Equestrian Services in Leicestershire

Leicestershire has a long equestrian history, and the rolling grassland of High Leicestershire around Melton Mowbray has been horse country for centuries. Leicester Racecourse is just outside the city at Oadby.

Where to ride in Leicestershire
The countryside east of Leicester, around Melton Mowbray and Market Harborough, has big fields, hedgerows and a good network of bridleways and quiet lanes. Charnwood Forest near Loughborough and Coalville offers rockier, wooded hills, and the National Forest in the north-west of the county has new woodland with routes open to riders.

Riding schools, livery and lessons in Leicestershire
Our Leicestershire directory lists riding schools, livery yards, trainers and stables in towns such as Leicester, Loughborough, Melton Mowbray, Lutterworth and Coalville. 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.