A young rider develops confidence on a pony.

LEARNING CENTERS

Two ways to learn within one philosophy: UDJC-operated Equestrian Centers and independent Certified Riding Schools.

Two ways to learn

Two kinds of place. One way of teaching.

Riders at a UDJC Equestrian CenterOperated by UDJC

UDJC Equestrian Centers

  • The complete UDJC system in one place
  • Lessons, horsemanship and competition together
  • Now open in Austin, Texas
Explore the Equestrian Centers
An instructor gives a rider feedback in the arenaIndependent, UDJC-certified

Certified Riding Schools

  • Your local school, with its own identity
  • The same curriculum, levels and Badges
  • In-house Badge Shows as a first step
Find a school near you

Where to learn

Every UDJC place to learn, on one map.

UDJC Equestrian Center Certified Riding SchoolPins show each place’s approximate area.

UDJC Equestrian Centers

The complete UDJC system in one place.

UDJC-operated flagship facilities where rider education, horsemanship and competition come together in one environment. A growing network, starting in Austin, Texas.

UDJC Certified Riding Schools

Independent schools. One shared standard.

Certified Riding Schools are independent riding schools that use the UDJC education system. Each keeps its own identity while teaching the same curriculum, progression levels and horsemanship program, and running UDJC Badge Shows.

How riders progress

  1. 01

    The UDJC curriculum

    A shared riding and horsemanship curriculum, taught by the school’s own instructors.

  2. 02

    Progression levels and Badges

    Riders advance through clear levels and earn Badges as they demonstrate each skill.

  3. 03

    Horsemanship

    Care, handling and understanding of the horse develop alongside riding.

  4. 04

    In-house Badge Shows

    A first, supportive step into competition, with a pathway on to Foundation and Circuit Shows.

  5. Then, the show ring

    Foundation and Circuit Shows across the country.

    See the calendar

Find a school

A Certified Riding School near you.

Search by ZIP code or city to see certified schools on a map, with their programs and how to get in touch.

For riding school owners

Run a riding school? Teach the UDJC way.

Keep your name and your identity, and give your riders a clear, recognised pathway from first lesson to the show ring.