Mayfield School explains why their premium equestrian facilities offer the ultimate experience for horse-loving pupils

Tell us about horse riding at Mayfield… Located in 75 acres of the beautiful Sussex countryside, Mayfield School has a long tradition of horse riding. We cater for all abilities – from beginners, to those who ride for fun, to those who wish to compete. We have a purpose-built Equestrian Centre on site with stables for 30 horses, as well as an Olympic sized indoor and outdoor sand school.

Can girls who don’t own a horse ride at Mayfield? At Mayfield, we have a Loan Scheme which allows girls to share a horse or pony for the duration of their time at school, allowing them to join in with equestrian activities and to develop their competitive skills through inter-house competitions.
 
Can complete beginners ride at Mayfield? For girls who are new to riding, we arrange lessons at a local BHS approved Riding Centre, where they will be accompanied by a member of Mayfield Staff. Girls have two activity periods during each school day, in addition to their lessons, where they can pursue extra-curricular activities, including riding.
 
Tell us about your equestrian team… Our Equestrian Squad regularly competes on the School Equestrian circuit in show jumping, dressage and eventing classes, both as a team and on an individual basis. We hold several national championships titles currently, including National Team Dressage Champions, Inter-County Dressage Team Champions, and National Show Jumping Open Team Champions. A number of riders also compete in British Dressage, Eventing and Show Jumping Classes at regional, national and international level, whilst also studying for a place at university. 

To find out more about life at Mayfield, see mayfieldgirls.org

You may also like

Great Expectations

Mike Piercy, education consultant and former Head of The New Beacon, gives his opinion on tutoring There’s nothing wrong with ambition; indeed it is to be praised. Encouragement of ambition is inherent in parenthood and teaching.I have something of a...

Creative Thinking

Online educators, Technology Triumphs, talk us through their approach “There is no doubt that creativity is the most important human resource of all,” – Edward De Bono, the originator of the term lateral thinking.Despite this, creative pursuits have been seemingly...

5 Top Tips to get exam ready

Help your child navigate exam season with help from the experts It is no secret that, for some students, the exam season represents a stressful time. Antony Nesling and Beverley Bloem, Diploma Coordinator and High School Counsellor at ACS International...