Saturday 9th March 2024
Reminder re subscriptions

A reminder that subscriptions are due by lst April and that only members may take part in our events.  The fee remains as last year, which has to be good value! £10 single, £15 joint and £20 family subscripion.  For the time being please use the 2023 form by using the ‘sign up’ tab on […]

Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Upcoming events

The committee has decided as there is a lack of support for winter events to re-start activities from the end of March when the clocks change.  We will issue a programme shortly.  Please support the events we run and encourage your friends to join us.  Please also let us know if there is something you […]

Thursday 8th September 2022
Acceptable riding hat standards for 2024

Hat standards SNELL 2001 and PAS 015 1998 will no longer be acceptable for BBA events from January 2023.  The BHS have announced  that this is due to the age of hats of these standards.  Please check your hats to make sure they are the correct standard.    Riders who compete outside of BBA and […]

Wednesday 2nd June 2021
BHS Incident Report App launched

Currently only 1 in 10 incidents* experienced by riders is being reported. Increasing the number of incidents that are logged with the BHS is key in order to create a safer environment for equestrians, as they can act more effectively with better data. The BHS has launched a free App “Horse i” which they believe will enable […]

Friday 2nd August 2019
Path open to riders behind the Waggon and Horses at Eaton, Congleton

Some members may not be aware that Pat Amies has now sorted access for riders to use the path behind the pub which links the new bridlepath from Giantswood Lane  with School Lane and thus avoids having to ride along a section of the A34.  We should all be most grateful to Pat for her […]

Sunday 19th May 2019
Paying for BBA events

The committee would be most grateful if members paying for events by cash would kindly put their payment in an envelope with clear details of name and event entered.  Assistance in this matter would be very much appreciated as we like to make sure that there is as little risk of error as possible. Payment […]

Friday 3rd May 2019
Footpath upgraded to bridlepath – 19 years of work!

Pat Amies has successfully claimed  FP 8 at Siddington and it is now a bridleway. its actually a tarmaced road leading to Blake house Farm but only a bit is used to connect to a RP .   Well done, Pat!

Monday 8th April 2019
Notice regarding ‘In case of emergency’ details

The committee asks members attending ridden events to carry in case of emergency details with them.  This can be a card in a pocket – please not in a hat.  It can be in your mobile phone under ICE but not if there is a pin code.  The BBA provides ICE bands which can be […]

Monday 25th March 2019
Notice to all members attending BBA events regarding safety

The organisation expects our participants to be wearing hats to the correct standard and body protectors which are to the current accepted level.  Crash hats without a peak should be worn for cross country.  Air jackets are optional but should be declared on entry to an indoor school/lesson.  If in doubt as to the correct […]