Based at the foot of Parbold Hill in Lancashire, Parbold Equestrian Centre has an extensive choice of horses and ponies to suit every level of riding experience and age. We are based at the foot of Parbold Hill in Lancashire. A place of natural beauty, nestled between the River Douglas and the Leeds Liverpool Canal.
We have an extensive choice of horses and ponies to suit every level of riding experience and age. Parbold Equestrian Centre (PEC) is accredited by West Lancashire Borough Council (Licence granted to Nicola Bennett - Licence No: LN/000001240), British Horse Society and as a Pony Club Centre. It is predominantly a riding school with four full time and two part time staff members and two freelance instructors.
We have an extensive choice of horses and ponies to suit every level of riding experience and age. Parbold Equestrian Centre (PEC) is accredited by West Lancashire Borough Council (Licence granted to Nicola Bennett - Licence No: LN/000001240), British Horse Society and as a Pony Club Centre. It is predominantly a riding school with four full time and two part time staff members and two freelance instructors.
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Parbold Equestrian Centre is at the foot of Parbold Hill in Lancashire. Set in 18 acres of farm land, it is a place of natural beauty, nestled between the River Douglas and the Leeds Liverpool Canal. Nicola Bennett, BHSII(SM) bought the centre (then Douglas Farm - a small riding school for the disabled), fulfilling her dream to own her own riding school.
PEC works closely with schools and youth groups to provide both equine and non- equine programmes. After 33 years in education( the last 15 years as Headmaster) in both in the UK and Internationally, he saw an amazing opportunity to get young people involved in the outdoors, and so took early retirement from a very successful position.
In line with the new assessment criteria for the British Horse Society Career Pathways we are pleased to announce services that will allow candidates to receive training or Coaching Endorsements prior to attending assessment days.
Our team of staff are highly qualified and experienced in training and assessing and can support you through learning and developing skills in preparation for the assessment or if you feel you are of the level we are qualified to assess you and sign your skills record if you reach the required standard within our assessment.
Our team of staff are highly qualified and experienced in training and assessing and can support you through learning and developing skills in preparation for the assessment or if you feel you are of the level we are qualified to assess you and sign your skills record if you reach the required standard within our assessment.
Stable Lives (SL) is a charity based at Parbold Equestrian Centre (PEC). Born out of personal experience, volunteers at Stable Lives recognise the devastating effect that Mental Health Traumas can have on children, individuals and their families. Our location provides a calm, safe place where people can come to mentally rest, relax and reconnect into society and family life.
Pony Stars is our Junior Challenge Awards helping under 12s to discover, develop and nurture their love for ponies and the outdoors. With over 100 topics for children to explore, Pony Stars will ignite a passion for ponies, build knowledge and cement friendships that will last a lifetime. As part of the programme, each child will receive their very own My Challenge Book to log their achievements.
