Welcome to the Blackdown Mendip Riding Club
BLACKDOWN MENDIP RIDING CLUB was formed in 1991 by Sally Busby with a group of friends and is affiliated to the British Horse Society.
Our aim is for you to join other likeminded members in a variety of equestrian events.
Catherine Withers is our current chairperson and committee members can be found on our committee page.
Our enthusiastic committee organise many events all year round. Events include a winter dressage series, summer members days, spring and autumn riding camps, annual show and much, much more. Events are always posted on the website and are included in our newsletters which are emailed quarterly to all members.
Summer members days are held once a month during the summer months. These are friendly competitions held for BMRC members only. Each members day has a dressage element. Marks from the dressage are accumulated and at the AGM in October the Sally Busby trophies will be presented to the Junior and Senior member who has accumulated the most points over that summer. The bronze can be kept for one year.
On top of all our events BMRC’s hard working committee also organise group lessons which run almost daily throughout the year. Lessons come in a variety of flatwork, show jumping and cross country with local trainers and venues at very reasonable rates. Our trainers are very experienced and most are qualified BHS instructors ranging from BHSAI up to BHSI.
We compete every year in all disciplines at Area level achieving good results. We do not select for teams, so if you want to be part of a team, be it dressage, show jumping or horse trials, just let us know by emailing area12@blackdownmendiprc.co.uk
If members do not wish to compete in any of our events we always need helpers and anyone who can help at a BMRC event or member’s day we offer a riding club voucher to
Our financial year runs from February to February and the subscription is very modest.
As well as the discounts you receive from being a British Riding Club member our members are also eligible for;
10% discounts from Garretts Saddlers, Draycott (Garretts 10% does not apply to leather goods, feeds or supplements)
Discounts on all photographic products from Equestrian Images
10% Discount from Stablemates Rugs on for Wash and Reproofing services
10% discount from Brenhams Equestrian (excluding Equivet products)
The committee welcomes any new ideas from all its members and if you would like to contact us please email info@blackdownmendiprc.co.uk or contact one of the committee members.
REMEMBER – THE MORE YOU JOIN IN, THE MORE FUN IT IS FOR EVERYONE!