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The Turner Family at Cwmfforest Riding Centre

The Turner family has run Cwmfforest Riding Centre since 1970 and has developed a range of fully inclusive quality riding holidays for capable adult riders.  We offer a friendly greeting,  log fires, comfortable beds, wholesome traditional fare and a trustworthy Welsh Cob to carry you to the back of beyond. 

The Cwmfforest team consists of Paul and Emily, Michael and Maria, Julie, Emilie and Rowena Jenkins when she is not busy with her real job in Cardiff!

Paul Turner (photographed with Magic) practically grew up on a horse, was leading rides from an early age, and took the business over from his dad, Michael, several years ago.  He takes the majority of the TWT rides throughout the summer on his darling, Blondie (the one in all the pictures!!).  Paul lives year round for the Team Chasing season, and is always on the lookout for a speedy Thoroughbred.  When not trail riding you may find him breaking in young-stock, driving tractors, fixing fences, cleaning numnahs or answering emails (if you're lucky)...   He can be reached at  paul@transwales.com

Emily Turner was a television producer (but don't let that put you off!) in London before she met Paul, fell in love and moved to Wales. She is now kept busy looking after their beloved baby Nye, and helping out at the farm in the office and around the house. Oh, and she met Paul while here on a weekend's riding break back in April 2007... So horses and love can co-exist!

Maria Turner (originally from Bavaria, Germany) is the mother of the house and keeps the place ship shape.  She is nearly always be found in the kitchen preparing something delicious for dinner, whilst listening to the Radio.  Maria is Michael's wife and has run the Cwmfforest guest house since it was opened in the 70's. 

Michael Turner set up Trans Wales Trails in 1970 and has been busy keeping things perfectly organised ever since.  He now leaves the running of the business to Paul, but is always on hand to make sure everything is just how he likes it.  Mike does not ride much these days although keeps busy with maintenance projects and renovations!  You are likely to find him in his very own pub, "the rams head", or the cow shed as Maria likes to call it.

Julie Black (The Scottish one) has been at Cwmfforest since November 2003 and now only works part time.  Julz turns her hand to whatever needs doing, be it taking rides, driving the tractor or cooking for guests (in Maria's absence).  Be warned though; she is training to be a police officer, so don't let her catch you using your mobile while riding!

Rowena Jenkins has been helping at Cwmfforest for many years throughout the summer season.  She now has a full time job in Cardiff, although occasionally you will see her at weekends to take out rides.  She has a soft spot for Cardi (Jiggly Puff), Blondie's wee brother!

Nye Turner is the youngest and probably loudest member of the Turner Family, and has already been out riding on several occasions.

We have 2 friendly Jack Russells, Ellevis (who is female just to confuse everyone) and her son, Eltrix.  We have 2 cats, Tippy and Winston.

  Ellevis

Eltrix

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