Bovington Equestrian, also known as Armour Centre Saddle Club, is a registered charity (1163302) based in Wareham, Dorset. The centre delivers riding lessons, livery, Pony Club activities, alternative education provision and equine-assisted therapy to military personnel, civilians and riders with disabilities. It sits on the British Horse Society approved register and is a recognised Pony Club Centre Plus, a British Eventing venue and a Riding for the Disabled supporter.
Lessons are available for children and adults, with teaching that covers dressage, show jumping, eventing and cross country. The school runs Pony Club activities, holiday camps, BHS training and assessments, and Changing Lives Through Horses programmes. Riders with additional needs are catered for through the centre's equine-assisted therapy work and its status as an RDA supporter.
Facilities include a 20m x 40m indoor arena with a viewing gallery, a floodlit outdoor all-weather arena and a floodlit outdoor sand school. There are 65 American barn-style stables, a horse walker and a hot water horse shower. A British Eventing cross country course and BSJA-approved show jumps are on site, alongside a club house, camping, car and lorry parking, and client restrooms. The grounds are accessible and the venue is also available for facility hire and competitions.
Bovington Equestrian is located within the Armoured Centre at Bovington Camp, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6JA, and is licensed by Dorset Council. Military courses and services form a key part of the centre's work. Enquiries about lessons, livery, school groups, bookings for the cross country course or arena hire can be made by calling the centre directly on 01929 462720 or by emailing armourcentresaddleclub@gmail.com.