The Royal Court Equestrian Centre
For those who are interested in riding, the Royal Court Equestrian Centre has excellent facilities, and we prepare pupils of all levels of ability to ride confidently.

For the pupil who simply enjoys the fun of riding, to those who wish to learn how to properly look after a horse or pony, to the keenest and most able young competitor, there are supreme riding facilities and instruction.

We have invested over £3 million in our purpose-designed Equestrian Centre. Modern stables open on to a large covered yard which, gives direct access to the 2½ mile all weather cantering/jumping tracks, our indoor arena and floodlit grass paddocks and all weather outdoor arena.

These superb riding surfaces provide the junior rider with the finest riding facilities of any independent preparatory school in Europe, with stabling for over 90 horses and all stables and support services under cover.
We have a farrier’s and veterinary area on the premises, and a mare and foal stable. There is comprehensive fire-protection to ensure the highest level of security for all the horses.
Not everyone wants to be an equestrian star, especially at an early age, and we welcome pupils who simply want to have fun riding, and or possibly looking after their horse and enjoying the companionship of like-minded friends.

Our team of riding instructors is led by a very experienced BHSI and all other instructors hold the appropriate BHS qualifications.

Learning about horses, and how to look after them, is just as important as learning to ride. We have several classrooms in the Royal Court Equestrian Centre.

Adopt-a-horse
For pupils who do not have a horse or pony we can provide one, with tack, inclusive of insurance, shoeing, vaccinations, vet’s fees, worming etc. for a pupil’s sole or shared use during term time, for a very reasonable termly fee.

Free Livery worth £3,018 per year
All age girl and boy Boarders ~ the opportunity to bring your pony or horse to school free. This option can be worth up to £3,018 per year. The Blue Livery cost is £3,018 per year which may be subsidised:
25%
Remission worth
£756
per year
~ 25 places
50%
Remission worth
£1,509
per year
~ 25 places
75%
Remission worth
£2,265
per year
~ 25 places
100%
Remission worth
£3,018
per year
~ 25 places

You pay normal boarding fees and the cost of any riding lessons you choose.

Free Riding Lessons worth £400 per year
No horse? For Day and Boarding girls and boys ~ all ages, free riding lessons by professional instuctors. Only the normal day or boarding fees are payable.
£100 per year
~ 25 places
£200 per year
~ 25 places
£300 per year
~ 25 places
£400 per year
~ 25 places
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