|
HORSE RIDING IN THE U.K.
Are you thinking about a horse riding vacation or taking a course of
instruction and can't make up your mind where to go? For many people
there is only one choice - the United Kingdom (England, Northern Ireland,
Scotland and Wales).
We have, in a relatively small area, a special mixture of ingredients that
you will not find anywhere else in the world. That's a very strong
claim so let's spell out what we mean. Wonderful scenery - yes, we
do have our mountains, moorlands and quietly flowing rivers. Not the
biggest or the longest but very 'user friendly' - if you don't like it too
hot or too cold.
For those who enjoy cross- country riding or want to learn to ride 'three
day event' fences there is no better place. Our continuing success
in international competition is proof of this. Horses for courses -
if you want to enjoy the mountains and moorlands of the U.K. don't expect
to be given an advanced dressage horse or something that is too excitable
for safety. But ... , if you do want to improve your dressage,
increase your skill over show (stadium) jumps or jump those big solid
cross country obstacles with more confidence, then ABRS approved centres
have the right horses for the job.
Professional qualification - Britain's
long standing system of professional qualification means that many young
people come to the U.K. to acquire these same qualifications for use 'back
home'. Approved centres - there are over 3,000 riding schools or
trekking centres in the U.K. 500 have sought and gained approval
from the Association of British Riding Schools.
The U.K. has a long standing tradition which allows thousands of people,
who do not own a horse, to ride every week in a centre near their home.
There are a number of approved larger centres throughout the U.K. which
offer vacations, courses and instructor
training.
The Association of British Riding Schools (ABRS) wishes to reassure the
riding public that if they select an ABRS approved school, they should
receive sound instruction on suitable horses and ponies using good, safe
and well- kept saddlery. The ABRS approval scheme covers the horses
and ponies, equipment, facilities and instruction.
A free listing of ABRS member schools and their locations is available
from the ABRS, please send a stamped, self-addressed envelope. All
ABRS member schools are also listed on this website.
|