Riding centre (Demo)
Broadway, Worcestershire, WR12 7NE
- ✓ Saddle-Up verified
- Minimum age
- 4 years
- Rider weight limit
- 114 kg
- Contact
- +44 (0)1386 584250
About the centre
Based in the Cotswold village of Stanton at the foot of the Cotswolds escarpment, we have been offering riding since 1975. With over 50 horses and ponies to suit all abilities, we teach both adults and children, from beginners to advanced riders. Our riding includes private and group lessons, pony walkouts, and hacks across miles of bridleways and paths with virtually no roadwork. We also offer cross-country, show jumping, and dressage schooling facilities, pub rides, fun rides, and children's pony camp days during school holidays.
Open sessions to join
Ride with others at a similar standard. We check your recorded ability against the group and allocate a suitable horse before the centre confirms your place.
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Our horses
Accommodation
Facilities
- Indoor school · Indoor arena · covered · Sand and fibre
- Main Area · Outdoor arena
- Woodland hacking route · Hacking route · Bridleway
Opening hours
- Monday
- 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Thursday
- 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Friday
- 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Saturday
- 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Sunday
- 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
Before you ride
Arrival
Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of your lesson, hack, or pony ride to allow time to complete forms and get ready. New clients hacking with us must complete a rider assessment prior to the ride. All clients must complete a Rider Registration Form before riding, which can be downloaded beforehand or filled in upon arrival. Maximum speed on the premises is 5mph.
What to wear
Riding hats meeting current British safety standards and body protectors are compulsory for both lessons and hacks; both can be borrowed free of charge. Wear sturdy footwear with a flat sole and small heel; trainers are acceptable, but wellingtons, Chelsea boots, or dealer boots are better. Sandals, high heels, and flip-flops are not permitted. Wear jodhpurs, jogging bottoms, or stretchy trousers; jeans, shorts, and dresses are not allowed. Dress for the weather, tie long hair back, wear minimal jewellery, and bring gloves in cold weather. Spurs are not permitted.
Rider weight policy
The maximum rider weight we can accommodate is approximately 18 stone (114 kg / 252 lbs).
Booking policy
Enquiries and bookings can be made via our website, by email at info@cotswoldsriding.co.uk, by telephone on 01386 584250, or in person at the office. Debit or credit card details are required at the time of booking as a guarantee and to pay a deposit if requested. Larger bookings require a 50% deposit. Full payment or the remaining balance is due before you ride on the day, payable by cash, cheque (payable to J Carenza), or major debit and credit cards (American Express is not accepted).
Cancellation policy
Individual or smaller bookings require 3 days' notice of cancellation with no charge. Large bookings require 7 days' notice. Deposits are forfeited if the required notice is not given. Cancellations within 24 hours of booked riding or no-shows are charged in full. No credits or transfers are given for late cancellations. Cancellations must be made by telephone or in person; email cancellations are not accepted unless acknowledged by us. We ride in all weathers and do not give refunds due to weather conditions.
Cancellations are free up to 24 hours before your ride.