Based at Flemish Farm in Windsor Great Park, The Light Cavalry stables are a jewel in the Honourable Artillery Company’s crown. Glorious facilities, covered school, access to the Great Park, there could not be a finer place to ride in the United Kingdom.
The Light Cavalry is a non-profit charity organisation, the stables are self-funded and we welcome civilian Supporting Riders who can independently walk trot and canter. For an annual subscription our Supporting Riders ride the Light Cavalry horses, have lessons, hack in Windsor Great Park, enter our shows, attend social events, clinics, military riding sessions, receive discount at a local tack shop and help behind the scenes at parades. There is fee to be a Supporting Rider of the Light Cavalry. If this sounds like something you would like to get involved with please contact us at Stables.LC@hac.org.uk, we would love to hear from you.
Our Team
Clare RussellGeneral Manager
Clare joined us in November 2021 as our General Manager. Previously to this Clare has managed a riding club/livery yard and was the office manager for a large equestrian competition centre. Having been a Supporting Rider of the Light Cavalry since the early 2000's this was a dream come true job.
EllieGroom
Clare is joined by Ellie a full-time groom who lives on site, has a wealth of experience in the riding school and competition sectors and is invested in the welfare and journey of each of the horses in her care. Ellie is a happy and approachable team member who is a brilliant hack leader in the Great Park
Our Mounts & their Battle Honours
LexiBullecourt 1918
Belongs to the Light Cavalry. Lexi turns her hoof to everything and is a key player in all of our Ceremonial Duties being able to perform every role. She is well loved by the Supporting Riders and lives in her penthouse suite where she can have attention from humans without being close to other horses which suits her just fine.
TazTunis 1944
Belongs to the Light Cavalry. Taz joined us in 2017. He settled into his military role as if he had been doing it all his life and continues to thrive at displays and on parade. an older gent who is the 1st choice for many Supporting Riders, he goes to the level of the rider.
HenryVittorio Veneto 1914-18
Belongs to the Light Cavalry. Henry is a very handsome Officers Horse often seen leading the way on Parades. Equally he is just as comfortable turning heads on hacks in Windsor Great Park and is adored by many Supporting Riders. Arriving in early 2022 he has joined us on all parades since. Preferring private lessons to groups he is quite talented in the school as well.
Jimmy Shoes Sicily 1943
Belongs to the Light Cavalry. Jimmy Shoes is the Light Cavalry's youngest horse, he joined us in mid 2022 at just 6 years old as a retrained race horse. His sweet and inquisitive nature and calm disposition has made him a pleasure to train, he has performed in all parades in varying roles and is part of the Musical ride and Skill at Arms displays. A great character to have around always demanding attention.
CliveCassino 1943
BeyonceFlanders 1914-18
Beyonce belongs to long time Supporting Rider and one time member of staff Rebecca Harris and is on working livery with us. She takes part in all activities and is a pleasure to have around, an easy going well schooled mare that knows her dressage moves. Beyonce is fabulous in her parade role and is happy doing any job including carrying a 6ft flag.
Flicka Passchendaele 1918
Nicola Hodges
BarneySt Quentin Canal 1918
Matthew Ware
CharlieCoriano 1943
Joy Montgomery
LeoYpres 1915
Charles Gillow
Military Riding
We draw on current and former members of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment to instruct in all forms of military riding. We focus on The Light Cavalry drill movements of the 1860s and are the only unit to perform a ‘canter past whilst paying compliments’ as part of our Annual Inspection. We hold Troop rides every Thursday evening to achieve these standards and also instruct in tent pegging.
Military Welfare
We enable a wide range of military welfare support through the use of our facilities and horses. Equine-assisted coaching courses support those who have experienced severe psychological trauma. Primarily this is with Armed Forces personnel, veterans and emergency services. We only work with highly experienced professionals, but the results are remarkable, and participants’ satisfaction and enjoyment is inspirational.
Cadet Forces
Training the Next Generation. The Light Cavalry is proud to have trained many cadets (CCF, ACF and RAF Cadets) in the military equitation. We support cadets and school CCF organisations, which have included Eton, Harrow and Wellington. We offer a basic cavalry training course, and more advanced riders can learn skill at arms and musical rides. We also run an annual Military Equitation Competition for cadets.
Lessons
For Supporting Riders private lessons are a great way to focus on a particular technique or develop a new skill set, they allow a rider to be focused and set their own goals often progressing quickly. Group lessons are available at various times during the weekday evenings and weekends and are split into two different levels- Novice/ Intermediate and Intermediate/Advanced. There are never more than 5 riders in our group lessons. This is also a great way to meet other Supporting Riders. Semi-Private lessons can be arranged for you and a friend or another Supporting Rider you have met working towards the same goals. We also offer and array of activities, show days and camp days throughout the year so there is always something fun to get involved in- Our Coaches are all enthusiastic and engaging with many holding higher level BHS qualifications.
Hacking
More than a walk in the Park! We run Group Escorted Hacks (3 riders and 1 escort) in perhaps the finest riding countryside in the United Kingdom. We will take care to assess you and your horse, teach you all the Windsor Great Park rules and ensure that everyone is safe when out The Light Cavalry Stables. Our horses are forwarded going, more so in the winter so this would suit the more confident riders. Because we regularly pay compliments to member of the Royal Family, we insist that all riders are correctly dressed and smartly turned out.
