Associations

British (Carriage) Driving Society

The British Driving Society was formed in 1957 to encourage and assist those interested in the driving of equine animals. Use the society website for further information.

British Dressage

Click to view the latest news and results in the world of British Dressage competitions British Dressage administers all aspects of affiliated dressage from its office at Stoneleigh and is a member of the British Equestrian Federation. Its aims are to improve the standard of riding, training of horses and horsemanship in Great Britain by promoting, fostering and regulating dressage. It also manages the representation of Great Britain in international dressage competitions and advises the British Equestrian Federation on all matters related to dressage.

British Eventing

Eventing is the ultimate test of horse and rider - comprising three disciplines – Dressage, Cross-Country and Show Jumping, the scores from each test combine to produce an overall total. Go to the Britsih Eventing website for all the latest news on Eventing in the UK. Fixtures, teams, membership,

British Horse Society

The British Horse Society is the Uk's largest and most influential equestrian charity. The British Horse Society works tirelessly for every horse and rider throughout the regions of the UK. Focussing on horse welfare, horse and rider safety, access and rights of way, training (register of instructors) and providing a voluntary system of approving livery yards and riding schools

British Show Jumping Association

The BSJA is the governing body of show jumping in Great Britain, formulating the rules and codes of practice under which all affiliated competitions are held. Our purpose is to improve and maintain standards of show jumping, while encouraging members of all standards and at all levels to enjoy fair competition over safe and attractive courses. Link to view a full calendar of events for the coming year.

Horse Trials Support Group

Welcome to the Horse Trials Support Group

Founded in 1978

FOR PRIVATE SUPPORTERS COMMITTED TO AIDING AND FUNDING TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT OF TALENTED RIDERS FOR BRITAIN'S THREE-DAY EVENT TEAMS

JumpCross

Combine the excitement of cross-country riding with the accuracy of show jumping. Appealing to a wide range of age and abilities. Go to the national JumpCross website for the latest news.

Le TREC

Technique de Randonee Equestre de Competition: the fastest growing mixed-ability sport in the UK. It's incredibly easy to get involved - go to the BHS Trec website for all the information and forthcoming events.

National Pony Society

Established 1893
"To encourage the Breeding, Registration and improvement of Riding Ponies and Mountain & Moorland Ponies, and to foster the Welfare of Ponies in general."

National Trainers Federation

The National Trainers Federation (NTF) is the professional body for licensed racehorse trainers in the UK, 94% of whom are members. It promotes their interests through representation in racings political corridors of power and by providing a range of services and publications.
The Federation's executive is based in Lambourn, one of the most famous training centres in the country.

Point to Pointing

Point to Point racing is steeplechasing for amateurs. It is run under the sanction and regulations of the Jockey Club while each Meeting is run at a local level by a Hunt or recognised Point to Point Club, under the jurisdiction of the Point to Point Owners' and Riders' Association (PPORA), and the Point to Point Secretaries' Association (PPSA). "So many horses come into racing through Point to Pointing. A couple of years ago at Larkhill, See More Business, Cool Dawn, Harwell Lad and Hanakham all competed on the same card. Hunting and Point to Pointing provide young horses with the ideal introduction to chasing." Robert Alner, 1998 Cheltenham Gold Cup winning trainer The season runs from January to June and there were 208 fixtures scheduled for this season, the majority of which will be held at weekends. Most races are run over 3 miles with a minimum of 18 fences to be jumped, although there are a few longer races (up to 4 miles) and a small number of 2 mile races for maidens. A large number of riders, owners, trainers and officials all received their first taste of racing from Point to Points. The sport encourages and educates young jockeys in race-riding as recent examples Joe Tizzard, Tom Scudamore, Mark Bradburne, Ben Hitchcott and Richard Johnson illustrate, all having made the transition from Point to Points to racing under rules with considerable success. Pointing South East has a full fixture list of races in the South East, news and results and links to the South East Point to Point Supporters Club

Polo - Sport of Kings

The Hurlingham Polo Association (HPA) is the governing body polo in the UK, Ireland Use this link to view the full calendar of events across the country, polo clubs and links to members.

Polocrosse

Lacrosse on horseback! Suitable for all ages and abilities.. Good value for money.. Friendly and sociable.. Would you like to know more? Link to the Polocrosse website

Sport Horse Breeding of GB

Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain is the governing body for all  in-hand and ridden hunter classes, whichare held at major shows throughout the country. As a Member of the World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses it is committed to supporting the industry by way of incentives for breeders, education, information and grading schemes.

Training the Teachers of Tomorrow Trust

A Young Instructor wrote that the TTT is "a place of trust and learning".

We saw talented youngsters, anxious to make careers as top-class Riders and Trainers, and who had worked hard to pass their BHS Exams, setting up a yard of their own or free-lancing, discovering they had to work all hours to make both ends meet, and therefore had no opportunity to improve their own standards of Riding and Training, so we created a fantastic opportunity for those truly dedicated by bringing the World Famous Trainers to the TTT here in the UK.

Membership of the Trust is not confined to Instructors and Dressage Judges, it also offers a unique opportunity for all people who enjoy watching horses in action to further their understanding of the correct training of horse and rider as practiced by the great Masters of Equitation.

All non-Members are welcome at all our functions as spectators.

Weald Harness Club

We are a medium-sized and very friendly Carriage Driving club based in the Weald of Kent in South East England. We are dedicated to the enjoyment of all forms of driving horses, ponies and donkeys in harness. Our 100 plus members come from all walks of life but they all share this common pursuit which is achieved through many activities - social and pleasure driving, showing, horse driving trials to name but a few.

If you are looking to enter the world of carriage driving as a whip, groom, helper or supporter (near or far), then why not join our happy band! If you are interested in joining us, or, you have any comments relating to carriage driving or this site, please email them to us here . We look forward to hearing from you.

Western Equestrian Society

Formed in 1985 to promote and improve the standard of Western Equitation in the United Kingdom.

THE Western Equestrian Society was formed in 1985 by a small group of enthusiasts who wished to take Western Horsemanship away from the "Movie Cowboy" image and place it firmly in its rightful place . . . another highly skilled equestrian discipline alongside the other horse disciplines in the British Isles. It was felt that not only would many other riders enjoy this style, but that riding schools would be willing to add it to their curriculum if the Society were to achieve those aims.

SINCE its inception the Society has grown quickly – not only in membership – but more importantly in stature, as well as gaining recognition by the more readily available disciplines on offer to the British riding public.