We follow the same values as St Teresa’s, including the belief that there is no ‘one size fits all’ and that individuals, both human and equine, should be treated as such. This translates into Equestrian endeavours directly – the essence of great riding experiences is in the partnership between horse and rider, and the teamwork and empathy necessary to create great performances stem from a deep understanding of the individual horse and the individual rider. Our horses, our riders and our coaching staff are all unique in their backgrounds, skills and experience, and we take great care to fit the horse to the rider and coach appropriately.
Why choose STE?
ü All instructors at STE are highly qualified with BHS Stage 3 or 4 coaching qualifications and years of equestrian teaching experience.
ü Our first-class facilities are located in the beautiful grounds of St Teresa’s, Effingham, in the idyllic Surrey Hills.
ü The spacious 60m x 30m sand-and-fibre outdoor arena, is equipped with an irrigation system and flood lights.
ü For those with their own ponies or horses it is possible to hire the Arena between 9am and 3pm on weekdays for external riders and between 8am and 6pm on Sundays.
ü Hacking is possible for lower ability riders onsite through the peaceful wooded and grassland hacking tracks. For more experienced riders, it is possible to venture offsite onto Ranmore Common and the extensive tracks of the surrounding Surrey Hills.
ü STE is a licensed Riding School (GBC licence number AWRL068) with the highest possible rating (five stars).
ü STE is a British Horse Society (BHS) and Association of British Riding Schools (ABRS) approved riding stable.
ü We have a wonderful selection of horses and ponies who are able to meet the needs of beginners and experienced riders.
We operate 12 months of the year, 7 days a week: 6 days a week with the STE horses and ponies, and on Sundays those with their own ponies stabled off-site may bring them to the school to use the facilities.
Together we are dedicated to creating outstanding equestrian experiences, through the STE core values:
