Lessons, hacking and livery are available at Bailes Farm, a riding school set on the outskirts of Huddersfield in Surrey. Riders of all ages and abilities can take part in group or individual sessions, with schooling available in show jumping and cross country on site. Teaching is offered to children, and the staff cater to both complete beginners and more experienced riders looking to refine a discipline or build confidence across country.
The facilities at Bailes Farm are centred on two all-weather floodlit arenas, allowing lessons to continue when daylight is short. Show jumps are kept out for regular schooling sessions, and a small cross country field gives riders the chance to practise over rustic fences. Behind the scenes, the yard is fitted out with purpose-built brick and wooden stables, a hot horse shower and a solarium for warming up or cooling down after work. An office and tack room keep the day-to-day running in order, and a tack cleaning service is offered alongside clipping and lunging.
For owners seeking full, part or working livery, Bailes Farm puts together tailor-made packages to suit each horse and its routine. Hacking is available from the yard and forms a regular part of the weekly timetable, with staff able to advise on local routes. Visitors and liveries can use the on-site car park, toilet facilities and vending machines, while gift vouchers and facility hire give riders the chance to make use of the arenas on their own terms. An online shop is also run from the centre for everyday essentials.
Bailes Farm is open six days a week, with hours running from 10am into the evening on weekdays and from 9am at weekends. The centre is licensed by Calderdale Council and operates under the trading name Swan Lane Equestrian Centre, offering a straightforward rural setting that keeps the focus on the riding.