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Welcome to the College of West Anglia's Equestrian Centre based at the Cambridge Campus.
The College of West Anglia's Equestrian Centre, housed at our Cambridge campus, is home to a wide variety of facilities including a 20-stable yard, a 30m x 60m Charles Britton outdoor arena, a 20m x 40m indoor arena and our Equine Therapy Centre.
Our Equestrian Centre is a BHS Highly Commended examination centre, Approved Riding Establishment and Approved Training Centre. We also run regular equestrian competitions including British Dressage, Unaffiliated Dressage and Unaffiliated Showjumping.
The Equestrian Centre is also home to the Cambridgeshire College branch of the Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA). To find more about the RDA and what is offered at the CWA Cambridge Campus please visit the RDA website or the Cambridgeshire College RDA website.
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Equine Therapy Centre
Bookings for the CWA Equine Therapy Centre can still be taken on weekdays between 11:00am - 15:00pm.
Opened by Sharon Hunt in 2009, our Equine Therapy Centre houses an impressive range of equipment which can be used to benefit your horse’s performance in a multi-faceted way. We offer individual sessions, tailored programmes and livery packages. These are not only suitable for rehabilitation purposes but also for improving fitness, strength and condition in all horses and disciplines.
Our professional and experienced staff will discuss with you your horse’s individual requirements and suggest the most suitable therapies. This can also be done in liaison with veterinary surgeons and remedial therapists.
Our treatments and services
Aqua Treadmill
Controlled exercise with an adjustable intensity is useful for all aspects of training and rehabilitation for your horse recovering from any injury or just as part of their normal training regime. The Water Treadmill is able to be used to challenge horses in a different method to normal training with the additional benefits hydrotherapy brings. The novel environment also provides an alternative mental stimulus for the horse that might benefit from a change in work routine.
Hydrotherapy Spa*
Cold water salt hydrotherapy is useful for many forms of lower leg inflammation. Spa therapy helps provide a natural analgesic (pain killer) and reduces swelling. Particularly useful for shin splints, tendonitis, arthritis, hoof injuries, bruising, open wounds and skin infections and prevention and revitalisation as part of a fitness programme.
Solarium
The solarium can be useful for reducing pain and muscle spasm after injury. It promotes healing by stimulating circulation and helps improve muscle tone. The solarium can be used to reduce ‘warming up’ time before work and also recovery time after exercise by reducing lactic acid. Finally, it can be used to dry horses after washing, reducing the likelihood of chills, especially in winter.
Magnatherapy rug and boots
The Activo-Med Combi Pro Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy and Massage Rug and boots provide a combination of pulsed electromagnetic therapy and massage therapy. This treats the whole horse from the top of the neck to the end of the tail, including the shoulders and stifle. This can be used as a warm up for exercise or for general vitalisation and relaxation.
McKinnon Iceboots
Cold therapy can reduce pain and swelling, assisting with the return of a full range of movement to an injured joint.
Weighbridge
The main advantage of using the weigh bridge is that it gives an accurate reading of your horse’s weight. This allows you to closely monitor your horse’s weight which is necessary when changing/ increasing your horses work load.
* Please note, veterinary consent is required prior to your horse visiting
For more information or to book, please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 07776 248646.
Equine Therapy Centre Pricing Structure
Hydrotherapy Sessions
Therapy Type
Acclimatisation Session Rate
(allow 1½ hours)Single Session Rate
FMBs Activo-Med Water Treadmill
£40.00
£35.00
*From 1st May 2016 Single Session rates will last a maximum of 25 minutes, any additional time will be charged at £5.00 for each additional 5 minutes
Book 10 Water Treadmill sessions for £300.00
ECB Equine Spa
£40.00
£35.00
Book 10 Equine Spa sessions for £300.00
Additional Therapies
Therapy Type
Rate if used before/after therapy on the spa/treadmill
Single Session Rate
Kylix Lambda Pro Solarium (10 min warm up)
£5.00
N/A
Kylix Lambda Pro Solarium (30 mins)
£10.00
£15.00
Equishower (hot water shower)
£10.00
£15.00
Equishower & Solarium
£15.00
£20.00
Magnotherapy – FMBs Activo-Med Combi Pro rug
£5.00
£10.00
Cryotherapy – MacKinnon Ice Horse Wraps
£5.00
£10.00
Weigh Bridge
£3.00
£5.00
Stable use before & after therapy (up to 4hrs)
£10.00
N/A
Ground schooling/lunging
N/A
£15.00
Therapy Livery
Livery Type
Per day
Full livery
£20.00 (plus therapy sessions at above rates)
All prices include VAT at the current rate, are valid from 1st November 2021 and may be subject to change.
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Livery
Our Equestrian Centre offers a range of schooling, working livery and loan options. These custom packages are designed to suit a range of horses and owners. Owners can feel confident that their horses will receive top quality care from qualified and experienced staff, whilst enjoying excellent facilities.
Some of the benefits of livery at CWA include:
- A 30m x 60m floodlit Charles Britton outdoor arena and a 20m x 40m Equestrian Surfaces indoor arena, both with seating areas, as well as a full course of show jumps, dressage boards and some cross country fences
- A secure site with staff onsite 24hrs per day in addition to mobile security
- Experienced instructors offering evening lessons up to 8pm on week days
- Discounted rates on all lessons and clinics
- Opportunities to compete without the use of transport
- Onsite Equine Therapy Centre which can be used to complement the horse’s workload by fattening, conditioning and strengthening
As an educational facility we pride ourselves on running an efficient yard with a positive atmosphere where staff and students are approachable and helpful.
For more information on livery, please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 01223 860 701 (option 1) or 07776 248 646.
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Clipping Services
We have qualified and experienced staff on site with the skills to help make your horse smart and comfortable through the winter months. We offer a professional service tailored to the horse owners needs with clipping equipment supplied.
Type of clip: Price per horse: Bib clip £10.00 Apron clip £12.00 Strip clip £15.00 Strip clip (with top of forelegs removed) £17.00 Low Irish clip £15.00 Medium Irish clip £20.00 High Irish clip £25.00 Low Trace clip £15.00 Medium Trace clip £17.00 High Trace clip £25.00 Chaser clip £30.00 Blanket clip £30.00 Hunter clip £35.00 Full clip (legs left on) £45.00 Full clip (legs taken off) £55.00 Extras: Half face £5.00 Full face and ears £7.00 Legs £15.00 Hog mane £7.00 Feather trim £7.00 Please note: We will not trim whiskers unless requested. Traditionally; Bib, Apron, Strip, Irish, Low Trace and Medium Trace clips have the face left on. High Trace and Blanket clips have half the face taken off. High Irish, Chaser, Hunter and Full clips have the full face taken off.
All prices are subject to change depending on the condition of your horses coat and behaviour whilst clipping; clips that take longer than average to complete may incur an extra charge.
Clipping services can be booked by This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling us on 07776 248646 or 01223 860701 (option 1)
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Equine Facility Hire
You will find the Terms and Conditions for the hiring the arena here.
Equine Facility Hire Pricing - Cambridge campus
Hire Type
1 Hour
Half Day
(08:30am – 12:30pm or 12:30pm – 16:30pm)All Day
(08:30am – 16:30pm)Outdoor Arena (30m x 60m)
Private hire. You are permitted to have up to 6 horses in this arena at one time
£18.00 for one horse, plus £6 for each additional horse
£72.00
£144.00
Indoor Arena (20m x 40m)
Private hire. You are permitted to have up to 4 horses in this arena at one time
£18.00 for one horse, plus £6 for each additional horse
£72.00
£144.00
Both Arenas
Not available
£144.00
£288.00
Use of show jumps
£6.00
£24.00
£24.00
Use of show jumps
Including initial set up and take down done for you
Not available
£48.00
£48.00
Use of dressage boards
£6.00
£24.00
£24.00
Use of dressage boards
Including initial set up and take down done for you
Not available
£24.00
£24.00
Dressage Simulator with Classroom
Prior to use coaches must undertake an initial training session with us at £35.00 and must be a fully insured coach£25.00
£80.00
£160.00
All prices are inclusive of VAT at the current rate
Special Deals on Arena Hire and other hire dates are also available from time to time, please check for details and upcoming dates.
For more information and to book, please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 07776 248646.
Licensed with South Cambridgeshire District Council under the Animal Welfare Regulations, (for the Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018
Licence Holder: Kate Newstead, BHS Stage 5 Stable Manager, British Showjumping Level 3 Coach, BHS stage 5 coach
Licence Number: 02839224
Contact Number: 01223 860701 ext 5800