Ashdown Forest Riding Centre

Ashdown Forest Riding Centre is a long-established equestrian centre located in Duddleswell, East Sussex, within the South East of England. The centre holds BHS recognition and operates as a Pony Club Centre, offering a structured programme of riding tuition alongside livery services. Riders of all ages and abilities are catered for, including complete beginners and young children taking their first steps in the saddle.

Tuition is available as private, semi-private or group lessons, with a strong emphasis on safe, progressive learning. The centre runs its own Pony Club branch, holiday camps and residential camps, as well as own-a-pony days aimed at children wanting more time around the horses. Disciplines taught on site include show jumping, dressage and cross country, supported by a full course of show jumps built to BHS and FEI standard.

Facilities include a 40m x 25m indoor sand school that is lit for year-round use, a larger 60m x 32m outdoor sand and fibre arena, and 30 stables set across 31 acres of grazing. A horse walker is available on the yard, and a solarium along with a hot and cold wash down area are planned additions. Riders also have access to escorted hacks through the surrounding landscape.

Lessons, hacking and livery are offered seven days a week from 8.00 to 18.00, with riding outside these hours possible by prior arrangement. The centre has on-site parking and is accessible to visitors with mobility needs. The postcode is TN22 3JA. Prospective clients are advised to contact the centre directly for current lesson availability, livery packages and camp dates.