Contessa is a leading Dressage Centre in Hertfordshire, providing Advanced Dressage lessons Lusitano stallions and warmbloods as well as riding for all levels
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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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Pony camp ideal for both on own ponies or Contessa ponies. Including flatwork, showjumping and vaulting with competition and prize giving on day 2. Lots of fun for children who can walk trot canter independently. Ages 7-14yrs. Limited school ponies available. DIY stabling available
Pony camp ideal for both on own ponies or Contessa ponies. Including flatwork, showjumping and vaulting with competition and prize giving on day 2. Lots of fun for children who can walk trot canter independently. Ages 7-14yrs. Limited school ponies available. DIY stabling available
10:00 am: Arthur Kottas Dressage Visit