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.


Getting involved

Equestrian is one of our ‘JUST JOIN’ clubs.

For more information on getting involved please contact our Club President or Head Coach.


Club Costs

Equestrian (All teams): £500

For those wanting to compete in competitions you should attend a trial session, should you be successful you will be given a BUCS card. You should take this to reception to purchase your Equestrian membership.

Teams that compete will have a travel bursary and access to strength and conditioning sesisons included in their membership fee.


Training Times & Venues

Venue - Stepney Bank Stables

Training Times 

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 


Key Contacts

Head Coach: Fran Norton

Club President: Grace King

BUCS Team Captain: Maisie Birkbeck

Development Club Captain: TBC