Multi-discipline yards, arena hire and hacking — a base for everything you ride.
Milton Keynes Equestrian Centre is an equestrian facility for hire run by the Beesley family farm in Hanslope. It covers 90 acres with a BE standard cross country course, a mini cross country course, grass show jump and dressage arenas and camp areas. It is not a riding school and does not provide horses. The same family runs Manor Farm, an agricultural business.
Idyllic Celebration Ponies is a licensed riding establishment in Essex, established in 2023. It offers one-to-one lessons, mini rider sessions, pony rides and pony therapy. It also runs pony days, birthday parties, pony visits and seasonal events. Facilities include a riding arena and private woods for rides.
Chiltern Cross Country (CXC) is a cross-country schooling course near Woodcote in South Oxfordshire, built by London 2012 course builder Adrian Ditcham. It is set in 30 acres with around 80 flagged fences from 60cm to 100cm. Riders can book sessions and clinics.
Oak Tree Farm is a family farm near Bloxham, Oxfordshire, that hires out equestrian facilities. These include a cross country training field, a course of show jumps, dressage arenas and a 30x60m arena. Clinics and camps are held on site by visiting instructors. The farm also produces hay, haylage and straw and offers agricultural contracting.
Edgcote Races is a point-to-point racecourse north east of Banbury on the Wills Estates. It holds amateur horse race days each spring, with six races per meeting. Race days also include a dog show, food stalls and family entertainment.
Oxstalls XC is a cross country schooling facility in Gloucestershire with fences from 50cm to advanced level. The venue also has show jumping, dressage, stabling and a wash area. It hosts cross country clinics, day clinics, camps including Pony Club camp, and events such as mini hunter trials and mini eventer challenges. Visiting trainers have run clinics on site.
Brent Pelham Cross Country is a cross country schooling course set in 40 acres of Hertfordshire parkland and woodland. It has over 50 jumps from 30 to 100cm, including water complexes. Individuals, groups and clinics can book it during the eventing season.
Abbey Farm Dressage is an equestrian centre and livery yard set in 165 acres of Bedfordshire parkland, established in 2000 as a private competition yard. It hires out its indoor and outdoor arenas for dressage training, pole and grid work, saddle fitting and vet soundness checks. The venue also hosts dog agility training and equine first aid courses.
Pony Pursuits is a riding centre just outside Oxford with sites at Huckleberry Farm in Heathfield and Sandy Lane in Horspath. It offers woodland rides, hacks, ride-and-groom sessions and pony therapy for adults and children. It also hosts pony parties at Huckleberry Farm.
Lower Haddon Livery & Competition Venue is between Brize Norton and Bampton in Oxfordshire. It offers DIY livery, training, venue hire and competitions. Facilities include an indoor arena, two large outdoor arenas with show jumps and a 12-acre jump field.
The Moreton in Marsh & District Agricultural & Horse Show Society runs the annual Moreton Show in September. The show includes horse showing classes alongside livestock, farm and crop competitions. The society is a registered charity.
The Knights of Middle England is a family business at the Warwick International School of Riding near Warwick. It stages jousting, stunt and equestrian displays for events, Warwick Castle and film and TV. It also teaches jousting, horse archery, stunt and trick riding and side saddle on schoolmaster horses.
Dodderhill Equestrian and Stud is an equestrian centre offering clinics and camps with traditional, natural and holistic approaches, run by Arron Stevenson and visiting trainers. Its 20x65m indoor arena with jumps and dressage boards can be hired by the hour or day. Visitors can camp in their lorry or rent a log cabin during multi-day camps.
High House Equestrian is a family-run equestrian business near Clifford, Herefordshire. It offers arena hire, coaching from two BHS-qualified coaches and livery packages. Facilities include stables, a horse walker, a lunge pen, a 60x30m outdoor menage and 40 acres of grassland.
Radnor Riding offers private guided rides in the Mid Wales countryside for novice to experienced riders. Rides leave at 9:30am and 1:30pm every day, with a minimum age of 12 and a maximum rider weight.
Amberley Court Equestrian is an equestrian facility near Hereford with an 80x40m arena and a 30x20m water splash area designed for all disciplines. It is set in 250 acres with miles of off-road riding. The arena is open to the public for schooling by the hour. The venue also hosts events for individuals, riding clubs, pony clubs and associations.
Tumpy Green Equestrian Centre is a family-run riding centre near Dursley established in 2003. It is BHS and ABRS approved and a Pony Club Centre. It offers group, private and semi-private lessons for adults and children from beginner to advanced, with indoor and outdoor arenas. Visiting trainers hold dressage, show jumping and cross-country clinics.
Calmsden Horse Trials runs family-run British Eventing and unaffiliated horse events at Ampney Down Farm near Cirencester. The cross-country course is designed by international course designer Andrew Hunter and changes for every event. The site also has practice areas and DIY livery stabling.
May Hill Farm is a family-run farm in rural Gloucestershire offering equestrian services and countryside accommodation. It has a livery yard and offers riding lessons, camps and equestrian experiences for experienced and novice riders. Horse holidays are available for visitors who bring their own horses, with a school and access to hacking. Holiday cottages and glamping accommodation are also offered.
Moores Farm in Corse Lawn, Gloucestershire, is home to Moores Farm Competition Centre and Moores Farm Equine Therapy. The competition centre hosts British Show Jumping, unaffiliated show jumping and dressage on indoor and outdoor arenas. The therapy side offers an equine water treadmill for horses and ponies.
Wayfarer Eventing is a family-run eventing business founded by Mike and Emma Winter, based at Towbury Hill Barn near Tewkesbury. They source, produce and compete horses for themselves and owners. They offer coaching and hire of their cross-country course and all-weather arena.
Lampeter Stallion Show (Sioe Feirch Llanbed) is an annual show for Welsh breeds held in Lampeter. Its website publishes the schedule, entry forms, results and trade stand information. Classes include lead rein and first ridden classes for Welsh breeds, with perpetual cups and trophies for winners. The show is run by a committee with a show secretary.
Nevern Show is a traditional agricultural and horticultural show held each August at Bayvil in North Pembrokeshire. It offers horse, cattle and sheep competitions and equine events, with involvement from local organisations such as Tivyside Riding Club. The show also has trade stands, local food and craft stalls and family attractions. It is run by volunteers and a committee for the community.
Gwydyr Stables at Ty Coch Farm, established in 1973, is a riding centre near Betws y Coed in Snowdonia. It offers horse riding, pony trekking and extended day trail rides through National Trust and Forestry Commission land. Individuals and groups are catered for.
