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Checkendon Equestrian Centre
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Set in the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside, Checkendon Equestrian Centre can offer you many equestrian activities for you and your horse.
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Checkendon Equestrian Centre
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Lovegrove's Lane Checkendon Reading
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RG8 0NE
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| Directions |
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Checkendon Equestrian Centre is situated between Reading and Oxford. It is within easy travelling distance from London. (1 hour) and the Midlands (1 hour 30 minutes). Furthermore it is 30 minutes from the M40 and M4. For those of you looking to enjoy a short break and holidays, the equestrian centre is also 45 minutes from Heathrow. The nearest train station is 7 miles away at Reading.
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Outdoor Floodlit...............
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Outdoor School Details..........
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24x60/35x40
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Number of Indoor Schools.....
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1
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Indoor School Details............
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20 x 25
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Tack Shop..............................
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Secure Tack Room............
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Changing Facilities................
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Lecture Room...................
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Show Jumping Paddock.........
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All Weather Gallop............
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Horse Walker........................
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XC Course........................
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Hacking.................................
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Hacking Details
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Checkendon Equestrian Centre is surrounded by unspoilt countryside. A mixture of woodland, country lanes and open fields.
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Other Facilities
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An equine pool is available for rehabilitation of injured horses and also for getting horses fit for all disciplines.
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BHS Approved
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Number BHS Qualified
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6
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Number Other Qualified
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Details
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Breaking...............................
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Camps.............................
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Clipping................................
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Day Rides........................
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DIY/Grass Livery...................
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Exam Centre...................
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Exam Training.......................
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Full Livery........................
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Fun Days..............................
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Part Livery.......................
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Pub Rides.............................
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RDA Friendly....................
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Schooling.............................
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Shows.............................
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Stable Management.............
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Transport........................
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Working Livery.....................
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| Horses and Ponies |
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Total Horses and Ponies
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Available for school use
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Horse Details
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Our horses are perfect for all stages of riding skills. Some have been placed in local and regional dressage, show jumping, cross country and eventing competitions which would suit the more experienced rider. We also have horses and ponies more suited to the beginner/nervous rider.
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Basic Riding Skills.................
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Adult Beginners................
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Show Jumping.....................
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Dressage.........................
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Cross Country.....................
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Western..........................
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Driving.................................
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Side-Saddle.....................
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Typical prices...
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Adult Group Hour
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Child Group Hour
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Private Lesson - ½ hr from
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Discount schemes
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| Restrictions |
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Minimum Age
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Maximum Weight
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| Further Details |
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We specialise in private lessons and small groups (2/3).
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| Courses |
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From April to December we hold monthly unaffiliated dressage competitions.
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New Rider does not recommend, approve or endorse any particular school. Potential customers should be aware that facilities and prices change over time and this listing may not reflect the current situation.