About Us
A History of MHL
Set in 200 acres of prime Cumbrian countryside, MHL started offering livery services in the mid 1990's. Taking over from his parents, Peter & wife Leanne have been expanding MHL since 2003 starting with the main stable yard. They were later joined by their 2 children Rhys & Evie.
From 2004 - 2017 they ran the Cumwhinton Horse Trials with classes from 80cm to Young Horses and Open Novice.
With the ongoing improvements to their arenas ensuring top quality surface & becoming fully floodlit, they started running multiple events.
In 2025 work started on the next expansion to the competition centre with two new arenas which will open February 2026. With further developments of competition stabling & cafe, 2026/2027 will see the return of their Cross Country Course.
They also produce their own hay & haylage which is is used across Cumbria & South West Scotland.
Peter Bainbridge
Peter has been riding since the age of 3, making his way through Pony Club and going on to compete in all disciplines. Peter had success in jumping the Hickstead Grand Prix and competing up to Intermediate British Eventing.
Peter is a Level 1 BS judge, Level 2 BS course builder & holds his BHS Stage 3 teaching qualification & Level 3 NVQ Haulage certificate.
Leanne Bainbridge
Leanne started riding as a teenager and has enjoyed competing in a variety of disciplines, however, showing, Working Hunter and Dressage were always firm favourites. Leanne currently competes regularly at Elementary.
Along with running the MHL Munch Box on show days, Leanne also holds her BHS Stage 2 qualification to support the Livery Yard.
About Us
LIVERY
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Livery packages available
DIY - FULL Livery & everything in between equestrian facility
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Coming soon to MHL-EC
XC Course revamp
New 60 x 80 outdoor Arena
Camps & Clinics equestrian facility equestrian show jumping
ARENA HIRE
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ARENA HIRE
Arenas are available to hire for
Clinics - Lessons - Events equestrian dressage