Southburn Farm Livery operates in County Durham, within the North East England region. The school teaches beginners and offers a broad range of instruction across carriage driving and related disciplines. Riders and drivers can take lessons or structured carriage driving courses, and the school also covers ridden dressage and show jumping alongside driving disciplines such as cones and obstacles, cross-country, endurance and long distance driving. Pleasure driving is offered for those who prefer recreational outings.
The school provides several non-lesson services for visitors and event planners. These include horse-drawn carriage rides, a carriage ride with lunch option, and wedding carriage hire for couples looking for transport on their day. Cycloidal vibration therapy sessions are available for horses, giving owners an additional service to consider alongside training bookings.
The setting is a working farm in County Durham, with lessons and courses structured around an established equestrian programme. The staff hold UKCC Level 2 carriage driving qualifications and the school is linked to British Carriage Driving, the British Driving Society Introductory Competency Assessment, and the Scottish Carriage Driving Association. These accreditations give a clear indication of the standards followed in tuition and assessments.
Opening hours run Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm, with Saturday and Sunday available by arrangement. A one-hour carriage driving lesson starts from GBP 45. Anyone interested in booking lessons, arranging a carriage ride, or enquiring about wedding hire should contact the school directly to confirm availability and discuss their requirements.