Kirkfields Equestrian Centre
About this yard
Kirkfields Equestrian Centre has been operating since 1976 from Lower Blidworth near Mansfield, positioned on the edge of Sherwood Forest. As an ABRS+ approved establishment, the centre offers riding lessons, show jumping, dressage, and cross-country training to a high standard, with hacking directly into Sherwood Forest among its most distinctive draws. Pony Club activities and regular shows provide competitive and social opportunities throughout the year. The centre provides indoor and outdoor schools, show jumping and cross-country courses, lunge lessons, and jumping clinics, alongside livery services. A certificated campsite and Byron Lodge self-contained accommodation make it a viable destination for equestrian holiday breaks and residential riding camps. The combination of quality facilities and the Sherwood Forest setting makes it one of the more memorable equestrian venues in the East Midlands.
Facilities
Pricing
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This venue takes bookings by phone.
Call Kirkfields Equestrian Centre 07768 224666Frequently asked questions
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What to wear
Standard guidance for equestrian yards in the UK. Check with your yard if you're unsure.
A hat to a current recognised safety standard. Requirements can vary, so check with the yard before you ride.
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.
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.
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.
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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