Are you ready for the Employment Rights Bill?

The new Bill introduces several significant changes that will impact equestrian businesses, including working arrangements and employee protections.

To help equestrian employers prepare, EEA have created a clear and easy-to-read summary that highlights the most relevant provisions, along with the timeframe for their introduction.

Understanding these changes now will help you stay compliant and avoid unexpected challenges later.
Members! Download your summary today in the members area and make sure your yard is ready!

CIEC Course Dates 2025- LAST MINUTE PLACE AVAILABLE

Last minute place available at Four Winds, Spalding – dates below!

We are thrilled to release the dates for our CIEC Courses for 2025, some are already fully booked so if that was the location of interest please get in touch with the office to register interest for future courses.

We’re hoping to announce additional Level 1 courses soon, and a final Level 2 for this year at Four Winds is in the pipeline… Stay tuned and follow us on social media for the latest updates!

The Equestrian Coaching Certificate pathway endorsed by UK Coaching and provided by 1st4Sport is a standardized approach across equestrian disciplines and focuses on the coaching craft in the context of equestrianism.

It usually contains a course with a taught element – both in the classroom and practically alongside the development of a coach portfolio based on clients you are coaching – and an assessment which looks at the your coaching skills (whilst coaching elements from the technical syllabus at each level) and also requires the submission of a portfolio.

It does not assess knowledge or expertise in relation to horse care and welfare albeit demonstration of an appreciation of equine health and welfare is necessary as a requirement to register for these qualifications either demonstrated through experience or previous qualifications.

 

Select Your Membership and Ride Into Exclusive Benefits

  • Become an ABRS+ Approved Riding Establishment

    Applicable to all licenced equestrian premises, by becoming an ABRS+ approved riding school, trekking centre or equestrian centre allows your clients to be satisfied that you offer the highest standards of instruction, and that the equines receive a high level of care. Being ABRS+ approved has many benefits for your riding establishment including membership of the EEA and professional development.

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  • Become an ABRS+ Certified or Approved Livery Yard

    Becoming a certified or approved livery yard allows your clients to be satisfied that you offer the highest standards of care and welfare to your clients equines, that you meet best practice industry recommendations for the services you provide, and can help develop and promote your yard and vacancies through partnerships with the EEA and LiveryList, plus a whole host of other benefits.

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  • Become an Approved Equine Assisted Services Provider

    Becoming an approved Equine Assisted Service Provider with the ABRS+ signals a riding school’s commitment to safe, ethical, and impactful practice. It offers credibility and reassurance to clients, families, and funders, demonstrating that services meet robust standards in welfare, safeguarding, and professional delivery. Approval also connects schools to a respected network of practitioners, unlocking access to training, resources, and sector-wide advocacy. For schools offering therapeutic, educational, or wellbeing programmes, ABRS+ recognition strengthens their profile, supports sustainable growth, and reinforces their role in inclusive, community-focused equestrianism. It’s a mark of trust, quality, and shared values in equine-assisted work.

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  • Flying Start – ABRS+ Membership for those setting up a new Riding Centre

    Are you looking at setting up a riding school, trekking centre or equestrian centre that requires a Council Licence but don’t know where to start?  Flying Start Membership will give you access to a huge bank of resources covering horse welfare, client and employee management, and health and safety – all geared around meeting your legal obligations.  These resources will reduce the time and effort needed to create the documents, systems and processes required to achieve the Council Licencing, and will increase your probability of passing the inspection first time and in short order.

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    Click the button below to use our interactive member search to find a certified or approved establishment in your area.

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  • Start Your Horse Journey with Confidence

    Whether you are dreaming of your first ride or looking to grow your equestrian skills with your own horse, ABRS+ approved 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 unforgettable memories. Find a safe place to ride or keep your horse with an ABRS+ approved riding school or livery yard.

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  • ABRS+ Members Hub: Time-Saving Tools & Resources

    Running a riding school is busy enough. Our ABRS+ members area provides practical templates and equestrian resources to help you stay organised and manage your riding school more efficiently. We are always keen to hear your ideas, so let us know what tools or support would make your life easier and we will do our best to provide it.

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