# Riding Schools in the Cotswolds - Hacking & Trekking > Cotswold riding schools and riding centres offering lessons, hacking and pony trekking, plus advice on choosing a BHS or ABRS approved school as a new rider. URL: https://cotswolds.info/equestrian/riding-schools.shtml Section: Equestrian Last updated: 2023-07-24 ![Horse riding and treking](https://cotswolds.info/images/equestrian/trekking.jpg) Cotswolds Riding For any rider the choice of riding school, or riding centre can be difficult but particularly so for the first time rider wishing to take those first lessons. The local riding schools and riding centres offer not only tuiton, they will normally offer facilities for Hacking and pony trekking. There are two organisations that set standards for riding schools: the British Horse Society (BHS) and the Association of British Riding Schools (ABRS) . Any riding school approved by one or both of these organisations ensures that they meet the standard required by these organisations. Therefore it is always best to locate a school which has been approved by one or both of these organisations. Riding schools are inspected every year and so any approval should be current. ### Cotswolds Riding Schools ![Cotswolds Riding centre at The Vine, Stanton, Nr Broadway, Worcestershire](https://cotswolds.info/images/equestrian/riding-stables/cotswolds_riding_logo.jpg) ![Cotswolds Riding centre Nr Broadway, Worcestershire](https://cotswolds.info/images/equestrian/riding-stables/cotswolds_riding_horses_logo.jpg) LOCATION MAP ![Send E-mail directly to Cotswolds Riding Centre](https://cotswolds.info/accommodation/email2.gif) ![Stables at the Cotswolds Riding centre Stanton, Nr Broadway, Worcestershire](https://cotswolds.info/images/equestrian/riding-stables/cotswolds_stables.jpg)Escorted rides for all standards, including cross country & pub rides. Group and private tuition from 4 years including dressage, show-jumping & cross country. Holidays arranged. Livery available. Riding for disabled. The riding centre was expanded into its new, purpose-built facility in 1999. With over 50 horses to choose from, Jill can ensure an enjoyable experience for the beginner as well as the advanced rider. We have many years' experience of teaching both adults and children. ![Beginner at the Cotswolds Riding centre Stanton, Nr Broadway, Worcestershire](https://cotswolds.info/images/equestrian/riding-stables/cotswolds_riding.jpg)The beginner can take private or group lessons in the manège, or go hacking at a quieter pace. All the teachers and guides are trained by Jill. Intermediate or advanced riders can enjoy faster hacks, the cross-country schooling facilities on the hill, and the challenge of the two nearby cross-country courses. There are frequent special events, such as 'fun rides' (through private estates, with the option of jumping some 50 fences) and half-day rides stopping for a pub lunch. _Lessons and hacks can be of any duration. for 2008 prices see website_ **Address** **Tel** **Fax** **E-mail** **Web site** Jill Carenza The Vines, Stanton, Nr. Broadway, Worcestershire WR12 7NE 01386 584250 01386 584888 info@cotswolds riding.co.uk www.cotswolds riding.co.uk BACK TO TOP Camp Riding Centre Camp, Miserden, Nr. Stroud, Glos. Telephone: +44 (0)1285 821 219 Email: chrisandvicky.barron@btinternet.com Website: www.ridingschoolgloucestershire.co.uk Riding in beautiful hill country. Tuition for adults and children. Half-day & day treks. Groups, clubs & schools catered for. Large number of horses & ponies to suit all abilities. Pub lunch days for adults. Children for the day, including 3 hours riding, grooming, stable management. --- **Cotswolds Riding Schools** Cotswold Trail Riding Centre Ongers Farm, Brookthorpe, Glos. Telephone: +44 (0)1452 813 344 Mobile: 07966 099 359 Guided rides for all ages and abilities, by the hour, day or evening. Pub & BBQ rides. Equipment included. Tuition from 6 years upwards. Individual, group or corporate bookings. Livery available. Children's parties. Riding for the disabled. --- South Cerney Riding School Cerney Wick Farm, Cerney Wick, Nr. Cirencester Glos. Telephone: +44 (0)1793 750 151 Escorted 1-2 hour rides for all ages and abilities on bridleways within the Cotswold Water Park (no cantering). Tuition from 2 years. Floodlit, outdoor school. Indoor school. Riding for disabled. Holidays arranged. Pony club & NVQ centre. --- Talland School of Equitation Dairy Farm, Ampney Knowle, Nr. Cirencester, Glos. Telephone: +44 (0)1285 740 155 Email: secretary@talland.net Website: www.talland.net Tuition only. All ages and abilities. Beginners to advance. Flexible courses including residential. Large indoor and outdoor schools. Dressage, show-jumping, cross-country, side-saddle. Horses broken in and schooled. Livery available. Riding for disabled. --- Bourton Vale Equestrian Centre Bourton-on-the-Water, Glos. Telephone: +44 (0)1451 821 101 Email: Bourtonvale@gmail.com Web: www.bourtonvaleequestrian.co.uk Escorted riding in small groups around the Slaughter villages. 1-2 hours. All ages and abilities. Pre-booking essential. Tuition from age 5 years. Livery available. Horse sales arranged. Outdoor school. Cross-country course. Pony club members. --- Durham's Farm Riding School Chastleton, Moreton-in-Marsh, Glos GL56 0SZ Telephone: +44 (0)1608 674 867 Mobile: 07811 339 162 Website: www.cotswoldriding.com Picnic rides, fun days, birthday paties, etc. Horses and Ponies for all levels. Ponies for hire for shows etc or loan. Group and private lessons. Hacking. Liveries taken, full, part or working. --- UK Chasers Cross Country Course Notgrove Estate, Notgrove, Cheltenham, Glos GL54 3BT Telephone: 07776 077271 Website: www.notgrove.com This exciting brand new cross-country course opened in Spring 2006 and was professionally designed by Tim Bennett. It offers an interesting and varied mix of 28 jumps, completely off road, over a distance of three and a quarter miles through some spectacular countryside. --- Foxcote House Livery Yard Telephone: +44 (0)1242 820 663 Email: sarah@foxcotehouseliveryyard.co.uk Lessons for all ages. All weather floodlit menage for hire with showjumps. Livery available. --- Ullenwood Court Riding Centre Ullenwood, Cheltenham, GL53 9QS (Approx. 3 miles from Cheltenham on B4070) Telephone: +44 (0)1242 575 020 Mobile: 07801 732090 Email: mel@ullenwoodriding.co.uk Escorted rides over lovely countryside. Birthday and Pub rides. Tuition by BHS qualified staff. Full working and DIY livery available. Riding for disabled. --- Upcote Cross Country Course Upcote Farm, Withington, Nr. Cheltenham, Glos. Telephone: +44 (0)1242 890 250 Cross country course available to hire by groups or individual horse owners. Over 40 obstacles on 6 mile course. --- Moores Farm Equestrian Centre: Tel: 01452 780284 Fax: 01452 780360 Moores Farm, Corse Lawn, Gloucester, GL19 4LY. All day clear round and evening clear round, unaffilitated showjumping and dressage, affiliated showjumping and new bs club show jumping throughout the year. Contact: Lorraine Betteridge --- Fowlers Farm Stables: Tel: 01452 731365 Down Hatherley Lane, Down Hatherley, Gloucestershire . Contact: R.C. Wilkinson --- Severnvale Equestrian Centre: Tel: 01291 623412 Fax: 01291 621676 Tidenham, Chepstow, Gwent NP16 7LL. Web: www.severnvale-equestrian.com BHS approved riding lessons for all ages and abilities. Qualified staff. Excellent facilities - indoor/outdoor school, cross-country course, show jumps. Student training for BHS exams. Livery schooling. Contact: Mr. E. Winter Email: svec@clara.co.uk --- Huntley School of Equitation: Tel: 01452 830440 Fax: 01452 830846 Woodend Farm, Huntley, Gloucestershire GL19 3HA. British Horse Society approved student training centre with top level instruction in a friendly atmosphere. No trekking. Children over 12 years only. All riders must have their own jockey skull cap of the current BSI standard. Contact: Mrs T. Freeman Email: hse@lineone.net --- Hall Place Stables: Tel: 01242 241562 Mobile - 0374 831561. Noverton Farm, Prestbury, Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 5DD. Stables specialising in DIY livery tailored to the customer's needs. 3 mls from the centre of Cheltenham. Enjoy 200 acres of private rides through Happy Valley to Cleeve Cloud. Contact: Brian Sinnett --- Billow Farm Livery Breadstone, Berkeley, Gloucestershire, GL13 9HF Tel: 01453 810242 Mobile : 07976 751046 Fax: 079700 32681 E-mail: simon.pain@ic24.net Web: www.billowfarmlivery.com BHS approved equestrian centre catering for beginner to advanced. There are two outdoor schools, one for flatwork and the second for flatwork and show jumping. There is also a purpose built indoor area that is used for lunge jumping and free schooling. --- Bown Hill Equestrian Centre Woodchester, Stroud Tel: 01453 872144 Disabled welcome. All riders must be over 1 years old. Lessons, courses and hacking offered. --- Barton End Stables 1 New Cottage, Barton End, Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, GL6 0QF Tel: 01453 834915 Lessons begin at age 5+ and riders with disabilities are catered for at this indoor/outdoor school. --- Riding School Liveries Plummers Farm, Siddington, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 6FB Tel: 01285 860206 Please telephone for further information. --- Hyde Riding Centre Chalford, Stroud Tel: 01453 882413 An indoor facility, hacking available. --- Poulton Chasers Poulton Fields Farm, Poulton, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 5SS Tel: 01285 851388 E-mail: afcw@wigrampf.demon.co.uk Facilities include a cross-country course. Jumping paddocks including dressage rings. Outdoor ménage & jumping lane. Indoor school & riding lessons. DIY stables & grazing. --- Pioneer Equestrian Coaching Evenlode Grounds Farm Evenlode GL56 0YS T 01608 670200 E pioneerequestriancoaching@gmail.com www.pioneerequestriancoaching.co.uk Contact: Olivia Pollard Pioneer is an accredited Ride With Your Mind horse riding school in the Cotswolds offering 1-2-1 coaching for all ages and levels of experience. --- ## Cotswold Riding Schools This page last modified Monday, 24-Jul-2023 11:24:36 CEST