Helen Cowley Riding Academy is based at competition winner Helen Cowley's private home, set in the beautiful countryside with incredible opportunities for off road hacking. Tuition is bespoke, on a one-to-one basis. Our expert instructors will take you from a nervous beginner, through to advanced riding at competition level.

Our Academy has over 10 horses of different ages, size and specialism to ensure your riding experience is safe, fun and educational. We cater for all ability of rider from age 4 and up.

If you prefer to be taught on your own horse, please get in touch via our contact page. We can arrange for you to bring your horse to The Academy, or Helen can come to you to offer a truly bespoke learning experience.

HCRA’s area of expertise include Showing, Side Saddle, Dressage & Show Jumping

Licensed Equestrian Academy : 21/0742/Ride

Helen Cowley Riding Academy
Whiteheads, Hatfield Broad Oak, Bishops Stortford, Herts CM22 7JX
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  • Camilla M

    “A brilliant riding school with lovely ponies who are very well cared for, well maintained yard and great teachers”

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  • Anne P

    “Can’t thank Helen and the team enough for my daughter birthday party, it was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. She already wants to come back and ride Chester”

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  • Jane F

    “OM Goodness !! Love Love Love this place !!! So welcoming and friendly my granddaughter had a fabulous time on her very first ride out !! Will be making this a regular thing” 😁

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  • Eloise A

    “Couldn't recommend them enough, the team at Helen Cowley are all super knowledgable and so welcoming. Helen is a fantastic instructor my daughters confidence and overall ability improves with each lesson. Thank you x “

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  • Hazel G

    “As a very new rider, this was perfect for me - Helen was patient, and gave lots of praise. The venue didn't feel overwhelming, and I had a very calm horse.

    I will definitely book again”

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  • Wendy P

    “We had a fabulous hack out with Helen. Her horses are certainly not your usual school horses and are amazing…..We loved it, and we will be back”

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