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Downe Court Riding Centre - Horse Riding School in Orpington, Kent
New Rd Hill, Kent, BR6 7JA, Get directionsDowne Court Riding Centre offers horse-riding lessons, stabling and other equine facilities such as dressage, saddlery and livery, allowing visitors and residents of Orpington, Kent to learn how to ride horses.
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- Phone: 01689 850283
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Address
New Rd Hill, Kent, BR6 7JA,
United Kingdom
Opening Times
Unconfirmed with owner
Services & Facilities
- Show Jumps
- Dressage Arenas/Lessons
- Livery
- Riding Lessons/Instructors
British Horse Society (BHS) Approved- Local Countryside Hacks
- Saddlery
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