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Thurleigh Equestrian Centre is a superb 5-star Rated Riding School with BHS approved instructors, located just 6 miles outside of Bedford.
5 Star Rated

We offer one to one coaching in flatwork and dressage training to riders aged 18 years old and over and with existing riding experience on our Spanish and Warmblood dressage school master horses. 

Our ethos is about developing an understanding and appreciation of how the horse works and build harmony between horse and rider.  We coach our riders to understand how their body, balance and aids influence the horse and help them to develop their understanding of riding technique and build the skills they need to enable them to work in balance and harmony with the horse.

We also have 5 livery spaces for full or assisted livery and Thurleigh Equestrian Centre prides itself on being able to offer a bespoke and friendly service where livery owners and horses can experience a personal approach.  Our superb range of indoor and outdoor arenas, sand turnout pens, solarium and horse walker are available to all our livery clients along with lessons on site with our instructors and visiting trainers.
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Beth Maloney, Director of Thurleigh Equestrian Centre, has extensive experience of working with a wide variety of horses, having trained with Jennie Loriston Clarke at Catherston stud and headed up equine departments in large land-based colleges. Beth has also worked as a director at the British Equestrian Federation (BEF) and has published various equine books.  She is a BHS Accredited Professional Coach, holds the BHSII (SM) and Calm Coaching certificate. Beth is also available for training liveries and outside clients and specialises in coaching techniques to boost confidence. For details of all our instructors and horses, click here.

Our facilities are perfect for all aspects of riding, including competition, leisure and natural horsemanship. Our flexible livery options and highly experienced and knowledgeable team ensure you and your horses receive the best possible service, care and attention to meet your individual needs.

Thurleigh Equestrian Centre is the home of Horses and Courses, an Edexcel approved training centre. For more information about our superb home study courses, visit the Horses and Courses website.

• Staff on-site 24 hours a day, and CCTV cameras, to ensure the safety of you and your horse
• High-class facilities (including new club house with changing room & video and live playback lessons)
• Riding lessons tailored to your individual needs and goals
• All year individual and group turnout*
• Menu of livery options to meet your individual requirements
• A range of training clinics to cater for all types of horse and rider
• Qualified and dedicated team
• A holistic approach to horse management


* there may be times when turn out is not available if the weather is too bad, but we have a horse walker, exercise and lunge pen so your horse will not be stuck in the stable.

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