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South west equestrian development
The roof is set to come off the 50 by 30 metre indoor riding arena at Cheston Farm Equestrian Centre near Ivybridge after work got underway to extensively refurbish and resurface the arena in the last two weeks. When complete this November, the arena will benefit from a new roof, covering over an extensive new sand and rubber surface, which is set to be the envy of the area.
The new arena will benefit current livery and lesson customers and a whole new audience as the Centre opens its doors to host a limited number of shows and events. The arena will also be available for hire by individuals, clubs and societies.
Current livery customer Claire Starks said: "The new indoor arena and surface is just what we have been waiting for, providing a year round facility where horses can be schooled and events can take place on a surface that is safe and kind to the horse."
The Centre's owners, Sophie and Andrew Osborne, also plan to install a horse walker (December 2008) and a new 40 by 20 metre outdoor arena (Spring 2009) as well as further refurbish the onsite stabling and construct a set of new loose boxes. New clubhouse facilities will follow in 2009.
Sophie, a British Horse Society qualified instructor, said: "Now we have planning permission for our vision it is great at last to get on with the work. The new indoor arena will be great for our customers, competitors, visitors to the Centre and new customers when we open as a riding school and hacking centre early in 2009.
"We believe the investment that we are making today will secure the future of the Centre providing a great venue for all riders regardless of ambition and ability."
2:42pm Friday 5th September 2008
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