Badminton Horse Trials Starts Tomorrow!

 

One of the most prestigious fixtures in the equestrian Calendar, Badminton Horse Trials is a highlight for many across the globe and begins tomorrow.

First held in 1949 the event was initially created to help prepare British riders for International competition.

Badminton is one of only seven CCI5*-L Events in the world drawing in elite competitors from across the globe. Set on the Duke of Beaufort’s estate in the heart of the Cotswolds, Badminton has long standing ties to British heritage and the Royal Family with Zara Tindall having competed many times reaching 23rd place in 2016.

We hope that if you are able to attend in person or just plan on tuning in on the TV that you enjoy the amazing displays of horsemanship!

 

CIEC Course Dates 2025

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.

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.

  • Become an ABRS+ Approved Riding Establishment

    Applicable to all licenced equestrian premises, by becoming an ABRS+ approved riding school, trekking centre or equestrian centre allows your clients to be satisfied that you offer the highest standards of instruction, and that the equines receive a high level of care. Being ABRS+ approved has many benefits for your riding establishment including membership of the EEA and professional development.

    Find out more

  • Become an ABRS+ Certified or Approved Livery Yard

    Becoming a certified or approved livery yard allows your clients to be satisfied that you offer the highest standards of care and welfare to your clients equines, that you meet best practice industry recommendations for the services you provide, and can help develop and promote your yard and vacancies through partnerships with the EEA and LiveryList, plus a whole host of other benefits.

    Find out more

  • Map

  • Find an ABRS+ Certified or Approved Establishment

    Click the button below to use our interactive member search to find a certified or approved establishment in your area.

    Start search

  • Why Choose an ABRS+ Establishment?

    By choosing an ABRS+ approved riding school, or certified or approved livery yard you can have confidence of a high level of care and welfare, as well as a professional client experience enabling you to develop your own experience, knowledge and enjoyment of equines.

    Find out more

  • ABRS+ Members Area

    ABRS+ members have access to a wide range of information, support and resources to help manage and develop all aspects of their equestrian premises. These can all be found in the dedicated member area where you can also find full details of all member benefits as well as other member information.

    Find out more

Contact us

The Association of British Riding Schools

Blenheim Business Centre, Smithers Hill, Shipley, West Sussex RH13 8PP
Contact us
ABRS+

© 2025 The Association of British Riding Schools. Company Limited by Guarantee Registered in England No. 3186520. Registered Charity No. 1158748

Website by Yello