The many miles of public bridleways make the Cotswolds an ideal location for anyone who has a keen interest in horse riding. Whether you are a novice looking for tuition, or a more experienced rider wanting advice on routes for an off-road hack you will find plenty of riding schools to assist.
There’s a number of horse riding schools across the area.
North Cotswolds:
Cotswolds Riding, Stanton (01386 584250) provides tuition, escorted hacks, fun rides (Including half-day rides stopping for a pub lunch) and riding for the disabled.
Bourton Vale Equestrian Centre, Bourton-on-the-Water (01451 821101) provides tuition and scenic rides around the villages of Upper and Lower Slaughter.
South Cotswolds:
Camp riding Centre, Stroud (01285 821219) provides one to one and group tuition, escorted country rides and pony parties for children where they learn about caring for horses.
South Cerney Riding School, Cerney Wick, near Cirencester (01793 750151) has an indoor and outdoor school, provides tuition, escorted hacks in the nearby Cotswold Water Park and riding for the disabled.
For all the race goers amongst us Cheltenham, often called the Centre of the Cotswolds, is well known for it’s racecourse. The season runs approximately from October to May each year, with the popular National Hunt Festival held every March. For a list of all the current racing fixtures please take a look at the Cheltenham Racecourse website.
Polo is also a popular sport in the area. Cirencester Park holds many fixtures throughout the polo season, with an event happening at least every Sunday. For a full list of the fixtures please see the Cirencester Park Polo Club website.
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