No horse? No experience? No problem. ✨ From complete beginners to BUCS competitors - there’s a place for everyone
Whether you've ridden before, want to compete nationally, or have never sat on a horse before, UWE Equestrian has something for you...
❤️ No horse required
❤️ No experience needed
❤️ Bi-weekly riding opportunities
❤️ Competitive, friendly and social memberships available
we offer:
whether your goal is to qualify for nationals or simply try riding for the first time, we would love to have you join us!
🥈 Regional Silver Medalists
🏅Two Riders Qualified For BUCS Nationals
🥇 8 x Team Wins
🥇 Multiple Individual Placings In Top 5
🏅 Expanded Development And Beginner Programme
🏅 New Partnership With The Avon Centre
Represent UWE regionally and nationally
Our BUCS teams compete against universities across the south west with opportunities to qualify for Regionals and Nationals.
Championship team - compete up to 90cm in pool competitions
trophy team - compete up to 80cm in pool competitions
included:
Our friendlies teams offer a fun and lowered stress competition experience without the commitment of BUCS
compete up to 70cm in pool competitions
For riders who can walk, trot and canter and want to improve their confidence within the saddle.
designed for students who have always wanted to try riding a horse
love horses but dont want to ride? Or just want to join in on our socials 💃🏼
join us for:
Everyone Is Welcome 🎉
DO I NEED MY OWN HORSE?
No, All horses are provided by our training venues
IVE NEVER RIDDEN BEFORE CAN I STILL JOIN?
Absolutley! Many members join with no riding experience
WHAT EQUIPMENT DO I NEED?
For BUCS riders, you will need training and competition kit, We can advise on affordable kit for beginners and help to source anything you need.
HOW DO I GET TO LESSONS?
Members organise lifts and transport through our club groupchats
CAN I JOIN HALFWAY THROUGH THE YEAR?
Yes, for beginners and development squad you can join throughout the year! However for BUCS and Friendlies teams you are unable to join throughout the year
📍 BUCS And Friendlies Applications Open
📍 Freshers Fair
📍 BUCS And Friendlies Application Deadline
📍 Give It A Go Taster Session
📍BUCS Team Trials
📍 Team Announcements
📍 First Social
Instagram: @uwe_equestrian
Tiktok: @uwe.equestrian
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Join today and become a part of one of UWE's most successful and welcoming sports clubs
THE EQUESTRIAN COMMITTEE 2026-2027
President - Abbie Rogers
Vice-President - Ellie Taylor
Club Captain - Abbie Rogers
Treasurer - Nelson Freeman
Participation and Equality officer - Megan Barnes
Participation and Equality officer - Daisy Hood
Events and Fundraising - Morgan Hooper-Summers
Sustainability Officer - Rachael Hoskins
Lesson Co-ordinator - Emma Jones
If you have any questions feel free to contact us either via instagram (@uwe_equestrian) or email (info.uweeq@gmail.com) - we will aim to reply as soon as possible!
Instagram is also our main way of communicating with you so make sure you are following us!
Make sure to monitor our Insatgram page for when the give-it-a-go lessons go live, Come along and have a go at riding!
Code of Practise