Bourton Vale Equestrian Centre

Name: Bourton Vale Equestrian Centre
Address: Stow Bridge, Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire, GL54 2HN, GB
Telephone: 07910 138465
Price range: £35+

Bourton-on-the-Water, GloucestershireGL54 2HN

Licensed riding establishmentVerified 13 Aug 2026

Good forChildren's lessonsTakes under-fivesHat hire provided

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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

Grass Field

Outdoor Arena

Floodlit

Show Jumps

Pricing

From £35

River ride £35, circular ride £40, hour ride £50. Private £75pp (£300 for up to 4, £600 for 5-8). Weight limit 105kg/16.5 stone. The venue says they are very hard to reach by phone, book by email (bvecyard@gmail.com) or WhatsApp, not phone.

This venue takes bookings by phone.

Call Bourton Vale Equestrian Centre 07910 138465

Frequently asked questions

Do they take beginners?

Yes, they welcome beginners. The centre offers a variety of programmes, including lessons and tourist hacks suitable for those new to riding.

Are there activities for children?

Yes, they have a Saturday Club for children and an Own a Pony scheme, making it a great place for young riders.

Can nervous riders join the river rides?

Yes, the River Ride is designed to be suitable for nervous adults and children. It's a gentle experience through the River Eye in Lower Slaughter.

Do they have facilities for show jumping?

Yes, they have show jumps and an outdoor arena available for training and practice.

Is riding hat hire available?

Yes, they offer riding hat hire for those who may not have their own.

What to wear

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

Riding helmet

Hire available

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

Subject to availability, contact the yard to confirm before your visit.

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.

Heading out on a hack from here? Read our guide to what to bring hacking , 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.