1 / 2Woodredon Equine Centre
📍 Waltham Abbey, Greater London
Equestrian centre on the edge of Epping Forest offering private and group riding lessons, guided forest hacks, grooming sessions, and pony birthday parties. Caters to beginners from age 5 through to more advanced riders.
Too many people complain about Woodredon as a livery yard - too many people are also pretending like they aren’t the problem 🫣 Woodredon is such a friendly and welcoming yard, with lovely facilities, amazing hacking, and really good year round turnout. The yard owner and manager are two of the kindest people I’ve ever known - they’re just real, and will try their hardest to sort any issues out as soon as they can Don’t cause problems, and you won’t have an issue at WEC. Its is such a friendly yard with regular events like dressage, clear rounds, working equitation. There are on site instructors, with regular private, semi private, and group lessons, while still leaving PLENTY of time for liveries to ride freely
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for children aged 5-14 who want riding lessons combined with the bonus of genuine forest trail rides. The forest hacking access is the differentiating factor — it holds children's enthusiasm across a sustained course of lessons far better than arena-only schools.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Zoe J
a year ago
“Too many people complain about Woodredon as a livery yard - too many people are also pretending like they aren’t the problem 🫣 Woodredon is such a friendly and welcoming yard, with lovely facilities, amazing hacking, and really good year round turnout. The yard owner and manager are two of the kindest people I’ve ever known - they’re just real, and will try their hardest to sort any issues out as soon as they can Don’t cause problems, and you won’t have an issue at WEC. Its is such a friendly yard with regular events like dressage, clear rounds, working equitation. There are on site instructors, with regular private, semi private, and group lessons, while still leaving PLENTY of time for liveries to ride freely”
Louisa Jenkins
a year ago
“I would like to express my thanks to Woodredon and in particular Amy. My daughter has been coming for lessons here for 6 months now and also attends stable club and she loves it. Everyone is super friendly and always happy to help. Amy always responds quickly to any questions I may have and gives great advice. My daughter went on her first hack through the forest last night and absolutely loved it. Thank you everyone”
Kelly Rowan
3 years ago
“This friendly yard is the perfect place to build confidence in dressage and jumping. With lovely horses and wonderful instructors, you can enjoy fabulous shows and gymkhana. My six years old son loves having lessons here and the forest rides are an added bonus!”
Sarah H
3 years ago
“A friendly yard with lovely horses and brilliant instructors! Great for building my confidence in dressage and jumping. Brilliant shows and fab gymkhana! Taken my 5yo for lessons and forest rides here and she LOVES it too.”
Reviews from Google
Overview
Woodredon Equine Centre backs directly onto Epping Forest, giving lesson clients access to guided forest hacking unavailable at most urban riding schools. Private and group lessons run throughout the week across multiple disciplines including dressage and jumping. A stable club option adds hands-on horse care experience beyond the saddle. Birthday parties include grooming and riding activities. Instructors are praised for clear, confidence-building teaching with children as young as 5.
