The Houghall Equine Centre is a stunning facility that opened in 2016 following a £2.5m investment. It boasts a 28-stable block accommodation, training workshops, tack room, common room area (with vending machines offering hot and cold drinks and snacks), horse-walker, and a fantastic international-standard 40m x 40m indoor arena and viewing gallery.
In addition, there is a 60m x 40m all-weather menage with a sand and rubber surface that also underwent a full renovation. The centre also provides a full set of show jumps and off-road hacking within the college grounds.
More recent investment has seen a brand new Andrew Bowen surface applied in the indoor arena at a cost of £50,000. Students can also take advantage of our brand-new, top-of-the-range Eventer simulator from Racewood - the world's leading designer and manufacturer of equestrian simulators. This £100,000 investment, enables students to develop their experience on a variety of true-to-life programmes from Grand Prix dressage movements, such as Piaffe and Passage, to jumping grid work or negotiating technical combinations on the cross-country course. It can replicate jumps of up to 1.20m high.
As a true centre of excellence, our equine centre is the perfect place to pursue a career in the equine industry or as an equine event facility. The centre has been approved by The British Horse Society and awarded a 5-star rated council license by Durham County Council.
Our equine training facilities, stables, indoor arena and menage are all available for hire.
Livery Services
We offer working livery services at the Houghall Equine Centre.
- Working livery cost: £230.00 (inc. VAT and straw) per calendar month
Shavings/wood pellets bedding available on request at additional cost.
If you would like a tour of the centre, please contact the Equine Team on 0191 823 762.
Indoor Arena - Private Hire
Hourly rate (private use) is £25.00 per hour for one horse, each additional horse and rider is a further £5.00 each.
There is an additional charge for show jumps if requiring use of full course and fillers (£6.00 per hour).
Indoor Arena - Pony/Riding Club Rallies Hire
Hourly rate is £30.00
Daily rate, which is strictly from 9am to 5pm (unless by prior arrangement), is £140.00 + VAT per day; show jumps subject to an extra charge.
Outdoor Arena/Menage - Private Hire
Hourly rate (private use) is £20.00 per hour for up to two horses, each additional horse and rider is a further £5.00 each.
Daily rate, which is strictly from 9am to 5pm (unless by prior arrangement), is £110.00 + VAT per day; show jumps subject to an extra charge.
Indoor & Outdoor Combined Hire - Events
External events (clinics, shows, competitions) £250.00 + VAT per day; show jumps subject to an extra charge.
All hire charges include VAT unless otherwise stated.
Further Services - Clipping
For livery owners we also offer the following clipping services. All prices include VAT:
- Full Clip - £45.00
- Hunter Clip - £40.00
- Blanket Clip - £30.00
- Trace Clip - 25.00
- Bib and Belly - £25.00
- Mane Hog/Pull - £10.00
Further Services - Storage
Limited spaces may be available for parking/storage for horse vehicles (trailer/horsebox) on site, (livery owners only).
Prices available upon request.
Sponsorship/Advertising Opportunities
The Houghall Equine Centre is of course used by all our equine students, staff and external visitors so is a great place to promote any equine-related products and services.
If you'd like to promote your business, products or services to these potential buyers of the future please give us a call to discuss the various options.
Contact Us
For more details on any of our livery or facilities hire services, please contact one of the team detailed below.
Email: houghallequine@eastdurham.ac.uk
Yard Phone: 0191 823 7623
Yard Mobile: 07508 042 568
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