 | The Grange Abergavenny The Grange, Capel Y Ffin, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 7NP "David, Mary, Jessica and Marieanne welcome you to come and see the beautiful and exhilarating views, riding sure footed horses. Your cheerful, friendly, qualified and experienced leaders will take you high into the scenic Black Mountains. The Grange is situated in the historic Vale of Ewyas between Hay on Wye - the town of books and Abergavenny - the gateway to Wales." |
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The Grange
Capel Y Ffin, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 7NPTelephone: 01873 890215
Fax: 01873 890157
Wales Tourist Board 1 Star Bed and Breakfast
| Accommodation at the Grange David, Mary, Jessica and Marieanne welcome you to come and see the beautiful and exhilarating views, riding sure footed horses. Your cheerful, friendly, qualified and experienced leaders will take you high into the scenic Black Mountains. The Grange is situated in the historic Vale of Ewyas between Hay on Wye - the town of books and Abergavenny - the gateway to Wales. This area is in the Brecon Beacons National Park on the Powys Monmouthshire border and has been designated as a site of special scientific interest. In the Victorian farm guest house we have full central heating, sitting room with log fire, dining room, lounge with video, (with a selection of videos but you are welcome to bring your own). Each room has an en-suite shower, comfortable beds, vanity units and tea making facilities. There is also a separate bathroom, washroom, shower room. The accommodation has been awarded Wales Tourist Board - one star and the Grange is an Accredited Activity Centre insuring regular inspections of standards for your comfort and safety for the accommodation and the horses.  Meals, including country style home cooking - three course breakfast, packed lunch and three course evening meal, and coffee any particular dislikes, diabetic, vegetarian, etc. please let us know when booking, a different meal is served each evening. Light refreshments are available other than main meal times at extra charge. There is no public transport available. Transport can be arranged (taxi or minibus) to leave Abergavenny (rail or bus station). Reasonable charges. We can also arrange for transport from airports.
The nearest shops are at the interesting town of Hay on Wye. At the market town of Abergavenny there is a larger selection of shops and also a leisure centre and heated swimming pool. There are many castles and places of interest to visit. A location for Pony Trekking is necessarily many miles from a town and all that goes with town life. Therefore bring with you a supply of cigarettes, films, sun cream, etc., and other personal necessities you may need. You are advised to bring warm clothing jerseys, etc., long warm socks are very useful, Wellingtons or strong walking shoes, a complete change in case of rain (we hope you won't need them). Hard hats of the current safety standards are available on hire. |
| Grange Trekking |
| You will be taught... |  ...how to groom |  ...saddle up |
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 ...how to catch your pony |  ...lead |
Depending on the time of year, you will see new born lambs, sheep shearing, Welsh mountain ponies and their frisky foals roaming the mountain tops. Red Grouse in the vast stretches of heather, Buzzards, Kestrels and Ravens along the rock escarpments, or Herons fishing in the mountain stream. You will be able to see out of the saddle old and new methods of hill farming a forestation and National Park policy and effect. Plants from insect eating Butter-wort to fields of Bluebells, and of course a quality Welsh Cob or pony in first class conditions to take you on your mountain treks.
From the top of the beautiful Black Mountains it is possible to view no less than seven counties, magnificent views of the Wye Valley, Brecon Beacons, Holy Mountain, Herefordshire Plain, Golden Valley and the Vale of Ewyas. And on a clear day you can see as far as the Bristol Channel - about 60 miles away. Also to be seen are Llanthony Abbey (founded 1103) and the Monastery of Father Ignatius. Later the home of Eric Gill, famous sculptor and Typographer. If you love horses, animals and the countryside and wish to gain knowledge of these subjects then you will enjoy pony trekking in the Black Mountains either for a week or just for a day. |
| Trekking ponies are... |  ...docile |  ...willing |
A pony trekking holiday offers companionship, new interests and the opportunity to enjoy magnificent countryside and clean fresh air and what is perhaps most important it's good fun. Pony Trekking is a combination of riding and seeing the countryside on horseback. The speed of the trek is governed by the person with the least experience; however there are many chances to trot and canter, which can be accomplished by those wishing to do so. Just as the scale of experience is unlimited so are the ages. Children the age of six are welcome as are the agile elderly which both find the average trek well within their capabilities.  ...and sure-footed Sturdy Welsh Ponies and cobs are used ranging from 12 to 16 hh, which are all hardy and surefooted and suitable for either children or adults, experienced or beginners. Like their riders horses differ in temperament and habits which makes part of the fun lie in getting to know the ponies as well as fellow riders. |
| Every effort is made to ensure that pony and rider are suited in terms of... |
 ...temperament |
| Riding can be done on the day with or without accommodation. The Day Ride starts at approximately 10am. Each rider is individually allocated to their mount, and given instructions and demonstrations on handling, grooming, and tacking up. Also for those wishing to take part there is basic instruction on riding, all with our help and knowledge gained over forty five years of experience. The ride goes up onto the mountains stopping at a scenic spot for your packed lunch (carried on the horses in a pannier bag) and returns to the stables at approximately 4.00pm. Half days are available which are about three hours long including instructions etc. Riders are encouraged to take an interest in looking after the horses generally as this leads to better horsemanship.
All treks will be led by qualified experienced guides. The treks will take you over heather covered mountain tops, through forests, past waterfalls, visiting reservoirs and many natural beauty spots, there is an abundance of beautiful scenery and wildlife including about ninety different species of birds. To go trekking the visitor needs not to be an experienced rider, both beginner and competent riders are given the utmost help and attention. If you know little of horses at the outset it is inevitable you will know a great deal more at the end of your visit. Single, party, family or unaccompanied children are welcome. Genuine mountain trekking, no main road riding. |
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