Equestrian Centre and Cross Country hire

Riseholme College, set in the heart of the Lincolnshire countryside, provides some of the finest equine training anywhere in the country. With top-class indoor and outdoor facilities, students learn from experts in the field and benefit from practical work experience placements.

We offer a wide range of full-time courses, from BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Horse Care to BSc (Hons) Equine Health and Nutrition, which is the first degree of its kind in the country. We also offer Intermediate and Advanced Apprenticeships in Equine. Visit our website for the full list of courses.

The unit provides stabling, riding, training and rehabilitation facilities and a rider fitness suite. We have two American-style barns, a DIY yard for students, two outdoor schools, one indoor school and a demonstration hall.

Students are also able to gain invaluable experience at the regional, national and international equestrian events, such as Lincolnshire Horse Trials and competitions hosted at the College’s Bishop Burton campus, in East Yorkshire.

The public have the opportunity to hire the facilities at the Equine Centre too. Email equine@bishopburton.ac.uk for more information.

Moreton Morrell College is a UK and international leader in the development and delivery of equine courses. For over 40 years, the college has provided specialist equine degree
programmes, designed with industry input to enhance your employability.

The exceptional equine facilities at Moreton Morrell College include the Equine Therapy and Rehabilitation Centre, opened by Zara Phillips, an equine unit approved by the BHS as a ‘Where to Train’ centre, indoor and outdoor arenas and horse simulator.

Our college covers 750 acres of Warwickshire countryside with stabling for more than 120 horses, 60 well-schooled competitive horses and a farriery centre and forge.

As a student, you will have opportunities to get involved in the British Eventing Spring and Autumn Horse Trials, join our Elite or Performance Equine Academies and take part in ongoing research projects to help develop the industry.

Bishop Burton Equine Centre has a fantastic range of facilities. These include a range of indoor and outdoor arenas, practical demonstration room, horsewalker, equine treadmill, solarium, equine weightbridge, interactive dressage simulator, rider fitness unit, tackrooms, equine therapy laboratory, cross country courses, equine laundry facilities and a secure off road hacking track. All of the above are available for hire by the hour or day.

We have an extensive calendar of events, with local, national and international events, including the FEI Pony European Championships 2018 and regular British Eventing, British Showjumping and British Dressage events. Accommodation for riders and grooms, as well as horses, is available on site on many occasions.

The Centre is a BHS Approved Riding School and Examination Centre. We're also a BHS 'Where to Train' centre up to BHSI level and have been approved by the ABRS. The Centre is open to the public for riding lessons and offer a wide range of Equine courses, including preparatory courses to get you ready for your BHS exams.

Summerhouse Equestrian is located in a picturesque part of Gloucestershire in England and one that prides itself as the home of equine excellence. The centre has an extensive offering which is enjoyed by aspiring and elite riders from around the country and internationally. Set up in 1978 by Sheila and John Weston and run by their daughter, Helen Gallop and granddaughters, Sara and Rachel Gallop.

Sara Gallop, a well-known rider on the dressage circuit and trained by both Charlotte Dujardin and Carl Hester who are based locally, has a number of horses ranging from young horses in training up to International Grand Prix level, all of which have been sourced and produced by Sara from the beginning.

Rachel Gallop competes and trains horses from International young horse classes to Grand Prix level and is a member of the BS International Experience Programme, training under Olympic rider Rowland Ferneyhough & Julie Andrews.

Summerhouse offers advanced training and schoolmaster lessons for the more established rider looking to develop their knowledge and skill, in both Dressage and Jumping, a concept that attracts riders from around the country and abroad.

Helen Gallop – “I am really proud of what Summerhouse has to offer and the extensive training opportunities we can provide to our clients. We have a fantastic range of qualified instructors with vast competition experience in all disciplines and we aim to help a whole range of riders, offering advanced tuition for clients with their own horses, schoolmaster lessons and the opportunity to get involved and compete onsite with one to one help and guidance all the way’’

Watch the Summerhouse Story, from humble beginnings - Helen Gallop tells the story of how Summerhouse and the family has grown to the prestigious centre it is today. https://vimeo.com/243278476

Riders who choose Summerhouse vary greatly from those who are looking to further their knowledge, take exams, train towards a specific show or just have some fun. The centre hosts over two hundred shows a year and has extensive facilities, including a brand new state of the art water treadmill rehab facility which includes full livery rehabilitation services if required.

The Prestige Training academy boasts some exceptional schoolmasters ranging from Novice to Grand Prix Dressage horses, Novice to 1.30m Show Jumpers and ex Intermediate Eventers and the concept has seen an increase in attracting aspiring riders from around the world.

 “We pride ourselves on running a dedicated premium livery service for riders looking to base themselves at Summerhouse with their own horse, somewhere to train short or long term, owners looking to base their horses with Sara or Rachel for training and competition experience or horses coming in for training or sale preparation livery. Our sales and purchase service are very popular, finding riders their dream horse and helping them to achieve their goals. There are not enough words to expressive how very proud I am of what we have achieved here at Summerhouse and very excited for the future of all of our initiatives” said Helen Gallop