
Hacking & Trails riding schools and venues in the UK
Hacking remains one of the most popular ways to ride: relaxed, restorative, and a proper test of the relationship between horse and rider on varied terrain.
Hacking & Trails in Surrey (16)
St Teresa's Equestrian
BHS Highly Commended yard in the Surrey Hills
RAA Equestrian Centre
BHS approved riding centre on the 260-acre Gatton Park estate
Shetland Pony Club
First pony riding for children aged 3 to 10 on Shetland ponies
Poynters Riding Centre
Family-run riding school in 900 acres of Surrey countryside
Bridley Equestrian Centre
Livery and training centre on a 300-acre estate between Guildford and Woking
The Holistic Horse & Pony Centre
ABRS member family-run holistic riding centre at Rydings Farm, Ockham, specialising in new, nervous and novice riders
Mayfair Farm Riding Stables
Family riding stables on the Surrey/Hampshire border with 30+ horses and ponies
Barnfield Riding School
BHS-approved Kingston riding school with Richmond Park hacking, group lessons from £60, lead rein from £40, horse simulator on site.
Hewshott Farm Stables
BHS Approved Pony Club Centre on the Surrey/Hampshire border
Laris Farm
BHS and ABRS approved riding school in Chobham, children from age 5
Beechwood Riding School
Classical riding school in the North Downs with 35 years of experience
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.
Kingsmead Equestrian Centre
Lessons, hacks and activities for all ages and abilities
Equus Equestrian Centre
One of Europe's largest indoor arenas, set in Horton Country Park Epsom
Wildwoods Riding Centre
BHS/ABRS-approved Tadworth riding school in 50th year, Epsom Downs hacking, BHS Stage 2-3 training, Racewood simulator, lessons from £35.
Greenways Stables
ABRS+ approved riding school in Godalming
Hacking & Trails in Hampshire (13)
Fort Widley Equestrian Centre
BHS approved riding centre within a historic Victorian fort overlooking Portsmouth
Pinkmead Farm Equestrian Centre
Riding school near Botley, lessons, hacking, dressage and showjumping in Hampshire
Quob Stables Equestrian Centre
BHS and ABRS approved equestrian centre near Southampton, 70+ horses, large indoor arena, hydro spa and competition facilities in Hampshire
Owslebury Equestrian Centre
Family-run competition and livery yard near Winchester, dressage, schooling livery and hacking across the South Downs
Wellington Riding
Award-winning BHS approved equestrian centre at Stratfield Saye, lessons, hacking and competition from age 5, no upper age limit
Arniss Equestrian
BHS approved riding school in the New Forest near Fordingbridge, lessons, hacks and holiday camps from age 4
Forest Park Riding Stables
New Forest hacking centre offering rare canter rides for experienced riders alongside walk-and-trot family hacks.
Coombe Stables
New Forest riding school in Sway with 15 horses and forest hacks alongside lesson programme.
Gleneagles Equestrian Centre Hampshire
BHS approved family riding school in West End, Southampton, est. 45+ years
Brocks Farm Riding Centre
Riding school and livery near Stockbridge, Hampshire, hacking, lessons and livery in the Test Valley
Burley Villa School of Riding
English and Western riding school near the New Forest, forest hacks, pony trails and arena lessons from age 4
Russells Equestrian Centre
BHS and ABRS+ family-run centre focused on ethical horsemanship, est. 1974
Brockenhurst Riding Stables
Family-friendly New Forest hacks and pony rides direct from Brockenhurst with full forest access.
Hacking & Trails in North & Mid Wales (12)
Tan y Foel Riding Centre
Coastal and countryside riding with beach access in North Wales, licensed riding centre near Abergele, Conwy
Heart of Wales Riding School
Mid-Wales riding school and trekking centre near Llandrindod Wells with indoor school
Dyfed Riding Centre
Trans Wales Trails
Guided multi-day trail rides on Welsh Cobs through the Brecon Beacons, from weekend breaks to the flagship five-day coast-to-coast Trans-Wales Trail.
Bryngwyn Riding Centre
BHS-approved family riding stables on the Powys-Herefordshire border near Hay-on-Wye, established 1975
Bowlings Riding Centre
Littlemoor Equestrian Centre
Gul Outdoor Therapy's Carmarthenshire site, offering affordable riding and equine-assisted therapy for young people
Pembrokeshire Riding Centre
BHS-approved riding school near Pembroke with riding holidays and Pembrokeshire coast hacking
Rheidol Riding Centre
BHS-approved centre near Aberystwyth with riding holidays and mid-Wales forest hacking
Havard Stables
BHS-approved centre and the only RDA Accessibility Mark centre in West Wales
Aberconwy Equestrian Centre
BHS qualified family riding school in Conwy, established 1993, lessons near Llandudno and the Conwy Valley
Marros Riding Centre
BHS, ABRS and Pony Club approved centre near Pendine, ancient woodland rides, sea views and seasonal beach rides on Marros Sands for experienced riders
Hacking & Trails in Greater Manchester (12)
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.
Holt's Equestrian Centre
ABRS-approved equestrian centre in Bury, specialising in equine therapy for riders with autism, SEND and additional needs.
Croft End Equestrian Centre
One of only 18 UK riding centres to hold BHS Outstanding High Performance status, dual BHS and ABRS approved in Oldham with a mechanical simulator, 20x40m indoor arena, and professional equine qualifications.
North Cheshire Equestrian Centre
Equestrian competition yard and livery on the M60 corridor in Manchester, with Trans Pennine Trail hacking and regular unaffiliated shows.
Hill Top Farm & Riding school
Riding school with countryside hacking in Oldham, Greater Manchester
Red Earth Equestrian Centre
ABRS-approved Bolton riding school with moorland hacking, dressage, show jumping and eventing, group lessons from £35, run by BHSAI instructor since 2006.
Tarden Farm Riding Stables
Riding school with countryside hacking in Stockport, Greater Manchester
Lower Dale Farm Equestrian Centre
BHS 5-star highly commended livery yard in Marple, Stockport, 100 acres, full equestrian facilities, and horse-friendly holiday cottages for visiting riders.
Wythenshawe Park Riding Stables Ltd
Riding school with countryside hacking in Manchester, Greater Manchester
Godley Stud Riding School
Family-run ABRS-approved riding school in Hyde with Peak District hacking, group and private lessons from £20, and five-star Tameside rating.
Millfarm Riding School
Riding school and trekking centre in Hazel Grove, Stockport, lessons from £23, Pony Club centre, woodland hacks and pony camp holidays.
Carrington Riding Centre
Riding school with countryside hacking in Manchester, Greater Manchester
Hacking & Trails in Greater London (11)
Wimbledon Village Stables
A five-star BHS and ABRS awarded yard on the edge of Wimbledon Common, with high-quality instruction and hacking across open parkland.
Chessington Equestrian Centre
Riding school with countryside hacking in Chessington, Kingston upon Thames
North Cray & Sidcup Riding School
Family-run riding school and livery in Sidcup, lessons, hacks and birthday parties for all levels from age 4, with group hacks into the surrounding countryside
The London Equestrian Centre
A family-run BHS-approved centre on 34 acres in Mill Hill, offering quality tuition from tiny tots aged three to experienced adult riders.
Wanstead Community Riding Stables CIC
A community interest company in Wanstead bringing accessible horse riding to east London through inclusive lessons, hacking, and NHS-funded therapeutic programmes.
Mottingham Farm Equestrian Centre
A family-run, all-outdoor riding school on 55 acres in south-east London operating since 1957, welcoming all abilities from age four.
Chelsfield Equestrian Centre
BHS-approved semi-rural school on the London/Kent border with Pony Club and countryside hacks
Old Bexley Equestrian Centre
Riding school with countryside hacking in Bexley, Bexley
Kings Oak Equestrian Centre
Three decades of equestrian expertise at Theobalds Park, Enfield
Deen City Farm Riding School
BHS-approved community riding school within Deen City Farm in Merton with a RoboHorse simulator
Littlebourne Equestrian Centre
Riding school with countryside hacking in Uxbridge, Greater London
Hacking & Trails in Somerset (11)
Wick Stables Riding School
Riding school near Weston-super-Mare, lessons for all ages, online booking available.
Oak Tree Equestrian Centre
BHS-approved school on the green belt edge of Bristol near Whitchurch
Gordano Valley Riding Centre
Long-established BHS riding school near Portbury welcoming all ages since 1980s
Red Park Equestrian Centre
BHS-approved riding school and Pony Club Centre in Williton, coaching, riding holidays, livery and arena hire near the Quantock Hills and Exmoor.
Alstone Court Riding Establishment
Family-run riding establishment on 260-acre farm with budget-friendly lessons
Tunley Equestrian Centre
Family-run livery and coaching yard in the Cam Valley near Bath, offering dressage and jumping tuition in a small-yard environment.
Bowdens Riding School
Inclusive Pony Club centre at Chiselborough with small group lessons
Urchinwood Manor
BHS approved riding and eventing centre at Congresbury, North Somerset
Pevlings Farm Riding & Livery Stables
BHS, ABRS and RDA family yard with Clubmark certification at Templecombe
Burcott Riding Centre
BHS-approved Wells riding school established 1970, lessons, full and working livery, breaking and schooling near the Mendips.
Divoky Riding School
BHS Highly Commended riding school for nervous and returning riders
Hacking & Trails in West Sussex (10)
Tillington Stables
ABRS+ approved 5-star family-run children's riding school in the South Downs National Park near Petworth, established 1980
Willowbrook Riding Centre
ABRS+ approved family-run riding centre in Hambrook near Chichester, established 1989, with B&B accommodation on site
Hunters Lodge Riding School
ABRS+ approved riding school in Chichester
Forest Farm Riding School
Community-focused BHS riding school at Mannings Heath near Horsham
Bridge House Equestrian Centre
BHS approved equestrian centre near Horsham, home to South Downs RDA
Ferring Country Centre
BHS approved charitable riding centre near Worthing with beach rides
Lavant Equestrian
BHS-approved centre outside Chichester with farm hacking and South Downs access
Happy Valley Equestrian Centre
ABRS-approved beginner-friendly centre at the foot of the South Downs
The Stables at Cissbury
BHS approved riding and hacking on the Cissbury Estate, South Downs National Park
Arundel Riding Centre
Family-run BHS approved riding school in the countryside near Arundel
Hacking & Trails in Leicestershire (10)
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.
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.
Isaac Hall Equestrian
Riding school with countryside hacking in Leicester, Leicestershire
Top Merrill Riding School
Riding school with countryside hacking in Loughborough, Leicestershire
Meadow School of Riding
Privately run Leicestershire riding school near Loughborough with indoor and outdoor schools, evening hours until 9.30pm, and hacking access to Beacon Hill Country Park for riders from age 4.
Lychgate Riding School
Riding school with countryside hacking in Hinckley, Leicestershire
Riverside Riding Centre
Long-established family-run riding centre near Melton Mowbray with over 30 years of history, offering lessons, pony trekking, livery, and an on-site tack shop.
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.
The Urban Equestrian Academy Ltd.
A Leicester social enterprise opening equestrianism to urban young people through structured show jumping, dressage, polo, and eventing programmes at partner venues across Leicestershire.
Park View Riding School
ABRS+ approved 80-acre Leicestershire riding school established in 1982, with off-road hacking to Bradgate Park, pony days, and in-house dressage and jumping competitions for riders from age 5.
Hacking & Trails in South Wales (9)
Green Meadow Riding Centre
Golden Castle Riding Stables
Cimla Trekking and Equestrian Centre
Trekking and equestrian centre in the hills above Neath with riding holidays
Nolton Stables
Beach, woodland and coastal riding inside the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, four beaches within two miles, riding holidays and day visits for all levels
Copley Stables
BHS-approved riding school and livery in Bishopston on the Gower Peninsula
Cimla Equestrian Centre
Riding school in Afan Argoed Country Park, Port Talbot, lessons, trekking and holidays in scenic South Wales forest
Green Farm Riding Stables
Riding stables in a Swansea valley, lessons, stable management and weekend Pony Club
Pencoed College Equestrian
BHS-approved vocational equestrian centre at Pencoed College in Bridgend
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.
Hacking & Trails in Kent (9)
Bradbourne Riding and Training Centre
BHS approved riding school and RDA centre near Sevenoaks station, established 1971
South Farm Stables
Family riding school specialising in children and nervous adults, 50+ years
High Elms Equestrian Centre
BHS centre near Canterbury with hacking across the North Kent countryside
Mayfield Stables
BHS Highly Commended family school on the Kent-Surrey border with personalised lessons
Trenley Park Riding School
BHS training pathway riding school just outside Canterbury
Daffodil Paddock Riding Centre
ABRS+ approved riding school in Birchington
Ingleden Park Equestrian Centre
Livery and tuition on the Ingleden Park estate near Tenterden in the Kent Weald
Nelson Park Riding Centre
BHS Highly Commended Training Centre, Thanet's largest Pony Club centre
Cornilo Riding
BHS approved riding school on 1000 acres of East Kent chalk downland
Hacking & Trails in Buckinghamshire (9)
Squirrel Farm Livery Stables
Relaxed, inclusive riding school near Aylesbury, beginner-friendly
Snowball Farm Equestrian Centre
BHS and ABRS approved school on 130 acres near Burnham Beeches with XC and Chilterns hacking
Shardeloes Farm Equestrian Centre
550-acre Chilterns estate with three arenas, a dressage simulator and equine spa therapy
Vale of Aylesbury Hunt Riding School
Traditional hunt-affiliated riding school with cross-country focus at Great Kimble
Hartwell Riding Stables
5-star licensed riding school at Foxglove Farm, focused on children and families
Chequers Wood Livery Stables
Family-run livery yard near Wendover with personalised lessons and Chiltern hacking
Grove Riding School
ABRS accredited riding school between Marlow and High Wycombe with West Wycombe estate hacking
Widmer Equestrian Centre
BHS Highly Commended Chilterns centre in Lacey Green, home of the happy horse and rider
Bryerley Springs Equestrian Centre
ABRS+ approved riding school in Milton Keynes
Hacking & Trails in Lincolnshire (8)
Willow Banks Equestrian Centre
Lincolnshire Wolds show centre and livery yard with a full British Showjumping and British Dressage fixture list.
Bulby Equestrian Centre
BHS-approved riding school near Bourne, group lessons from £22, hacks from a 45-min ford splash to a 3-hour pub ride, all prices include VAT.
Castledyke Equestrian
Riding school and competition livery near Boston, BE-specification cross-country course, all levels of livery and hacking in the Lincolnshire Fens.
Orchard Farm Equestrian
Beach riding, lessons and riding holidays near Skegness, ABRS and Pony Club approved, 2 miles from the Lincolnshire coast
Rednil Farm Equestrian Centre
Rural riding school near Welton with hacking, livery and tuition north of Lincoln
The Paddocks Riding Centre
Village riding school at Hough on the Hill near Grantham
Lincolnshire Rural Activities Centre
Riding school at Kenwick Hill near Louth in the Lincolnshire Wolds
Poppyfield Equestrian Centre
BHS centre near Lincoln with hacking, livery and riding tuition
Hacking & Trails in Western & Southern Scotland (8)
Burnbank Equestrian Centre
Riding school with countryside hacking in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire
Scottish Equestrian Centre
BHS approved, 5-star equestrian centre at Belstane Castle, Lanark, riding holidays, BHS exams and the Scottish Castles Trail Ride
Ayrshire Equitation Centre
Ayrshire's longest established equitation centre in Ayr with 74 acres and on-site tack shop
Hooves & Paws Equestrian Centre
Riding school with countryside hacking in Larkhall, South Lanarkshire
Hazelbank Equestrian
Family-run riding school near Dunlop in East Ayrshire with lessons from age 3
Turnberry Equestrian Centre
Equestrian centre at Turnberry Resort, beach rides, estate treks and natural horsemanship on the Ayrshire coast
Lomondside Stud & Equestrian Centre
Riding centre and stud farm on the edge of Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park
Turlood Equestrian Centre
ABRS+ approved council-licensed riding and trekking centre at Lesmahagow, South Lanarkshire, with lessons, treks, camps and competitions
Hacking & Trails in Highlands & North East Scotland (8)
Wardhaugh Farm Riding Centre
The only indoor riding school near Huntly in Aberdeenshire with BHS stages and trekking
Brechin Castle Equestrian Centre
BHS riding centre on the Brechin Castle estate in Angus with lessons and livery
Equus Riding Centre
Equus Riding (Equus Scotland) has been running between Elgin and Forres in Moray since 2008
Hayfield Riding School
Established riding school in Falkirk, lessons for all levels, hats provided
Balcurvie Riding School
Fife riding school with direct countryside hacking, lessons for all levels and charity equestrian events
Wellsfield Farm Equestrian
BHS-qualified riding school near Denny in the Forth Valley with lessons for all ages
Crieff Hydro Riding Centre
Hotel-linked riding centre in 900 acres of Perthshire, with skill-based hacking for all levels.
Highlands Unbridled
All-inclusive multi-day trail rides across the Scottish Highlands, coast-to-coast routes, Cairngorm passes and Atlantic shores on native horses.
Hacking & Trails in East Sussex (8)
Meadows Equestrian Centre
Family-run riding school near Hailsham, relaxed and beginner-friendly
Hurstwood Farm Equestrian Centre
5-star BHS centre in 80 acres of High Weald with cross-country, cottages and riding holidays
Pebsham Equestrian Centre
Inclusive RDA-affiliated riding centre with beach hacks at Bexhill-on-Sea
East View Riding Centre
Family-run Ashdown Forest riding centre, est. 1974
Plumpton College Equestrian Unit
College-run BHS equestrian centre near Lewes offering tuition, livery and BHS exam training
Ashdown Riding
Long-established forest hacking and riding school on the edge of Ashdown Forest
Beauport Park Riding School
Large well-equipped family centre in Hastings with two indoor schools and cross-country
Ditchling Common Stud
BHS training centre with Pony Club and competition focus, near Burgess Hill
Hacking & Trails in Essex (8)
Chelmsford Equestrian Centre
BHS, ABRS and RDA approved school on 72 acres near Chelmsford city centre
Fletchers Farm Riding School
BHS/ABRS 5-star school near Colchester with 7km of private off-road trails
Monty's Equestrian Centre
Coastal riding school near Clacton with beach rides and relaxed inclusive lessons
High Beech Riding School
Lessons and forest rides in the heart of Epping Forest
Colmar Farm Riding School
BHS approved family riding school at South Weald, Brentwood, 5-star rated
Sains Hall School of Equitation
Family-run riding school near Maldon with exclusive forest hacking
Longmead Riding Centre
Small private yard near Manningtree specialising in one-to-one and small group lessons
Belfairs Riding School
Forest riding school in Belfairs Park near Leigh-on-Sea with RDA provision
Hacking & Trails in Northamptonshire (8)
Silverstone Equestrian Centre
BHS-approved riding school near Towcester in the heart of West Northamptonshire
Manor Farm Riding Centre
Pony Club centre at Castle Ashby estate, lessons and miles of hacking
Brampton Stables
BHS and ABRS approved family riding school near Althorp, 40+ years
Harringworth Manor Stables
30-year established riding school in the Welland Valley near Corby
Evergreen Riding Stables
BHS approved riding school established 1986 at Gayton
The Acorn Centre
Therapeutic riding centre near Walgrave from age 4
Boughton Mill Equestrian Centre
Northamptonshire livery yard and events centre with a floodlit 60m x 40m all-weather arena, from £15/hr.
East Lodge Farm & Equestrian Centre
Family-run equestrian centre since 1984 near Ecton, accepts from age 2
Hacking & Trails in Cornwall (7)
Newton Equestrian Centre
Newton Equestrian and Leisure Centre is a BHS approved riding holiday centre at Polhorman Lane, Mullion on the Lizard Peninsula in west Cornwall
Old Mill Stables
Gooseham Barton Stables
Gooseham Barton Stables has been running on a 50-acre holding on the North Cornwall-North Devon coast near Bude since 1974
Newquay Riding Stables
BHS and ABRS approved riding stables in Newquay running beach treks on Crantock and the Gannel Estuary.
Penewin Stables
Penewin Stables sits at Trerulefoot near Saltash on the Cornwall-Devon border, offering livery and horse riding tuition
Polmartin Riding
Polmartin Riding is a BHS approved riding school and trekking centre near Herodsfoot, between Liskeard and Lostwithiel in south-east Cornwall
Reen Manor Riding Stables
Beach trekking on Perranporth's 3-mile coastline, plus traditional Cornish pub rides.
Hacking & Trails in Hertfordshire (6)

Sandridgebury Riding School
Riding school and Pony Club centre on the edge of Heartwood Forest, near St Albans
Croft Farm
Family-run livery yard beside the River Lea near Wheathampstead, 40 acres, floodlit school, year-round turnout, bridleway access.
Brook Cottage Farm Riding School
BHS-approved family riding school, RDA and Pony Club centre at Furneux Pelham, Buntingford, all ages from 3, all abilities including additional needs.
Linces Farm Livery Yard
BHS approved livery yard near Welwyn
Kim's Equestrian Riding School
Five-star licensed riding school with countryside hacking, Hemel Hempstead
Kings Langley Riding School
BHS approved riding school and livery on the edge of the Chilterns
Hacking & Trails in Wiltshire (6)
Warminster Saddle Club
Not-for-profit riding school in the Warminster military garrison, open to all
West Wilts Equestrian Centre
Riding school with countryside hacking in Trowbridge, Wiltshire

Lucknam Park Equestrian Centre
Equestrian centre at the five-star Lucknam Park Hotel, open exclusively to hotel residents, offering escorted hacks across the 500-acre estate.
Widbrook Equestrian Centre
BHS approved family riding school at Bradford-on-Avon beside the Kennet & Avon Canal
Grovely Riding Centre
Family-run riding centre on the edge of Grovely Woods near Salisbury
Cherry Tree Stables & Trekking Centre
Community-spirited Wiltshire riding school at Dilton Marsh offering lessons, trekking, a Sunday Pony Club, summer camps, and outdoor yoga alongside standard equestrian tuition.
Hacking & Trails in Cheshire (6)
Barrow Equestrian Centre
BHS-approved riding school near Chester with lessons and livery in the Cheshire countryside
High Legh Riding Centre
Cheshire's ABRS-approved riding school led by international show jumpers Abi and John Shaw, lessons, hacking and livery near Knutsford
Prestbury Riding Stables
Established Macclesfield DIY livery yard with indoor arena, outdoor school and farm ride included in livery rate, instructors available on site.
Croft riding centre
BHS-qualified Clubmark riding school and Pony Club Centre near Warrington, dressage/SJ competitions, Pony Parties and easy M60/M62 access.
Wirral Riding Centre
BHS-approved Wirral riding school with 40-year heritage, Pony Club, Special Olympics, Alternative Provision, group lessons from £11.
Lowton Riding Centre
BHS-approved Lowton riding school founded 1987, small-group lessons at all levels, from £14 per half hour
Hacking & Trails in North Yorkshire (6)
Yorkshire Riding Centre
BHS approved training centre near Harrogate, dressage coaching, competition livery and holiday cottages at Markington
Friars Hill Riding Stables
BHS-approved riding stables on the edge of the North York Moors, lessons, hacks and pony days for riders of all ages near Pickering
Farsyde Riding Centre
Coastal riding at Robin Hood's Bay, beach, moorland and the old Scarborough-Whitby rail path, 1 to 3 hours from a clifftop farm
Boltby Trekking & Trail Riding Centre
Working farm trekking on the North York Moors edge, with on-site studio accommodation for riding holidays.
Naburn Grange Riding Centre
Small family-run BHS Approved Training Centre near York established 1980.
Catterick Garrison Saddle Club
ABRS+ approved livery and riding school in Catterick Garrison, serving military and civilian communities, with a 55x40m indoor arena and cross-country course
Hacking & Trails in Cumbria (6)
Leacett Cottage Riding Stables
Trekking and riding centre near Penrith in the Eden Valley
Witherslack Hall Equestrian Centre
Residential riding holidays on a 2,500-acre woodland estate in the Lake District, five-day trail packages, children's camps and intensive training weeks in Cumbria.
Rookin House Equestrian and Activity Centre
40+ horses, indoor school and full Lakeland trekking between Keswick and Penrith.
Blackdyke Farm Riding Centre
BHS riding centre near Carlisle offering hacking and instruction close to the Scottish border
Larkrigg Riding School
Friendly riding school at Natland near Kendal with livery and countryside hacking
Bigland Hall Equestrian
BHS centre near Lake Windermere with trekking, classical dressage and young riders' club
Hacking & Trails in West Yorkshire (5)
Swan Lane Equestrian Centre
ABRS+ approved Huddersfield riding school and livery with M62 access, cross-country course and horsebox hire, currently operating a waiting list for new riders.
Cliffhollins Riding School
Riding school with countryside hacking in Bradford, West Yorkshire
Rockwood Equestrian Centre
Family-run DIY, part and full livery yard near Wakefield with indoor and outdoor arenas and a full set of showjumps
Wilsden Equestrian Centre
BHS-approved Bradford riding school with Pony Club, indoor and outdoor arenas, group lessons from £22, Changing Lives Through Horses programme.
Aire View Equestrian Centre
Riding school with countryside hacking in Keighley, West Yorkshire
Hacking & Trails in Gloucestershire (5)
Tumpy Green Equestrian Centre
BHS and ABRS approved family-run riding centre near Dursley, 30 horses, 5-star licensed, open 7 days
Summerhouse Equitation Centre
BHS/ABRS-approved equitation and education centre near Gloucester, lessons, hacking, BHS exam training and livery.
South Cerney Riding School
Established Cotswold Water Park riding school running hacks, lessons and gymkhana games on flat open countryside.
Mill Farm Riding Stables
Family-run Cotswold yard near Cheltenham, ages 4 and up
Barton End Stables
Cotswolds riding centre with 40+ horses, all abilities welcome
Hacking & Trails in Norfolk (5)
Eden Meadows Equestrian
ABRS-approved family school near Attleborough with floodlit indoor arena
Squirrel Wood Equestrian Centre
ABRS+ approved centre on the Worstead Estate in North Norfolk, with acres of off-road woodland hacking and a floodlit ménage
Mount Pleasant Equestrian Centre
Family-run BHS centre near King's Lynn with pony camps and Own a Pony mornings
Willow Farm Riding School
BHS Highly Commended school near Great Yarmouth established for over 50 years
Kimblewick Equestrian Centre
The only BHS Assessment Centre in Norfolk, Highly Commended, established 1998
Hacking & Trails in West Midlands (4)
Bourne Vale Stables
BHS and ABRS approved family-run stables established 1962, 4th generation
Sandwell Valley Riding Centre
ABRS+ approved riding centre set within the green heart of Sandwell Valley Country Park, offering inclusive lessons, hacking, holiday camps, and birthday parties for all ages in the West Midlands.
Brookhouse Farm Riding School
BHS approved Solihull riding school with 80 acres of hacking, 40+ horses
Warrens Hall Riding School
ABRS-approved Black Country riding school set across 60 acres with an Olympic-spec sand arena, equine therapy for veterans and autism, and lessons from age 3 near Oldbury.
Hacking & Trails in Northern Ireland (4)
MacKenzie's Equestrian Centre
Family-run equestrian centre in Randalstown, Co. Antrim, lessons, livery and shows since 1998
Islandmagee Riding Centre
BHS-approved family riding centre on the Islandmagee peninsula, County Antrim
Mossvale Equestrian Centre
BHS riding school near Dromore in the heart of County Down
Maddybenny Riding Centre
Riding centre and guest house near Coleraine, lessons, Causeway Coast hacking and equestrian stays in Co. Londonderry
Hacking & Trails in Oxfordshire (4)
Wendlebury Gate Stables
BHS-approved centre near Bicester with lessons and livery in open Oxfordshire countryside
Pioneer Equestrian Coaching
ABRS+ approved Cotswolds riding school in Charlbury offering Ride With Your Mind biomechanics coaching.
Turpins Lodge Riding School
Friendly BHS centre in the Cotswolds near Hook Norton with estate and country hacking
Checkendon Equestrian Centre
BHS-approved Chilterns centre on 70 acres with two indoor schools and horseback archery
Hacking & Trails in Derbyshire (4)
Hargate Hill Equestrian Centre
Riding school and livery in Glossop, High Peak Borough Council licensed, online booking via ECPro.
Villa Mar Riding School
Family-run riding school near Bolsover on a 22-acre farm, working with a string that includes several ex-military horses.
Heartfelt Connections CIC
ABRS+ approved community interest company at Homestead Equestrian Centre, Derbyshire, offering Equine Facilitated Learning Therapy
Buxton Riding School
Long-established Buxton riding school offering lessons, treks, hires and riding holidays from Fern Farm.
Hacking & Trails in Isle of Wight (4)
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
Island Riding Centre
The Isle of Wight's leading equestrian centre, ABRS+ approved, indoor and outdoor arenas, beach hacks and inclusive access from age 4
Lake Farm Equestrian Centre
BHS-approved riding school in the heart of the Isle of Wight near Rookley
Great Pan Farm Stables
BHS-approved riding school on the outskirts of Newport with countryside hacking
Hacking & Trails in Staffordshire (4)
Courses for Horses
BHS exam training and hacking near Stoke-on-Trent
Bishton Riding Centre
ABRS+ approved riding school in Stafford
Foxhills Farm Riding Centre
ABRS approved riding school in Walsall, established over 50 years, with an RDA Accessibility mark and Pony Club Centre status
Rodbaston College Equestrian Centre
BHS-approved college equestrian centre near Penkridge with public riding and exam training
Hacking & Trails in South Yorkshire (3)
Cloughfields Equestrian Centre
Riding school with countryside hacking in Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Sheffield Equestrian Centre
Riding school with countryside hacking in Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Smeltings Farm Riding Centre
Riding school with countryside hacking in Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Hacking & Trails in Worcestershire (3)
Moyfield Riding School
Trekking and hacking school near Evesham in the Vale of Evesham
Malvern Riding School
BHS Highly Commended side-saddle specialist, Pony Club Centre and RDA
Cotswolds Riding at Jill Carenza Equestrian Ltd
Riding school with countryside hacking in Broadway, Worcestershire
Hacking & Trails in Bristol (3)
Clack Mill Riding Stables
Riding school with countryside hacking in Bristol, Bristol
Avon Riding Centre For The Disabled
The only BHS-approved riding school in Bristol, a charity-run centre with group lessons from £49.50, Pony Stars programme, and Shetland pony sessions.
Shepperdine Riding School
Riding school with countryside hacking in Bristol, Bristol
Hacking & Trails in Shropshire (3)
Berriewood Farm
BHS-approved riding school and livery near Shrewsbury with BHS exam training
Prescott Equestrian Centre
BHS-approved school near Shrewsbury with hacking, livery and BHS exam training
Freshfields Equestrian Centre
BHS-approved riding school near Market Drayton with hacking in North Shropshire
Hacking & Trails in Lancashire (3)
NA Equestrian
ABRS-approved riding school in the Pennine hills above Bacup, offering lessons against a backdrop of outstanding Lancashire moorland.
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.
Midgeland Riding School
Blackpool riding school with hacking and livery near the Fylde coast
Hacking & Trails in Nottinghamshire (3)
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.
Derbyshire Pony Trekking
Award-winning off-road trekking through Welbeck estate edges, Poulter Country Park and Creswell Crags.
Brackenhurst Equestrian Centre
Riding school with countryside hacking in Southwell, Nottinghamshire
Hacking & Trails in Dorset (3)
Eastmoors Riding School
5-star licensed forest trekking school on the edge of the New Forest
Chesil Equestrian
Family-run riding centre on Portland with coastal hacks and Pony Club
Luccombe Riding Centre
BHS approved 5-star riding school at Luccombe Farm with Pony Club and RDA
Hacking & Trails in Suffolk (3)
Newton Hall Equitation
BHS approved centre with one of the largest indoor arenas in Suffolk
Valley Farm Equestrian Leisure
BHS and ABRS approved 82-acre award-winning equestrian centre near Woodbridge

Bardwell Manor Equestrian Centre
ABRS+ approved riding school near Bury St Edmunds, with all-weather indoor school and camping on site
Hacking & Trails in Cambridgeshire (3)
Northbrook Equestrian Centre
Bartlow Equestrian Centre
ABRS approved family riding school near the Suffolk border
Bartlow Riding School and Livery Yard
ABRS approved riding school and livery yard near Saffron Walden, with indoor and outdoor schools and off-road hacking
Hacking & Trails in Bedfordshire (3)
Thurleigh Equestrian Centre
Established riding school and livery yard focused on harmony and personal development
Icknield Livery Yard & Riding School
Council-licensed riding school and livery yard at the foot of Dunstable Downs, lessons for children and adults, off-road hacking and full livery services
Baylands Equestrian Centre
ABRS and Pony Club approved Luton riding centre with two floodlit arenas, dedicated disabled riding provision including hoist and ramp, and lessons for riders from age 3.
Hacking & Trails in Northumberland (3)
Haggerston Riding Centre
Beach and countryside treks in the grounds of Haggerston Castle near Berwick
Sinderhope Pony Trekking Centre
Moorland trekking through the Allen Valley with sweeping Northumberland views
Swinhoe Farm Riding Centre
The ONLY BHS Approved Riding Centre in North Northumberland, 1,750 acres with coastal and Cheviot views
Hacking & Trails in Lothians (3)
Edinburgh & Lasswade Riding Centre
Riding school with countryside hacking in Lasswade, Midlothian
Barkeldy Equestrian
ABRS+ approved riding school in Kelty
Seacliff Stables
Family-run coastal riding near North Berwick, views of Tantallon Castle and the Bass Rock, beach access for intermediate riders and carriage driving experiences
Hacking & Trails in Berkshire (3)
Brookfield Farm Equestrian
BHS approved equestrian centre at Warfield, Bracknell
Curridge Green Riding School
Family-run riding school in West Berkshire countryside, est. 35+ years
Berkshire Riding Centre
Highly commended BHS school near Windsor with three arenas and cross-country
Hacking & Trails in Merseyside (2)
Aintree International Equestrian Centre
high-quality BHS-approved competition venue within Aintree Racecourse, hosting affiliated BS and BD shows, BHS training camps, and coaching sessions with access to the famous racecourse gallops.
Bowlers Riding School Ltd
One of Merseyside's oldest riding schools, established in 1941 with dual BHS and ABRS approval, 40 horses and ponies, large mirrored arenas, and an RDA group operating on-site in Formby.
Hacking & Trails in East Riding of Yorkshire (2)
Howden Equestrian Centre
BHS Highly Commended and ABRS+ approved riding school near Howden, private and small-group tuition from age 3, BHS exam centre
Bishop Burton Equine Centre
BHS exam centre at Bishop Burton College offering advanced coaching and competition training
Hacking & Trails in Glasgow (2)
Muirhouse Equestrian Centre
Riding school with countryside hacking in Glasgow, Glasgow City
Milndavie Farm Riding Centre
Riding school with countryside hacking in Glasgow, Glasgow City
Hacking & Trails in Warwickshire (2)
Caldecote Riding School
Small, dual BHS and ABRS+ approved Warwickshire riding school where horses live out year-round, with a welcoming approach to nervous riders, Pony Club, and German-language instruction available.
Woodbine Riding Stables
Riding school with countryside hacking in Rugby, Warwickshire