Status - Ivesley Equestrian Centre is a BHS Approved Riding School, inspected randomely every year.

Staff and Horses - resident BHS qualified instructorsand a selection of well-schooled horses and ponies to Suite all levels.

Lessons - we teach everyone from complete beginners to experienced riders and offer refresher courses for BHS exams.

Arena's - well lit indoor school 42m by 20m and all weather outdoor school 64m by 24m.

Show jumping and Cross Country - there are 3 BE Cross Country courses with a wide range of schooling fences starting at 1'6" (0.5m) high and also show jumps.

Horse Care - we give comprehensive instruction on horse care and stable management from owning your first horse, to competition, horse feeding and fitness programs.

Hacking - Ivesley is fortunate to have direct access to miles of safe, but fun hacking on bridleways through woodland and moorland where guests can enjoy peaceful and scenic surroundings.

How to get there:

From the South (A68) - Turn off the A1 onto the (A68) - to Tow Law. In Tow Law turn east onto the B6301 signposted Lanchester. After 3.75 miles turn right at the sign for Ivesley Equestrian Centre 1/2 mile on left.

From Durham - Take the A690. Go through the traffic lights at Nevilles Cross, 1/2 mile down hill to the roundabout, turn right onto the B6302 through Esh Winning, Waterhouses and Hamilton Row to T junction at the Black Horse Inn, turn right, up the hill, and the avenue to Ivesley is on the right.

There is a location map on the Contacts and map page, also a link to an on-line map to assist you.