Hacking & Trails riding schools in Greater Manchester
Saddl lists 23 hacking & trails venues in Greater Manchester. Yards are concentrated around Manchester, Bury and Stockport. 13 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.
Croft End Equestrian Centre
One of only 18 UK riding centres to hold BHS Outstanding High Performance status, dual BHS and ABRS approved in Oldham with a mechanical simulator, 20x40m indoor arena, and professional equine qualifications.
Matchmoor Riding Centre
BHS and ABRS-affiliated riding centre on open moorland above Horwich, with direct access to Rivington Park, group lessons from £14.
Ryders Farm Equestrian Centre
BHS and ABRS-approved centre in Bolton with indoor and outdoor arenas, a cross-country course and the Jump4Joy jumping grid system.
North Cheshire Equestrian Centre
Equestrian competition yard and livery on the M60 corridor in Manchester, with Trans Pennine Trail hacking and regular unaffiliated shows.
Daisy Nook & Oakhill Riding School
BHS-approved riding school beside the Daisy Nook Country Park, offering lessons for all ages and abilities in Tameside.
Hill Top Farm & Riding school
Riding school with countryside hacking in Oldham, Greater Manchester
Red Earth Equestrian Centre
ABRS-approved Bolton riding school with moorland hacking, dressage, show jumping and eventing, group lessons from £35, run by BHSAI instructor since 2006.
Tarden Farm Riding Stables
Riding school with countryside hacking in Stockport, Greater Manchester
Lower Dale Farm Equestrian Centre
BHS 5-star highly commended livery yard in Marple, Stockport, 100 acres, full equestrian facilities, and horse-friendly holiday cottages for visiting riders.
Glen Jakes Riding School
Riding school in Stockport with weekday and weekend group, private and semi-private lessons for all levels, certificates awarded on merit.
Godley Stud Riding School
Family-run ABRS-approved riding school in Hyde with Peak District hacking, group and private lessons from £20, and five-star Tameside rating.
Millfarm Riding School
Riding school and trekking centre in Hazel Grove, Stockport, lessons from £23, Pony Club centre, woodland hacks and pony camp holidays.
Carrington Riding Centre
Riding school with countryside hacking in Manchester, Greater Manchester
Thompson House Equestrian Centre
BHS-approved community equestrian centre across 84 acres near Wigan, offering inclusive riding lessons, pony activity days, RDA sessions, and an on-site cafe in a fully accessible countryside setting.
Birtle Riding Centre
BHS-approved competition and training venue above Bury, with a 100-seat indoor arena gallery and a 62m floodlit outdoor school.
Holt's Equestrian Centre
ABRS-approved equestrian centre in Bury, specialising in equine therapy for riders with autism, SEND and additional needs.
Wythenshawe Park Riding Stables Ltd
Riding school with countryside hacking in Manchester, Greater Manchester
Margaret Haes Riding Centre
Riding school with countryside hacking in Bury, Greater Manchester
Manchester Equestrian Centre, Manchester
Riding school with countryside hacking in Manchester, Greater Manchester
Dickey Steps Riding School
Riding school with countryside hacking in Littleborough, Greater Manchester
Holly Bank Farm Riding School
Family riding school in Tameside with an outdoor arena and countryside hacking on the doorstep.
Marcroft Riding Stables
BHS-approved Bury riding school with a string of 30-plus horses, indoor and outdoor schools, and lessons seven days a week.
Abram Hall Riding Centre
BHS-approved competition and training yard at Abram Hall Farm with two all-weather arenas, a working hunter course, and an active show schedule since 1989 near Wigan.