Horse Riding in Suffolk

Horse Riding in Suffolk is simply the most fantastic experience. With it's tranquil countryside and miles of unspoilt coastline, it is the place to be at one with your horse. Horse Riding in Suffolk offers bridleways, quiet country lanes and a mass of public bridleways to entice. Also available are lessons to help you stay in the saddle (see below for full details) – or if you’ve already mastered that, the more advanced horse arts of dressage, show jumping, cross country courses....



Just 20 minutes from Newmarket and close to the town centre of Bury St Edmunds is the wonderful Gingell Cottage. Here you will find first-class accommodation (single, en suite rooms with shared kitchen and living space can be hired, as can the whole cottage, for stays of virtually any duration) that is perfect for an equestrian-themed break, or for those connected to the horse riding industry. There are stables on-site and horse riding training and lessons are both available for all levels of ability. After a great day out with the horses, Gingell Cottage also have an in-house Therapy Clinic providing a great selection of treatments to help you unwind.



Suffolk has retained its agricultural industry so there are plenty of stables here, although due to the plethora of health and saftey regs many of them now unfortunately offer only limited facilities for the public. However generally you can still hire a horse or pony at very reasonable rates across most of the county.

For the youngest children this might be their first lesson - perhaps on miniature Shetlands – and they will love you for it. There is no better time to introduce your offspring to the delights of being confident on horseback. Several of the stables listed below run pony clubs and camps during the school holidays, so contact them for details.



North Manor Equestrian Centre, Halesworth. The Centre offers riding lessons and hacking although both must be booked in advance (ring Valli Hayes on 01986 784552 for further details). North manor Equestrain Centre benefits from having a B&B next door, so it's ideal for overnight stays and riding holidays.



Woodbridge, near Ipswich
Poplar Park Trekking Centre - riding school, training and livery yard and trekking centre. Whether you are looking for reliable school horses and well qualified staff, miles and miles of beautiful off road hacking, or a holiday with your horse or one of ours, you will find it here at Poplar Park.
tel 01394 411023

Also in Woodbridge
Valley Farm Riding and Driving Centre - a riding andl eisure centre set in the heart of the Suffolk countryside. The Centre offers lessons in a variety of disciplines including carriage driving, side saddle, western riding, as well as old fashioned horse riding. There are lots of childresn activities going on, including parties, holidays, pony clubs....
Contact Sarah on 01728 746916

Monks Eleigh, near Ipswich
Boyton Hall Equine Centre - bring your horse on holiday to Suffolk with you! This relatively new Centre offers a full range of top class facilities for your horse (including an equine hydrotheraphy spa, a laser shower and a solarium) in a beautiful setting. Contact Adrian Keitely-Webb on 01449 744482 for full information.

Copdock Riding Centre
Very friendly riding school and livery yard, providing lessons to suit all ages and abilities. Reasonable rates. Show jumping a speciality.
Call Mrs Ann Withey on 01473 730678




Has the bug gripped you? Will going home without a horse break your heart? we can offer a few alternatives such as The National Stud where you could commission your own horse! Or alternatively, Newmarket races may be the place for you to back the horses! See The National Stud


Fixed! Let your Horse Riding in Suffolk commence!