Surviving to Thriving: Developing a Sustainable Equestrian Centre SW

Bookings now open for our second regional workshop of the year in the South West more planned in other regions so watch this space.

This practical, forward-thinking workshop open to both members and non-members is designed to help you:

• Strengthen your business foundations

• Broadening your revenue streams

• Build a sustainable, thriving equestrian centre

• Work smarter (very much in the spirit of the Year of the Horse!)

🎤Guest Speakers:

• Ben Mayes former President of British Equine Veterinary Association and now a valued ABRS+ Board Member – State of the Nation: the health of equestrian centres, and practical support with licensing requirements

• James Dwyer from Gul Outdoor Therapy – Developing EAS as an additional revenue stream 

• Catherine Chapman of CBA Services – Getting the Foundations Right: Legal Structure, VAT, Business Rates & Payroll Essentials.

Expect practical advice, shared experience through break out groups, strategic thinking, and supportive discussion with fellow professionals.

Includes a working lunch, tea and coffee.

WORKSHOP AGENDA

09:30-10:00: Tea and coffee upon arrival

10:00-10:15: Intro, Jane William – ABRS+ Chair – The day ahead (15 mins)

10:15-11:00: “State of the Nation” – The health of the Riding School, the national status quo. Ben Mayes – ABRS+ Board Member (45 mins)

11:00-11:30: Break out groups. Introduce yourself and discuss State of YOUR equestrian centre. 5 min “summary” from a spokesperson for each group. (30 mins)

11:30-11:45: coffee (15 mins)

11:45-12:30: Guest speaker James Dwyer from Gul Outdoor Therapy – Developing EAS as an additional revenue stream  (45 mins)

12:30-1:15: LUNCH and informal networking (45 mins)

1:15-2:00: From Vision to Execution: 1–5 Year Strategic Business Planning. ABRS+ workshop and break out group activities. (45 mins)

2:00-2:15: TEA (15 mins)

2:15-3:00: Guest speaker. 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗺𝗮𝗻 of CBA Services – Getting the Foundations Right: Legal Structure, VAT, Business Rates & Payroll Essentials.

3:00-3:30: Workshop – Making It Happen: Your Personal Action Roadmap. What help can ABRS+ give you?

3:30-3:45: Q & A.

3:45 Close

👉 Book your tickets HERE