Business Details
Your Premier Equestrian Event Venue in Essex
Finchingfield Equestrian Centre, nestled in the picturesque Essex countryside, has been a family-run establishment since its founding. We pride ourselves on offering exceptional facilities tailored to equestrian enthusiasts of all ages and abilities. Our venue hosts unaffiliated dressage and showjumping competitions, alongside popular Clear Round evenings during summer months. The centre features a 5-star livery yard, where horses receive meticulous care, and two state-of-the-art arenas - an Olympic-sized 83m x 47m outdoor arena equipped with premium jumps and timing equipment, and a 47m x 23m warm-up arena. We provide comprehensive catering services using locally sourced ingredients, serving freshly prepared meals during events.Our facilities are available for private hire seven days a week for training, clinics, and special events. With over four decades of combined experience in equestrian management, our team delivers expert flatwork and showjumping instruction. We maintain rigorous standards across all operations, ensuring optimal conditions through our waxed all-weather surfaces and premier cushion track. Our commitment to quality extends to partnerships with professional photographers who capture event highlights for immediate purchase or online viewing.
Services
Unaffiliated Dressage
Showjumping Shows
Clear Round Evenings
Arena Hire
Livery Services
Highlights and features
- We offer 5-star livery services with meticulous horse care
- Our Olympic-sized arena features premium show jumps and timing equipment
- We provide fresh, locally sourced catering at competitive prices
- Our team includes experienced flatwork and showjumping instructors
- We maintain all-weather surfaces for year-round reliability
Services
Unaffiliated Dressage
We host unaffiliated dressage competitions suitable for riders of all skill levels. Our Olympic-sized arena provides optimal conditions with its waxed all-weather surface. Competitors benefit from professional judging and elevated viewing areas for spectators.
Showjumping Shows
Our unaffiliated showjumping events feature full sets of premium jumps and wireless timing equipment. The courses cater to various ability levels with both standard and cross-country style fences available for training and competition.
Arena Hire
We offer professional-grade arena hire with two outdoor spaces available. The 83m x 47m Olympic-sized arena includes full jump sets and timing equipment, while the 47m x 23m warm-up arena features premier cushion track surface for training sessions and clinics.
Livery Services
Our 5-star livery yard provides comprehensive horse care with experienced staff. Services include stable management, feeding programs, and turnout arrangements. All horses receive individual attention and are maintained in our premium facilities with all-weather access.
Catering Services
We provide fresh, locally sourced catering during events with a focus on quality and value. Our menu features popular items like gourmet burgers and cheesy chips, all prepared on-site to order for visitors and competitors.
People
Alice Begg
Owner & Instructor
Alice Begg brings extensive equestrian experience to Finchingfield Equestrian Centre. As owner and instructor, she oversees daily operations and provides expert flatwork training to riders of all levels.
Rachel Segger
Showjumping Instructor
Rachel Segger specialises in showjumping instruction at Finchingfield. With years of coaching experience, she helps riders develop their jumping technique and competition strategies using our premium training facilities.
Questions
What equestrian events do you host?
We host unaffiliated dressage and showjumping competitions year-round, plus summer Clear Round evenings on Tuesdays and Thursdays. All events use our professional-grade facilities with full judging and timing systems.
What livery services are available?
Our 5-star livery yard offers comprehensive horse care with experienced staff. Services include stable management, feeding programs, and all-weather turnout. Horses receive individual attention in premium facilities.
Can I hire your arenas for private use?
Yes, we offer arena hire seven days a week. Our Olympic-sized arena with premium jumps and wireless timing equipment is available for training, clinics, and special events.
Do you provide catering during events?
Yes, our purpose-built catering facility serves fresh, locally sourced meals during shows. Menu highlights include gourmet burgers and cheesy chips prepared on-site for visitors and competitors.
Reviews (5)
Phoebe Cobb
Dec 30, 2021
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Couldn't recommend highly enough. Excellent facilities, and the girls are all very helpful and friendly
Jenny Reilly
Nov 28, 2021
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Everything about Finchingfield Equestrian Centre is highly professional whilst being very welcoming, friendly and supportive.
Susanna Hurley
Aug 10, 2021
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Attended Saturday’s Showing Show & have to say, was thoroughly impressed. Class timings given the previous day so I could be organised, passports checked at the gate which saved lots of hassle & removed the need for me to search for the Secretary area, classes ran to time & the judging was absolutely fair, faultless & helpful feedback given … & no… I didn’t win 😂 Friendly welcome from the helpful staff (including the photographer & his able assistant) & an impressive variety of all levels competing alongside one another which is super
Sarah Vidler
Jul 15, 2021
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I visited last week for the clear round. The staff were friendly, ran to the times and well organised. I came back today with my daughters and they had a great time too. Nothing was rushed, they could take their time in the ring. Roll on next weeks clear round, always good to support our local venues.
Sophie Pettit
Jul 06, 2021
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Cannot recommend Finchingfield Eq enough; I have a difficult RoR whom I have bought many times to Finchingfield as he enjoys their calm and relaxed atmosphere. The girls who run it are nothing but supportive and kind, always being encouraging and overall making it a wonderful place to go. They have fabulous jumps and a beautiful arena that is always well maintained and level. Events are well run and on time, without a frantic atmosphere some other venues can have. I will continue to go back time and time again!
