Cross Country riding schools in Leicestershire
Saddl lists 7 cross country venues in Leicestershire. Yards are concentrated around Leicester, Melton Mowbray and Lutterworth. 5 hold BHS approval, an independent check on instruction, welfare and safety. Every listing is reviewed before we publish it, so you're seeing real working yards rather than a stale directory. Open any venue for live contact details, prices and the disciplines it actually runs. Leicestershire is a smaller market for cross country than the big regional centres, which means the yards that do run it tend to be known quantities locally. It's worth ringing ahead: smaller yards often take fewer riders at a time, and the best instructors book up. Ask about group versus private sessions, what's provided (hats, body protectors), and whether they cater to your level before you travel. If you're flexible on discipline, Leicestershire also has Hacking & Trails, Riding Schools, Dressage venues worth a look. And because the right yard isn't always in your own county, it's worth widening the search to Birmingham, Coventry, Derbyshire, all within reasonable reach.
Oaklands School of Riding
Family-run BHS-approved Leicestershire riding school with 58 horses, two floodlit outdoor arenas, a cross-country course, two RDA groups, and Pony Club every Friday.
Queniborough Equestrian Centre
5-star licensed riding school in north Leicestershire home to Barrowcliffe XC, coached by International Event Rider Katie Barber with a full range of fences including ditches and water.
Witham Villa Riding Centre
5-star BHS and ABRS dual-approved Leicestershire riding centre with a BD-accredited trainer, Pony Club, British Riding Club status, and cross-country schooling for riders from age 4.
South Leicestershire Riding Establishment
BHS 5-star and 'Where to Train' approved establishment near Lutterworth with event riders on staff, a 30x70m outdoor arena, weekend clear-round competitions, and livery from DIY to full.
Newbold Verdon Equestrian Centre
Purpose-built Leicestershire competition and training venue near Leicester, BS Cat 1 and 2, BD, unaffiliated leagues, Pro Wax arenas and arena hire.
Somerby Riding School
BHS/ABRS approved Leicestershire riding school since 1991, Melton Mowbray countryside hacking, child group lessons from £22, summer camps and Pony Stars.
Aylesford Equine
Equestrian venue in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire




