Established in 1977, Eccleston Equestrian Centre is the leading horse riding school and training centre in Leyland. With a team of British Horse Society Qualified Staff, they offer high-quality tuition to riders of all skill levels. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced rider, Eccleston Equestrian Centre has the resources and expertise to cater to your needs.
The centre provides a range of services including private and group riding lessons, livery options (part, full, schooling, breaking), and competitions. They also offer BHS Training programmes such as Ride Safe, Challenge Awards, and Stages 1, 2, 3, and 4. Eccleston Equestrian Centre is also a Pony Club Centre, providing activities and experiences for young riders.
For beginners, the centre has quiet and sensible horses and ponies, ensuring a safe and enjoyable learning environment. Advanced riders can benefit from a variety of well-schooled horses that help enhance skills in flat, dressage, and jumping disciplines. Throughout the year, Eccleston Equestrian Centre hosts shows, competitions, training days, children's pony days, Pony Club rallies, and BHS assessments. Top riders and trainers regularly conduct specialised discipline clinics at the centre.
Located on Ulnes Walton Lane in Leyland, Lancashire, Eccleston Equestrian Centre is easily accessible from the M61 and M6 motorway networks. It is conveniently close to the main towns of Preston, Leyland, Chorley, and Southport.
The centre boasts excellent facilities for riders of all levels. These include a large indoor arena (23m × 60m) with a wax track surface and a comfortable viewing gallery. There is also an outdoor arena (20m × 40m) with floodlights available for private hire. The centre has a turnout paddock, 23 acres of grassland for riding during the summer months, and a wide variety of horses and ponies at different levels.
Other amenities include show jumps, wash and clipping areas, toilets and showers, a lecture room, ample parking, and full livery and part livery options.
Eccleston Equestrian Centre takes pride in its reputation, with over 85% of riders coming to the centre through personal recommendations. They are a BHS Approved Training & Assessment Centre, demonstrating their commitment to high standards of training and professionalism.
To learn more about Eccleston Equestrian Centre, including opening hours and contact details, visit their website or follow them on Facebook. They also offer apprenticeship opportunities for those interested in starting a career in the equestrian industry.