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Equestrian Club

The Equestrian Club is where you can find your fix of all things horsey.

The Equestrian Club is where you can find your fix of all things horsey, whether you choose to focus on growing and developing your skills during our riding lessons or decide to give competing a go. We can help you develop new skills all while meeting friendly and like-minded people.

We can offer you tailored lessons at amazing prices in both flat and jump as well as hacking and gymkhanas.

Our competition teams trial once a year where we look for riders who can compete for the University within BUCS leagues. 

As well as all these riding opportunities our committee arrange regular socials ranging from themed Purple Wednesday nights out to meals out, bowling, and trips to events such as Goodwood Races and Windsor Horse Show. There is always something for everyone.

Club membership - 2023/24

Please note that the stables we use have a strict 13st weight limit for all club members, for animal welfare purposes. You can join our club for the second half of the 2023/24 academic year for £47.50. Our competitive teams are full for this academic year.

Training sessions

  • Club training bi-weekly at Fort Widley
  • BUCS training weekly at Gleneagles 

Competitions

Competitions will take place throughout the course of the year at various locations. We work around students' timetables to ensure you can attend competitions.

Memberships to join our clubs for the 23/24 year are now open. Please note: for some clubs you need to attend trials before purchasing a membership. Contact the club for more information.

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Play Memberships

Lots of our clubs offer Play Memberships, a more casual way to play without committing to a year membership. Most Play Memberships are £65 for the academic year (with some exceptions).

The sports included are:

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LGBTQ+ sports club guidance

We welcome all students to take part in non-competitive sports and we recognise the health and wellbeing benefits of being active. Competitive sports are bound by specific policies governed by the sport's National Governing Body which may be less inclusive. Please find below inclusion guidance for our club.

Mixed-gender Club Trans-gender Club Non-binary Club Gender-queer Club
Yes Yes Yes Yes

Play: Equestrian is not included in the ‘Play’ programme but as an inclusive club anyone can Train and Compete with them.

Train: Fully Inclusive

Compete: Fully Inclusive

Check out the full guidance on britishvaulting.org.