About Us
A family business with over 65 years of equestrian heritage
Trentvalley Equestrian Centre was established in 1958 by Joy Wilson on a small plot of land in Southwell, Nottinghamshire. What began as a modest yard with a handful of horses quickly became a cornerstone of the local equestrian community.
In 1990, Joy's daughter Rose relocated the centre to its current home just outside Southwell - starting with just two stables, five acres, one tap, and fourteen horses and ponies. Today, the centre spans over 300 acres of farmland, all given over to pasture and paddocks, and is home to approximately 100 horses and ponies.
Trentvalley remains a family-run business, now involving second and third generation family members Rose, Fred, Joey and Shannon. That continuity of care means some of our clients have been with us for over 30 years - a testament to the personal, friendly atmosphere that has always set us apart.
- 1958
- Year established
- 300+
- Acres of pasture & paddocks
- 100+
- Horses and ponies
- 30+
- Years - our longest-standing clients
Our Instructors
Rose has led Trentvalley since 1990, building it from a modest yard of two stables and fourteen horses into one of Nottinghamshire's largest equestrian centres. A dedicated coach, she works with riders across every level - from nervous beginners to those competing at county level - and brings decades of hands-on experience to every session.
Alongside Rose, we employ a team of qualified and experienced instructors who bring a broad range of equestrian knowledge to every lesson. Many of our team actively compete and ride at a high level, which means the expertise they share is grounded in real, current experience.
Whether you are an absolute beginner finding your seat for the first time or an experienced competitor preparing for the next level, our instructors tailor every session to the individual. We are open six days a week, and bookings can be made and paid for over the phone.
Our Facilities
As one of the largest equestrian centres in Nottinghamshire, Trentvalley offers a comprehensive range of facilities for riders and livery clients alike.
- Stabling for 72 horses
- 5 outdoor floodlit sand arenas
- International size indoor arena
- Full set of BS show jumps
- Full set of moveable cross-country fences
- Horse walker
- 240 acres of well-maintained grassland
- Wash box with heat lamps
- Lunge pen
- 24-hour on-site supervision by qualified staff
