Bowdens Riding School

Chiselborough, SomersetTA14 6TY

Verified 14 Aug 2026

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Bowdens Riding School at Chiselborough is a cheerful, inclusive school known for its community feel and excellent Pony Club programme. Great for small group learning and long-term progression. Private and small group lessons, Pony Club sessions, holiday fun days, adult social riding club. Outdoor arena with show jumps, cross-country fences, quiet country lanes for hacks and clubhouse. Hands-on coaching and tight-knit community. Established in 2004 at Bowdens, Langport, relocating to Chiselborough in 2012, and welcoming riders from age 2 upwards. Horses and ponies are carefully selected, many from competition careers, giving well-mannered, well-schooled mounts. Group lessons are kept small, or riders are taught individually.

Facilities

Outdoor Arena

Stabling

Tack Room

Show Jumps

Cross Country Course

Grass Field

Parking

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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.

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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.