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Best Boarding Schools for Equestrian

Schools with dedicated equestrian centres, stabling and competitive riding programmes.
Our shortlist

Our shortlist — 20 schools

Ranked by the strength of each school's genuine, evidenced specialism — not by fee or popularity.

1
Leweston

Leweston

South West · Ages 0 - 19 · £10,216 - £13,722

State-of-the-art equestrian centre with 20 stables, flood-lit arena and dedicated classroom and livery to bring your own horse

2
Mayfield

Mayfield

South East · Ages 11 - 18 · £17,970 - £17,970

the School team has won the National Schools Equestrian Association Championship a staggering 9 times over the last 15 years

3
Queen Mary's

Queen Mary's

Yorkshire · Ages 3 - 16 · £11,768 - £15,353

We are well-known for our exceptional equestrian centre with its 24 horses stabled on-site

4
Stonar

Stonar

South West · Ages 2 - 18 · £12,915 - £18,320

Stonar is widely known as the best equestrian school in the UK (Tatler Schools Guide)

5
Bloxham

Bloxham

South East · Ages 11 - 18 · £16,690 - £17,650

Success at all levels is achieved, including national. Hired horses are available to allow students to access Bloxham's successful riding programme.

6
Brentwood

Brentwood

East of England · Ages 3 - 18 · £18,768 - £18,768

The School's Equestrian Team has won national titles across a range of disciplines.

7
Bryanston

Bryanston

South West · Ages 3 - 18 · £9,120 - £18,841

the Equestrian Centre is open to the entire school body; those who wish to partake in a weekly lesson to those with international ambition

8
Cheltenham College

Cheltenham College

South West · Ages 3 - 18 · £9,841 - £20,166

National Championship Qualifications are numerous, as are successes in British Eventing, British Dressage and British Show Jumping competitions.

9
Cranleigh

Cranleigh

South East · Ages 13 - 18 · £19,130 - £19,130

competition pitches, equestrian centre, sports centres, golf course, outdoor education centre and swimming pool

10
Dean Close

Dean Close

South West · Ages 13 - 18 · £9,670 - £19,150

extensive opportunities in all creative arts and sport with a national reputation in hockey, drama and equestrianism

11
Farlington

Farlington

South East · £14,877 - £14,877

Year 9 student crowned County Champion at NSEA Championships The Farlington Equestrian team continues to thrive

12
Fyling Hall

Fyling Hall

Yorkshire · Ages 4 - 18 · £0 - £0

ONSITE 5* RATED RIDING STABLES (LESSONS AVAILABLE DURING PE, PLEASE ENQUIRE FOR COSTS)

13
Heathfield School Ascot

Heathfield School Ascot

South East · Ages 11 - 18 · £17,846 - £18,258

Exceptional equestrian department offering riding and polo at nearby venues.

14
Kent College, Canterbury

Kent College, Canterbury

South East · Ages 0 - 18 · £12,926 - £17,798

Moat Farm also has a riding school and arena and horse riding is open to all students

15
King's College and King's College Prep, Taunton

King's College and King's College Prep, Taunton

South West · Ages 2 - 18 · £9,205 - £17,595

The King's Equestrian Centre ... is a self-contained yard of 12 stables, catering for full liveries

16
Lancing College

Lancing College

South East · Ages 13 - 18 · £18,439 - £18,439

Lancing opened its new Equestrian Centre in Spring 2017 within the grounds of the College

17
Millfield School & Millfield Preparatory

Millfield School & Millfield Preparatory

South West · Ages 2 - 18 · £14,350 - £19,615

equestrian centre with stabling for 90 horses

18
Milton Abbey

Milton Abbey

South West · Ages 13 - 18 · £20,995 - £20,995

strong link with Druids Lodge Polo Club...pupils leaving Milton Abbey to go on to play polo professionally

19
Royal Alexandra and Albert

Royal Alexandra and Albert

South East · Ages 7 - 18 · £0 - £0

The stables boast a double American barn that houses 20 horses, tack rooms, classroom, feed room, kitchen and office.

20
Sibford

Sibford

South East · Ages 3 - 18 · £15,100 - £16,858

We have an equestrian team who regularly compete against other schools ... and win!

Our shortlist is independent and based on each school's dedicated programmes, facilities and results — not paid placement. We'll always match your child's needs first: talk to us.

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Do equestrian boarding schools provide stabling for my child's own horse?
Provision varies — some have on-site stables and full livery, others partner with local equestrian centres. We confirm exact facilities for any shortlisted school.
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