Bardwell Manor Equestrian Centre
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Bardwell Manor Equestrian Centre is an ABRS+ approved riding school in the village of Bardwell, near Bury St Edmunds, run by Sharon and Karl Dawson since 1996. Around 20 horses and ponies range from small ponies to 17.2hh weight carriers, with lessons for all levels from age five upwards and three qualified instructors on the team. Facilities include an indoor school for all-weather riding, an outdoor ménage, a jumping paddock and a horsewalker. Experienced riders can hack out on the Stanton Rides, a network of around 18 miles of bridleways and tracks through the north Suffolk countryside. Unusually, the centre also runs a small campsite from April to October, welcoming riding and non-riding guests alike, and offers holidays for visitors bringing their own horse.
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Pricing
From £23/hr
Beginner lessons from £23 (children) and £26 (adults)
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Standard guidance for equestrian yards in the UK. Check with your yard if you're unsure.
A correctly fitted hat to current safety standards (PAS 015 or VG1). Bicycle helmets are not permitted. Hats are available to hire, usually reserved for first-time riders.
Subject to availability, contact the yard to confirm before your visit.
Boots with a small heel, riding boots, walking boots or wellies all work. Trainers and flat-soled shoes are not permitted for safety reasons.
Close-fitting, weather-appropriate clothes. Shoulders and legs must be covered, no vest tops or shorts. Jackets and coats should be fastened securely. Waterproofs are recommended for outdoor lessons.
Long hair should be tied back in a ponytail before putting on your helmet. All jewellery must be removed before riding.
Clients arriving in unsuitable clothing or footwear may not be permitted to ride, for their own safety. If in doubt, contact the yard before your visit.
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