Holiday Sussex


Horse lovers will find plenty to please in Sussex. 

Show jumping
Pony mad girls & horse lovers of all ages will be able to watch their heroes in action at the famous show-jumping course, Hickstead.

Dressage
Hickstead is also becoming the top dressage venue in the UK for dressage - so check out their website, Dressage at Hickstead

Horse racing
Sussex boasts a number of racing courses, including Goodwood (horses battle it out below), Fontwell Park & Plumpton.  It is also home to the Moorcroft Racehorse Welfare Centre, which rehabilitates & rehomes retired racehorses.


Horse riding
There are a number of riding schools in Sussex, and the British Horse Society (BHS) has a list of approved riding schools.  Please don't forget to be honest about your weight & experience, so that the riding school can give you the most appropriate horse. 

Polo
There are a number of Polo matches at Cowdray Park, but also at Hickstead

Heavy Horse Experience Days & Courses
The Weald & Downland Museum has Heavy Horse Courses & Experiences, including Care & Mangaement of Heavy Horses, Ploughing, Horse Logging and Driving Heavy Horses.