Horse-riding and care
From first pony ride to Olympic dressage — discover horse riding lessons and equestrian programmes across the UK.
Your Horse-riding and care Journey
British Equestrian and the Pony Club provide structured pathways from first contact to Olympic-level competition.
First Pony
Ages 4-7
Supervised lead-rein sessions, pony handling, and developing confidence around horses.
Wellington Riding – Non-Residential Junior Riding Camp (Ages 7–16, Hampshire)
Wellington Riding
horse-ridingWrea Green Equitation Centre
Wrea Green Equitation Centre
horse-ridingWoolacombe Riding Stables
Woolacombe Riding Stables
horse-ridingPony Club
Ages 7-10
Riding independently, basic rising trot and canter, and Pony Club D test preparation.
Wellington Riding – Non-Residential Junior Riding Camp (Ages 7–16, Hampshire)
Wellington Riding
horse-ridingWrea Green Equitation Centre
Wrea Green Equitation Centre
horse-ridingWoolacombe Riding Stables
Woolacombe Riding Stables
horse-ridingJunior Competitions
Ages 10-14
Pony Club B and A tests, local shows, gymkhanas, and one-day events.
Wellington Riding – Non-Residential Junior Riding Camp (Ages 7–16, Hampshire)
Wellington Riding
horse-ridingWrea Green Equitation Centre
Wrea Green Equitation Centre
horse-ridingWoolacombe Riding Stables
Woolacombe Riding Stables
horse-ridingDevelopment Rider
Ages 14-16
British Riding Clubs junior competitions, regional championships, and discipline specialisation.
Wellington Riding – Non-Residential Junior Riding Camp (Ages 7–16, Hampshire)
Wellington Riding
horse-ridingWrea Green Equitation Centre
Wrea Green Equitation Centre
horse-ridingWoolacombe Riding Stables
Woolacombe Riding Stables
horse-ridingYoung Rider
Ages 16-18
Young Rider level (under-21 classes) in dressage, showjumping, or eventing.
Wellington Riding – Non-Residential Junior Riding Camp (Ages 7–16, Hampshire)
Wellington Riding
horse-ridingWrea Green Equitation Centre
Wrea Green Equitation Centre
horse-ridingWoolacombe Riding Stables
Woolacombe Riding Stables
horse-riding
Where Horse-riding and care Can Take You
The skills developed transfer to many careers in and around the field.
Professional Rider
Competing in eventing, dressage, or show jumping
Key Skills
Typical Route
Pony Club → Junior competitions → National → International
Riding Instructor
Teaching horse riding at all levels
Key Skills
Typical Route
BHS Stage 1 → Stage 2 → Stage 3 → Senior instructor
Equine Vet
Specialising in horse health and treatment
Key Skills
Typical Route
Vet degree → Equine practice → Specialist qualification
Yard Manager
Running livery yards and equestrian centres
Range: £22k - £40.8k
Source: ONS ASHE 2024
Key Skills
Typical Route
Groom → Head groom → Yard manager
Salary data from Office for National Statistics, Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2024
Horse-riding and care Heroes
These stars started at local clubs just like yours. Their journeys show what's possible.
Charlotte Dujardin
Horse Riding
Most decorated British Olympic athlete — six medals including three gold
“I saved up pocket money for riding lessons at a local riding school. Any child can start that way.”
Laura Collett
Horse Riding
Olympic eventing gold medallist, Badminton Horse Trials winner
“The Pony Club gave me discipline and a love of cross-country. It is the foundation of eventing.”
Nick Skelton
Horse Riding
Olympic showjumping gold medallist aged 58 — comeback story of a generation
“I have ridden since I could walk. Perseverance through injury gave me Olympic gold at 58.”
Pippa Funnell
Horse Riding
Badminton, Burghley, Rolex Grand Slam winner, Olympic medallist
“I was pony mad from the age of 5. Surrey riding schools started everything for me.”
Featured Horse-riding and care Providers
These organisations offer structured programmes for young people across the UK.
Better
8397 programmes
Better is the UK's largest charitable social enterprise for leisure, operating over 200 leisure centres, libraries, and children's centres. Activities include swimming lessons, gymnastics, tennis, dance, martial arts, climbing, football, multi-sports, holiday clubs, and more for all ages.
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Pony Stars - Connemara 11yr-12yr
📍 E10 7QL
Pony Stars - Shetland Striders 5yr-6yr
📍 E10 7QL
Pony Stars - Dartmoor Dazzlers 7yr-8yr
📍 E10 7QL
ClubHub UK
2625 programmes
ClubHub UK is a directory of children's activities, classes and clubs across the UK. Founded in 2016, it helps millions of parents discover trusted activities for their children.
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Parklands Riding for the Disabled (RDA)
📍 B78 2BT
Ages 5–100
Redwings Aylsham
📍 NR11 6UE
Ages ?–18
Redwings Caldecott
📍 NR31 9EY
Ages ?–18
Kent Local Offer
760 programmes
Kent's Local Offer brings together information about support and activities for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their families across Kent. The directory includes inclusive sports clubs, sensory-friendly activities, support groups, and specialist provision.
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Bradbourne Riding for the Disabled Group
📍 Bradbourne Riding & Training Centre, Bradbourne Vale Road, SEVENOAKS, Kent, TN13 3DH
Leybourne Grange Riding Center for the Disabled
📍 Birling Road, Leybourne, Kent, ME19 5HZ
Quarry Farm Riding School
📍 W Park Rd, Lingfield, Surrey, RH7 6HT
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