Cotswold Equestrian

Riding Schools

For any rider the choice of riding school can be difficult but particularly so for the first time rider wishing to take those first lessons. The local riding schools and riding centres offer not only tuition, they will normally offer facilities for Hacking and pony trekking.

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Equestrian Equipment & Supplies

Having the right saddlery, tack and clothing is important. Here you will find details of suppliers for the clothing and equipment you'll need to enjoy riding horses safely and comfortably.

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Riding Safety

Horse riding can be a dangerous hobby because of the unpredictable nature of horses and this section deals with some of the safety aspects relating to horse riding.

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Eventing

The Cotswold area has three of the top equestrian events in Britain, Badminton, Gatcombe and Blenheim Palace along with the Hartpury three day event.

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Polo

The Hurlingham Polo Association (HPA) is the governing body of polo in the UK, Ireland and many other countries throughout the world. The Cotswold area has the popular horseback sport of polo with the Beaufort Polo Club and Cirencester Polo Club centrally situated.

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Point to Point Racing

Point-to-Point racing is a form of amateur horse racing over fences for hunting horses. In England and Wales horses running in point to points are more likely to be at the end of their national hunt careers.

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Horse Racing

There are 59 racecourses spread throughout Britain and meetings are held throughout the year including many Sundays and evenings.

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Racehorse Trainers

Here you will find a list of local Cotswold region racehorse trainers along with contact details

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Famous Equestrian People

Here you will find information on famous people in the cotswolds who have equestrian connections

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B&B Accommodation with Stabling Facilities

The Cotswolds offer a wide variety of BandB's and Guest Houses, all invariably superbly located in villages and market towns or the beautiful surrounding countryside.

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