The staff at Burley Lodge are lovely - so courteous, knowledgeable and supportive. My son bought me a half hour lesson to encourage me to get back in the saddle after 42 years away from it (I'm 66 and used to have my own horses from the age of 3)! I was introduced to a gorgeous French Ardonnais called Nellie, my mount, who proved to be quiet, calm and very steady. I need not have worried about mounting her as I was guided onto a mounting block, and very kindly helped into the saddle. Amy acco...