Cotswold Riding at Upper Woodhills Farm
About this yard
Cotswold Riding at Upper Woodhills Farm is a family-run riding school in Lower Lemington, opposite the turn off the Todenham Road from Moreton-in-Marsh. The yard relocated in 2024 from its previous 18-year home at Durhams Farm in Chastleton. Founded in 1994 by Pat and a small team, the school sits between Moreton-in-Marsh, Stow-on-the-Wold and Chipping Norton on 60 acres of Cotswold countryside. The new site has a floodlit outdoor school, with hacking expanding as local landowner relationships develop. Cross-country course hire (around 30 fences from 1ft 9in to 3ft) for those wanting to school their own horses. Riding lessons, hacking, Happy Hooves Riding Club and Pony Days available.
Facilities
Frequently asked questions
Do they take beginners?
How much does an hour lesson cost?
Can my child join if they are under five years old?
What facilities do they have for riding?
Do they offer pony days or special events for kids?
Is riding hat hire available?
What to wear
Standard guidance for equestrian yards in the UK. Check with your yard if you're unsure.
A correctly fitted hat to current safety standards (PAS 015 or VG1). Bicycle helmets are not permitted. Hats are available to hire, usually reserved for first-time riders.
Subject to availability, contact the yard to confirm before your visit.
Boots with a small heel, riding boots, walking boots or wellies all work. Trainers and flat-soled shoes are not permitted for safety reasons.
Close-fitting, weather-appropriate clothes. Shoulders and legs must be covered, no vest tops or shorts. Jackets and coats should be fastened securely. Waterproofs are recommended for outdoor lessons.
Long hair should be tied back in a ponytail before putting on your helmet. All jewellery must be removed before riding.
Clients arriving in unsuitable clothing or footwear may not be permitted to ride, for their own safety. If in doubt, contact the yard before your visit.
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