South Derbyshire -
Riding Schools, Riding Centres, Hacking, Trekking
This section includes
Riding Schools and Riding Centres, Residential Riding
Holidays, Pony Trekking, etc.
Not all the activities
available in an area are listed.
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Barleyfields is a purpose built riding school
and livery yard, now nine years old. We are
British Horse Society approved and are also
recommended by them as a "Where to Train" centre
for students wishing to train for BHS Exams and
NVQ Awards. We are a friendly, down to earth
centre, from providing lessons for complete
beginners up to quite advanced competition, we
cater for all levels. For ALL ages - children
and adults - ages 4 to 74+!!! We have a large
selection of friendly horses and ponies to suit
every standard. There are five fully qualified
members of staff - 4 BHSAI and 1 BHSII.
Elvaston Castle Riding
Centre
The Kennels, Elvaston Castle Country Park,
Thulston, Derby, DE72 3EP Tel: 01332 751927
Quality training 11yrs & up. Livery service.
Group & private lessons. A.B.R.S / B.H.S
Approved. Dressage & jumping lessons. Two
floodlit arenas.
Riding stables and livery.Activities include hacking, riding
tuition by qualified BHS instructors, pony
mornings, evening rides, exam training.
Indoor and
outdoor school, separate classroom and
cloakroom. Car parking with hardstanding for
boxes.
Hargate Equestrian is a professional, family run
business formed by Barry and Carol Smith in
1994. The farm is set in a 30 acres of land and
surrounded by a nature trail. We are also
conveniently located off the A50 and A38 with
easy access to the M1, M6 and M42 motorways.The facilities at Hargate Equestrian
include:BHS Approved
riding school, 40m
x 20m Indoor all weather floodlit school,
60m x 60m Outdoor all weather floodlit
school, American style
stable block, Two BSJA
show jumping arena's,
Horse walker,
Nature Trail, Lecture
room with facilities for up to 24 students,
B.S.J.A. show jumping arena's Indoor
school Outdoor school.
Hargate Equestrian is a British Horse Society
approved riding school and caters for ALL
abilities of riders. Our Lessons are for
complete beginner to advanced riders, for
children and adults. We have a wide range of
horses and ponies. SO YOU ARE ALWAYS GUARANTEED
TO FIND ONE THAT SUITS YOU BEST!
We are situated in Derbyshire, in the English
Midlands. We are within easy reach of the M1,
M42, and M6 (via A50) Motorways.The stables are within easy reach of a
range of excellent bridleways for escorted hacks.
Stabling can be arranged for your own
Horse if required.Our
all weather outdoor menage provides a safe
environment for teaching.
We can cater for all ages and experiences in our
outdoor menage. Friendly staff will provide you
with a pony or horse to match your age, weight
and expertise.The
horses range from 11hh Welsh Section A ponies to
17hh Thoroughbreds.
Show Jumping and Cross-Country Training are
available.A good
range of Bridleways are within easy reach for
escorted Hacks.
Offers riding and driving at all levels. Will do
individual courses and we have specialist
facilities for disabled riders and drivers. Also
drive pairs tandem team.
