Chigwell Riding Trust was the first riding centre for people with special needs in the world. It has been established in Chigwell for forty five years. Riding instruction is given to people of all ages and abilities. The riding centre has approximately 160 riders each week.
As one of the leading specialised riding centre in the country Chigwell Riding Trust not only benefits people with special needs but also the entire community, giving opportunities for volunteering, school participation and practical experience for children and adults working with people and animals.

Who will ever forget Marco the Clown from Open Day 2004? Entertaining the children and terrifying the adults. Marco will be with us again this year but do not let that put you off from attending. We will have lots and lots of other exciting displays. Horses, ponies, dog training, refreshments and all the usual stuff.
If you have never visited us, or maybe you have thought about becoming involved, this a wonderful opportunity to come along and see the sort of activities that take place here.
Chigwell Riding Trust was the first riding centre of its kind in the world. Read here of its history from 1958.
Please look at this. Without funds Chigwell Riding Trust would be no more. This is the most important part of the website.
Read "Chigride" (pdf). Our occasional newsletter. Full of interesting and important articles.