Stockland Lovell Manor - a 900 acre estate comprising of a mixed dairy/beef and arable farm - has been in the Hill family since 1907 and is beautifully situated, nestling in the shadow of the Quantock Hills, with panoramic views stretching from the Mendip Hills across Bridgwater Bay to Wales.

There is excellent viewing of the cross country course for spectators.

1989 saw the beginning of the Equestrian activities, with the building of the original cross country course. Since then it has grown extensively under the careful eye of Andrew Guilding, Farm Manager and Gill Dibble course designer. Running over 150 acres of natural terrain, the course provides an excellent variety of fences, including two water complexes, banks, a sunken road, three sets of steps and various ditch combinations as well as a large number of both permanent and portable fences from 2ft to 3ft 9'ins. There are two main schooling areas; one devoted to mini fences from 1’6’ ideal for children and the novice rider and horse and the other from 2’ 3’’ upwards. A third schooling area is dedicated to a range of more technical fences from Pre Novice up to and including Intermediate level.

The course is open throughout the year (subject to ground conditions and major events), and hosts a full diary of events. .

The all weather arenas, one 60 x 50 metre show jumping arena and an adjoining 50 x 50 metre dressage arena are available for hire throughout the year. The arenas can also be utilised as one 110 x 50 metre area, the largest in the south west!

With a full schedule of events, residential camps and a number of clinics taking place in all disciplines as well as its own on site saddlery, stocking a full range of equipment and clothing for both horse & rider, Stockland Lovell has something to offer for everyone.

The Team
   
 

Owners Lavinia & Michael Hill, with their sons Martin & Mark and the dogs Bob & Marley.

The Hills generously let the equestrian activities take over their farm, and their lives, for most of the year. Lavinia worked closely with Andrew from the out set and looked after the first residential camps and is still closely involved. Mark it has to be said is much fonder of cows than horses and you’re bound to see him on tractor somewhere! Martin looks after the accounts and you will probably come across him mowing and strimming out on the cross country course keeping it all immaculate!
   
  Andrew Guilding runs Stockland Lovell Manor and oversees the equestrian side of the business. It is Andrew that we can thank for the original conception of the cross country course – we think most of you would recognise him without the aid of a photo!
   
  Sarah Tye, the Equine Manager, has overall responsibility for the day to day running of well, everything, really….If you come to a clinic, camp or event, you will definitely be talking to Sarah before you arrive and will be seeing her when you get here.
   
  Sue Robertson looks after the marketing side of the business – publicity, advertising, sponsorship (that sort of thing). She also recruits all the helpers needed for the events and you’ll see her running around on competition days, along with Sarah and Andrew.
   
  Claire Poole looks after the Saddlery, so drop in or call her for all your equestrian needs. She’ll be at our big events too with the saddlery mobile unit for when you forget to bring something vital!
   
  Sue Young pops in a couple of days a week to keep our admin and secretarial chores up to scratch. She’s the only one of us who isn’t into horses, but I don’t think the computer objects to that!
   
  Shirley Balaam heads up the catering team – a lot of us think she’s the most important person here. We’re pretty sure that all the repeat business we get at our camps is not necessarily for the riding, but could definitely be for the ‘grub’! Her cakes are to die for….