Equestrian Services in Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire is at the heart of British eventing and racing. The county hosts the Badminton Horse Trials and the Cheltenham Festival, and the Cotswolds are full of livery yards, riding schools and training yards.

Where to ride in Gloucestershire
The Cotswolds offer rolling hills, honey-coloured villages and a good network of bridleways and quiet lanes around Cirencester, Stroud and Moreton-in-Marsh. In the west of the county, the Forest of Dean has miles of woodland tracks. The Severn Vale between Gloucester and Tewkesbury is flatter, with farmland rides and lanes.

Riding schools, livery and lessons in Gloucestershire
Our Gloucestershire directory lists riding schools, livery yards, trainers and stables in towns such as Cheltenham, Cirencester, Gloucester, Moreton-in-Marsh and Stroud. Most riding schools offer group and private lessons for beginners and experienced riders, and many run pony days and holiday clubs for children. Prices vary between centres, so it is worth contacting a few to compare. Look for British Horse Society (BHS) or Association of British Riding Schools (ABRS) approval as a sign of good standards.