Professional & Family-Run

OUTSTANDING EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES FOR HIRE

Learn & Excel with Expert Tuition

IMPROVE YOUR RIDING SKILLS AT LYFORD STUD

Relaxed & friendly Livery Yard

AFFORDABLE PART & FULL-LIVERY OPTIONS

Welcome to
Lyford Stud


Nr Wantage, Oxon

Lyford Stud offers outstanding equestrian facilities for hire, professional tuition and high-quality part and full-time livery in a relaxed, friendly environment.

Our BRAND NEW 85m x 55, Roberts Arena is the latest development to extend our facilities, making Lyford Stud the go-to venue for riders across Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and beyond. Alongside, we have a 20 X 60 all-weather floodlit flatwork arena plus cross-country fields and easy access to bridleways and open countryside. With expert tuition available on site, and facilities to hire (including to freelance instructors), Lyford Stud is available 7 days a week throughout the year.

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Our services

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Arena & XC Hire: Roberts Arena, Arena 2, Cross Country Fields

Top-class facilities available to hire by the half hour up to full days. Full set of show jumps. XC obstacles from 40cm. Summer season show jumping & dressage on grass.

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Livery: Part & full livery in indoor stables with grass turnout

From turnout/bring in, rug changing and feeding to medicine administration and exercise regimes to suit you, your horse and your budget.

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Tuition: expert-led by Carol Starkey

Carol is an enthusiastic and sympathetic trainer dedicated to improving both horse and rider. She is Pony Club accredited and is respected for her years of experience.

Our facilities and qualified instructors are available 7 days a week for one-to-one and group tuition. Our experienced staff and horses can cater for riders ranging from beginners to advanced, and for those who want to specialise in show jumping or dressage.

2026 events dates

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Date Show name Booking closes
June 6th Dressage Series (Unaffiliated) 2nd June Book
June 18th Dressage Series (Unaffiliated) 14th June Book
July 4th Dressage Series (Unaffiliated) 30th June Book
July 16th Dressage Series (Unaffiliated) 13th July Book
August 1st Dressage Series (Unaffiliated) 28th July Book
August 2nd Showing -Ridden & In-Hand 28th July Book
August 20th Dressage Series (Unaffiliated) 17th August Book
September 6th Showing Ridden & In-Hand 1st September Book