Northumbria Equestrian encourages riders of all abilities to come and join the club to have fun and make lasting friendships!
Equestrian offers training slots led by a qualified coach in partnership with Stepney Bank Stables. Everyone within the Equestrian Club train at the same venue, with teams competing in BUCS and development leagues, making Equestrian one of Northumbria’s most cohesive sports. The club have three BUCS teams and two development teams. The BUCS teams will compete in regional and national rounds against other universities with BUCS points and rosettes up for grabs.
Equestrian also provides opportunities to get involved in a wide range of social events, again reinforcing the friendliness and approachability of the club.
Available Equestrian Memberships in 2023/24:
"COMPETE" Membership - £500
This membership offers regular coached sessions out of Stepney Bank Stables, and includes opportunities to take part in BUCS competitions through selection in to either the 1st, 2nd or 3rd team in BUCS. COMPETE memberships can only be purchased following successful squad selection during our Big Week of Sport. (Please note these three squads have now been selected and therefore the COMPETE membership is no longer available for 2023/24).
"TRAIN" Membership - £500
This membership offers regular coached sessions out of Stepney Bank Stables, and includes opportunities to take part in regional competitions through selection in to the 4th squad. TRAIN memberships can only be purchased following successful squad selection during our Big Week of Sport. (Please note this squad has now been selected and therefore the TRAIN membership is no longer available for 2023/24).
Club Training Times (all at Stepney Bank Stables):
Monday: 14:30 - 15:30
Tuesday: 13:00 - 14:00
Thursday: 19:30 - 20:30
Friday: 10:00 - 11:00
Friday: 15:00 - 16:00
If you are interested in getting involved in the Equestrian Club, please contact the Club President (details below).
Training Dates
Semester 1: 02.10.2023 - 11.12.2023
Semester 2: 08.01.2024 - 18.03.2024
Semester 3: 15.04.2024 - 29.04.2024
Key Contacts
Head Coach: Fran Norton
Club President: Megan Bassett
Team Captains: Grace Morley Joanna Davidson Mia Simblet Olivia Haigh
The Equestrian club is supported by Northumbria Sport's Club Development Officer Mollie Smith.