Join British Riding Clubs

British Riding Clubs is a body made up of more than 440 Affiliated Clubs and 21 Riding Centres and in excess of 34,000 members. 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. We offer a whole range of support and encouragement for riders, including national competitions, qualifications and social events.

There are many benefits to joining BRC

Outlined below are the main benefits of being a member of an affiliated club.

BRC Membership Card

Simply quote your membership number, or produce your card, to get discount for BRC members.

Insurance

BRC members have Third Party Insurance cover while competing at affiliated BRC events. For further information, contact South Essex Insurance Brokers (SEIB) on 0845 4500634.

If you require 24-hour insurance cover this is included in BHS membership for just £55.50 to BRC members as the £5 joining fee is waived for BRC members.

For further information please contact the BHS Membership Department on 01926 707751.

Rider Magazine
 
BRC’s quarterly magazine keeps all members up-to-date with news, information and articles.

Competitions
 
BRC offers a wide range of Area Qualifiers and Championships. Affiliated Riding Clubs also offer further competitions, training and area points/inter-club competitions.


BRC Official Rule Book
 
Contains rules for all the disciplines of BRC Qualifiers and Championships. Each club receives two complementary copies each year. Copies can also be bought from the BHS Bookshop.

Guidelines for Organisers of Official Competitions
 
A comprehensive guide to running competitions, including health and safety. Each club will receive two complementary copies each year. Copies can also be bought from the BHS Bookshop.

Examinations and Examiners Handbook
 
Syllabi for BRC exams and a contact list of examiners. Each club will receive two complementary copies each year. Copies can also be bought from the BHS Bookshop.

Training
 
BRC offers comprehensive training including Senior Horse Welfare 1-4, Equitation 1-4 and Junior Equitation and Horse Welfare 1-4.

Horse Welfare Scheme
 
Horse Welfare Advisers offer equine management advice and support to BRC members.

Member Discounts

2010 BRC Membership Discounts at time of going to press are:

• £5 off Freezemarking services at Farmkey. Tel: 0870 870 7107 or visit www.farmkey.co.uk

• 30% discount when you join the BHS. Call 08701 201900 or join online: www.bhs.org.uk

• 10% discount in BHS Bookshop when quoting code from voucher in Rider.

• Discount at BHS TREC competitions, and eligibility to enter BHS TREC Championships and SEIB BHS TREC League.

• Up to 35% off Horse & Hound, HORSE and Eventing Magazine subscriptions. Tel: 0845 676 7778 www.ipcrenewals.co.uk  quoting the code MADD.

• 10% discount on Rosettes Direct. Tel: 01254 393711 www.rosettesdirect.co.uk

• 5% off all orders from Jump4Joy (excludes jump cups) Tel: 01386 7933339 www.jump4joy.co.uk

• 10% off Signam Products. Tel: 01926 417300 or visit www.sportsmark.co.uk

• 2.5% off any arena surface from McArdle Equestrian (excludes construction or gallop surfaces). Tel: 01844 353202 www.mcardleequestrainsurfaces.com

• 10% discount on all wall, stable and trailer rubber matting. Tel: 01536 513456. www.equimat.co.uk

• 10% off pasture management products from Agresource. Free advice on weed eradication in your pasture.
  Tel: 01926 633099 or email enquiries@agresource.co.uk

• 5% off any purchase Kate Negus Saddlery. Tel: 0845 4308456 or visit www.katenegus.com

• 5% discount at Rugwash. Introductory offer - 10% off all embroidery on horse, dog and rider clothing. Tel: 01926 651286 or 07801 150571

• 10% discount on Fine Fettle products. View range of products at www.vineherbal.co.uk

British Riding Clubs Competitions

British Riding Clubs hold five main National Championships every year. This covers a range of disciplines from Dressage to Show Jumping to Showing Classes. We also have several classes at some of the biggest equestrian events in the UK, including Olympia, Royal Windsor and The Royal International Horse Show.

ELDWICK RIDING CLUB CURRENTLY RUNS A DRESSAGE TEAM FOR JUNIOR AND SENIORS GET IN TOUCH IS YOU WOULD LIKE TO LEARN MORE AND TRY OUT FOR THE TEAMS. kate@eldwickridingclub.co.uk

Learn more about BRC at: http://www.bhs..org.uk/Riding/British_Riding_Clubs