Tucked into its own extensive private grounds just twenty-five minutes from Croyde, Mullacott Riding Centre in Ilfracombe is a friendly, well-run centre that caters for everyone from complete beginners to confident riders, making it an ideal activity for us during a recent trip down to Devon. Read on to find out more.One of the things Ive loved about reaching a healthier weight is regaining the ability to ride. Riding is not a size-inclusive hobby, and for good reason. The welfare of the horse is always paramount, and beyond a certain weight, riding simply becomes out of reach.After recently getting back in the saddle after a long absence, I knew it was something I wanted to weave into my life more regularly, and it has since joined my rotation of activities whenever the opportunity arises. With a weekend of glamping at Ruda Holiday Park in Croyde on the horizon, I went looking for local stables.Not only did I find Mullacott Riding Centre in Ilfracombe, just twenty-five minutes from where wed be staying, but they were able to accommodate both me as a returning novice and my husband Mark as a complete beginner. Better yet, there was the promise of trots and canters for me something that isnt always guaranteed when booking a hack.Excitement built as the first horse was brought out. Mark met Spud, a gentle giant standing at 17.2hh and a dependable ex-police horse, absolutely perfect for building confidence. I kept a careful sideways eye on him as he was shown how to mount, and it was genuinely lovely to share his very first time on a horse. He remained relaxed throughout and thoroughly enjoyed every minute of our hour-long hack.Mullacott has extensive countryside right on the property, which means no roads to navigate and no passing vehicles to worry about, just open land and fresh Devon air. We found ourselves on what felt like a private guided hack, just the two of us, with two members of staff, one to stay alongside Mark and one to take me off for a few canters.Having not cantered in a very long time, it was genuinely exhilarating. After a trot following by a first short canter to find my seat, I was asked if Id like to try the longer stretch, which I jumped at, followed by a third shorter one to finish. Bliss!The team were friendly, approachable, knowledgeable and wonderful throughout, and I already have one eye on a return visit ideally when Im competent enough to join them for a beach gallop.A 1 hour hack costs around 40 and you can find out more about Mullacott Riding Centre here. or follow Mullacott Riding Centre on Facebook. A special thank you to local Alsager Saddlery for their help and patience when fitting me for my new riding hat. The post Horse Riding Ilfracombe Hacking Out In Devon With Mullacott Riding Centre appeared first on Camping Blog Camping with Style | Travel, Outdoors & Glamping Blog.