Russells Equestrian Centre

We take an ethical, holistic approach to horse training and rider tuition and are home to the non-profit making Epona Trust. Russells is a friendly family run business, based in West End Southampton for the last 39 years. Carol was an examiner for the Association of British Riding Schools and holds the highest stable management qualification BHSSM. Verity holds a Diploma in Sports Psychology, a Certificate in Life Coaching and is an NLPP practitioner, UKCC level 2 and a Diploma in Herbalism. Both Carol and Verity are pupils of Mary Wanless BHSI, BSc. Verity achieved Level 1 Master Coach in her time training with Mary. Please visit Mary's web page at www.mary-wanless.com for more information. Verity was one of the first 9 people in the UK to Training with Philippe Karl Author of 'the twisted truths of modern dressage' and The School of Le'ge'rete' (lightness)
Using classical dressage principles to achieve a high level of training and gymnastic with all horses. She trained with him for 5 years and achieved 2 of the 4 sections of the final exam. Equitation Lesson Prices

- Supervised flatwork sessions
£25 per hour


-Private Lessons

£48 per hour / £33 per half hour.
£30 per half hour per person sharing (Up to 4 people max).
£43 per hour per person sharing (Up to 4 people max). Horse Experience sessions £48, 121
£36 person sharing (up to 3 people)

Pony Parties £30 per pony
£35 including Rosettes. Hat hire £3 per person. We offer discounts for RDA AM clients,
Block booking and Cater for private groups (schools, guides, brownies etc)

Also offered are clinics/workshops which are on throughout the year. Russells Liveries

DIY livery £165 per month (Includes use of one stable, the livery paddock for turn out and use of the school and round pen). The following additional services are offered and chargeable per day.

-Muck out
-Turn out/bring in.
- Put rug on/take off. Our flexible system allows for the needs of the horse and riding in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.