Loose Talk

After a nerve wracking period of applications and mystery shopper visits, we are over the moon to announce that Loose Reins has been made a finalist in two categories for the Dorset Tourism Awards 2017! We have been nominated for ‘Active and Sporting Experience of the Year’ and ‘Glamping Business and Alternative Accommodation of the Year’. We are absolutely thrilled to have been successful in two very strong categories. Now we just have to keep our fingers crossed for the awards ceremony in November!

After being nominated for two awards; Start Up Business of the Year and the Small Business of the Year; we were absolutely thrilled to be awarded Start Up Business of the Year 2017!

Here at Loose Reins, we’re all about discovering some wind down time and leaving the daily grind well and truly to the rear. We believe that one of the best ways to do this is to unplug, forget about those emails and find that Loose Reins feeling…

Come and join us for our full day Trail Clinic, on the 9th July 2017, which is specifically designed to help you tackle the typical challenges you encounter out on the trail. Learn how to manoeuvre your horse through various situations such gates and over obstacles and bridges with skill and precision.

News from the Ranch...

We are now offering a three day riding package for all of our four-night midweek breaks during school term times, staying in either one of our stunning lodges that sleep six in total luxury or one of our beautiful cabins sleeping four. The riding package is great value as you can experience and discover Loose Reins country for as little as £545* per person. We'll even throw in a final evening cookout and a beer or glass of wine for a

Couples, whether you're partners or friends, get £100 off the total price of a Monday to Friday midweek break. Stay in one of our stunning lodges outside of school holidays and spoil yourselves with space and luxury. You can use your savings to ride out into Loose Reins country or enjoy some of our delicious home cooked meals - prepared by us, so you don't have to. To take up this offer please call the office on 01258 863533 and quote "LODGETWO" when booking.

Our lodges open again on the 17th March and they’re filling up fast so be sure to book soon!   Guests may now take advantage of our inclusive three-day Western riding package during midweek breaks.  From £595 per person you can stay for four nights in one of our luxurious lodges and enjoy three full days of riding tailored to suit you.  

When the trail is stretching out in front of you, the sky is blue above you and the daily grind is well and truly to the rear, that's one amazing feeling. We've created "The Loose Reins Club" so that regular riders and guests can experience that feeling at a great 10% off all our horse riding activities. From a complete beginner to a regular wrangler, it makes no difference, our experienced Western Instructors, Luke and Tracy  are available for lessons, guided trail rides and clinics through out the year.

Here's a new song we've written (well Dean did!), called "Unwind..." It's all about our 'place' and what it means to us and our guests. Enjoy the song and see you in Loose Reins Country...

We’ve updated the Loose Reins website. Full of wonderful and inspiring photos, you can browse, read and understand the whole ethos of Loose Reins from the comfort of your armchair (or at work, but don’t tell the boss – you’ll be on it for hours…)

Out with the old and in with the new Menu for 2017. Don’t panic, we’ve kept our signature dishes but added a range of family friendly one pot meals for you to heat up at your leisure.

A great review of Loose Reins in Countryfile online by Rachael Stiles. Rachael’s twin loves of horse riding and American pioneer movies were well and truly catered for when she visited in in November.

An adventure at Loose Reins makes a great Christmas Present!  Give Cards are available for a special stay in one of our beautiful cabins or lodges or for a great range of Western Riding activities.

We are delighted to announce that dogs are welcome at Loose Reins. After all, they can have a pretty busy time of it themselves out in the real world and deserve a bit of downtime and tapping into the Loose Reins spirit.  Mind you, with all the forest trails and hilltop walking around us, they may not get quite the same relaxation that you do, but we’re guessing they won’t much mind.