Southlands
Equestrian Centre

Owned and managed by Sonia Mayne for over 20 years

About Southlands


Southlands Equestrian Centre is a private livery yard set on the side of Chinthurst Hill, just minutes from central Guildford. Run by BHS Intermediate Instructor Sonia Mayne, Southlands offers full and part livery for horse owners, together with expert tuition — in dressage, show jumping and eventing — for riders on their own horses. Whether your horse is stabled with us full time or you are bringing them to the yard for a lesson, Sonia provides personalised, experienced coaching tailored to horse and rider alike.

Please note: All lessons, hacking and livery are for clients who own, or have the use of, their own horse.

Facilities at Southlands


A team of grooms and groundsmen keep every facility in excellent condition year round.

Sand Schools

  • International all-weather dressage arena with 5 arena mirrors
  • 20×40m indoor arena with 2 mirrors and a viewing room
  • Schools regularly levelled and maintained

Hacking

  • Direct access via the Downs Link to Blackheath, St Martha's and Farley Heath
  • Miles of sandy bridleways with gallop options

Solarium

  • Warms back muscles before exercise
  • Helps break down lactic acid post-exercise
  • Quickly dries wet horses to prevent chills and muscle tightness

Livery at Southlands


22 generous stables and large turnout paddocks on sandy soil. Excellent care given to every horse.

Livery

  • Large stables with shavings
  • Twice daily feeds and steamed hay
  • Daily turnout all year on sandy soil
  • Use of indoor and outdoor schools
  • Full and part livery only
  • Lorry and trailer parking
  • Late night check
  • Owners live on site

Additional Services

  • Tuition on site
  • Lunging
  • Ridden exercise
  • Clipping
  • Overhead horse shower
  • Solarium
  • Rug, numnah & boot wash service

Horse Welfare

We arrange and oversee visits from:

  • Farrier
  • Physiotherapist
  • Veterinary surgeon
  • Equine dentist
  • Hofmag (PEMF) therapy every 6–8 weeks

Clinics & Lessons


Sonia Mayne is a BHS registered Intermediate Instructor who has trained with numerous classical dressage trainers over the years. She started out in eventing and show jumping and has represented England (Southern Team) in dressage. Sonia enjoys training riders of all ages and levels in dressage, show jumping and eventing, both on site at Southlands and at local cross-country venues including Parwood, Coombelands and Tweseldown.

Please note: You will need your own horse or pony for all lessons, clinics and hacking. Contact Sonia on 01483 898586 or 07850 139046 for current availability and pricing.