Business Details
Your Premier Equestrian Centre in Caistor
Caistor Equestrian Centre is a purpose-built establishment nestled within 30 acres of the North Lincolnshire Wolds, dedicated to providing comprehensive equestrian services. With a collective industry experience of 125 years, our team specialises in riding instruction, competition hosting, horse care, and livery services tailored to riders of all abilities, including those with special needs. Our facilities include international-sized indoor and outdoor arenas, cross-country courses ranging from 30cm to 1.05m, and 32 state-of-the-art American Barn stables with year-round turnout.Our BHS-trained instructors, many of whom compete at affiliated levels, deliver personalised tuition for beginners to advanced riders, supported by a carefully selected herd of horses and ponies. We host regular events such as dressage clinics, show jumping competitions, and themed activities like Halloween treasure hunts, while our livery clients benefit from testimonials-verified care standards. The centre combines professional expertise with a welcoming atmosphere, ensuring both horses and riders thrive in a supportive environment.
Services
Riding Lessons
Livery Services
Cross Country Courses
Show Jumping Events
Birthday Parties
School Holiday Programs
Special Needs Riding
Arena Hire
Horse Training
Competitions
Highlights and features
- We offer BHS-trained instructors with competitive equestrian expertise
- Our 30-acre facility includes floodlit arenas and cross-country courses up to 1.05m
- We provide inclusive riding programs for clients with special needs
- Our livery services feature 32 American Barn stables with year-round turnout
- We host nationally recognised equestrian events and training clinics
What people say
Second to none
Great work
Wonderful new friends
Thrived in care
Confidence-building
Services
Livery Services
We provide comprehensive livery solutions including full stabled, grass, working, and DIY options. Our facilities feature 32 American Barn stables with year-round turnout, floodlit arenas, and cross-country courses. Clients benefit from professional horse care, extensive hacking routes, and a friendly atmosphere that prioritises equine wellbeing.
Riding Lessons
Our BHS-trained instructors deliver lessons for all abilities using carefully selected horses and ponies. Sessions include one-to-one tuition, group classes, and special needs programs. Facilities include interconnected indoor and outdoor arenas, with weekend taster sessions available for beginners.
Cross Country Courses
Our courses range from 30cm to 1.05m with water complexes, banks, and ditches. Designed for skill development, they complement the natural Lincolnshire Wolds terrain. Regular users include competition riders preparing for affiliated events and recreational riders seeking varied terrain challenges.
Show Jumping Events
We host regular show jumping competitions with classes at 30cm, 40cm, and higher levels. Events feature clear-round formats and are held in our floodlit arenas. Competitors benefit from professional course design and facilities that accommodate both participants and spectators.
Special Needs Riding
Our inclusive program adapts riding instruction for clients with special needs using specially trained horses and supportive equipment. Instructors with experience in adaptive riding techniques ensure safe, confidence-building experiences in our accessible facilities.
People
Fiona Lintin
Proprietor
With decades of equestrian industry experience, Fiona oversees operations at Caistor Equestrian Centre. Her expertise in horse care and competition riding informs the centre's high standards. Fiona's long-standing reputation in Lincolnshire equestrian circles ensures quality service delivery across all departments.
Samantha Kirkby
Yard Manager
Samantha manages daily yard operations with 25+ years in equine management. Her focus on stable welfare and client communication maintains the centre's premium livery standards. She ensures facilities meet the needs of both horses and owners through practical, experience-based solutions.
Heather Fry
Senior Instructress
As a BHS-certified instructor with competition experience, Heather leads riding tuition programs. Her expertise spans beginner lessons to advanced training techniques. She contributes to staff development and ensures instructional consistency across the centre's diverse client base.
Vikki Parkinson
Instructress
Vikki delivers riding lessons and clinics, including her popular dressage program. With affiliated competition experience, she specialises in skill development for competitive riders. Her approach combines technical precision with rider confidence-building in our arena and cross-country facilities.
AJ McMullan
Office Manager
AJ oversees administrative operations with 15+ years in equestrian business management. His organisational skills ensure smooth event coordination and client services. He maintains the centre's operational efficiency while supporting both front-of-house and yard management teams.
Questions
What riding lesson options do you offer?
We provide one-to-one sessions, group classes, and special needs riding programs for ages 4+. Beginners can try free weekend taster sessions with our BHS-trained instructors.
What livery packages are available?
We offer full stabled, grass, working, and DIY livery options with 24/7 turnout. All packages include access to floodlit arenas, cross-country courses, and professional horse care.
Do you host equestrian competitions?
Yes, we regularly host show jumping events at 30cm, 40cm, and higher levels in our floodlit arenas. Our calendar also includes dressage clinics and hunter trials.
Are facilities accessible for riders with disabilities?
Our special needs program adapts riding instruction using trained horses and supportive equipment. Instructors have experience delivering accessible lessons in our purpose-built facilities.
Can I visit before booking services?
We recommend visiting first to assess facilities. Our team provides guided tours of the 30-acre site, including stables, arenas, and cross-country courses.
What safety measures are in place?
Our BHS-trained staff maintain strict safety protocols in lessons and yard management. Facilities include secure stabling, well-maintained arenas, and risk assessments for all activities.
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Reviews (6)
Reflex Foot Care The Foot Lady
Dec 29, 2021
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My daughter is coming on very well at CEC. The instructors are very good and make sure everyone is safe on their ponies. Just wish we lived nearer!
Craig Turtle Stanley
Nov 24, 2021
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A family friendly environment amazing staff atmosphere is what it's expected to be the horse and pony's are lovely lessons are amazing keep it up caistor
Clare Powell
Oct 21, 2021
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Really friendly team (both horses and humans) who show great skill in balancing building on existing skills and confidence and facilitating new challenges.
Hannah Watson
Sep 12, 2021
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Lovely atmosphere at the Hunter trial. Plenty of warm up fences. Live results are also brilliant. Thank you for a wonderful day.
Laura Franks
Aug 31, 2021
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Georgia has managed to teach me more in two lessons than many other schools have done in weeks and weeks, shes just brilliant. the horses are well trained and well cared for. out of our local equestarian centres this one is in a league of it's own. I cant thankyou enough Georgia you've helped me and my foster child achieve and succeed and we are both loving it. I'm starting to feel like a real rider not a wannabe
Joanne Mizen
Aug 26, 2021
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We are up here on holiday and decided to do something we have not done before. 3 teenagers, first time riding lesson. From talking to someone on the phone up to and including the one hour lesson what lovely people, great instructors lovely lady’s, they made us feel very welcome and not silly. Thank you so much great experience well worth every penny.
