Bradbourne Riding & Training Centre is a horse riding school located in Sevenoaks, Kent. Owned and run by Liz Felgate, the centre has been providing excellent equestrian services for over 50 years. With Liz's expertise, Bradbourne offers a wide range of activities associated with horses and ponies, including riding tuition for individuals of all ages and abilities.
Accessibility is one of the key features of Bradbourne. Situated near the M25 and Sevenoaks mainline station, the centre is easily reachable for anyone who wishes to ride with them. As an approved British Horse Society establishment, Bradbourne prioritises horse and pony welfare, as well as client safety and satisfaction. The centre holds public liability insurance and complies with the latest health and safety legislation.
Bradbourne welcomes individuals who are interested in taking up horse riding or getting back into it after a long break. They have horses of all sizes and cater to beginners as well as experienced riders. The upper weight limit for beginner level riders is currently thirteen and a half stone. To book a ride or request more information, interested individuals can email Bradbourne at bradbourneriding@gmail.
com.
The riding lessons at Bradbourne cater to complete beginners up to experienced riders and are conducted in small groups of mixed ability. Most lessons have a duration of one hour and take place in the well-lit indoor school during the winter months. In the summer, weather permitting, rides are held outside in the sand school or around the centre's picturesque acres of fields, lakes, and woodland. Riders may even get a chance to spot a heron fishing!
Adult group lessons are one hour long and must be pre-booked, with availability on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Children's beginner rides start with half-hour lessons and progress to one hour lessons as they become more competent. Bradbourne currently has waiting lists for all lessons, but some ad hoc spaces are available during school holidays.
For more information and frequently asked questions, interested individuals can visit Bradbourne's website. To contact the centre directly, they can call 01732 453592 or email bradbourneriding@gmail. Com. The prices for riding lessons are provided on the website and are competitive compared to other riding schools in the area.
Bradbourne's facilities include a 20 × 40 indoor 'wax track' school, a 25 × 60 new outdoor all-weather school, fields, woods, and lakes for hacking, and a clubhouse used for lectures and stable management. With over 35 horses and ponies of various levels, Bradbourne can cater to every type of rider, ensuring a fulfilling and enjoyable experience for all.