Badgworth Equestrian Centre sits on the outskirts of Axbridge in Somerset and operates as a South West venue for jumping, dressage and showing. The centre is set up primarily for arena hire, giving riders and trainers across the region a flexible space to school, compete and prepare horses without the commitment of a full livery package.
The facilities include both an indoor arena and an outdoor arena, with floodlights available so that sessions can continue into the evening throughout the year. Riders using the centre can work on dressage tests, practise show jumping courses, or school horses for showing, all within the same complex. The combination of covered and open spaces makes it workable in poor weather and useful for horses that benefit from variety in their training environment.
Badgworth Arena suits individual riders looking to hire a school for private use, trainers running clinics, and groups arranging competition practice. As the venue is structured around arena hire rather than a traditional riding school lesson programme, it is generally used by experienced riders with their own horses rather than beginners seeking mounted instruction. The setting on the edge of Axbridge gives straightforward access from the surrounding Somerset countryside and the M5 corridor.
The centre is listed on the British Horse Society approved register, providing an external benchmark of standards for those hiring the facilities. Arena hire starts from GBP 20 for one horse per hour, excluding the cost of floodlights. The postcode for satnav is BS26 2QU. Visitors are advised to contact the centre directly to confirm availability, book specific times, and arrange use of the floodlights when required.