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BRITISH RIDING CLUBS
BRC has more than 430 clubs with over 38,000 members. British Riding Clubs is legally and financially a department of the British Horse Society. Clubs affiliate to the BHS, and as a group form BRC.
Committee structure
National Executive Committee (NEC)
We are governed by a democratically elected NEC that meets three times a year. The NEC, representatives of which are both BHS and BRC members, is the policy-making Committee of the BHS.
Area representatives are also elected to sit on the NEC (click here for further information), together with a limited number of other nominated individuals who may have expert knowledge in, for example, training or health and safety.
The Chairman and Vice-Chairman's term of office runs for two years with other members running for three.
Sub-Committees
Three Sub-Committees, formed from members of the NEC, deal with the main BRC activities - Competitions, Training and Marketing. These committees also meet three times a year.
The BHS Board of Trustees is legally responsible for BRC finances. The BRC budget is self-contained and the reserves are in a restricted fund to be used for BRC purposes only.
The BRC Office staff carry out the policies made by the NEC and the three Sub-Committees.
Outlined below are the main benefits of being a member of an affiliated club.
BRC Membership Card
Simply quote your membership number, or produce your card, to get discounts for BRC members.
BRC Official Rule Book
This contains rules for all the disciplines of BRC Qualifiers and Championships. Your club receives two complimentary copies each year. You can also buy it from the BHS Book Shop.
Competitions
BRC offers a wide range of Area Qualifiers and Championships . Affiliated Riding Clubs also offer further competitions, training and Area points/inter club competitions.
Guidelines for Organisers of Official Competitions
This is a comprehensive guide to running competitions, including health and safety. Your club will receive two complementary copies each year. Also available from the BHS Book Shop.
Examinations and Examiners Handbook
Syllabi for BRC exams and a contact list of examiners. Your club will receive two complimentary copies each year. This is also available from the BHS Book Shop.
Insurance
BRC members have Third Party Insurance cover while competing at affiliated BRC events. For further information contact South Essex Insurance Brokers on 0845 4500634.
If you require 24 hour insurance cover this is included in BHS membership for just £49 to BRC members as the £5 joining fee is waived for BRC members. For further information please contact the BHS membership department on 08701 202244.
Rider Magazine
Our quarterly magazine keeps all BRC members up to date with news, information and articles.
Training
BRC offers comprehensive training including Senior Horse Welfare 1-4, Equitation 1-4 and Junior Equitation & Horse Welfare 1-4. For further information.
Horse Welfare Sheme
Horse Welfare Advisers offering equine management advice and support to BRC members.
Discounts for BRC members
Further benefits include social gatherings, team atmosphere and knowledge sharing. You do not need to own a horse to become a BRC member as most clubs welcome non-riding members.
British Riding Club Tests
Individual tests (for dressage, horse trials and riding test) are available from the BHS Bookshop , Stoneleigh Deer Park, Kenilworth, Warwickshire CV8 2XZ. Please send an SAE together with a list of test(s) required and loose stamps to the value of 40p for each test, up to a total of 4. If order for tests is over £2.50, please send a cheque and SAE. Tests and publications can also be ordered using this form.
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