Cross Country Yards in the UK
Cross country schooling requires very specific infrastructure, including proper fence construction, maintained going, and experienced instruction. The quality of the venue directly shapes the confidence gained.
Hopton Horse Centre
DIY livery yard near Mirfield with indoor arena, showjumping and cross-country, arena hire from £15/horse, all facilities included in weekly livery rate.
Willow Banks Equestrian Centre
Lincolnshire Wolds show centre and livery yard with a full British Showjumping and British Dressage fixture list.
Acrecliffe Equestrian Centre
BHS and ABRS-accredited training centre near Otley, professional pathways from Stage 1 to Stage 4, Side Saddle, and recreational riding across 30 acres in West Yorkshire
Westwick Hall Cross Country Course
Cross-country hire course at Westwick Hall Farm near St Albans, self-booking via SimplyBook.me for groups of 1–6 riders.
Ryders Farm Equestrian Centre
BHS and ABRS-approved centre in Bolton with indoor and outdoor arenas, a cross-country course and the Jump4Joy jumping grid system.
Scottish Equestrian Centre
BHS approved, 5-star equestrian centre at Belstane Castle, Lanark, riding holidays, BHS exams and the Scottish Castles Trail Ride
Kelsall Hill Equestrian Centre
Premier competition venue near Tarporley, affiliated and unaffiliated dressage, showjumping and eventing across purpose-built Cheshire arenas.
Holly Riding School
BHS and ABRS-approved school with 50 years of heritage in Atherstone, run by the third generation of the same family, with indoor, outdoor and cross-country facilities.
OAKLANDS SCHOOL OF RIDING
Family-run BHS-approved Leicestershire riding school with 58 horses, two floodlit outdoor arenas, a cross-country course, two RDA groups, and Pony Club every Friday.
The Scottish National Equestrian Centre, SRUC Oatridge Campus
Scotland's national equestrian centre at SRUC Oatridge campus in West Lothian, BHS-approved with world-class arena facilities and professional training programmes.
Seechem Equestrian Centre
ABRS-approved 65-acre competition and training facility near Alvechurch, on the Worcestershire border south of Birmingham.
Cheshire Riding School
BHS/ABRS-approved Pony Club Centre near Northwich, lessons 7 days/week, monthly dressage and showjumping shows, private hacking for occasions.
Hill Farm Stables
The oldest established stables on the Isle of Wight, West Wight hacking, beach rides and lessons from a Victorian yard above the Needles
Foxhills Riding centre
BHS and ABRS-approved centre set across 86 acres at Barr Beacon, with 32 stables, a cross-country course and sweeping views over the West Midlands.
Queniborough Equestrian Centre
5-star licensed riding school in north Leicestershire home to Barrowcliffe XC, coached by International Event Rider Katie Barber with a full range of fences including ditches and water.
Wellington Riding
Award-winning BHS approved equestrian centre at Stratfield Saye, lessons, hacking and competition from age 5, no upper age limit
Coloured Cob Trekking Centre Ltd
ABRS Highly Commended 5-star centre at a 1610s farm next to Creswell Crags, offering trekking into Clumber Park Forest, riding lessons, carriage driving, and disabled riding across 35 acres near Worksop.
Witham Villa Riding Centre
5-star BHS and ABRS dual-approved Leicestershire riding centre with a BD-accredited trainer, Pony Club, British Riding Club status, and cross-country schooling for riders from age 4.
Parbold Equestrian Centre
BHS Pony Stars-approved Lancashire centre across 18 acres between the River Douglas and Leeds-Liverpool Canal, with 31 horses, an eventing-experienced head coach, and tuition across all disciplines.
White Horse Equestrian Centre & Long River Farm Camping
BHS-approved centre across 100 acres at the foot of the Westbury White Horse, combining riding lessons, trekking, a mile-long gallop, a cross-country course, and on-site farm camping in one destination.
Tal y Foel Riding Centre
Coastal riding on Anglesey with views of Caernarfon Castle and Snowdonia, private bridleways, beach access and riding holidays on the Menai Strait
Littleton Manor Equestrian Centre
Professional event and livery yard in the Surrey Hills near Reigate with cross-country and showjumping, ten minutes from the M25.
Park End Equestrian
Olympic-grade BHSII training centre in the North Tyne Valley with 58m indoor arena and 150+ cross-country fences.
Pioneer Equestrian Coaching
ABRS+ approved Cotswolds riding school in Charlbury offering Ride With Your Mind biomechanics coaching.
Lucknam Park Equestrian Centre
BHS-approved equestrian centre at the five-star Lucknam Park Hotel, with 35 horses, an indoor school and the Willis Brothers cross-country course.
Astley Riding Centre
BHS-approved riding school on the eastern edge of Leeds with a floodlit BSJA-equipped outdoor arena, cross-country fields, and tuition from beginner to competition level.
Mudchute Park & Farm Equestrian Centre
BHS-approved riding school inside a 32-acre urban farm on the Isle of Dogs, with Canary Wharf as backdrop.
Gillian's Riding School
Year-round woodland rides and a competitive team, Enfield
Talygarn Equestrian Centre
The largest Pony Club centre in Wales, BHS-approved with indoor and outdoor arenas, a cross-country course, equestrian vaulting, and over 30 years of equestrian education in South Wales.
Trent Park Equestrian Centre
A BHS Centre of Excellence in Trent Country Park, Cockfosters, with international-sized arenas, a cross-country course, and tuition from age four.
Aston le Walls Equestrian Centre
Major Northamptonshire competition venue and British Eventing fixture, with indoor and outdoor arenas and a full cross-country course.
Ian Stark Equestrian Centre
BHS approved centre founded by Badminton winner Ian Stark, 500 acres of Borders hacking, Olympia-spec indoor school near Selkirk
Newbold Verdon Equestrian Centre
Purpose-built Leicestershire competition and training venue near Leicester, BS Cat 1 and 2, BD, unaffiliated leagues, Pro Wax arenas and arena hire.
Urchinwood Manor Riding and Event Centre
BHS-approved North Somerset venue offering dressage, showjumping and sidesaddle tuition, with indoor and outdoor schools and a cross-country course.
Kirkfields Equestrian Centre
ABRS+ approved Nottinghamshire equestrian centre established in 1976 on the edge of Sherwood Forest, offering lessons, show jumping, cross-country, forest hacking, and on-site camping.
Lower Tokenbury Equestrian Centre
Leyland Court Equestrian Centre
Bristol's premier competition venue and BHS approved livery centre, three all-weather arenas, 1.5-mile cross-country course in Winterbourne
Forest Edge Arena
Stunning 35-acre arena complex on the edge of Breckland pine forest with premier Andrews Bowen surfaces.
South Leicestershire Riding Establishment
BHS 5-star and 'Where to Train' approved establishment near Lutterworth with event riders on staff, a 30x70m outdoor arena, weekend clear-round competitions, and livery from DIY to full.
Sparsholt College Equestrian Centre
BHS approved equestrian centre at Sparsholt College near Winchester, public lessons, cross-country course and livery in Hampshire
Marian Bach Equestrian Centre
Cross-country training centre near Holywell, Flintshire, schooling and tuition in North Wales
Cotswold Riding at Upper Woodhills Farm
Family-run Cotswolds riding school relocated from Durhams Farm to Upper Woodhills Farm near Moreton-in-Marsh.
Ballyknock Riding School
BHS approved riding school in Hillsborough, Co. Down, 30+ years of tuition, indoor school and cross-country course near Belfast
Lee Valley Riding Centre
A BHS-approved 25-acre complex in east London offering lessons for all ages alongside five-star livery and a cross-country course.
Gloucester Lodge Farm
Coastal eventing yard with 2.8km cross-country course set in the sand dunes around Seaton Delaval Hall.
Coldblow Equestrian Centre
Riding school and equestrian centre near Thurnham, Kent.
Caistor Equestrian Centre
Purpose-built North Lincolnshire Wolds equestrian centre, lessons, affiliated competitions, cross-country from 30cm to 1.05m, and full livery in 32 American-barn stables.
Yorkshire Riding Centre
BHS approved training centre near Harrogate, dressage coaching, competition livery and holiday cottages at Markington
Barnfields Riding Stables
A five-star-rated riding school and livery yard near Chingford offering lessons, hacking, and pony experiences for riders from age two.
Mendip Plains Equestrian Centre
Premier Somerset competition and event venue, affiliated and unaffiliated dressage, showjumping, eventing, XC hire, training clinics and on-site café.
Laurel View Equestrian Centre
BHS approved riding school, livery and BHS exam centre in Templepatrick, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland's leading equestrian training facility
Talland School of Equitation
World-renowned BHS/FBHS equestrian school near Cirencester, beginner to Olympic level, dressage/SJ/XC/side saddle, group lessons from £49, residential stays available.
Lacy's Cottage Riding School
Lacy's Cottage Riding School is an equestrian venue in Scrayingham, North Yorkshire offering showjumping, hacking, lunging and cross country
Somerby Riding School
BHS/ABRS approved Leicestershire riding school since 1991, Melton Mowbray countryside hacking, child group lessons from £22, summer camps and Pony Stars.
Yorkshire Equestrian Centre
Premier competition and training venue near Leeds, affiliated and unaffiliated dressage, showjumping and arena eventing, equine water treadmill, and livery at South Milford.
Aylesford Equine
Equestrian venue in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
Northaw Manor Equestrian Centre
Cross-country, showjumping and dressage clinics on a 560-acre private Hertfordshire estate, competitions, pony days and livery close to North London