BRC Area 16

15/02/2025

🐎Horses and dogs 🐕‍🦺

We often don't think of our lovable companions as predators or prey, but by nature, dogs are predators and horses are prey animals, and unfortunately, sometimes these instincts can take over and result in undesirable behaviours, such as chasing or fleeing. This can be distressing for both animals and handlers, and in the worst-case scenario, can be fatal.

Here is some of our advice for equestrians and dog walkers

Top tips for horse owners
🐴Always slow to a walk pass dogs.
🐴Communicate with the owner if they have not seen you or call out for an owner if a dog is loose or unaccompanied.
🐴If necessary, stop to allow the owner to put their dog on a lead.
🐴Give dogs a wide berth so they do not feel threatened.
🐴Always wear hi vis to enable other route users to see you more easily.
🐴Be nice and say hi.

Top tips for dog owners
🐶Always keep your dog on a lead or in sight.
🐶Be confident your dog will return on command.
🐶Make sure your dog does not stray from the path or area where you have right of access.
🐶Introduce your dog to horses and train them to maintain calm around horses.
🐶Don’t allow your dog to jump up at the horse.
🐶If you’re not sure how your dog will react around horses, keep them on a lead and ask them to sit and stay while the horse passes.
🐶Be nice and say hi.

04/02/2025

Link to photos for the Arena Eventing qualifier at Epworth Equestrian Ltd on Saturday 1st February.

2025.02.01 BRC Area 16 - ARENA EVENTING

02/02/2025

Here is another FB page Jacki Greenwood.

01/02/2025

Equestrians and runners are both vulnerable road users, and we share similar risks when using the road and off-road tracks. 🐎🏃🏻

Horses can move quickly forward, backwards, sideways and can weigh up to three-quarters of a tonne. If a horse is passed too quickly or too close, they may react and potentially cause injury to both the horse rider and runner.
Here is some of our advice for equestrians and runners:

Advice for equestrians
🐴 Be aware at all times and expect the unexpected. Keep a regular lookout behind you so that a runner doesn’t pop up suddenly and surprise you.
🐴 Look out for narrow pinch points in the track or road ahead. It may not be safe to pass each other in a narrow space and it might be safer for one of you to wait where there is a wide enough space to pass.
🐴 Remember, many people may not be familiar with horses and how to pass them safely. If a runner does try to pass you when it is unsafe, it is a good idea to calmly explain why it is unsafe to pass and ask them to wait for you to move to a safer place.
🐴 Be considerate to other road/track users and pass them in walk.
🐴 Be visible – wear hi-vis clothing to help cyclists see you from a distance.

Advice for runners
🏃🏻 Alert the horse rider if you are running from behind by calling out in advance 'Hi, is it ok to pass?'.
🏃🏻 Give the horse and rider time to react. The rider might not be able to hear you straight away, so it is a good idea to wait until they have noticed you before passing.
🏃🏻 Slow down or stop if the horse rider asks you to. The rider may feel that the horse is about to react to something, meaning that the horse might suddenly move forwards, backwards or sideways.
🏃🏻 Pass wide and slow. If possible, pass with at least a car's width as a horse's leg could reach out at least six to eight feet.
🏃🏻 Look out for narrow pinch points in the track or road ahead. It may not be safe to pass each other in a narrow space and it might be safer for one of you to wait at a wider point.

To find out more 👉🏻 www.bhs.org.uk/go-riding-and-learn/riding-out-hacking/common-incidents/runners/

25/12/2024

A Merry Christmas to everyone. 🎄🎆🐎

23/12/2024

🎄Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year🎄

Please be aware that the BRC Head Office will be closed from 5pm Monday 23 December through until 08:35am Thursday 2 January 2025.

16/12/2024

🌻We are delighted to announce a collaboration with the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower, as part of our ongoing effort to ensure that BRC offers an inclusive environment for all.

If you have a hidden disability, you can choose to wear the Sunflower armband at BRC activities, available from the Hidden Disabilities shop https://hdsunflower.com/uk/sunflower-armband.html

BRC are committed to training our officials and clubs over the next few months to ensure our members are supported to enjoy BRC activities.🌻

🐴What is the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower?

The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower is a simple tool for you to voluntarily share if you have a disability or condition that may not be immediately apparent – and that you may need a helping hand, understanding, or more time.

🐴Just because you can’t see it, doesn’t mean it is not there

While some of us experience a disability that is visible, many have a non-visible condition or experience a combination of both visible and non-visible conditions. These disabilities can be temporary, situational, or permanent. They can be neurological, cognitive, and neurodevelopmental as well as physical, visual, auditory and include sensory and processing difficulties. They can also be respiratory as well as chronic health conditions such as arthritis and diabetes, chronic pain, and sleep disorders.

🐴Making the invisible visible

Visit the link below to read more about the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower and what it means for you https://hdsunflower.com/

04/12/2024

⚡BRC Quadrille 2025⚡

🚨Entries are now open for the 2025 Quadrille competition which will be taking place at the Winter Dressage & Quadrille Championships on the 25-27 April 2025, kindly sponsored by SEIB Insurance Brokers

👉Entries can be made now online - https://brc.bhs.org.uk/prelims
👉For more information please contact [email protected]

04/12/2024

🚨🚨IMPORTANT TRAFFIC UPDATE🚨🚨

Dear Competitors,

Please be advised that Gonerby Lane is currently closed; however, competitors attending the BD show on the 4th and the following BD High Profile Show are still permitted to travel down the road.

We recommend allowing extra time for your journey and driving with caution as there may be signage in place.

Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to welcoming you to the competition.

01/12/2024

❄️You can win donations for your Riding Club this Christmas! ❄️

Sign up to easyfundraising today and open the Advent Calendar for daily chances to win up to £200, plus a big £1k on Christmas Day! What a way to start the ho-ho-holidays! https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/british-horse-society/

27/11/2024

With Rutland Riding Club – I just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉

10/11/2024

When you go home
Tell them of us and say,
For your tomorrow,
We gave our today.

📷 Drawing by Charlie Mackesy

28/08/2024

Many thanks to everyone who volunteered to write at this coming weekend BRC Championship we now have enough helpers. Much appreciated.
😊
We are now just looking for 2 or 3 people to help with an arena party on Sunday morning from about 09.30 until about 12.30.
I'm sure some kind people will come forward to help please.
Again email: [email protected]

Many thanks
Roy
(BRC Area 16 Rep)

25/08/2024

Hello everyone, we are looking for 3 Dressage writers at the NAF BRC National Championships this coming weekend at Lincolnshire Showground.
2 on Saturday afternoon (31 Aug)
1 on Sunday morning (1 Sept)
Please email: [email protected] if you are able to help.
Many thanks
Roy
(BRC Area 16 Rep).

12/08/2024

Hi all
Our training officer, Alex has arranged some great training on a simulator at the northern racing college
Get your name down before it fills up
It will benefit all riders
Les Hubbard
Chair

16/07/2024