Horse breaking & backing in Swansea
Groundwork, desensitisation, backing and first rides for young, unhandled or novice horses and ponies from 11hh upwards.
Service details
Swansea · South Wales
Horse breaking & riding lessons in Swansea and South Wales
Danielle Saunders of DS Equine Services is a Swansea-based (SA6) horse trainer and mobile riding instructor, covering Gower, Neath, Port Talbot, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire and Bridgend.
Quick answer
Local, mobile and patient.
DS Equine Services offers horse breaking, backing, schooling and riding lessons for children and adults across Swansea and South Wales. Based in Swansea SA6, Danielle travels up to about 1 hour 30 minutes to your yard, or you can travel to her.
A former Welsh team rider who competed at top pony showjumping level, Danielle puts safety, trust and confidence first for every horse and rider.
Services near you
Equine services across South Wales.
Schooling & problem horses in Swansea
Flatwork, jumping and hacking, plus calm help with ridden problems such as bucking, napping and rearing. Mobile training or schooling livery.
Service details
Riding lessons for children & adults in Swansea
Beginner to advanced, private or group. Confidence coaching after a fall and technical showjumping lessons. Danielle travels to your yard.
Service details- Young horse production
- Children’s pony schooling (11hh–12.2hh)
- Confidence coaching after a fall
- Arena geometry & stride work
- Flatwork, jumping & games
- Hacking & general exercise
- Breaking / schooling livery
- Horses produced for sale
Areas covered
Where Danielle travels.
Mobile lessons and training within roughly 1 hour 30 minutes of Swansea SA6. Not sure if you’re covered? Just ask.
Swansea & Gower
- Riding lessons & horse breaking in Swansea city
- Riding lessons & horse breaking in Morriston
- Riding lessons & horse breaking in Clydach
- Riding lessons & horse breaking in Gorseinon
- Riding lessons & horse breaking in Pontarddulais
- Riding lessons & horse breaking in Mumbles
- Riding lessons & horse breaking in Gower
- Riding lessons & horse breaking in Sketty
- Riding lessons & horse breaking in Llansamlet
Neath Port Talbot
- Riding lessons & horse breaking in Neath
- Riding lessons & horse breaking in Port Talbot
- Riding lessons & horse breaking in Skewen
- Riding lessons & horse breaking in Pontardawe
- Riding lessons & horse breaking in Ystalyfera
- Riding lessons & horse breaking in Glynneath
- Riding lessons & horse breaking in Briton Ferry
Carmarthenshire
- Riding lessons & horse breaking in Llanelli
- Riding lessons & horse breaking in Burry Port
- Riding lessons & horse breaking in Ammanford
- Riding lessons & horse breaking in Cross Hands
- Riding lessons & horse breaking in Carmarthen
- Riding lessons & horse breaking in Kidwelly
- Riding lessons & horse breaking in Llandeilo
Bridgend & beyond
- Riding lessons & horse breaking in Bridgend
- Riding lessons & horse breaking in Porthcawl
- Riding lessons & horse breaking in Maesteg
- Riding lessons & horse breaking in Pencoed
- Riding lessons & horse breaking in Vale of Glamorgan
- Riding lessons & horse breaking in Cardiff (by arrangement)
FAQ
Questions from local riders.
Where is DS Equine Services based?
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DS Equine Services is based in Swansea, postcode area SA6, South Wales. Danielle Saunders travels up to around 1 hour 30 minutes from Swansea, or clients can travel to her by arrangement.
Do you offer mobile riding lessons in Swansea and South Wales?
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Yes. Danielle is a mobile riding instructor who comes to your yard for private or group lessons for children and adults, from beginner to advanced, across Swansea, Neath Port Talbot, Carmarthenshire and Bridgend.
Who can break in or back my young horse near Swansea?
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Danielle Saunders breaks and backs young horses and ponies from 11hh upwards, covering groundwork, desensitisation, first rides and ridden education, either at your yard or through breaking and schooling livery.
Can you help a nervous rider or someone returning after a fall?
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Yes. Lessons use a patient, low-pressure style designed to rebuild confidence for anxious riders and those coming back after a fall.
Do you school small children’s ponies?
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Yes. Danielle specialises in schooling small ponies, including 11hh–12.2hh types, to become safe, well-mannered children’s ponies.
Can you help with bucking, napping or rearing?
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Yes. Ridden problems such as bucking, napping and rearing are addressed with calm, consistent education tailored to the horse’s temperament.
How much do lessons and breaking cost?
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Rates depend on the service, location and horse. Call 07961 638645 or send an enquiry for current prices and availability.
What experience does Danielle have?
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Danielle is a Swansea-based showjumper who competed at top pony showjumping level and represented Welsh equestrian teams. With Newtown Mighty Max she won the Scope Festival Cats & Pipes 128cm Debut Championship.
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