Events
25/02/2025 - Alison Whittaker-Stewart's Moroccan Adventure
£ per person
Alison Whittaker-Stewart gives a personal insight into her equine holiday experience in Morocco.
Pie & Pea supper included in ticket price, please indicate preference on booking.
Food served from 18:00
Talk commences 19:00 sharp
Visit BBA on Eventbrite here to book
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14/04/2025 - An Evening with Bev Walton - Responsive Equine
£ per person
Bev Walton gives professional insight on consistent loading, catching and horse behavior in those everyday situations that cause all angst!
Pie & Pea supper included in ticket price, please indicate preference on booking.
Food served from 18:00
Talk commences 19:00 sharp
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27/05/2025 - Talking Worms with Alyce (REVN)
£10 per person
Alyce will be discussing current best practice and how to help prevent worm burden in your horse, with advice on treating and managing them.
Alyce is a Registered Equine Veterinary Nurse (REVN) with extensive previous experience of the farm and equine industries, having grown up on a farm and managed local equine establishments, plus lots of qualifications including a BA (hons) degree in Equine Management and her stage 3 BHS qualifications. She is passionate about all thing’s horses! Having previously owned and competed her own horse Penny.
When it comes to your horse’s health, parasites like worms can cause all sorts of issues, and if left untreated they have the potential to cause life-threatening illness. Advice about worming and parasite control has changed dramatically in the last decade which causes confusion and differing opinions in horse owners. Alyce will be discussing current best practice and how to help prevent worm burden in your horse. She will be offering advice on treating and managing them and most importantly how to keep your horse healthy.
Pie & Pea supper included in ticket price, please indicate preference on booking.
Food served from 18:30
Talk commences 19:30 sharp
If you do not see your discounted membership price, please ensure you are logged in to your membership account.
Disclaimer – Rules for participation in BBA Events
Riding Etiquette For Monthly Rides and / or Organised Events
The Riding Etiquette has been compiled to cover monthly Association & Event rides as and when they take place. Those taking part are required to ‘agree’ to the terms & conditions herein before entering for the safety and enjoyment of all.
It is understood that infringement of any or all of the Conditions of Entry during the activity/event which are of sufficient concern will result in the entrant being requested to withdraw from the event/ride by the BBA Committee/ the Ride leader and/or a Steward. In the event of such an action being necessary the rider/attendee in question will no longer be associated with the event or covered under the Organising Party’s insurance and will be expected to leave the event in an orderly way without disruption or interference, verbal or physical, of or to the organisers, stewards and/or other attendees.
In the case of Monthly rides it may be appropriate to ring and check times, venue, parking and to confirm attendance. Please do this on the preceding Thursday or Friday.
Finally, these events are meant to be fun for everyone so
DO AS YOU WOULD BE DONE BY!
Terms and Conditions – Ride Rules
General
- The BBA strongly recommends wearing Hi-Viz when riding and carriage driving. Hi-viz numbered tabards will be given out on the day and require a £5 cash deposit – exact money please.
- Please report to the organisers on arrival and follow the instructions of marshals and officials at all times.
- Please provide vehicle make, model and registration on arrival.
- All riders are responsible for ensuring the safety of themselves and others.
- All riders must have previous experience of riding the horse they have entered into the event.
- Always ride, and carriage drive, with courtesy, care and consideration to fellow users of the route including other equestrians, cyclists, walkers, particularly those who may be elderly or disabled.
- Ride slowly past others using the route.
- Do not stray from the planned route or designated areas. Remember horses’ hooves can damage surfaces in wet weather.
- Leave gates as you find them and ride slowly past or through stock.
- If the event incorporates using a road, ensure the Highway Code is adhered to.
- If you return without finishing the ride, for whatever reason, please inform the organisers and return your ride number.
You
- Riders under 18 years must be accompanied by a responsible adult for the duration of the event.
- Hats to the current standard must be worn and correctly secured at all times when mounted. Please check yours meets current standards which can be found at https://www.bhs.org.uk/advice-and-information/tack-and-equipment/what-to-wear/headwear
- Body protectors are strongly recommended and should comply with current standards – also found on the BHS website at https://www.bhs.org.uk/advice-and-information/tack-and-equipment/what-to-wear/body-protectors
- All riders must wear suitable riding footwear. Wellington boots and trainers are not allowed.
Your Horse
- All horses must be over the age of five years and of appropriate fitness level for the activity being undertaken – barefoot hooves, hoof boots or metal shoes must be in good condition.
- No stallions and kickers or young animals to wear the appropriate ribbon in their tail. If riding such animals the rider is expected to give the appropriate verbal warnings and keep their animal away from other riders.
- Tack must be in safe condition and fit correctly. No spurs.
- Don’t forget it is a legal requirement to have your horses’ passport when travelling to events. This may be asked for on arrival.
Refunds
If the BBA cancel this ride refunds will be made up to the closing date & monies returned minus the fee charged for the online service. Otherwise refunds are not applicable.