Colchester Riding School provides group and private lessons, group and private hacks, pony day experiences, and full livery from its base in Colchester, Essex. Riders aged four and over can take part in lessons across flatwork, show jumping and hacking, with instruction available for complete beginners as well as more experienced riders. Holiday camps run during school breaks, and birthday parties can be arranged for children who want to spend time at the yard.
The school sits on a licensed site with electric and water on site, a large car park, an on-site cafe and on-site toilets for visitors. Two rubber sand schools measure 23 by 45 and 24 by 40, and there is an indoor riding arena alongside an outdoor arena fitted with show jumps and training blocks. Movable cross-country jumps and turnout paddocks allow horses and ponies to be worked and exercised in varied ways, while 12 by 12 stables house the liveries.
Regular shows, competitions and fun days are held throughout the year, giving riders goals to work towards at every level. The combination of indoor and outdoor facilities means lessons and hacks can continue regardless of the weather, and hacking routes in the surrounding Essex countryside are available from the yard.
Colchester Riding School is located in Colchester, Essex, postcode CO2 0DF. Opening hours are Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Saturday and Sunday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Group lessons and group hacks start from GBP 32 per hour. Anyone interested in lessons, livery or events should contact the school directly for current availability and booking details.