A really well-managed Centre, both for liveries and facilities. Management of the horses' welfare is at the heart of their business, obvious throughout, closely followed by the good working relationship carefully fostered with the horse's owners. - British Horse Society Inspection

BHS Highly Commended
Livery Yard

Ivesley, a venue richly steeped in history and equestrian endeavour, combines fantastic facilities with stunning surroundings. We are a family run business offering a BHS Highly Commended Livery Yard and facilities for hire including a 42m x 20m indoor arena, 62m x 28m waxed sand and fibre outdoor arena and our famous cross country course. The facilities can be hired in part or as a whole by individuals, groups, riding clubs or Pony Clubs for training, rallies or competitions.

We organise events year-round including hunter trials, one day events, cross country schooling days, clinics with the region's foremost eventers and trainers, competitions and shows. Please take a look at our calendar page, or at our Facebook page for up-coming events and news.

Ivesley is located in Waterhouses in County Durham, six miles to the west of the City of Durham, and is conveniently and centrally located for the major towns and cities in the North East including Durham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Sunderland, Darlington, Barnard Castle and Hexham. We offer Bed and Breakfast accommodation and are the perfect base for your trip to the North East, whether riding or not! 

We look forward to welcoming customers, new and old, to our fantastic facility.