Icknield Livery Yard & Riding School

Icknield Livery Yard & Riding School sits at the foot of Dunstable Downs within the Chiltern Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the edge of Bedfordshire. The yard combines a working riding school with a full livery operation, making it a practical choice for horse owners and riders in the Dunstable and Central Bedfordshire area. Hacking directly from the yard is a major draw, with off-road routes leading on to the Downs and surrounding bridleways.

Lessons are offered to both children and adults, covering a straightforward hacking focus alongside general schooling work. The school runs an introductory taster walk round the farm, priced from GBP 20, which doubles as a 15 minute assessment lesson for new riders. Regular tuition, show prep and show production are also available for those wanting to progress with their own horse or prepare for outings. Breaking and schooling services are offered on site for young or restarting horses, and transport can be arranged through the yard.

Facilities include a 20 by 40 metre all weather outdoor arena with floodlighting, allowing lessons and schooling to continue into the evenings and through the winter months. Horses are accommodated in large brick stables, and a range of livery options is provided to suit different budgets and levels of owner involvement. DIY livery, part livery and full livery are all available, giving owners flexibility over how much hands-on care they take on themselves.

The yard holds the relevant local authority licences to operate as a riding school and is located in LU6 2JX, just outside Dunstable with straightforward access from the A5 and surrounding towns in the East of England. Contact details and the latest lesson or livery information can be obtained by contacting the yard directly. Riders and owners interested in hacking, hacking-based lessons or straightforward livery in a Chiltern setting will find the core services clearly laid out.