Business Details
27 Years
experience
Premier Equestrian Facilities in Northallerton
Northallerton Equestrian Centre has been a trusted hub for equestrian enthusiasts since 1999, offering world-class facilities and services tailored to riders of all levels. Our 48m x 65m outdoor arena with a high-grade sand and synthetic fibre surface, complemented by a 60m x 30m indoor arena, provides optimal conditions for training and competition. We host affiliated and unaffiliated events including dressage, showjumping, and cross-country, alongside our renowned TOPSPEC Winter Dressage Championship Series. Our commitment to excellence extends to DIY livery with year-round turnout, horse walker access, and expert-led clinics with professionals like Gwyneth Lewis and Ian Brown.The centre features a 20m x 50m warm-up arena, a flowing cross-country course with natural obstacles, and spectator amenities including grass banks and a viewing gallery. Our on-site caf serves homemade meals using local ingredients, while our shop partners with Frontline Equestrian to stock premium brands. With 6,750m of parking for lorries and trailers, we prioritise convenience for competitors and visitors. All events operate under strict safety protocols, requiring participants to hold personal and third-party insurance. Our teams deep expertise in equestrian sports ensures a professional yet welcoming environment for both casual riders and serious competitors.
Services
Dressage Competitions
Showjumping Events
Cross-Country Courses
DIY Livery
Training Clinics
Arena Hire
Winter Championships
Equestrian Shop
Catering Services
Event Hosting
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We offer 20 years of experience in equestrian event management and facility provision
- Our arenas feature high-grade sand and synthetic fibre surfaces for optimal performance
- We host British Dressage and British Showjumping affiliated events year-round
- Our cross-country course utilises natural terrain with fences up to 110cm
- We provide expert-led clinics with List 1 judges and trainers
What people say
World-class arenas
Professional events
Scenic cross-country
Expert clinics
Excellent livery
Services
Dressage Competitions
We host British Dressage affiliated competitions and our TOPSPEC Winter Dressage Championship Series. Competitors can earn qualifying scores across multiple levels with prizes from TOPSPEC. Our 60m x 30m indoor arena provides ideal conditions year-round. Judges require competitors to wear legal tack and two numbers for clear identification during tests.
Showjumping Events
British Showjumping Cat1/Cat2 events feature courses from 50cm to 110cm with professional judging. Outdoor competitions utilise our 48m x 65m arena with synthetic surface. Competitors must provide their own insurance documentation and adhere to strict safety protocols during events held throughout the year.
Cross-Country Schooling
Our natural cross-country course features permanent and portable fences up to 110cm within mature pastureland. Riders can practice combinations with water features and hedgelines. The course operates weather permitting with alternative indoor arena use when necessary for safety and ground conditions.
DIY Livery
Affordable DIY livery includes all-year turnout, straw bedding, and access to horse walker. Facilities feature indoor and outdoor schools with high-grade sand surfaces. Full, part, and hunter livery options available with direct debit payment arrangements required for long-term stays.
Training Clinics
Expert-led clinics with List 1 judges like Gwyneth Lewis offer 45-minute lessons or 30-minute test riding sessions. Professional instruction available for dressage and showjumping disciplines with arena hire included in session fees for private tuition opportunities.
People
Tina
Centre Manager
Tina oversees daily operations at Northallerton Equestrian Centre, managing event scheduling, facility maintenance, and customer communications. With extensive experience in equestrian management since the centre's founding in 1999, she ensures all activities maintain professional standards while preserving the venue's welcoming atmosphere for competitors and visitors.
Gwyneth Lewis
Dressage Coach
List 1 judge and trainer Gwyneth Lewis delivers expert dressage instruction at NEC. With decades of competition experience and judging credentials, she offers tailored 45-minute lessons and test-riding analysis. Her clinics focus on technical precision and competition preparation for riders seeking performance improvement at all levels.
Ian Brown
Equestrian Trainer
Professional rider Ian Brown provides tuition across disciplines at Northallerton EC. With expertise in both flatwork and jumping, he offers 40-minute sessions focusing on rider development. His flexible scheduling accommodates day and evening lessons, combining practical instruction with arena hire for comprehensive training experiences.
Questions
What equestrian disciplines do you host?
We host dressage, showjumping, cross-country, and one-day events with affiliated and unaffiliated competition options.
Do you offer riding lessons?
Yes, we provide dressage and showjumping lessons with qualified professionals like Gwyneth Lewis and Ian Brown.
What livery options are available?
We offer DIY, full, part, and hunter livery with all-year turnout and modern facilities included.
Can I hire arenas outside events?
Yes, our 60m x 30m indoor and 48m x 65m outdoor arenas are available for hire at £5 per hour.
Are there accommodation facilities?
Onsite stabling costs £30 per night. We also provide local contacts for alternative accommodation options.
What safety requirements apply?
All participants must have personal and third-party insurance. Instructors must prove qualifications and coverage.
Reviews (3)
Laura Rose
Oct 17, 2021
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Absolutely amazing venue and welcoming staff. Super venue for bd events and lovely hospitality for stay over shows providing a lovely stable for my young cob at regionals and allowing me to stop over onsite in the van. Thanks again wonderful weekend 😊
Elizabeth Lidster
Sep 30, 2021
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Just the best venue for all levels. The staff are friendly and helpful... no strutting jobsworths here. Competitions are professionally run and the first floor cafe with large viewing window is perfect to socialize afterwards without missing any of the action. Love the place.
Anita Dailey
Jan 21, 2021
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Well organized. Great caf with monitors to see the outdoor arena and live results! Surfaces of the arena's are amazing. Only centre I know that has proper parking bays for lorry's/ car and trailers.
