City riding school set to get new operator

PLANS to look for an alternative operator to take charge at a popular horse riding school near Cardiff city centre have been approved by council bosses.

- LEWIS SMITH Local democracy reporter

The council-run Cardiff Riding School, which is located in Pontcanna Fields, was first established in 1975, and saw more than 40,000 people attend last year.

However, a decision made by the council's cabinet at its latest meeting will now see the authority begin a procurement exercise to try and find a new operator for the site after what was described as “significant budget pressures”.

The school is based on approximately 12 hectares of land and features both an indoor and outdoor riding school, 39 individual stables, a learner classroom, parking spaces, a first aid room, staff room, and food storage area.