Clifton Equestrian Centre

The Clifton Equestrian Centre is an integral part of our ethos, where the sight of riders and their horses strolling across the Clifton campus is a common and cherished experience. A notable highlight is when the horses lead out our cross-country teams, creating a unique and inspiring atmosphere.

The Equestrian Centre boasts a variety of facilities, including:

– A grass show jumping arena

– A sand dressage arena (70 x 30m)

– A grass dressage arena (60 x 20m)

– Cross-country jumps

– Lunge Ring

In addition to these, children have the opportunity to enjoy scenic outrides on our beautiful campus.

Our riders can learn and train on school ponies or bring their own horses, which we are pleased to accommodate at Clifton.

For further information, please email – riding.school@cliftonprep.org.za

“I don’t know of a better way to raise kids, observes a father of three, all of them riders. They learn to think on their feet. They learn respect. And they learn to accept responsibility for their actions.”

– Darwin Pluhar

Who can ride at Clifton?

Clifton Riding School offers a wide range of options for children that wish to pursue horse riding. We have children riding from Grade 0 and beginner level, up to Grade 7, including provincial competitors.

Can I stable my own horse?

The school has 12 stables. Livery is both inside and outside. Stabling is open to Clifton families and the broader community.

If I don’t have a horse can I still ride?

Clifton has 7 school ponies of all sizes for you.

What if I want to ride competitively?

Our competitive riders travel most weekends to shows across the province, and occasionally nationally. The children compete in all disciplines. Clifton is registered with the South African Equestrian Society as well as SANESA Schools.

What riding lessons are on offer?

Children who register to ride enjoy one or two 45-minute group lessons, with no more than five in a group, per week. A 30-minute group lesson is offered to younger children and individual lessons may be arranged. The lessons are based on a wide variety of disciplines but a focus is given to show jumping, showing, dressage, equitation and eventing. For children not wishing to partake in the competitive side of riding, lessons are structured around safety on horses, and riding skills are the focus. These do at times cross over with the competitive lessons as the basics are the same.

Can I take lessons at Clifton if not a pupil of the school?

Yes, all lessons are open to Clifton families as well as the broader community.

Mrs Lisa Wallett is an EQASA qualified riding instructor, Sanka Davies is our assistant instructor with Rebecca Williams who is working towards her qualification.

For further information, please email – lisa.wallet@cliftonprep.org.za