This includes an hours riding lesson/hack and lots of practical tuition of pony care and stable management. Sessions run from 9am-12.30pm and 1.30-5pm.
We also offer: Lunge Lessons; Riding Vouchers, an ideal gift; Birthday Party Rides etc
The Riding School is open from Wednesday to Saturday inclusive
including Wed and Thurs evenings in term-time for private lessons or hacks.
Please come and visit us anytime - we shall look forward to meeting you.
For prices and availability please call 01404 871355
or email devenishpitt@btconnect.com
Debit and credit cards accepted and by telephone. Vouchers can be emailed to you.
Do take a look at reviews and comments from previous riders at the foot of the page.
Thank you for all your lovely comments, here are just a handful -
Phoebe R Sept 2020
I had the most amazing lesson on Tuesday. At the start of my lesson I had very little confidence and by the end I was trotting around the arena in only half an hour! Jimmy and I got on so well and he is such an amazing horse. He made me feel so relaxed and calm, hopefully I’ll be able to ride him again soon.
Courtney M Sept 2020
Amelia absolutely loved being back on a horse today, and it was lovely to see such a well presented and organised riding school.
Katie July 2020
We loved our week there. The peace and quiet, the desirable views and the wonderful and friendly horses. The helpers were so friendly and welcoming. I had a lovely time on Gregory and Harvey. The other horses are lovely too. I made a lot of progress and improved a lot during the week. We very much enjoyed it there and we hope to come again soon
Hayley Broom 18/8/19
Thank you all so much for yesterday's horse riding lesson for Katie and Evie Selway they totally loved it!! After yesterday finally their daddy has agreed they can like horses :) so I'll book them in again very soon. Thank you.
Helen Hulbert 19/8/19
I just wanted to say a huge thank you for Laurens' birthday party last Friday sorry I didn't get to see you before we left it was raining so hard at that point we just dashed to the cars. Despite the bad weather all the kids had a wonderful time and really enjoyed it. The riding and grooming was a really nice split and the Loft made for an excellent party room.
Definitely the best party we have ever done/been too. Thanks again
Annie and Family 16/8/19
I just wanted to say a huge thank you to you for the lesson you gave to us on Wednesday. We all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and thought the yard was beautiful. We hope to be back again soon! Thanks again.
Sam Francis-Clarke 26/2/2019
Fantastic riding experience for myself & my 2 girls. Not ridden for longer than I care to remember & all novices but staff were so helpful & checked our knowledge before heading out on a gentle ‘hack’. Lovely place, supportive
people & horses obviously well cared for- would definitely recommend them!
Max February 2019
As an older, experienced rider I wanted to get back in the saddle again following the loss of my own horse after many years hacking together. I visited Alison and explained that my confidence was at an all time low because I felt daunted at the prospect of riding a horse I did not know. She listened to my concerns, found me the right horse and a sympathetic instructor who assessed me and took me out hacking. Very pleased I chose Devenish Pitt at this difficult time.
Bridget Shaw recommends Devenish Pitt Farm and Stables.9 January ·2019
Lovely horses. Beautiful countryside and lovely staff would highly recommend x
Eleanor Mordaunt recommends Devenish Pitt Farm and Stables 4 January 2019
The team at the stables have time and patience. Beautiful surroundings and well loved ponies.
Helen Turner recommends Devenish Pitt Farm and Stables 23 December 2018 ·
Lovely location great horses and a friendly family run yard. Beautiful country side with many rides off the road.
Rachel - Nov 12 2018
Amelie’s riding party was amazing and all of the girls are still talking about it now! One of them said “it’s been the best day of my life, the best party I’ve ever been to!”
This not only makes me so happy but it’s a credit to you and the girls. I was really surprised how well organized, polite, mature
and understanding they were of the younger party girls.
It was just wonderful and I think they’ll remember it forever more, such a great experience and a perfect way to build confidence.
Thank you so much. I’m sure we’ll see you again.
Nicky Walls reviewed Devenish Pitt Farm and Stables – 5 star 12 April 2018 ·
"My favourite thing I did all holiday" Daisy aged 9
Kate Niven reviewed Devenish Pitt Farm and Stables – 5 star 23 July 2017 ·
My girls have lessons here they absolutely love it
Joel Beaney reviewed Devenish Pitt Farm and Stables – 5 star 2 June 2017 ·
I have just came back from Devenish Pitt Riding School
and it was great the staff and owners were really nice the animals including horses, sheep and dogs were very friendly I would highly recommend coming here
Sophie Osler reviewed Devenish Pitt Farm and Stables – 5 star 22 April 2017 ·
I remember being so nervous when I first came (nearly 10years ago) but felt so much at ease after my first lesson and you all helped me get my confidence. I remember riding Whisper, Chester, Gregory & Bailey and having so much fun on them all. I learnt something new from all of them, it's would be so hard to pick a favourite from them!
Lena Welch reviewed Devenish Pitt Farm and Stables – 5 star 21 September 2016 ·
Loved my first lesson which I had today on the handsome Harvey! Brilliant instructor and assistant, can't wait for my next lesson
Laura Barnes reviewed Devenish Pitt Farm and Stables – 5 star 17 September 2016 ·
Absolutely fantastic. We have tried several since moving to the area and Devenish Pitt are head and shoulders above anywhere else. My daughter was totally at ease and hasn't stopped smiling yet. My turn next
Tiffany Burgess reviewed Devenish Pitt Farm and Stables – 5 star 26 July 2016 ·
Fondest memories of this place as a child - we used to come up and stay with Pam? (I think) at a local farm and she used to take us to the farm each day with our little lunch box! Ponies that I rode then...hmm mr sparks, tinkerbelle, Peter Pan and Taffy 2, my mum used to ride a big chestnut called Dawkin? I remember he used to poo all down his stable walls lol!! A beautiful little farm which made all my pony dreams come true xx
Helen Lowe Such a magical place - the hacking is absolutely incredible - loved it!! Xxx
Sophie De' Ath Lancaster reviewed Devenish Pitt Farm and Stables – 5 star 21 June 2015 ·
Spent many a happy Saturday learning to ride here, wonderful staff and horses! Peter Pan the little Dartmoor cross was my soulmate!! So glad to see the school is still going strong.
Ness Gaskell reviewed Devenish Pitt Farm and Stables – 5 star 1 February 2014 ·
A wonderful riding stables with fantastic hacking and facilities.
Ella Williams reviewed Devenish Pitt Farm and Stables – 5 star 24 January 2014 ·
I came riding whilst on my holidays last year, totally loved it :). Did my first 1/2 hr in the school so my ability could be assessed then 1/2 hr hack, I enjoyed it so much that I came back for an hour hack over the fields. Great place with lovely people ( sheep & dogs), if ever we are on holiday in Devon again I will definitely come back, thank you xxx
Phoebe R Sept 2020
I had the most amazing lesson on Tuesday. At the start of my lesson I had very little confidence and by the end I was trotting around the arena in only half an hour! Jimmy and I got on so well and he is such an amazing horse. He made me feel so relaxed and calm, hopefully I’ll be able to ride him again soon.
Courtney M Sept 2020
Amelia absolutely loved being back on a horse today, and it was lovely to see such a well presented and organised riding school.
Katie July 2020
We loved our week there. The peace and quiet, the desirable views and the wonderful and friendly horses. The helpers were so friendly and welcoming. I had a lovely time on Gregory and Harvey. The other horses are lovely too. I made a lot of progress and improved a lot during the week. We very much enjoyed it there and we hope to come again soon
Hayley Broom 18/8/19
Thank you all so much for yesterday's horse riding lesson for Katie and Evie Selway they totally loved it!! After yesterday finally their daddy has agreed they can like horses :) so I'll book them in again very soon. Thank you.
Helen Hulbert 19/8/19
I just wanted to say a huge thank you for Laurens' birthday party last Friday sorry I didn't get to see you before we left it was raining so hard at that point we just dashed to the cars. Despite the bad weather all the kids had a wonderful time and really enjoyed it. The riding and grooming was a really nice split and the Loft made for an excellent party room.
Definitely the best party we have ever done/been too. Thanks again
Annie and Family 16/8/19
I just wanted to say a huge thank you to you for the lesson you gave to us on Wednesday. We all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and thought the yard was beautiful. We hope to be back again soon! Thanks again.
Sam Francis-Clarke 26/2/2019
Fantastic riding experience for myself & my 2 girls. Not ridden for longer than I care to remember & all novices but staff were so helpful & checked our knowledge before heading out on a gentle ‘hack’. Lovely place, supportive
people & horses obviously well cared for- would definitely recommend them!
Max February 2019
As an older, experienced rider I wanted to get back in the saddle again following the loss of my own horse after many years hacking together. I visited Alison and explained that my confidence was at an all time low because I felt daunted at the prospect of riding a horse I did not know. She listened to my concerns, found me the right horse and a sympathetic instructor who assessed me and took me out hacking. Very pleased I chose Devenish Pitt at this difficult time.
Bridget Shaw recommends Devenish Pitt Farm and Stables.9 January ·2019
Lovely horses. Beautiful countryside and lovely staff would highly recommend x
Eleanor Mordaunt recommends Devenish Pitt Farm and Stables 4 January 2019
The team at the stables have time and patience. Beautiful surroundings and well loved ponies.
Helen Turner recommends Devenish Pitt Farm and Stables 23 December 2018 ·
Lovely location great horses and a friendly family run yard. Beautiful country side with many rides off the road.
Rachel - Nov 12 2018
Amelie’s riding party was amazing and all of the girls are still talking about it now! One of them said “it’s been the best day of my life, the best party I’ve ever been to!”
This not only makes me so happy but it’s a credit to you and the girls. I was really surprised how well organized, polite, mature
and understanding they were of the younger party girls.
It was just wonderful and I think they’ll remember it forever more, such a great experience and a perfect way to build confidence.
Thank you so much. I’m sure we’ll see you again.
Nicky Walls reviewed Devenish Pitt Farm and Stables – 5 star 12 April 2018 ·
"My favourite thing I did all holiday" Daisy aged 9
Kate Niven reviewed Devenish Pitt Farm and Stables – 5 star 23 July 2017 ·
My girls have lessons here they absolutely love it
Joel Beaney reviewed Devenish Pitt Farm and Stables – 5 star 2 June 2017 ·
I have just came back from Devenish Pitt Riding School
and it was great the staff and owners were really nice the animals including horses, sheep and dogs were very friendly I would highly recommend coming here
Sophie Osler reviewed Devenish Pitt Farm and Stables – 5 star 22 April 2017 ·
I remember being so nervous when I first came (nearly 10years ago) but felt so much at ease after my first lesson and you all helped me get my confidence. I remember riding Whisper, Chester, Gregory & Bailey and having so much fun on them all. I learnt something new from all of them, it's would be so hard to pick a favourite from them!
Lena Welch reviewed Devenish Pitt Farm and Stables – 5 star 21 September 2016 ·
Loved my first lesson which I had today on the handsome Harvey! Brilliant instructor and assistant, can't wait for my next lesson
Laura Barnes reviewed Devenish Pitt Farm and Stables – 5 star 17 September 2016 ·
Absolutely fantastic. We have tried several since moving to the area and Devenish Pitt are head and shoulders above anywhere else. My daughter was totally at ease and hasn't stopped smiling yet. My turn next
Tiffany Burgess reviewed Devenish Pitt Farm and Stables – 5 star 26 July 2016 ·
Fondest memories of this place as a child - we used to come up and stay with Pam? (I think) at a local farm and she used to take us to the farm each day with our little lunch box! Ponies that I rode then...hmm mr sparks, tinkerbelle, Peter Pan and Taffy 2, my mum used to ride a big chestnut called Dawkin? I remember he used to poo all down his stable walls lol!! A beautiful little farm which made all my pony dreams come true xx
Helen Lowe Such a magical place - the hacking is absolutely incredible - loved it!! Xxx
Sophie De' Ath Lancaster reviewed Devenish Pitt Farm and Stables – 5 star 21 June 2015 ·
Spent many a happy Saturday learning to ride here, wonderful staff and horses! Peter Pan the little Dartmoor cross was my soulmate!! So glad to see the school is still going strong.
Ness Gaskell reviewed Devenish Pitt Farm and Stables – 5 star 1 February 2014 ·
A wonderful riding stables with fantastic hacking and facilities.
Ella Williams reviewed Devenish Pitt Farm and Stables – 5 star 24 January 2014 ·
I came riding whilst on my holidays last year, totally loved it :). Did my first 1/2 hr in the school so my ability could be assessed then 1/2 hr hack, I enjoyed it so much that I came back for an hour hack over the fields. Great place with lovely people ( sheep & dogs), if ever we are on holiday in Devon again I will definitely come back, thank you xxx