Riding
Wonderful facilities
Riding has been established at Millfield Prep School since 2003. We currently have 20 ponies stabled in a picturesque converted farmyard in a modern barn system, as well as five conventional stables. Two all-weather arenas are sited adjacent to the stables. Turn out and acres of off-road riding are also sited in the school grounds. Five full-time members of staff live in the farmhouse on site, and the whole riding centre is on campus in easy walking distance from the school and boarding houses. There is also a large show jumping arena, a 40 x 17m arena with all-weather sand and rubber surface, and a canter track.
Opportunities for pupils with or without ponies
A number of pupils keep their own ponies at livery, enabling them to ride every day and take lessons with our instructors. School ponies are available for those pupils who do not have their own ponies. Lessons are scheduled before school, at lunchtimes and after school. Pupils of all standards are catered for.
Competitions and opportunities to learn
Pupils who have their own ponies at school and have attained the required standard of competence, attend competitions regularly throughout the term, including inter-schools competitions. For the less experienced riders, ‘own-a-pony’ days are scheduled at weekends for pupils to learn about pony care, stable management and basic riding skills.
NSEA Inter-Schools competition
MPS Team who won Class 2 80cm
with Chris Watson & Hilary Cheney
