Description
Riding For All Abilities
Whether you are a complete beginner or have ridden all of your life, the Riding Club has something to offer you. When you sign up for lessons, you will be placed into a group with others of a similar ability to yourself on Facebook (these groups will be organised at the beginning of the Autumn Term) and will head off to one of the local riding schools for lessons. Each group will have a few drivers, who takes the group to the stables as well as joining in with the lesson. We will do our best to place you into a group who want to ride on the same day as you, as frequently as you and who want to achieve the same out of their lessons as you do. If you have never ridden before we will be hosting Give it a Go sessions at the beginning of the year so you can try out the sport!
Progress through the Club
Weekly Lessons:
Our club provides lessons for riders of all abilities at Urchinwood Manor: Urchinwood Manor EC
Beginners will learn a variety of techniques including how to mount and lead the house, halt-walk and walk-halt transitions, as well a changing the rein down the centre line, 20m circles in walk and dismounting from the horse.
Novice riders will learn how to develop their current techniques, including how to canter without stirrups, ride a 20m circle in center, show some lengthened strides in trot as well as changing the rein using two half 10m circles.
Our more advanced weekly groups will develop their techniques, including leg yielding, 4 loop serpentine in trot, demonstrating the principles of riding the horse on the bit, medium canter and medium trot.
Development Squad:
A team of 12 riders who train every week at Urchinwood Stables. It offers a chance for those who are experienced riders but may not have the competition experience that is required for BUCS teams. Being in the Development Squad provides the riders with training and competition opportunities including Varsity.
Information regarding how to sign up for trials will be available at the Fresher's Fair and posted on our Facebook page.
BUCS:
The University of Bristol Riding Club have a history of success in BUCS competitions, regularly qualifying for regional finals as well as reaching the National Championships.
BUCS competitions consist of 3 rounds: 4 mini-leagues over the winter term, regionals in spring term for the winner and then nationals for the regional champions. Each event consists of a dressage test followed by a jumping round on a horse that the competitor has not ridden before. Before each section, you are given time to work-in - 7 minutes before dressage and 5 minutes before jumping. Each round is based on the skill of the rider rather than the ability of the horse. The competitions are run at riding schools, so there is no need to have your own horse.
Team trials are held a couple of weeks into the Autumn Term and sign up sheets will be available at the Fresher's Fair and posted on our Facebook page.
Previously, members of the Club have trained on Monday evenings with Australian Eventing Team member and Badminton Horse Trials winner Paul Tapner at his yard.
Beach Rides & Hacking
There will also be opportunities for beach rides and local hacks throughout the year, with more information on our Instagram page as opportunities arise.
In previous years, hacks included cantering along the beach, swerving in and out of sand dunes or having a calm walk and chat with your friends!
Tynings Trekking Centre | Ogmore Farm Riding
Socials
Socials are run throughout the year and are a great place to meet like-minded people or, if you are new to riding, to come and ask questions and get to know everyone. We also will be hosting a Christmas Dinner for members close to the end of the first term. Socials can be anything from club nights and pub nights to film nights and cocktail evenings or a chill coffee, we try to involve everyone as much as possible so if you have any ideas just let us know!
Contact us!
If you have any questions about the Riding Club then please don't hesitate to get in contact with us.
WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LVgbVgPjIa82R4zbxeAQTq
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uobridingclub/?hl=zh-cn
Email: uobridingclub@gmail.com
Terms and conditions
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Weight Restrictions
For the health and welfare of the horses, each of the equestrian establishments which we use may have weight restrictions (usually around 14st) in place, to which the club must abide
All riders must wear riding hats to current safety standards:
- PAS 015 (1998 or 2011)
- VG1 01.040 (2014-12)
- ASTM F1163 (2004a or 04a onwards)
- SNELL E2001
- AS/NZS 3838 (2006 onwards)
If you do not possess your own, you will be required to borrow one from the yard at the cost of 50p.
Footwear must be sturdy and with a slight heel. If we deem yours to be unsuitable, you will be required to borrow boots from the yard at the cost of 50p.
Membership Fee Inclusions
Prior to signing up to a Club or Society speak to the Committee to find out what your membership includes and if there are any further expenses throughout the year.
Service Standards
All Club or Society members can expect to receive:
- The opportunity to attend regular meetings, events, activities, trips and socials as arranged.
- The opportunity to stand for a committee position or vote in their elections (Bristol students only).
- For Sports Club – to attend regular training sessions and have the opportunity to be selected for the teams.
Code of Conduct
When joining a club or society you are agreeing to abide by the constitution, general rules, regulations and policies of University of Bristol Students’ Union and also the Club or Society Code of Conduct which sets out the level of behaviour & discipline expected of all Club & Society members.
Refund Policy
Any customer who pays for a membership subscription to a Bristol SU Society, Sports Club, Student Media and initiatives has a 14 day cooling off period from the time and date of purchase during which they have the right to cancel the subscription and receive a full refund. If you do decide to cancel within the 14 days, Bristol SU will refund your payment within a further 30 days of the cancellation. To request a refund please email: bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk
Data Sharing (Sports Club Members Only)
Please be aware that Bristol SU may share data relating to the members of its sports clubs with the Centre for Sport, Exercise and Health (a department of the University). This information may be used for the purposes of communicating direct with these members and/or to cross-reference against SEH's Sports Pass membership records.
As part of Bristol SU's membership of British Universities & Colleges Sports (BUCS) Bristol SU may have to share data on to its sports clubs members so BUCS can, from time to time, communicate with these members.
Data sharing (Societies Members Only)
If you're joining one of the societies listed below please be aware that your name and email address will be shared with Bristol Hub for the purpose of keeping you up to date with their activities through their email “The Week”:
AIESEC Bristol, AMICUS Bristol, Anti-Slavery Society, Bristol Feminists, Bristol Friends of MSF, Bristol Marrow, Bristol Social Enterprise Society, Bristol Student Action for Refugees, Bristol University Amnesty International, Conservation Group, Bristol University Oxfam Group, Bristol University Sustainability Team, Bristol Volunteers for Development Abroad, Engineers Without Borders, Howard League for Penal Reform Student Society, International Affairs Society, Medsin Bristol, Model United Nations, and Vegetarian and Vegan Society.
For more information on Bristol Hub visit: http://www.bristolhub.org.
If you do not want your details shared with the Hub please email: bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk.
These terms shall be governed by English law and are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. Nothing in these terms shall exclude liability for fraudulent misrepresentation.
