5 dream indoor arenas to train in this winter

In the depths of winter, we need all the daylight we can get to keep us trudging through the wind and rain with our horses and a dusty indoor school with murky lighting is enough to make us ditch schooling altogether until the spring. These luxury indoor venues all available to hire by the hour will help brighten the darkest of days.

1. Bishop Burton, East Yorks

With a flagship competition arena plus a second indoor school and a third currently being refurbished, this busy college offers a range of options. Theres room for polo, horseball or driving, with waxed surfaces and extensive facilities including showers, hard-standings and out of term-time accommodation. From 30 per hour for up to four horses (lighting included) Tel: 01964 553087 http://www.bishopburton.ac.uk

2. Stretcholt EC, Somerset

A popular West Country venue offering a quality waxed surface in a 20x60m indoor arena. The well-lit environment comes complete with showjumping and working hunter jumps and a heated gallery, plus wi-fi, speakers for music and full-width training mirrors. From 25 per hour for one or two horses plus 5 for lighting Tel: 01278 683312 http://www.stretcholt-ec.co.uk

3. The Dovecote Stables, Oxon

This naturally light, calm and inviting 22x55m school is ideal for young horses, with German-designed slanting kickboards and an integrated mounting block that can be stowed away with the push of a button. It boasts a heated client room and viewing gallery, a high-performance waxed surface and a full sound system, plus mirrors on the short side and diagonal. From 25 per hour regardless of numbers, plus 5 for lighting Tel: 01608 658743 http://www.equinethos.co.uk

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5 dream indoor arenas to train in this winter