Hadlow College, Olympic Training Camp

Equestrian: Dressage, Equestrian: Eventing, Equestrian: Jumping

Hadlow College is set in the heart of rural Kent with easy access to mainline train services, major airports and the M25 motorway. The College is among the top-performing land-based colleges for further education. In the last four years we have invested £8m in our facilities; a further £55m will be invested over the next four years.

The college has extensive equine resources, outstanding catering facilities, sports and recreational areas all encompassed within a 400ha estate.

The Equestrian Centre is located in the centre of the campus, offers easy access to residential accommodation, recreational facilities, restaurants as well as local produce shops and amenities.

Hadlow College is focused upon providing outstanding facilities and training for all learners, raising standards of horse husbandry, welfare, coaching, training and equitation.

Hosting experience
Hadlow College Equine Centre hosts large local and national events regularly, including Dressage, Show Jumping and Hunter Trials. All indoor and outdoor areas are inter-connected, irrigated, illuminated and have public address systems. The largest arena benefits from having a heated gallery and seating.

The cross-country course extends round the edge of the farm estate and includes the following fences: coffins, water jumps, ditches, corners, banks, sunken road and combinations.

Lorry and public parking are located close to the equine centre training facilities. The centre also benefits from 65 stables, horse walker, high speed treadmill, heart rate monitors, solarium, farrier and wash-down areas.

We also host a programme of training clinics with top international trainers and other equestrian events, which can attract up to 1500 spectators.

Sport facility specifications
Olympic sports
Equestrian
Dressage arena 1
Floor surface: Composite
Length of dressage arena: 60m
Width of dressage arena: 20m
Dressage arena 2
Floor surface: Composite
Length of dressage arena: 60m
Width of dressage arena: 20m

Equine weighbridge

Grade of Cross Country Course : Novice

Horse walker available

Indoor Training Area 1
Floor surface: Composite
Length of indoor training area: 60m
Width of indoor training area: 35m
Indoor Training Area 2
Floor surface: Composite
Length of indoor training area: 60m
Width of indoor training area: 20m
Indoor Training Area 3
Floor surface: Composite
Length of indoor training area: 60m
Width of indoor training area: 20m

Length of Cross Country Course : 4km

Number of individual 12ft x 12ft competition horse stables : 65
Outdoor Training Area 1
Floor surface: Composite
Length of outdoor training area: 50m
Width of outdoor training area: 40m
Outdoor Training Area 2
Floor surface: Turf
Length of outdoor training area: 100m
Width of outdoor training area: 100m
Outdoor Training Area 3
Floor surface: Turf
Length of outdoor training area: 100m
Width of outdoor training area: 100m

Show Jumping Arena 1
Floor surface: Turf
Length of show jumping arena: 100m
Width of show jumping arena: 100m
Show Jumping Arena 2
Floor surface: Composite
Length of show jumping arena: 50m
Width of show jumping arena: 40m

Sound System

Veterinary services nearby