Annual General Meeting – 6:30pm, Mon 15 Dec 2025

Annual General Meeting 2025 is coming soon and this year with a sparkle!

The Annual General Meeting of the Association of British Riding Schools, Livery Yards and Riding Establishments will take place on:

Monday 15 December 2025
6:30pm
Online via Zoom

We welcome you to wear your most fabulous Christmas jumper—sparkles and lights encouraged also! After the formal meeting, stay with us for a festive virtual drink to celebrate the end of the year.

If your organisation has something special to celebrate, let us know and we’ll be delighted to make make an announcement.

To register and receive your Zoom link click HERE.

Annual Accounts and meeting papers will be available by Monday 8 December 2025.

 

Are you ready for the Employment Rights Bill?

The new Bill introduces several significant changes that will impact equestrian businesses, including working arrangements and employee protections.

To help equestrian employers prepare, EEA have created a clear and easy-to-read summary that highlights the most relevant provisions, along with the timeframe for their introduction.

Understanding these changes now will help you stay compliant and avoid unexpected challenges later.
Members! Download your summary today in the members area and make sure your yard is ready!

CIEC Course Dates 2025- LAST MINUTE PLACE AVAILABLE

Last minute place available at Four Winds, Spalding – dates below!

We are thrilled to release the dates for our CIEC Courses for 2025, some are already fully booked so if that was the location of interest please get in touch with the office to register interest for future courses.

We’re hoping to announce additional Level 1 courses soon, and a final Level 2 for this year at Four Winds is in the pipeline… Stay tuned and follow us on social media for the latest updates!

The Equestrian Coaching Certificate pathway endorsed by UK Coaching and provided by 1st4Sport is a standardized approach across equestrian disciplines and focuses on the coaching craft in the context of equestrianism.

It usually contains a course with a taught element – both in the classroom and practically alongside the development of a coach portfolio based on clients you are coaching – and an assessment which looks at the your coaching skills (whilst coaching elements from the technical syllabus at each level) and also requires the submission of a portfolio.

It does not assess knowledge or expertise in relation to horse care and welfare albeit demonstration of an appreciation of equine health and welfare is necessary as a requirement to register for these qualifications either demonstrated through experience or previous qualifications.

 

Select Your Membership and Ride Into Exclusive Benefits

  • Become an ABRS+ Approved Riding Establishment

    ABRS+ approval for riding schools, trekking centres, and equestrian centres gives clients confidence that your establishment provides the highest standards of instruction and excellent horse care. Becoming ABRS+ approved also brings a range of benefits, including membership of the EEA, access to professional development, and recognition as a trusted, high-quality equestrian provider.

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  • Become an ABRS+ Certified or Approved Livery Yard

    Becoming a certified or approved livery yard assures clients that their horses receive the highest standards of care and welfare, while your yard meets best-practice industry recommendations. ABRS+ approval also helps promote your yard and vacancies through partnerships with the EEA and LiveryList, offering resources, training, and support to enhance your services and strengthen your reputation.

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  • Become an Approved Equine Assisted Services Provider

    ABRS+ approval for Equine Assisted Service Providers demonstrates your commitment to safe, ethical, and professional practice. It provides credibility to clients, families, and funders, showing that your services meet robust standards in equine welfare, safeguarding, and programme delivery. Approval also connects you to a respected network, offering training, resources, and advocacy, helping your school grow sustainably and reinforcing your role in inclusive, community focused equestrian work.

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  • Flying Start – ABRS+ Membership for those setting up a new Riding Centre

    If you are planning to set up a licensed riding school, trekking centre, or equestrian centre but are unsure where to start, the ABRS+ Flying Start Membership gives you access to a comprehensive library of resources. Covering horse welfare, client and staff management, and health and safety, these tools simplify creating the documents, systems, and processes needed to meet legal requirements and increase the chances of passing Council licence inspections efficiently.

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  • Start Your Horse Journey with Confidence

    Whether you are dreaming of your first ride or looking to develop your equestrian skills with your own horse, ABRS+ establishments provide safe, professional, and welcoming environments for beginner riders and horse owners.

    With high standards of horse welfare, expert guidance, and supportive staff, you can enjoy every step of your horse experience while building knowledge, confidence, and lasting memories. Find a safe place to ride or keep your horse at an ABRS+ riding school or livery yard.

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  • ABRS+ Members Hub: Time-Saving Tools & Resources

    Running a riding school is busy enough. The ABRS+ members area provides practical templates, tools, and equestrian resources to help you stay organised and manage your riding school efficiently.

    From lesson plans and safety checklists to administrative support, our resources are designed to save you time and reduce stress. We are always keen to hear your ideas, so let us know what tools, templates, or support would make your life easier and we will do our best to provide them.

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