What is the ABRS?

The ABRS is a national body representing over 400 of the best riding schools in the country.

Founded in 1954, it runs Britain's longest-established Riding School Approval Scheme and is the only organisation solely representing professional riding school proprietors.

If you belong to the ABRS your clients can be satisfied that you offer the highest standards of teaching, that their health and safety are a priority and that your horses and ponies are given the best possible care.

why should i join?

As an ABRS member:

  • You will be listed on our website and in our literature as one of our Approved Centres and recognised for the quality of your service to every standard of rider.
  • You can display the ABRS approvals plaque on your premises
  • You will be eligible to run the Association’s popular equitation and stable management tests.
  • You can take part in conferences and training sessions designed to help your business reach its full potential.
  • You can take advantage of our communications network within the equestrian industry: the ABRS is represented on the British Equestrian Federation and has close ties with other key national equestrian bodies.
  • We will also communicate your needs and concerns to local and national government.
  • You will benefit from exciting ABRS marketing initiatives, including national advertising and editorial placement. Such initiatives will aim to promote riding at member centres, as well as examinations, tests and employment opportunities for ABRS qualified individuals.
  • We can also supply model press releases for you to use to promote activities at your own centre.

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When using the ABRS recommended Insurance Brokers - ABRS approved schools will receive cover enhancements on certain insurance products.

Contact Ravenhall Risk Solutions on 01484 402256 for further information. 

ABRS membership is a hallmark of quality. You will be able to use it to attract new riders, improving riders and those wishing to gain qualifications.

Become a member and let us help you turn your riding centre into a better business.

what will my clients gain?

Information where, in the opinion of the Association, good riding instruction can be obtained and an accurate description of the facilities offered by each approved school.

A rise in standards of riding instruction and horsemanship.

Your school will belong to a professional body representing riding school industry and proprietors 

The opportunity to take a variety of practical-based ABRS graded tests in stable management and equitation


Download the ABRS Membership Pack for your Riding Centre 


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