Contessa Riding & Training Centre

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Welcome to Contessa Riding & Training Centre

Contessa is one of the UK’s leading Equestrian Centres specialised in Dressage. We are a friendly family run Riding & Training Centre located in 50 acres of beautiful Hertfordshire countryside with easy access to London and Cambridge.
Established in 1977, Contessa is owned and run by Grand Prix rider and trainer Tina Layton-Elliott BHSI & Sheila Layton MBE.
Tina has competed to Grand Prix level and rode internationally on her mare Pik Dame which she had trained from a three year old up to Grand Prix. Tina has always worked to a classical method of training and she works to instill in the method in all her Instructors and Students. The philosophy at Contessa is to strive to create harmony between horse and rider, working as a partnership with the horse.
We provide Advanced Dressage lessons on our Lusitano stallions and our warmbloods as well as riding tuition for all levels. As a training centre we prepare our Apprentices & Students for a career in the Equestrian Industry and for BHS and/or ABRS exams. Co-Proprietor Sheila is deeply involved in the ABRS and became a fellow of the society in 2006. She was awarded an MBE for her services to the equine industry. Find out more about what we offer…

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Upcoming Events

November 2018
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			1 9:30 am: Autumn Junior 2 day camp November 1, 2018 9:30 am – 5:00 pm 2 day camp to include show jumping, mini arena eventing and dressage. A fun camp for children from 10yrs-16yrs. Will include instruction in dressage, showjumping and arena eventing. Suitable to bring your own pony or Contessa pony/horse Camping available as long as supervised by over 18yr old £112 on Contessa horse (2 days) £85 own horse (2days) DIY stabling charged separately More Online ticket sales for this event are closed. 10:00 am: Half term Pony day November 1, 2018 10:00 am – 4:00 pm 10-4pm pony day, including 2 rides plus lectures and stable managment More Online ticket sales for this event are closed.	2 9:30 am: Autumn Junior 2 day camp November 2, 2018 9:30 am – 5:00 pm 2 day camp to include show jumping, mini arena eventing and dressage. A fun camp for children from 10yrs-16yrs. Will include instruction in dressage, showjumping and arena eventing. Suitable to bring your own pony or Contessa pony/horse Camping available as long as supervised by over 18yr old £112 on Contessa horse (2 days) £85 own horse (2days) DIY stabling charged separately More Online ticket sales for this event are closed. N/A: Petros Spiliopoulos Arena X Country Jumping November 2, 2018 N/A More	3 2:00 pm: Jo Shaw Energy Workshop November 3, 2018 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm More Online ticket sales for this event are closed.	4
5	6 4:00 pm: Children's learn to ride November 6, 2018 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm 5 weeks Learn to ride course, 1 hour group sessions for children More Online ticket sales for this event are closed.	7	8	9	10	11
12	13 4:00 pm: Children's learn to ride November 13, 2018 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm 5 weeks Learn to ride course, 1 hour group sessions for children More Online ticket sales for this event are closed.	14	15	16 2:00 pm: John Adams Show Jumping Clinic November 16, 2018 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm More	17	18
19 N/A: Arthur Kottas Dressage Clinic November 19, 2018 N/A Dressage clinic with Arthur Kottas, Former 1st Chief Rider of the Spanish Riding School, at Contessa A fantastic opportunity to work with one of the world's best trainers. Limited places available - riders please apply to contessateam@contessariding.co.uk Spectator tickets available. More Buy Tickets 79 tickets remaining. One day (Contessa Clients)£30.00 Two day (Contessa Clients)£55.00 One day (non client)£35.00 Two day (non client)£60.00 Last lesson details (Contessa clients) Add to Cart	20 N/A: Arthur Kottas Dressage Clinic November 20, 2018 N/A Dressage clinic with Arthur Kottas, Former 1st Chief Rider of the Spanish Riding School, at Contessa A fantastic opportunity to work with one of the world's best trainers. Limited places available - riders please apply to contessateam@contessariding.co.uk Spectator tickets available. More Buy Tickets 77 tickets remaining. One day (Contessa Clients)£30.00 Two day (Contessa Clients)£55.00 One day (non client)£35.00 Two day (non client)£60.00 Last lesson details (Contessa clients) Add to Cart 4:00 pm: Children's learn to ride November 20, 2018 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm 5 weeks Learn to ride course, 1 hour group sessions for children More Online ticket sales for this event are closed.	21 N/A: Arthur Kottas Dressage Clinic November 21, 2018 N/A Dressage clinic with Arthur Kottas, Former 1st Chief Rider of the Spanish Riding School, at Contessa A fantastic opportunity to work with one of the world's best trainers. Limited places available - riders please apply to contessateam@contessariding.co.uk Spectator tickets available. More Buy Tickets 85 tickets remaining. One day (Contessa Clients)£30.00 Two days (Contessa Clients)£55.00 One day (non client)£35.00 Two day (non client)£60.00 Last lesson details (Contessa clients) Add to Cart	22	23	24	25 9:00 am: Dressage Clinic with Dawn Elliott-Moulden November 25, 2018 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Shared dressage sessions. Working on producing a better way of going for Horse and rider. More Buy Tickets 100 tickets remaining. Adult£45.00 Last lesson details (Contessa clients) Add to Cart
26	27 4:00 pm: 4 week learn to ride course November 27, 2018 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm 4 week learn to ride course running Tuesdays 4pm-5pm. Dates are non transferable, this is sold as a course at a discounted rate. More Buy Tickets 100 tickets remaining. 4 week learn to ride course£80.00 Last lesson details (Contessa clients) Add to Cart 4:00 pm: Children's learn to ride November 27, 2018 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm 5 weeks Learn to ride course, 1 hour group sessions for children More Online ticket sales for this event are closed.	28	29	30

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1:00 pm: Half Term Pony Afternoon

4:00 pm: Children's learn to ride

1:00 pm: Halloween Pony Afternoon

9:30 am: Autumn Junior 2 day camp

10:00 am: Half term Pony day

9:30 am: Autumn Junior 2 day camp

N/A: Petros Spiliopoulos Arena X Country Jumping

2:00 pm: Jo Shaw Energy Workshop

4:00 pm: Children's learn to ride

4:00 pm: Children's learn to ride

2:00 pm: John Adams Show Jumping Clinic

N/A: Arthur Kottas Dressage Clinic

N/A: Arthur Kottas Dressage Clinic

4:00 pm: Children's learn to ride

N/A: Arthur Kottas Dressage Clinic

9:00 am: Dressage Clinic with Dawn Elliott-Moulden

4:00 pm: 4 week learn to ride course

4:00 pm: Children's learn to ride

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Advanced Dressage Lessons

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Welcome to Contessa Riding & Training Centre

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In The News

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Upcoming Events

1:00 pm: Half Term Pony Afternoon

4:00 pm: Children's learn to ride

1:00 pm: Halloween Pony Afternoon

9:30 am: Autumn Junior 2 day camp

10:00 am: Half term Pony day

9:30 am: Autumn Junior 2 day camp

N/A: Petros Spiliopoulos Arena X Country Jumping

2:00 pm: Jo Shaw Energy Workshop

4:00 pm: Children's learn to ride

4:00 pm: Children's learn to ride

2:00 pm: John Adams Show Jumping Clinic

N/A: Arthur Kottas Dressage Clinic

N/A: Arthur Kottas Dressage Clinic

4:00 pm: Children's learn to ride

N/A: Arthur Kottas Dressage Clinic

9:00 am: Dressage Clinic with Dawn Elliott-Moulden

4:00 pm: 4 week learn to ride course

4:00 pm: Children's learn to ride

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