Riding schools

Major fund set up to help hard-hit riding schools feed their horses *H&H Plus*

The money will go directly towards ensuring the care and welfare of horses and ponies at BHS approved centres

Renowned riding school scaling down after 40 years

The riding school has made the ‘heartbreaking’ decision to close the main part of its operation as a result of finances and the pandemic

Equine welfare warning as virus restrictions hit riding schools hard *H&H Plus*

Riding school’s future in jeopardy after ‘catastrophic’ strangles outbreak

‘Potentially we may not open as a riding school if we have to sell the horses and ponies to pay the vets’ bills, it’s a big worry’

Britain’s unsung equine heroes: the 33-year-old riding school pony with no desire to retire

Every day, our horses work for us tirelessly, teaching riding skills, providing therapy and promoting equestrianism. In our new series, Sara Walker meets some of the horses and ponies who are Britain’s unsung heroes, such as Baldrick from Birtles Equestrian

My life with horses: Pam Rigby — ‘I must have taught thousands of children to ride’

Sara Walker talks to Cheshire-based Pam Rigby BHSII, who looks back at her 50 years working as a BHS instructor and running riding schools

£1,300 fine for woman who ran riding school without a licence

’She has has shown a blatant disregard for her responsibilities under the law’

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It’s never too late! How 55-year-old builder discovered his passion for riding

Neill Collom decided to take up the reins later in life and is now relishing his newfound passion for horses

Supermarket to offer riding lessons to grocery shoppers

‘We hope parents across the UK will be able to introduce their children to the sport, or have a go themselves’

9 things beginner riders should be warned about

While some of us can’t even remember the first time we sat on a horse — we just know that we’ve rarely been off one since — those who are discovering the joy for the very first time have a steep learning curve ahead...

7 riding schools where children under-five can learn to ride

If your child is keen to get in the saddle but you're struggling to find riding schools who cater for tiny tots, have a look at our list of centres who take children under five

Equine industry calls for fair deal on business rates

Some equestrian businesses face huge increases in their business rates — H&H looks at what you need to know and how this will affect the horse world

Unlicensed riding school operators fined £1k

A mother and son have been fined £1,000 and banned from keeping riding schools, for operating without a licence.

Riding school owner receives unsung hero award

Sue Martin picked up the Sir Colin Spedding Award at the National Equine Forum

Houses could replace another Hertfordshire riding centre

Plans for more than 30 homes on the site have been submitted to Hertsmere Borough Council

TOWIE brings showbiz to Essex riding school

Stars of the reality television show visited Chelmsford Equestrian Centre for a riding lesson

Equestrian centre plans given the go ahead by council

A new home has been found for Longwood Equestrian Centre in Essex

Calls for riding schools to cater for more experienced riders *H&H VIP*

Could horse sport be losing out to the mass appeal and better facilities enjoyed by other sports? And how can this be tackled?

Free lessons to encourage women to take up riding

Beginners can try out horse riding for free as part of an initiative to encourage more women to take up the sport