Bourton Vale Equestrian Centre
About this yard
Bourton Vale Equestrian Centre is a Pony Club centre in Bourton-on-the-Water, established in 1999. Around 50 horses and ponies (many of them rescues) run a strong programme of tourist hacks through the picturesque villages of Lower and Upper Slaughter, alongside a Saturday Club for children, an Own a Pony scheme, and arena tuition with show jumps and dressage facilities. The signature offering for visitors is the River Ride, taking horses through the River Eye in Lower Slaughter (perfect for nervous adults and children), plus longer hour-long village hacks. Council licensed by Cotswold District Council. Photographers and Japanese, BBC Countryfile and Britain by Bike productions have all filmed here. The centre faces the Coach and Horses Inn on the A429 Stow Road.
Facilities
Frequently asked questions
Do they take beginners?
How much does an hour lesson cost?
Are there activities for children?
Can nervous riders join the river rides?
Do they have facilities for show jumping?
Is riding hat hire available?
What to wear
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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