More than half a century ago several Riding Clubs in the South East of England approached the British Horse Society about the provision of an affiliation scheme. The clubs wished to affiliate themselves to the main equestrian organisation in the UK but wanted to continue to run their own affairs and maintain their autonomy.
The affiliation scheme was set up on this basis – and remains similar to this day. Over the years the number of affiliating clubs continued to grow and they began to establish an identity together as a group culminating in the name British Riding Clubs.
There are now more than 430 affiliated clubs and 38,000 members- with seven clubs based in Essex. The clubs span right across the UK, from the Orkneys to the Channel Islands.
The British Riding Clubs movement aims to reach all types of horse and rider from the dedicated competitor to the happy hacker. They offer a whole range of support and encouragement for riders, including national competitions, qualifications and social events.
To find your local riding clubs see the list below- the following are all based in Essex and are affiliated to the British Horse Society; just click on the name to follow the link to their site.
Billericay & District Riding Club
Essendon & Epping Forest Dressage Group
Foresters Riding Club
Ingatestone & Blackmore Riding Club
Royal Wood Riding Club
Saffron Walden & District Riding Club
Stansted And District Riding Club
