About us
Welcome to Royal Holloway Riding! We are a group of passionate equestrians who love riding together, and are always eager to welcome new members. 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 go-karting, there really is something for everyone! Socials are a big part of our club and we are always planning new ones.
Membership
Social Membership: available to anybody who won't be riding through the club, but still wants to get involved with our amazing socials. £15
Standard Membership: allows you to ride with our Development Sqaud. £80 (paid in 2 instalments)
Standard Membership + Teams Top-Up: allows you to ride with our teams in BUCS competitions. £160 (paid in 2 instalments)
Please DO NOT PURCHASE a Standard Membership or Teams Top-Up 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, go-karting, Royal Windsor Horse Show, HOYS etc.
- Colours Ball
- Competitions and Varsity
- 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.
