Horse Riding & Equestrian in Surrey
From riding schools in the Surrey Hills to world-class polo and historic racecourses, the county offers an exceptional equestrian landscape for riders, spectators and enthusiasts of every level.
Riding Schools & Centres
Pachesham Equestrian Centre
Established livery and competition centre near Leatherhead with indoor and outdoor arenas, hosting dressage and show jumping events year-round.
Sands Farm Equitation Centre
Competition and livery centre in the Farnham countryside hosting showjumping, dressage and clinics, with well-maintained arenas and experienced coaching.
Merrist Wood Equestrian
College-based equestrian centre with first-class facilities including an international-size indoor arena, cross-country course and livery yard.
Chobham and District Riding Club
Active riding club on Chobham Common offering clinics, rallies and social rides across the heathland National Nature Reserve.
Polo
Hurtwood Park Polo Club
Prestigious polo club set in the stunning Hurtwood area of the Surrey Hills, hosting high-goal matches and offering polo tuition from spring to autumn.
Guards Polo Club
The UK's premier polo club on Smith's Lawn in Windsor Great Park, hosting the Queen's Cup and International Day each summer.
Cowdray Park Polo
Historic polo estate near Midhurst hosting the Gold Cup, one of the most important high-goal tournaments in the English polo calendar.
Racecourses & Events
Epsom Downs Racecourse
Iconic racecourse on the Surrey Downs and home to The Derby, the world's most famous flat race, held every June since 1780.
Lingfield Park
Dual-purpose racecourse in east Surrey with both turf and all-weather Polytrack surfaces, hosting flat and jump racing year-round.
Kempton Park
Major racecourse near Sunbury famous for the King George VI Chase on Boxing Day, with both turf jumps and a Polytrack flat circuit.
Sandown Park
Premier dual-purpose racecourse in Esher hosting top-class flat and jump racing, including the Coral Eclipse and Tingle Creek Chase.
Surrey Union Hunt (Historic)
One of the oldest hunts in England, now operating as a trail hunt across the farmland and woodland of the Surrey Hills from its Dorking base.
British Eventing
The governing body for eventing in Great Britain, with affiliated competitions held at venues across Surrey throughout the spring, summer and autumn.
Surrey has one of the richest equestrian traditions in England. The rolling chalk downland of the North Downs and the wooded heathland of the Surrey Hills provide ideal terrain for riding, while the county’s proximity to London has attracted world-class polo and racing since the 18th century. Epsom Downs alone has hosted The Derby since 1780, making it one of the oldest Classic races in the world.
For riders of all abilities, the county is home to dozens of British Horse Society-approved riding schools and livery yards. Centres such as Pachesham and Merrist Wood offer structured tuition from introductory hacks to competitive dressage and show jumping, while smaller independent stables provide a more personal experience across the quieter lanes of the Weald and the heathlands near Chobham.
Beyond the saddle, Surrey’s equestrian calendar is packed with fixtures. The polo season runs from April to September at clubs including Guards and Hurtwood, flat and jump racing takes place year-round at Epsom, Sandown, Kempton and Lingfield, and local shows and hunter trials dot the summer months. Whether you ride, watch or simply appreciate the landscape shaped by centuries of horse culture, Surrey delivers.
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