Common Horse Riding Questions

Children can  start riding lessons from age 4 years and continue riding until age 16 years.

Queen Mary’s – Compulsory Riding Uniform (For ALL RIDERS)

For ALL riders having regular lessons

• BHS-standard riding helmet – please follow the guidance link HERE

• BHS BETA 2018–standard body protector – guidance link HERE

• Jodhpurs or leggings

• Warm, waterproof coat – must fit over a body protector (Equidrys are permitted for riding)

• Riding gloves

• Riding boots

• No hoods and no jewellery

• Non-riders must wear wellies or suitable sturdy boots

Additional Uniform for All QMS Students

Available to purchase from Schoolblazer under Sportswear:

• Navy base layer (recommended for winter months)

• Navy crested mid-layer

• Navy crested polo

• Navy crested storm-proof coat

• Navy jodhpurs

Queen Mary’s Riding Performance Team Uniform

Available to purchase HERE under Clubs – Page 3:

• Navy base layer

• Navy crested mid-layer

• White crested saddle cloth

• Navy crested fly hat

• Navy crested show rug

• Navy crested storm-proof coat

• White crested stock

• White or cream jodhpurs

• Navy show jacket (Show Jumping)

• Navy/sky blue hat silk

• Navy or black BHS-standard helmet (Show Jumping)

• JWS / ODE – black number bib / BHS competition-standard body protector

• Black or brown riding boots (short boots must have jodhpur clips)

• Black British Showjumping-standard whip

• Two bridle numbers (Dressage)

All QMS attire must be worn at all times during competitions where the school is represented.

Pony Club Attire

Available to purchase HERE under Clubs – Page 3, within the Queen Mary’s School Pony Club section.
Premire Equine Coat

Light Blue Hat Silk

Safety Standards

Helmets and body protectors must comply with current British Horse Society (BHS) health and safety standards.
Any helmet or body protector that does not meet these standards—or that is damaged or weakened—will be confiscated.

Yes. Queen Mary’s has a selection of horses that can be borrowed for all lessons and sessions.

Most activities are geared towards obtaining recognised qualifications such as the BHS Stage 1, BHS Challenge Awards, BHS Achieve Award, BHS Ride Safety Award, Pony Stars Awards, Pony Club Achievement Badges and Pony Club Musical Ride Competitions.

In addition, some sessions are geared towards competition practice.

The riding school follows the Queen Mary’s term time calendar, which you can view below. In addition, there are several school holiday sessions available.

See our Term Dates here

Yes, we do have a waiting list. The equestrian centre is extremely busy and riding slots are prioritised for current students. However, we would always welcome everyone to join our waiting list by clicking below.

In addition, much of our school holiday offering is open to all. It is always worth checking our events on Horse Monkey to see if you can book onto a session.

Request to Join the Waiting List

Upcoming Events

Children are required to bring a water bottle and the correct uniform. 

All pricing for riding sessions are available using the link below.

Riding Fees

In addition, you can view all loan and livery costs here:

Livery and Loan