Aberconwy Pony Club is a friendly and approachable pony club branch in north Wales, geared towards novice and intermediate horse riders.

Established in 1974, the branch is in Pony Club area 5 in north Wales.

Aberconwy Pony Club branch organises horse riding rallies, equestrian events, horse and pony competitions and horse shows and an annual summer camp in Wales.

Aberconwy Pony Club

ABRS Progressive Rider Tests have been designed to provide a logical and progressive system of training for non-horse-owners, giving both adult and child riders a series of equestrian goals to achieve, both in the saddle and on the ground.

Contact your local ABRS approved Riding School for further details.

Pony Club branch. Details and dates of rallies, training and shows.

 

 

www.berwynanddee.co.uk/index.shtml

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Organise varied and informative events which include talks including  Veterinary, Health and Safety, Road Safety, Welfare, Access and many more, Social Events, Human and Equine first Aid Courses, Riding and Road Safety Training and Exams, visits ie Merseyside Mounted Police etc.
We clear bridleways and liase with local councils regarding off road riding.
Campaign for safer riding routes.
Assist regarding welfare issues liasing with Police and RSPCA.
Ragwort clearances and liaise with councils to remove Ragwort.
Hold clinics ie:
Showing what the judge is looking for.
Western
Alexander Technique
Road Safety Awareness days
Rides to highlight dangerous roads

Recently organised a very successful Demonstration Day as part of the Welsh Festival of the Horse 2006 celebrations.

Visit our website for further details and information: www.bhswales.org.uk

Contacts
Chair Jo Hughes: 01745 833375
Vice chair Mike Melia: 01745 720243
Secretary Carol Bryce: 01745 583004

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The BHS TREC Championships of Great Britain will be held in Wales from 15-17 August 2008, at a venue yet to be decided.

This will be a fun and friendly competition with classes from level 2 (for riders new to the sport) up to level 4 for experienced TREC riders. There will be classes for pairs, individuals and teams.

Wales is a fantastic venue for Le Trec, with vast areas of wild space, perfect for exploring on horseback. This is sure to be a very popular event.

BHS TREC Championships of Great Britain in Wales 2008

A series of BHS TREC training days and courses will take place in Hereford on the Welsh borders.

These include a Navigation Training course, PTV training (mounted), and a Kelly Marks indoor TREC competition.

Le Trec is a fun, friendly competition for riders of all ages and all types of horses and ponies, enjoying the fantastic British countryside. It involves three phases - orienteering on horseback (POR) over a set route which tests the rider's map reading ability, to be negotiated at set speeds; control of paces (CP) which tests the horse's obedience and straightness; and the PTV phase over natural fences and obstacles which test the horse's calmness and the partnership between horse and rider.

BHS TREC training.

Email Sharon Bruce: bruce@noverwood.freeserve.co.uk

BHS Cymru works to encourage career paths into the equine industry. As a partner with Careers Wales, the BHS in conjunction with Coleg Sir Gar annually hosts a two-day Careers Convention, at which pupils from surrounding schools have the opportunity to sample the different types of work involved in the industry.

This culminates in a 'Masterclass' Day, with opportunities to actually 'work on a yard', and demonstrations of Equine Dentistry, Farriery and Saddlery.

Training courses in Equine Specific First Aid, and Child Protection are offered on a regular basis throughout Wales.

www.bhscymru.co.uk

There are approximately 44 BHS Cymru affiliated riding clubs in Wales, all very active. All aim to enjoy not only riding, but also the social side of the sport.

www.bhscymru.co.uk

Statistics show that for those who have taken the BHS training and the Riding and Road Safety Test, the likelihood of accidents involving horses and riders has reduced considerably over the years.

Several riding schools in Wales are approved centres for these tests.

www.bhscymru.co.uk

The Carmarthenshire Riders Group is a horse riding organisation in mid west Wales set up to provide information on bridleways, horse trails and safe off-road horse riding routes in the Carmarthenshire area to horse riders in mid west Wales.

The website includes useful information on recommended horse rides in Carmarthenshire, mid west Wales.

There is also helpful information regarding beach riding in mid and south west Wales.

Carmarthenshire Riders Group

Information on horse riding, bridleways, bridle paths, horse routes, off-road horse riding, trails, beach riding, rides, equestrian access and access for horse and rider in Carmarthenshire, mid west Wales, UK, Europe.

Riding for the disabled centre, offering the wonderful experience of riding and carriage driving for adults and children with special needs near Wrexham, north Wales. Riding for the disabled horse riding holidays in north Wales.

Registered charity run by a group of volunteers. Every week, we welcome over 200 people of all ages with special needs who benefit from the pleasure and stimulation of riding, carriage-driving and equestrian vaulting.

Also residential riding holidays for people with special needs.

Clwyd Special Riding Centre, Llanfynydd, Wrexham LL11 5HN

Tel: 01352 770446

Email: info@clwydspecialridingcentre.org.uk

Website: www.clwydspecialridingcentre.org.uk

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College providing equestrian education and courses.

Courses include Equine Studies (HNC and HND) awarded by the University of Glamorgan, BHS examinations, Horse Care (BTEC National Diploma), and Management of Horses (Advanced National Certificate).

Website: www.coleggwent.ac.uk

Usk Centre, Usk, Gwent, NP15 1XJ

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Courses including Equine Management, Equine Studies (HNC and HND), Horse Care first diploma.

Website: www.meirion-dwyfor.ac.uk

Glynllifon, Caernarfon, LL4 5DU.
Tel. 01286 830 261

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Dinas Powys Pony Club Branch in south Wales, established in 1975, organises regular events including dressage training and competitions, one day events and combined training.

Dinas Powys branch also runs polocrosse training and tournaments in south Wales.

Polocrosse is a team game played on horseback by two teams of 6 players. Each player carries a wooden stick with a net at the end. The polocrosse ball is carried and thrown between team members, who catch the ball using the net.

Polocrosse is a very exciting and enjoyable horse sport. Dinas Powys is one of the few branches in Wales to play polocrosse.

Dinas Powys Pony Club Branch, south Wales.

Horsemanship through understanding horse behaviour.

Website: www.equineethologylive.com

Flint and Denbigh Hunt Pony Club Branch in north Wales, established in 1946, excels in Polocrosse training. Branch members currently make up the winning national junior polocrosse team.

As well as polocrosse, the branch also organises training and competitions in show jumping, eventing, dressage, mounted games and triathlon in north Wales.

Flint and Denbigh Hunt branch of the Pony Club, north Wales.

 

Horse riding club on the Gower peninsula, south west Wales, UK.

Founded in 1936, the Gower Riding Club is based at its own club premises on the beautiful Gower Peninsula in South Wales. New members and visiting competitors are always welcome.

Full event listings include programme of Hunter Trials, Le Trec, dressage and jumping shows and one day event.

Regular training sessions in show jumping, cross country and flatwork. Lectures and instruction.

Affiliated to British Riding Clubs, British Horse Society, and Wales and Border Counties Agricultural Society.

http://www.gowerridingclub.org.uk

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This is one of the most prestigious equestrian centres in Wales and in the UK, having featured in 'The Times' as one of the top 8 horse riding schools in the UK. 

Established in 1989, Leige Manor Equestrian Centre offers quality horse riding tuition on educated, happy and healthy horses, ranging from childrens' ponies to Grand Prix dressage horses and Grade A show jumpers in a purpose built yard with American barn-style stabling, large indoor school and floodlit outdoor manege. Accredited British Horse Society training centre to BHSI level. 

Approved and accredited by British Horse Society, Association of British Riding Schools, Wales Tourist Board.

Riding lessons, from a variety of highly trained riding instructors, for all ages and abilities, from children to adults, and from complete beginners to experienced riders.

Leige Manor Equestrian Centre, Bonvilston, Vale of Glamorgan, CF5 6TQ.
Tel. 01446 781 648
www.liegemanorequestrian.co.uk

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The Llandudno and District Riders Club holds frequent horse shows and equestrian events in Llandudno, north Wales.

Equine events include in-hand and ridden showing classes, show jumping, dressage and cross country training, and social events.

Llandudno and District Riders Club

The Llandudno and District Riders Club is a riding club in Conwy, north Wales. Llandudno and District riders club oranises horse shows and equestrian events including show jumping, dressage and cross country training and competitions in Llandudno, north Wales, UK, Europe.

Active horse riding club in north Wales with ridden and in-hand showing, show jumping, working hunter and gymkhana competitions.

Website

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A family owned and run horse riding centre within half a mile of the sea in the beautiful Carmarthenshire countryside. Facing the 250 acre Marros mountain, with woodland tracks, mountain trails, an extensive network of bridleways, and 11 km of glorious beach nearby.

Marros riding centre offers beach rides for the experienced rider, mountain hacks with views over Tenby, Saundersfoot and Caldy, and woodland rides, for individuals, families or groups, both beginners and experienced riders. Lessons are available for the complete beginner or the very experienced rider.

Floodlit indoor school, and outdoor school available. Approved teaching centre for BHS NVQ level 1,2 and 3, and ABRS (Association of British Riding Schools) approved examination centre.

Coffee shop selling drinks, snacks and light meals overlooking the indoor school.

Approved by: Association of British Riding Schools, Pony Club, Wales Trekking and Riding Association, Carmarthenshire County Council.

Marros Riding Centre, Marros Farm, Marros, Pendine, Carmarthenshire SA33 4PN
Tel. 01994 453 777
E-mail: info@marros-farm.co.uk
Website: www.marros-farm.co.uk

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Endurance Riding group affiliated to Endurance GB, publicising and organising endurance and fun rides in mid and north Wales.

Endurance riding is a fun horse sport, ideal for all types of horse, and riders of all ages. Endurance rides can be competitive or non-competitive, covering various distances at varying speeds.

Endurance riding is very popular in Wales, where riders can enjoy the idyllic landscapes and good going on high grassy uplands and ancient drovers tracks.

Mid and North Wales Endurance GB group.

Dates of pleasure and endurance rides to be held throughout Wales can be found at Mid and North Wales Endurance GB group Dates, including rides on Offa's Dyke, Ynyslas beach, Trawscoed forest and Pembrey beach and forest.

Endurance riding in Wales, UK.

A busy, friendly horse riding club, which organises show jumping, in-hand and ridden showing, working hunter classes and gymkhana competitions.

Website.

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The only national horse riding organisation exclusively concerned with bridleways and ridden access to the countryside, and with getting a better deal for bridleway riders.

www.rightsofway.org.uk

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Pembrokeshire Bridleways and Byways Association works to improve equestrian access and keep bridleways and horse routes throughout beautiful Pembrokeshire open and running smoothly for horse riders in south west Wales.

Affiliated to the British Horse Society.

Website includes details of horse routes and bridleways in the stunning Pembrokeshire countryside.

Also features dates of fun rides and events in Pembrokeshire.

Pembrokeshire Bridleways and Byways Association.

Courses in equestrian studies.

Email: admissions@pembrokeshire.ac.uk

Website: www.pembrokeshire.ac.uk/landbased/equine

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The Pembrokeshire Hunt Pony Club branch was established in 1935 and caters for young horse riders in the northern part of Pembrokeshire, west Wales.

This is a busy, active branch organising horse and pony shows and equestrian events in Pembrokeshire, west Wales throughout the year.

Pembrokeshire Hunt Pony Club.

Pony Club UK Centre membership is designed for those riders who do not have their own ponies. Instead they become Pony Club members through their local centres, and learn on the ponies belonging to their local Riding School. Click here to find your nearest Pony Club Centre.

The South and West Wales branch of Endurance GB, providing information on Endurance riding in Wales, and organising fun and competitive endurance rides in south and west Wales.

South and West Wales Endurance GB group

Dates for Endurance Rides in Wales can be seen at South and West Wales Endurance Group activities.

Endurance riding, rides, Wales, UK.

South Pembrokeshire Hunt Pony Club, established in 1958, runs horse shows and equestrian events for young horse riders in the South Pembrokeshire area of west Wales.

The website includes dates and futher details of fun rides, equestrian clinics and horse and pony shows.

South Pembrokeshire Hunt Pony Club.

The Towy Valley Riding Club is a busy and friendly horse riding club in Carmarthenshire, mid west Wales, which aims to encourage enjoyable riding for horse and rider.

Towy Valley Riding Club organises various events for members, both on horseback and unmounted.

Towy Valley Riding Club

Horse Riding Club in mid west Wales: a horse riding club for horse riders of all ages who would like to meet other horse riders to encourage enjoyable riding for both horse and rider. Towy Valley Riding Club organises horse rides, horse shows, clinics and demonstrations in Towy Valley, Carmarthenshire, mid west Wales, UK, Europe.

This branch of the Pony Club in Wales was established in 1978, and is part of Pony Club area 18.

The branch organises horse riding instructors, pony club rallies, training in show jumping and flatwork, and fun rides in Wales.

Vale of Taf Pony Club

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The premier land-based college in Wales, offering a wide range of Further and Higher education courses and work based learning.

Excellent equestrian facilities including indoor school, floodlit outdoor school, stabling, paddocks, cross country course and hacking in college grounds.

Regular show jumping and dressage competitions and clinics.

Northop, nr. Mold, CH7 6AA.
Tel. 01352 841 000
www.wcoh.ac.uk

The Welsh Dragons Polocrosse Club runs training sessions and takes part in competition with other UK polocrosse clubs.

This is one of the few polocrosse clubs in Wales.

Polocrosse is a sport played on horseback by two teams of 6 players, who manoeuvre a ball via nets on sticks - much like lacrosse played on horseback. It is a fast, exciting sport which both horse and rider seem to love.

See the Welsh Dragons Polocrosse Club website for tournament and training dates in Wales, and further details.

Polocrosse in Wales.

For some time a number of Western Riders living here in Wales had the idea of starting an organisation specifically to promote our sport within the principality. On Sunday 26th June 2005 that idea became a reality when 12 brave souls met at the Metropole Hotel to discuss the formation of the new Association.

Welsh Reining is now up and running and we have a good strong Council formed of willing volunteers to promote the sport. We promote not just reining but all disciplines of Western with our initial focus on training.

Welsh Reining is not a breakaway group from any other organisation and indeed our Constitution very firmly states we are to work alongside all existing organisations promoting Western Riding and Reining within the UK. The majority of the new Council are also officials of the Western Equestrian Society in one form or another so the two organisations have been working very closely together.
Contact Chairman David Brindley.
Tel. 01244 570603
Website: www.welshreining.co.uk