Glapthorn Manor Equestrian

Glapthorn Manor Equestrian sits on a 40-acre site near Peterborough in North Northamptonshire, with extensive stabling and a range of arenas to support regular training and competition. The centre offers full, part and DIY livery packages, alongside arena hire for riders bringing their own horses. On-site grooms are available to support liveries, and the 56 stables are supplemented by 14 paddocks and 40 acres of grazing.

Training facilities cover most major disciplines. Riders can work in a 60m by 20m indoor arena, a 50m by 50m outdoor arena and a 40m by 20m dressage arena, with a covered horse walker available for warm-ups and cool-downs. Gallops on the site give scope for faster work, while a set of jump courses supports show jumping and working hunter practice. Cross country, dressage, show jumping, showing and working hunter are all catered for.

Competition activity runs throughout the year, with affiliated and unaffiliated dressage, showing and horse shows held at the centre. Hobby horse adventures are also offered, giving younger riders an introduction to the sport. The combination of competition days and hireable arenas means the venue is used by both liveries and outside riders looking for quality facilities in the East Midlands.

The postcode for satnav is PE8 5FD, and the centre draws riders from across North Northamptonshire and the surrounding area. Glapthorn Manor Equestrian is a BHS approved centre. Anyone interested in livery, lessons or arena hire is advised to contact the centre directly for current availability, pricing and competition schedules.