Farm Ride Opening 14th June 2026 for Daily Bookings 10am - 6pm
Welcome to Home Farm Backford
Bring your own horse and enjoy miles of off-road riding across well maintained grass track.
Ride at your pace, with optional jumps for all levels.
Farm Ride
Ride off road across 5 miles of maintained grass track. Suitable for all levels, ages and abilities with over 60 optional jumps
Events
We currently host Chester Horse Driving Trials and our summer Charity Fun Rides through Chester Zoo.
Livery
Friendly yard alongside our working farm, based in Backford, Chester offering Full, Part and DIY Livery.
Latest News from Home Farm
Find out about our latest updates, events and announcements.
Farm Ride Reopens for 2026
We’re delighted to announce that the Farm Ride at Home Farm will reopen for bookings…
Photos from Charity Fun Ride
For anyone looking for the official photographs from the Charity Fun Ride event, all are…
PAST EVENT: Home Farm Charity Ride 2025
Join us this August Bank Holiday Weekend for our much-loved Charity Fun Ride, where 10%…
About the farm ride
☑ 5 miles of maintained off-road grass tracks
☑ 60 optional jumps including logs, brushes, portable XC fences and water
☑ Designed for confidence building and just having fun!
☑ Ride at your own pace
☑ Open seasonally from summer to autumn
Some of our jumps
Testimonials
Some words from our wonderful clients…
“We had a fantastic time here yesterday. Great facilities and friendly welcome with great advice. Well sign posted so easy to follow the course. Jumps very well maintained and a great selection to tackle. Something for every rider to enjoy.”
– Facebook review
“Brought my 13 year old daughter and our friend this morning. They have both put it top of their list for farm rides! The jumps were fab, lots of variety, well set out and a really nice ride round. They had a ball! We will definitely be heading back soon!”
– Facebook review
“Visited yesterday with friends. Had a fab time. Owners very friendly & helpful. Great selection of jumps to suit all abilities & good facilities re wash down, toilets etc. We will definitely be back.”