Welcome to the Holistic Equitation Centre
Horse-centric livery, education and training for the 21st Century

Imagine combining the knowledge and training methods of the great European classical riding academies with the happiness, health and contentment in horses that comes only from living as naturally as possible and add to that the cameraderie, fun and support network of a great club atmosphere.

Located by the peaceful village of Preston Capes (between Banbury and Daventry in Northamptonshire), the Holistic Equitation Centre is situated in a beautiful and easily accessible part of central England. Here you will find world-class facilities, expert instruction and everything the modern horse and rider needs to develop - or regain - healthy mind, body and spirit.

Natural livery with competition standard facilities

We offer natural, barefoot livery with horses living as a herd on our 60-acre site, however we also have high quality modern stables available to each horse when you want them. Our training facilities include a superb indoor school with lighting, an outdoor canter track and cross country jumps. There is easy access to miles of hacking on quiet lanes and bridleways with no busy roads to negotiate.

Horse and human-friendly help and instruction

We take pride in our very friendly atmosphere and welcome open-minded people of any standard. We are particularly keen to help nervous riders. We have sympathetic, classically-trained instructors, an Olympic team coach & sports psychology expert and a fully qualified Applied Equine Podiatrist on site. Whatever your level of skills or experience we can help you solve problems, improve performance AND develop a great relationship with your horse.

We invite you to browse this site where you can learn more about:

• Our top quality holistic livery and barefoot conditioning services
• Training, schooling and problem solving for you and your horse
• Instruction in groundwork, lunging, work in-hand, long-reining and classical riding
• Lessons and clinics covering all aspects of indoor and outdoor riding and jumping
• Clinics with visiting classical masters including Philippe Karl and Craig Stevens
• Equine Podiatry: residential shod to barefoot transition and hoof rehabilitation
• Our network of trusted complementary practitioners for horses and humans