Wealden Times | WT233 | October 2021 | Kitchen & Bathroom supplement inside

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Mayfield School explains why their premium equestrian
facilities offer the ultimate experience for horse-loving pupils
Tell us about horse riding
at Mayfield... Located in 75
acres of the beautiful Sussex
countryside, Mayfield School has
a long tradition of horse riding.
We cater for all abilities – from
beginners, to those who ride for
fun, to those who wish to compete.
We have a purpose-built Equestrian
Centre on site with stables for 30
horses, as well as an Olympic sized
indoor and outdoor sand school.
Can girls who don’t own
a horse ride at Mayfield?
At Mayfield, we have a Loan
Scheme which allows girls to
share a horse or pony for the
duration of their time at school,
allowing them to join in with
equestrian activities and to develop
their competitive skills through
inter-house competitions.
Can complete beginners
ride at Mayfield? For girls
who are new to riding, we
arrange lessons at a local BHS
approved Riding Centre, where
they will be accompanied by
a member of Mayfield Staff.
Girls have two activity periods
during each school day, in
addition to their lessons, where
they can pursue extra-curricular
activities, including riding.
Tell us about your equestrian
team... Our Equestrian Squad
regularly competes on the School
Equestrian circuit in show jumping,
dressage and eventing classes, both
as a team and on an individual
basis. We hold several national
championships titles currently,
including National Team Dressage
Champions, Inter-County Dressage
Team Champions, and National
Show Jumping Open Team
Champions. A number of riders
also compete in British Dressage,
Eventing and Show Jumping
Classes at regional, national and
international level, whilst also
studying for a place at university.
To find out more about life at
Mayfield, see mayfieldgirls.org
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