North Worcestershire Equestrian Centre

Trusted for 10 years

North Worcestershire Equestrian Centre is split over two sites, nestling near the foot of the Clent Hills - a renowned beauty spot owned by the National Trust. The Stud and Livery Yard are housed at the main site in Woodfield Lane, where you will find the office/reception area in the rear of the bungalow. The riding arena is a short walk around the corner in Newtown Lane. The businesses are run by Helen Blair BHSAI and Ruth Holt. The centre started life as Silvretta Haflingers in the late 1970's, when Helen opened a small riding school and began to accumulate her beloved Haflinger horses. By the early 1990's the riding school had grown, Helen's breeding programme was underway and the yard had become home to a number of livery horses as well as Helen's own. At this point the name was changed to North Worcestershire Equestrian Centre, to encompass and reflect the diversity of the operation. It was around this time that Ruth first became a client and then a close friend of Helen and her late mum, Hazel. Having become increasingly involved in the business over the years, in 2005 Ruth gave up her job as a management accountant to go into partnership with Helen and in 2006 sold her house to move in and live at the yard. In December 2008 the business was split into the two companies which operate from the centre today.