Barguse Riding Centre

St Austell, CornwallPL26 8RU

BHS approvedVerified 14 Aug 2026

Good forChildren's lessons

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About this yard

Barguse Riding Centre near St Austell is a BHS approved and Pony Club centre focused on technical training for all levels. With top instructors and a calm, friendly setting, Barguse is ideal for serious learners and leisure riders alike. Structured, skills-based coaching from qualified instructors. Pony Club centre offering badge programs for kids. Indoor and outdoor arenas with show jumps, on-site tack shop and viewing areas for parents and spectators. Owned and run by Lisa and Alistair Todd, Barguse was the first riding school in Cornwall to achieve Clubmark accreditation, one of only 24 equestrian establishments in the UK to hold this status. As well as riding, teaching covers stable management, handling and general horse care. The centre is home to 28 horses and ponies across 26 acres, and also offers specialist equestrian mindset coaching, a disability Accessibility Mark session, and a popular Children's Saturday Club. Bookings by phone only, with payment required in advance.

Facilities

Indoor Arena

Outdoor Arena

Stabling

Tack Room

Show Jumps

Parking

Viewing Gallery

Pricing

From £33

Adult private lesson: 30 min £33, 45 min £45. Adult semi-private lesson (2 riders, 45 min) £36.

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What to wear

Standard guidance for equestrian yards in the UK. Check with your yard if you're unsure.

Riding helmet

A hat to a current recognised safety standard. Requirements can vary, so check with the yard before you ride.

Footwear

Sturdy boots with a small heel. Trainers and flat, smooth-soled shoes are not suitable for safety reasons. Check with the yard for their exact requirements.

Clothing

Close-fitting, weather-appropriate clothes. Shoulders and legs should be covered, and waterproofs are worth having for outdoor lessons. Check with the yard if you are unsure.

Hair & jewellery

Long hair should be tied back before putting on your hat, and jewellery removed before riding.

New to riding kit? Read our guide to what to wear horse riding , what to bring, what to buy, and where to get it.

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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.