Experience the Sussex Countryside
Exceptional Equestrian Training in the Heart of Sussex
A peaceful retreat for riders of every discipline and ability — premium facilities, expert coaching and an unwavering commitment to horse welfare.
Hurstwood Farm
A quiet corner of Sussex where horse and rider come first.
Whether you are a junior rider, an amateur building confidence, or a seasoned competitor refining your eventing season, you'll find an environment that is calm, considered and built to bring out your best.
Racewood Eventing Simulator
The future of classical training — built into the Sussex hills.
Hurstwood Farm proudly houses one of the country's top-of-the-range Racewood Eventing Simulators. A genuine USP, it allows riders to refine position, build confidence and develop competition skill year-round — regardless of weather, light or season.
- Real-time seat & balance feedback
- Cross-country & dressage modes
- Safe confidence building for nervous riders
- Year-round training, all weather
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Facility Hire
A countryside retreat
Stay a while — for horses, riders and quiet escape.
From cosy farmhouse cottages to canvas glamping among the wildflowers, our accommodation is designed for riders and countryside lovers alike. Wake to the sound of horses and birdsong, in the heart of the High Weald.
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In the rider's words
"There is a profound sense of calm at Hurstwood — in the yard, in the arenas, in the way they care for the horses."
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From the farm
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Summer Holidays!
Summer Holidays! Monday 3rd August — Pony Morning Thursday 6th August — Pony Morning Pony mornings run from 9am – 1pm and incorporate stable management and care, riding, games and other activities. Wednesday 19th August — Holiday Camp Mia Rodley Clinic Thursday 20th August — Holiday Camp Mia Rodley Clinic A chance for those aged 10 – 18 to attend the Mia Rodley clinic here at Hurstwood Farm as a spectator and help with yard duties throughout the day. These two days will involve a lot of spectating and theory learning but it is a very rare opportunity to learn from one the UK's best known liberty, bridleless and problem behaviour specialists. These days will run from 9am – 2.30pm. These can be booked under events on Hopoti: https://hopoti.com/stable/HurstwoodFarmEquestrianCentre/join
August 2026
Update — Lessons
We have had a lot of enquiries over the last few weeks regarding lessons, so we wanted to provide a quick update. Our Lead Rein lessons are now fully booked, with a waiting list in place. Our Novice Rider lessons and Group lessons are also fully booked, with waiting lists. We do have a few spaces available for more experienced riders who are confident, balanced, and able to ride basic lateral work. We also have lots of availability for you to bring your own horse to Hurstwood Farm for a lesson with one of our very experienced instructors. Amy Barrington has competed at Prix St George level and specialises in dressage with many years experience training horses and riders of all levels. Jamie Doig has recently joined the team and specialises in jumping and cross country training, and loves teaching riders of all ages and abilities including children. If you'd like to be added to one of our waiting lists or would like to enquire about our experienced rider sessions, please get in touch.
Latest update
New Team Member — Jamie Doig
We are excited to welcome Jamie as the newest member of the team here at Hurstwood Farm. Jamie is currently enrolled in the Equestrian Sporting Excellence program, an immersive learning experience for talented equestrian athletes at affiliated level. His main role will be to bring on and compete Mike's homebred horses, Poppy and Cola — but you may also be lucky enough to have the odd lesson with him as he supports Michelle and the rest of the yard team with the riding school horses too. For a young rider, Jamie has lots of experience in show jumping, which is his main passion, and he'll be offering lessons to riders on their own horses here at Hurstwood. We look forward to seeing how Poppy and Cola get on this season with the competition diary quickly filling up — and promise to keep you all updated!
New for the 2026 season
Mia Rodley 2-Day Clinic — 19 & 20 August 2026
Join world-renowned trainer Mia Rodley for a two-day clinic at Hurstwood Farm. Four group sessions, a theory session, stabling/corral, all meals included and onsite accommodation or camping available. Mia specialises in young horses, problem behaviour, liberty work and bridleless riding. Participants £350 · Spectators £150. Places strictly limited — book via info@hurstwood-farm.co.uk.
19–20 August 2026
Hurstwood Farm Summer Camp — 14–16 August 2026
An exciting 3-day residential equestrian camp for children and adults, with all levels and abilities catered for. Make the most of Hurstwood Farm's fantastic facilities including our XC fields, with specialist dressage, show jumping and cross country instructors. The provisional programme includes group lessons, yoga for riders, an evening BBQ, and a final day with optional XC, clear round or hack before departure around midday. Accommodation in camping pods, shepherd's huts or bring your own tent; all meals, stabling and paddock included. Camp with hire of a Hurstwood horse £450; camp with your own horse £350. Hurstwood horse bookings are strictly first come, first served through Michelle — text 07856 766794. Bringing your own horse? Reserve via Hopoti. £50 non-refundable deposit on booking, balance due 30 days prior.
14–16 August 2026
Pony Stars — After School Club
Pony Stars are the British Horse Society's (BHS) Junior Challenge Awards for children under 12. Children earn badges, stickers and rosettes across four progressive levels — Shetland Striders, Dartmoor Dazzlers, Welshie Wizzers and Connemara Champs — by completing over 100 topics on horse care and welfare. Sessions will run on Tuesdays from 4pm to 5:30pm, starting Tuesday 7th July 2026. Children must be 8 years and over to attend. Spaces are limited — book early to secure a place.
Tuesdays · 4pm – 5:30pm · from 7 July 2026