Equestrian Facilities Overview

Horse running through water, one of our many equestrian facilities

Eland Lodge Equestrian is based in the heart of the National Forest near Draycott in the Clay and is set in over one hundred acres of breathtaking Staffordshire countryside. This is classic horse country with some of the most beautiful hacking routes in the country on our doorstep. Our ambition is to provide the very best equine facility within these natural advantages to give the horse enthusiast an all round experience not available anywhere else.

Young and smiling horse rider

The site’s equestrian facilities include a 60 acre cross country course to Open standard, including a purpose built water complex, a step/slope complex, ditches, bridges and several novelty fences. The Cross Country Course is complemented by the 80 x 50mtr floodlit ménage allowing all aspects of equine competition to be catered for as well as all weather / evening coaching to ensure that personal progress is not restricted by either the time of year or the weather.

Jumping - One of our many equestrian facilities

To get the very best from the site we are installing livery accommodation for 24 horses; those horses can be schooled by our resident trainers to ensure that every horse under our care achieves its true potential in whatever discipline you choose. The length of stay depends on the owner and of course availability, but all aspects can be accommodated from long term residencies to a relatively short period of intensive schooling to assist in the horse’s performance in a particular area or discipline. We can even look after horses while their owners are away on holiday (subject to stable availability).

Outside our cafe and shop - One of our many equestrian facilities

Our retail store and café are also well worth a visit and at well over three thousand square feet it's definitely not “a little tack shop”. Supplying all aspects of tack and horse gear, we also carry a large selection of riding wear both casual and formal, in addition to which we carry a large selection of country and leisure clothing. The list of brands carried includes Pikeur, Caldene, Toggi, Euro-star, Musto, Joules, Aigle, GG, Barbour, Fal, Horsewear, LeChameau and many others.

Our strategy is very simple: “We will give the very best quality in whatever we provide whether that be our livery offer, leisure clothing, a cup of coffee or a cross-country riding experience and all at a price that represents real value for money”.

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