Howden Equestrian Centre 1

Howden Equestrian Centre 1 is a British Horse Society Highly Commended and ABRS+ approved riding school situated near Goole in the East Riding of Yorkshire. It operates alongside sister company Howden Community Stables CIC, which runs an approved RDA centre on the same site. The centre caters to riders of all ages and abilities, with a stated focus on both beginners and more experienced riders.

Lessons are available in private, semi-private and small group formats, alongside dedicated sessions for younger children such as Little Tots, Own a Pony Days and HAF Pony Days. Riders preparing for qualifications can take BHS training and examinations on site, with the centre listed as a BHS Where to Train and Examination Centre. Coaches are described as BHS Accredited Professionals, and the school holds ABRS and ABRS+ approval. Disciplines taught include dressage, eventing, showing and stable management.

The facilities cover a 30 by 40 metre outdoor arena, a covered arena, a round pen and an indoor school, with floodlighting to extend riding hours. There is also a classroom or lecture room and a mechanical horse to support teaching. The site hosts dressage events and showing shows, and offers alternative education programmes that use horses as part of personal development work. During school holidays the centre runs holiday camps, and seasonal events such as Pony Post to Santa are also offered.

The school is licensed by East Riding of Yorkshire Council and is accessible. Lessons run every day except Tuesdays and Wednesdays, while the booking office is open Monday 9am to 6pm, Thursday and Friday 9am to 7pm, and Saturday 9am to 5pm. Sessions such as the Little Tots 30 minute lesson are priced from GBP 22. The postcode for visitors is DN14 7ND, and the centre holds a verified place on the British Horse Society approved register.