Stowe’s Equestrian Centre at Home Farm provides an outstanding environment to support all riders in achieving their Equestrian ambitions.
Our intention is for pupils of all abilities and disciplines from within The Stowe Group to be able to use and enjoy the Equestrian Centre’s facilities.
Pupils are able to ride every day of the week as part of the Sports and Activities Programme (3:30-5:30pm Monday-Friday), on Saturday afternoons and for most of the day on Sundays. Sixth Form pupils can also access the Equestrian Centre during study periods.
The Head of Equestrian ensures a varied schedule is created on a weekly basis which is flexible around academic and extracurricular commitments. Pupils will be encouraged to work on flat work, jumping (if desired), as well as hacking to improve strength, stamina and skills.
Staff are on hand to support pupils with all aspects of equine care and management in order to promote an enjoyable, challenging and safe environment for both horse and rider.
Our Equestrian Team is open to all pupils who have a horse, at home or at School. Our team is hugely successful, regularly winning at national, championship and local events.
We are active members of the National Schools’ Equestrian Association and enter and support individuals and teams at competitions throughout the year.
Our riders also regularly take part in affiliated and unaffiliated competitions across the country.
All-year-round The Equestrian Centre is fully operational 365 days a year, ensuring complete flexibility for Parents and pupils throughout the holidays.
Discount A discount is applied, per calendar week, if a horse is taken home during the School holidays.
Short-term Livery Pupils who do not stable their horses at Stowe are offered the opportunity to take short-term livery during School holidays.
Further Information Please contact the Head of Equestrian for more information, including pricing.
All aspects of equine welfare are co-ordinated by the Head of Equestrian to ensure your horse is always receiving the highest level of care.
We work closely with Buckingham Equine Vets, a multi-award winning independently owned veterinary practice, who are dedicated to providing the very highest standard of care. They are a dedicated equine specific team, all with many years experience in treating horses.
Our farrier attends the Equestrian Centre on a weekly basis.
We also work with physiotherapists, chiropractors, saddle-fitters and other Equestrian specialists.
At Stowe we believe that our people play a crucial role in the development of our pupils.
Our Equestrian Centre is led by an experienced Head of Equestrian who supports our riders to achieve their goals.
With outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, our team works with the School, pupils, Parents and other stakeholders to ensure a first-class experience.
Becky graduated from the Royal Agricultural University with a first class degree in International Equine Business Management.
Her career has taken her from riding school to competition yards through to working in a world class rehabilitation centre in Kentucky, USA.
A highlight of her riding came in New Zealand where she trained young horses and competed in National Endurance Championship Competitions, riding 80km races across beautiful countryside.
Her academic and practical knowledge enables Becky to provide an outstanding level of care for the horses at the Equestrian Centre.
Becky looks forward to supporting all pupils wishing to participate in Equestrian Sport at Stowe, no matter their ability, and strives to nurture in them a love for horses and the equine field.
Becky can be contacted on 07824 904519 or emailed at bcoote@stowe.co.uk.
Communication with our riders, and their parents is at the centre of our approach.
We work with our riders and their families to ensure the Equestrian experience at Stowe is first class. Our priorities are a positive experience as well as excellent care of all horses.