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Activities & Days Out / 22 June, 2020 / My Baba

The Best Riding Schools In London

You might not think it, but when it comes to horse riding in London there are a lot of options. Here are the best equestrian and riding schools available in London, most of which cater for children and adults. If you try them out please get in touch and let us know how it goes.

Dulwich Riding School, Dulwich

Established in 1961 Dulwich Riding School prides itself in being part of London’s riding lesson’s heritage. Their drive and determination is shown through their passion to uphold the school’s reputation and standards attained by their founder Mr James Thomas Bellman.

What they offer:

  • Group lessons
  • Private lessons / semi-private lessons
  • Park rides / semi-private park rides
  • Birthday parties
  • Group and school bookings 

Address: Dulwich Riding School, Dulwich Common, Dulwich, London se21 7ex

Contact: 0208 693 2944 or dulwichrs@btinternet.com

Visit DulwichRidingSchool.co.uk

Wimbledon Village Stables, Wimbledon

Wimbledon Village Stables is a multi-award winning riding school and livery stables in South West London, offering horse riders the opportunity to escape the city and enjoy the stunning countryside and wildlife of Wimbledon Common and Richmond Park.

What they offer:

  • Member’s Riding Club for over 18’s
  • Hacking on Wimbledon Common and Richmond Park
  • One or two hour class lessons
  • Dressage tuition
  • Horse care / stable management courses
  • Equestrian workshops
  • Member’s events, dinners and parties
  • Livery / horse boarding
  • Horse Simulator lessons

Address: Wimbledon Village Stables, 24 a/b High Street, Wimbledon, SW19 5DX

Contact: 020 8946 8579 or admin@wvstables.com

Visit WVStables.com

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Equicise, Wimbledon

The EQUICISE Horse Simulator is suitable for all riders – whether you are an accomplished competition rider or a complete beginner. It is an excellent way for new riders to develop their skills whilst building confidence in a controlled environment.  For more experienced riders, the EQUICISE Simulator can be used to improve position, balance and timing and fitness.

What they offer:

  • 30 minute private lessons
  • One hour group lessons for up to four people
  • Fitness and rehabilitation sessions
  • Option of targeted lessons which include:
  • Balance and stability
  • Hand position and rein aids.
  • Leg position and leg aids.
  • Seat and posture.
  • Co-ordination
  • Jumping position

Address: Wimbledon Village Stables, Wimbledon, London SW19 5DX

Contact: 020 8946 8579 or equiciseltd@gmail.com

Visit Equicise.co.uk

Lower Morden Equestrian Centre

They offer lessons for all ages and abilities. Their lessons and walkouts start from age 4 and we offer short pony rides for the little ones! Adults and children are welcome. Online booking is available.

What they offer:

  • Group Lessons
  • Private lessons (We can cater to some disabilities in our private lessons)
  • Walkouts

Address: Lower Morden Equestrian Centre, Green Lane (Off Garth Road), Surrey, SM4 4AS

Contact: 07940231310 or info@lowermordenequestrian.co.uk

Visit: Lower Morden Equestrian – Online booking: https://lowermorden.horseriding.app/

Ealing Riding Centre, Ealing

Everyone is welcome at Ealing Riding School, from novices to experts, children to adults, horse lovers who live locally and those from far and wide. The riding school caters for children from 4 years. They have 25 safe horses and professional instructors who will help riders build confidence and help nervous riders.

What they offer:

  • Riding for children and adults
  • Private / semi-private lessons
  • Group lessons
  • Stable management
  • Friends and family lessons
  • After school stable club
  • Christmas pony days

Address: 19 Gunnersbury Ave, London W5 3XD

Contact: 0208 992 3808 or admin@ealingridingschool.net

Visit EalingRidingSchool.biz

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Kingston Riding Centre, Kingston-Upon-Thames

With a 70 year pedigree, Kingston Riding Centre is a British Horse Society approved riding school and livery yard that puts both enjoyment and safety as their top priorities.

What they offer:

  • Adult and child lessons
  • Private and group lessons
  • Stable management lessons
  • Holiday camp
  • Pony Club
  • Hack and riding in Richmond Park   

Address: Barwell Farm, Barwell Ln, Chessington KT9 2LZ

Contact: 020 8546 6361 or kingston.r.c@btconnect.com

Visit KingstonRidingCentre.com

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Lee Valley Riding Centre, Leyton

Lee Valley Riding Centre is British Horse Society approved and offers horse riding lessons for beginners through to more experienced riders as well as superb equestrian facilities, including 5* livery services and top class tuition in London.

What they offer:

  • Have-a-go lessons
  • Learn to ride lessons
  • Group lessons
  • Private lessons
  • Riding for the disabled
  • Refresher sessions    

Address: Lee Valley Riding Centre, 71 Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London E10 7QL

Contact: 020 8556 2629 or riding@vibrantpartnerships.co.uk

Visit https://www.facebook.com/LeeValleyRC/

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Docklands Equestrian Centre, Beckton

This BHS affiliated and ABRS approved riding school is a top quality facility for able bodies and disabled children and adults to learn to ride and care for horses. The Docklands Equestrian Centre holds regular events and children’s activities during term time and over the holidays

What they offer:

  • Riding for children over 5 years and adults
  • Riding for the disabled
  • Private and group lessons
  • Pony rides from age 3 years
  • Livery
  • Birthday parties and corporate days

Address: 2 Claps Gate Lane, Beckton, London E6 6JF

Contact: 020 7473 4951 or doclandsec@gmail.com

Visit DocklandsEquestrianCentre.com

London Equestrian Centre, Finchley

The London Equestrian Centre comes highly commended by the British Horse Society and prides itself on offering a friendly environment for both riders and visitors.

What they offer:

  • Group lessons
  • Private / semi-private lessons
  • Riding lessons from 4 years
  • Tiny Tot rides for 3 year olds
  • Birthday parties    
  • Working / part / full livery

Address: The London Equestrian Centre, Lullington Garth, Woodside Park, Finchley, London, N12 7BP

Contact: 02083491345 or thelec@hotmail.co.uk

Visit LondonRidingSchool.com

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Ross Nye Stables, Paddington

Established in 1965, Ross Nye Stables in Hyde Park is the longest-established riding school to offer riding in Central London. They offer a range of hacks, lessons, pony clubs, riding clubs, and riding holidays at Longfrey Farm.

What they offer:

  • Riding for all ages
  • Private / group lessons
  • Gift vouchers
  • Birthday parties
  • Social events (quiz nights, outings, etc.)
  • Stable management and horse care

Address: 8 Bathurst Mews, London W2 2SB

Contact: 0207 262 3791 or riding@rossnyestables.co.uk

Visit RossNyeStables.co.uk

Stag Lodge Stables, Richmond

Situated on the borders of both Richmond Park and Wimbledon Common, Stag Lodge Stables offer a unique experience steeping in rich history due to their establishment within the 17th Century.

What they offer:

  • Riding for all ages (from 3 years)
  • Pony weeks for children
  • Hacking in Richmond and Wimbledon
  • Pony club courses
  • Private lessons
  • Lunge lessons for adults
  • Pub rides
  • Parties
  • Livery services

Address: Stag Lodge, 197 Robin Hood Way, London, SW20 0AA

Contact: 020 8949 6999 or info@staglodgestables.com

Visit RidingInLondon.com 

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Trent Park, Cockfosters

With riding activities from riding lessons and cross country riding to pony days, horse riding parties and our riding club, Trent Park Equestrian Centre in London caters for riders of all ages and levels of ability.

What they offer:

  • Riding for children and adults
  • Group and private lessons
  • Horse hacking
  • Pony days / weeks
  • Adult riding club
  • Cross country riding
  • Client courses
  • Gift vouchers
  • Livery
  • Parties

Address: Trent Park Equestrian Centre, East Pole Farmhouse, Bramley Road, London, N14 4UW

Contact: +44 (020) 8363 8630 or trentparkec@live.com

Visit TrentPark.com

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Aldersbrook Riding School

Aldersbrook Riding School is a small riding school and livery stables in East London, situated close to Wanstead Park. A friendly yard with a strong community focus, Aldersbrook Riding School has been provided riding lessons to the local community, and the opportunity for children and adults to learn about horses and how to care for them for over 40 years.

What they offer:

  • Riding for children and adults
  • Private and group lessons for all abilities for riders aged two years old and above
  • Private lessons take place in either our indoor school or our outdoor school
  • River rides at walk pace in surrounding forest land
  • Holiday activities
  • Ride and groom

Address: Aldersbrook Riding School and Livery  Stables, Empress Avenue, London, E12 5HW 

Contact: 020 8530 4648 or aldersbrookridingschool@gmail.com

Visit Aldersbrook Riding School

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