Welcome to Bourton Vale Equestrian Centre

The premier destination for professional horse riding lessons and scenic rides around our beautiful Cotswolds. From tourist hacks to River Rides, Bourton Vale Equestrian have it all.

We Strive To Make Your Riding Enjoyable

The premier destination for professional horse riding lessons and scenic rides around our beautiful Cotswolds. From tourist hacks to River Rides, Bourton Vale Equestrian have it all.

Professional Tuition For Riders Of All Levels

The premier destination for professional horse riding lessons and scenic rides around our beautiful Cotswolds. From tourist hacks to River Rides, Bourton Vale Equestrian have it all.

Our Services

Bourton Vale Equestrian Centre is a friendly, professional riding school in the heart of the Cotswolds.

We offer expert tuition and scenic rides around the picturesque villages of Lower and Upper Slaughter. We are immensely proud of our kind, good natured horses and offer riding for everyone – from complete beginner to the more advanced. Tuition is available from our instructors with facilities including an outdoor floodlit arena, grass field, a set of show jumps and beautiful hacking.

Being a registered Pony Club Centre, there are plenty of activities available for horse mad children! During the holidays we have “own a pony” days, pony camps and rallies. We are fully insured and licensed with Cotswold District Council Licence number C/18/00560/ARIDE.

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Emma Garner - Instructor

Riding Tuition

Lessons for both children and adults and suitable for all levels of rider.

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BVEC Tourist Hack Around The Cotswolds

Tourist Hacks

Hacks around the Slaughters suitable for all levels of riders.

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BVEC River Rides Slaughters

River Rides

Great for children or nervous adults and takes approximately 30 minutes.

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BVEC Pony Club Bourton-on-the-Water

Pony Club

A Pony Club for ages 14 and under, learn all about horse and pony care.

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We Are One Big Animal

Family at Bourton Vale Equestrian.

Our horses have been used by the media on many occasions as they are pretty cool with cameras and all that comes with them. They have appeared in Countryfile, Britain by Bike, BBC Real Rescues and many Japanese holiday programmes. They have also appeared in numerous corporate promotional DVDs and publications too, such as Countrylife Magazine, Cotswold Life, Ordnance Survey Maps, The Times, Daily Express, all local press and even on the Radio!

Circular Hack
BVEC Tourist Hack
Group Lessons
BVEC River Rides

We’ll teach you how to ride and improve your riding!

Our friendly and helpful staff aim to make your riding experience a positive and enjoyable event.

Our qualified instructors will ensure your tuition matches your needs and helps you improve.

Bourton Vale Equestrian Centre

What People Say

What our customers say about their experience at Bourton Vale Equestrian.

"Professional friendly staff. Stables, horses and animals are beautifully well kept. Idyllic scenery - thoroughly recommend the hacks."

E. Ashman | Circular Hack

"My daughter and I did the Tourist hack. I haven't been on a horse for YEARS or had any formal lessons but that wasn't a problem. Have come back enthused and wanting horse riding lessons!"

Jo Berry | Tourist Hack

"I drop off a tired, slightly stressy boy every Friday and collect a happy one ready for the weekend. Animal therapy at its best."

L.Williams | River Ride

"Amazing ride, beautiful horses and professional staff. This was our first time on a horse but thanks to the friendly team we immediately felt confident and our horses were adorable."

Natasa S. | First Time Rider

"What a fantastic way to see the beautiful villages from absolute beginners to accomplished riders we will be back!"

Cheeky Cotswold Capers | Fantastic!

"Wonderful experience from start to finish. We were very well taken care of, safety was clearly a top priority. All COVID precautions taken without being a hassle. Will definitely come again!"

Booking With Bourton Vale Equestrian

To view our experiences in greater detail, please select one of the options below. For availability please call 07910 138465 or email bvecyard@gmail.com.

BVEC River Rides Slaughters

River Ride

45 Minute Circular Hack

Beginner Tourist Ride

BVEC Tourist Hack Around The Cotswolds

Club Hack

BVEC Tourist Hack Around The Cotswolds

Tourist Hack

BVEC River Rides

Pony Day

BVEC River Rides

Riding With Us