The British Horse Society book 'Dorset on Horseback' (opens in a new window) offers riders 25 circular trails around Dorset which are suitable for both the experienced and the less practiced equestrian. It can be bought for 50p from The British Horse Society website.

For information on bridleways where you can take your horse visit the public rights of way pages.

You can view contact information on riding stables in Dorset by area in the pages below.

The following trailway have have access for horse riders.  (Please check an OS map before you start your journey as some sections of these trailways are restricted for cyclists and horse riders)

• Wessex Ridgeway
• North Dorset Trailway
• Castleman Trailway

• Riding schools and stables in Christchurch

  Details of horse riding schools and stables in the Christchurch area.

• Riding schools and stables in East Dorset

  Details of horse riding schools and stables in the East Dorset area.

• Riding schools and stables in North Dorset

  Details of horse riding schools and stables in the North Dorset area.

• Riding schools and stables in Purbeck

  Details of horse riding schools and stables in the Purbeck area.

• Riding schools and stables in West Dorset

  Details of horse riding schools and stables in the West Dorset area.