About us
Welcome to Royal Holloway Riding! We are a group of passionate equestrians trying to make our sport fun and accessible for university students. You do not need your own horse to be a member of the club - we ride a variety of school ponies and we love them dearly!
For experienced competitive riders, we have three BUCS Teams that compete across the region against other universities, always on borrowed horses. We compete in dressage and show jumping. Many of our riders have gone on to compete at Regional Finals and National Finals, but no matter how far you make it, BUCS competitions are all about having fun and celebrating success as a team! We train weekly at Snowball Farm with an experienced and supportive coach. Tryouts for Teams will be held at the start of Term One, so keep an eye on our Instagram for dates and information.
For those not looking to compete, our Development Squad is a great fit if you already have some riding experience. Squad members take weekly lessons at Snowball Farm on a variety of horses, working on flatwork and some jumping. Riders should at minimum be able to walk, trot, and canter independently before joining the Squad. Check out our Instagram page for more information!
We host regular socials suitable for all members, whether or not they are experienced riders. Between pub trips, nights out, trips to equestrian events, and special activities such as karting, there really is something for everyone! Socials are a big part of our club and we are always planning new ones.
Membership
We have three types of memberships available to purchase: Teams, Development Squad, and Social. Social memberships may be purchased by anybody who will not be riding through the club, but still wants to get involved with our amazing socials. Please do not purchase a Teams or Development Squad membership until instructed to do so by a committee member!
Events and Activities
Throughout the year, we will be hosting many different events including:
- Riding lessons
- On-campus socials, e.g. SU nights, movie nights, pub quizzes, etc.
- Off-campus socials, e.g. bowling, karting, Royal Windsor Horse Show, HOYS etc.
- Colours Ball
- Competitions and Varsity
- Tour
- and more!
Contact Us
We are looking forward to welcoming new members to our club and all that they’ll bring! We are more than happy to answer any questions you may have if you just drop us a message on our Facebook or Instagram page. You can also drop us an email at riding@royalholloway.su.
