ABRS+ approval for riding schools, trekking centres, and equestrian centres gives clients confidence that your establishment provides the highest standards of instruction and excellent horse care. Becoming ABRS+ approved also brings a range of benefits, including membership of the EEA, access to professional development, and recognition as a trusted, high-quality equestrian provider.
Becoming a certified or approved livery yard assures clients that their horses receive the highest standards of care and welfare, while your yard meets best-practice industry recommendations. ABRS+ approval also helps promote your yard and vacancies through partnerships with the EEA and LiveryList, offering resources, training, and support to enhance your services and strengthen your reputation.
ABRS+ approval for Equine Assisted Service Providers demonstrates your commitment to safe, ethical, and professional practice. It provides credibility to clients, families, and funders, showing that your services meet robust standards in equine welfare, safeguarding, and programme delivery. Approval also connects you to a respected network, offering training, resources, and advocacy, helping your school grow sustainably and reinforcing your role in inclusive, community focused equestrian work.
If you are planning to set up a licensed riding school, trekking centre, or equestrian centre but are unsure where to start, the ABRS+ Flying Start Membership gives you access to a comprehensive library of resources. Covering horse welfare, client and staff management, and health and safety, these tools simplify creating the documents, systems, and processes needed to meet legal requirements and increase the chances of passing Council licence inspections efficiently.
Whether you are dreaming of your first ride or looking to develop your equestrian skills with your own horse, ABRS+ establishments provide safe, professional, and welcoming environments for beginner riders and horse owners.
With high standards of horse welfare, expert guidance, and supportive staff, you can enjoy every step of your horse experience while building knowledge, confidence, and lasting memories. Find a safe place to ride or keep your horse at an ABRS+ riding school or livery yard.
Running a riding school is busy enough. The ABRS+ members area provides practical templates, tools, and equestrian resources to help you stay organised and manage your riding school efficiently.
From lesson plans and safety checklists to administrative support, our resources are designed to save you time and reduce stress. We are always keen to hear your ideas, so let us know what tools, templates, or support would make your life easier and we will do our best to provide them.
The Association of British Riding Schools
Blenheim Business Centre, Smithers Hill, Shipley, West Sussex RH13 8PP
