Swinderby Road, Collingham, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG23 7NZ
About Oakridge Arena
Oakridge Arena is one of the UK's best-known and most versatile western equestrian venues, set in the Nottinghamshire countryside near Newark. The centrepiece is a purpose-built indoor arena that is claimed to be the largest reining arena in the UK, with a 500-seat capacity, and the facility has built a well-deserved reputation as a serious training and competition hub for western riders across the country.
The venue is home to the Oakridge Western Riding Club (OWRC) and hosts the Sherwood Shows series, offering WES-sanctioned western competition throughout the year. Training is delivered by UKCC instructor Lee Rutter across a full range of western disciplines, with reining a particular speciality. Lessons are available on the centre's own horses or your own, and all levels of ability are welcome.
Facilities
- Indoor arena (international reining specification)
- 36 indoor stables with rubber matting
- On-site cafe and bar (open for events)
- Arena hire available for private use and external events
- Electrical hook-up and elsan points for horseboxes and caravans
- On-site English and western tack shop
- Accommodation available
What They Offer
- Western riding lessons and clinics
- Reining training
- Sherwood Shows western competition series
- OWRC Summer Camp
- Arena and venue hire
- Quarter Horse stud and sales
Contact and Booking
Phone (main): 01636 894290
Phone (Lita): 07971 589409
Website: www.oakridgearena.co.uk
Events diary: oakridgearena.co.uk/events-diary
Facebook: facebook.com/Oakridgearena
WES Connection
WES instructor on-site: Lee Rutter (UKCC).
Internal Notes
Email address is not publicly listed on the venue website. Contact via phone in the first instance. Email format from third-party sources has not been verified.