Stowe’s impressive Equestrian Centre is situated at Home Farm. This splendid stabling and riding complex enables Stoics of all abilities to enjoy riding and horse care. The cross‐country course, carefully designed by Captain Mark Phillips, along with a high standard of care and tuition delivered by qualified staff, gives us one of the best school riding facilities in the country.
Stowe’s Equestrian Centre has been open since September 2012 and is solely for use by Stowe pupils. The Centre has space for 21 horses, 16 of which are reserved for Stowe pupil liveries. The Equestrian Centre can be found at Home Farm which is a short walk from the boarding houses.
Facilities at the Centre include:
- 20 loose boxes
- All weather outdoor area with Martin Collins Eco Track surface
- Rubber matting
- Automatic watering bowls
- Tack room
- Rug room
- Wash box
- Solarium
- Feed room
- Off road hacking through the Stowe Estate
- Daily turnout
Please note that the riding facilities are not available to the general public.
Livery Services
We are delighted to offer an equestrian establishment for pupils of the School, which provides expert tuition and outstanding facilities within the School grounds.
Full time Riders – This is for pupils who have their own horse in livery during term time.
The service includes complete care on a daily basis and also includes grooming, trimming as per the owners requirements and use of all the facilities. Standard feed, hay or haylage and a shavings/straw bed are also included in the cost.
Horses have individual care plans to maintain a high standard of service, treating them as individuals.
Livery is charged on a termly basis and is payable in advance.
Any additional extras incurred during the term (see below) will be charged on the end of term bill. One term’s notice in writing will be required to terminate the livery agreement.
Please contact Angela Churcher, Equestrian Centre Manager (maternity cover).
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Full Livery
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Cost
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Michaelmas term 2016 - 15 weeks
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£2,250
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Lent term 2017 - 12 weeks
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£1,800
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Summer term 2017 - 10 weeks
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£1,500
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Day Livery
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£30 per day
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Extras
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Farrier, worming and feed supplements
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At cost
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Clipping (excluding sedation)
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£45
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Individual turnout paddock
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£5 per week
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Horse schooling
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from £15 per session
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Horse exercise (lungeing)
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£10 per session
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Vet fees, vaccinations, remedial treatment,
dental treatment, tack flocking, tack repairs
rug cleaning and rug repairs
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These services can be
arranged by the Equestrian
Centre Manager. Payment
arrangements will be discussed
at the time of booking
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Transportation (can be arranged)
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As above
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Insurance (including public liability)
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Owner responsible
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Competition entry fee
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Owner responsible
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Plaiting for competitions
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£20
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Riding Lessons
We are delighted to offer an equestrian establishment for pupils of the School, which provides expert tuition and outstanding facilities within the school grounds (just a short walk from the boarding houses).
Session Riders – This is for pupils who wish to take riding lessons during the term on Stowe’s own horses. Previous riding experience is not necessary.
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Riding Lessons*
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Pupil Horse
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School Horse
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Private - 30 minutes
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£20 - £30
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£20 - £35
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Semi Private (2 riders) - 45 minutes
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£15 - £25 per person
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£20 - £30 per person
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Group (3-6 riders) - 1 hour
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£15 per person
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£20 per person
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| Hacking - 30 minutes - 1.5 hour |
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£20 - £40 per person |
*Cost dependent on level of instructor and horse.