Rider sues riding school after injuring herself in a fall
A young mother who was seriously injured when she fell off a bolting horse at a riding school has launched a legal battle for compensation of more than £300,000
Riding schools
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Stag Lodge Riding Stables denies rumours of closure
The owner of Stag Lodge Riding Stables in Richmond Park, London, has denied the yard is closing down, despite a planning application to build houses on the site
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Appeal court victory a 'great result' for riding schools
The owner of a Surrey riding school is delighted not to be liable for compensation after a rider was bucked off
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Bedgebury Park Equestrian Centre closes its doors
Bedgebury Park Equestrian Centre in Kent closes its doors after more than 30 years
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Riding school insurance no longer on the rise
Insurance premiums have dropped for some riding schools as a result of better record keeping and risk management
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Council checks on weekend child helpers at riding schools
A local authority in Berkshire is spot-checking riding schools to ensure they comply with legislation on employing children — even if they are just working for rides at weekends
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Quiz night to raise money for money for ILPH's Make a Noise Campaign
Shana Riding School in High Wycombe is holding a charity quiz night on Sunday, 4 May, to raise funds for the ILPH's Make a Noise Campaign
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ABRS introduces new 'centres of excellence' award for top yards
The Association of British Riding Schools has introduced a new scheme naming stables that have exceptional facilities, training and horse management, but are not riding schools or livery yards, “nominated centres of excellence”
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Jubilee plaque for London riding school
An urban equestrian centre celebrates BHS recognition and its founder
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New club for riding school riders
Horse & Hound has received a mixed reaction to a new club for riding school riders offering them accident and public liability insurance
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Liverpool riding school to close
Wheathill Riding Centre in Liverpool is due to close next month following the proprietor's decision to retire
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BHS Equitation champions crowned
Young riding school riders went head to head in the British Horse Society Equitation Competition at Warwickshire College earlier this month
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Equine industry reaction: High court compensation ruling
Horse & Hound gets industry reaction to the High Court ruling that Jill Carenza was not to blame for a riding school client's fall
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Historic riding centre folds
Financial difficulties have led to the closure of one of Britain’s most influential riding schools, Porlock Vale Riding School in Exmoor
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H&H riding school survey: part two
In our final survey analysis, Horse & Hound assess what Britain’s riding schools told us about innovation and their future hopes
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The Great H&H Riding School Survey Part 1
What is the state of the riding school industry? Last month we wrote to over 1,000 to find out. This week and next, we reveal our findings
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Calling all riding school owners
H&H is asking all proprietors to complete it's survey to find out the greatest challenges currently facing riding schools
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Riding lessons on the curriculum
High School students can now partake in riding and stable management training as part of their school curriculum
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New business training for riding schools
Riding schools across Britain will now be able to take advantage of first class business training
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Recipe for riding school success
In turbulent times for riding schools, HHO looks at how to maximise the potential of your equestrian business
