Equestrian Activities

Tours for horse enthusiasts

Hacking

Available all year round, from an hour up to a day riding to a pub for lunch, all set in beautiful Cotswold countryside. Suitable for a range of experience.
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Tuition

Available all year round. An opportunity to bring on your own skills or try something new. Riding tuition on school horses from beginner up to training, in some disciplines, with international coaches. Specialist tuition with Master Saddler available.
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Eventing

The season runs March to October with opportunities to visit major internationals or small local events. Visit a professional rider’s yard. Tuition XC also available all year.
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Carriage Driving

Available most of the year. Shows or specialist tuition or a quiet drive to the pub for lunch.
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Dressage

Available all year round. Tuition available, from beginners up to lessons on schoolmasters. Shows and clinics run frequently within easy reach of Cirencester.
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Heavy Horses

Available all year round, watch heavy horses on parade at shows or spend a day with an expert learning to handle them.
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Team Chasing

The seasons fit around hunting: either spring (March - April) or autumn (August - November). A fast and furious team sport that is exciting to watch. Get close to the action and have a good day out.
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Point-to-Point

The season runs November to June. Go to a local meeting, get close to the action, enjoy the craic and have a great day out.
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Racing

Available all year round. Go to a meeting, enjoy the craic and have a great day out at one of several local race courses. Flat racing in the summer and jump racing in the winter. Visit a professional yard to see the horses training at home.
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Polo

Season runs from April to September but Arena Polo is available all year round. Watch a match in the incomparable grounds of Cirencester Polo Club. Learn to play with a Polo Experience Day - non-riders often do it best!
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Horse Shows

Outdoor shows run March - October, indoor shows over the winter months. So much to see and always a good day out.
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Hunting

Cotswold Horse Tours can take you to a Meet when you can join in the craic and see the spectacle of hounds, horses and huntsmen in their finery.
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