The British Horse Society, Commended, Queen Mary’s Equestrian Centre has an excellent reputation being one of the top Riding schools in the country.
At the NSEA Championships we continually secure excellent placings in many classes and in 2018 secured ‘Top English School’ in the 80cm Show Jumping and 80cm Jumping With Style and were NSEA 90cm Show Jumping Champions in 2016. Other recent achievements include qualification for the Royal Windsor Horse Show and one of our girls represents Great Britain.
Whether your dream is to represent Great Britain or to ride for fun, Queen Mary’s provides excellent tuition for all ages, the opportunity to be part of teams and provides the support needed to balance academic studies with an active calendar of equestrian opportunities.
Queen Mary’s girls represent Great Britain and our teams are successful at NSEA Finals.
The Team
The dedicated team demonstrates year-round dedication. They excel in providing an individual approach to each rider, whether you are just starting your journey or wish to complete at a national level.
Livery and Facilities
You may wish to bring your horse to school. We are a British Horse Society Approved Equestrian Centre offering various livery options. Competition; full; grass and DIY livery are all available. Queen Mary’s also has a number of school ponies offering the girls the confidence and foundation they need to progress.
– Fourteen loose box stables
– Four open barns
– 60mx40m all-weather outdoor arena, full set BSJA show jumps
– A small cross country course with fences ranging 40cm – 90cm
– Four horse, horse walker
– 33 acres of grazing paddocks
– Onsite hacking in parkland
– Hot water facilities and wash down area for horses and dedicated wash room for equipment.
Individual and Group Lessons
All children from Reception to Year 11 may take Riding lessons either after school between 15:30 – 19:00 or on Saturday mornings for the younger age groups. Group lessons last approximately one hour with up to eight pupils per lesson. Private lessons are available for either 30 or 45 minute periods. Group hacks are available on Saturday afternoons.
Equestrian Teams
The school organises a number of shows and competitions on site throughout the year which are open to internal and external riders. These include a dressage series, show jumping and an annual show. We also organise show jumping and dressage clinics and external trips to show jumping competitions so the girls can gain valuable competition experience. There are opportunities to be part of one of our Queen Mary’s Equestrian Teams who participate nationally in NSEA competitions.
Riding for All
Children who are not currently enrolled at Queen Mary’s are also welcome to attend the Equestrian Centre for Riding lessons and courses. We also offer training towards BHS and Pony Club examinations.
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Poppy's Story
Poppy is one of our Riding Scholars.
"I have been riding for as long as I can remember and being awarded a Riding Scholarship has given me even more opportunities to excel. I’ve attended the NSEA Championships several times and am now currently in the process of trying to qualify for the British Show Jumping Finals.
The riding staff here are all extremely supportive and really try to help the pupils achieve their riding goals.
The Equestrian Centre at Queen Mary’s is a great place to improve both your riding and stable management skills. There’s also a fantastic arena and lots of stables where you can keep your own horse, or ride one of the school’s ponies."