Checkendon Equestrian Centre operates as a British Horse Society Highly Commended approved riding school, livery yard and competition centre on the edge of Reading in South East England. The centre runs structured riding lessons alongside pony days, holiday camps and stable management sessions, with dedicated Tiny Tots sessions for the youngest riders. Children are welcome, and birthday parties are organised on site, making the centre a practical choice for families looking to introduce children to horses.
The 80-acre site combines open parkland with areas of woodland, providing hacking routes directly from the centre as well as the option of guided walks in the woods on foot. The riding school teaches dressage, show jumping, gymkhana games and the more unusual discipline of horseback archery. Regular dressage and show jumping competitions are hosted at the centre, giving riders the chance to put their training into practice at home.
On the ground, the facilities include a series of paddocks set within the parkland, allowing horses kept on livery to be turned out in a rural setting. Equine massage and body work are offered alongside the ridden and training services, and the centre functions as a BHS approved training and assessment centre for riders working through the society's qualifications.
Checkendon Equestrian Centre is located in Reading, Oxfordshire, in the RG8 0NE postcode area, and holds a current licence. It appears on the British Horse Society approved register. Anyone interested in lessons, livery, competition entry or birthday parties should contact the centre directly for prices, availability and lesson booking.