Bardwell Manor Equestrian Centre was established in 1996 and is run by husband and wife team Sharon and Karl Dawson.
Both Karl and Sharon are fully qualified instructors and have taught many people to ride over the years.

Bardwell Manor Equestrian Centre is situated just off the A143 outside of Ixworth,Suffolk. Between Bury St.Edmunds, Diss and Thetford.

We offer lessons for all ages and abilities and our facilities include:
  • 25 horses and ponies
  • 2 full time qualified instructors
  • We are an approved ABRS coaching centre
  • An indoor school, so lessons can continue in all weathers
  • Outdoor 20m x 40m menage
  • Grass jumping paddock
  • Hacking out for experienced riders


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★ BMEC Loyalty Card – Collect 10 stamps and recieve a free lesson. ★

(Only applies to group lessons)

See our Lessons page for more details


All our riders are encouraged to improve by taking the Association of British Riding Schools tests, which are offered in both riding and horsecare.