Equestrian

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 Murton Equestrian Centre. 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. 

Please note the 2024/25 season has now concluded. Information on membership prices and training times for 2025/26 season will appear here in due course.

Students enquiring about joining the club in 2025/26 season can contact the Club Committee via email or instagram. Equipment can be provided by the club for new students where required. 2025/26 memberships will only be available to purchase following Big Week of Sport in September. Speak to the club at Sports Fair on 24th September for more information or email them as below.

Available Equestrian Memberships in 2024/25:

"COMPETE"  Membership 

This membership offers regular coached sessions out of Murton Equestrian Centre, 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. 

"TRAIN"  Membership 

This membership offers regular coached sessions out of Murton Equestrian Centre, 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. 

This Club is now FULL for the 2024/25 academic year 

The Equestrian Club will be moving to Murton Equestrian Centre in 2024/25.

Key Contacts

Club President: Maisie Birkbeck

A Captain: Grace Morley 

B Captain: Zoe Allen 

C Captain: Paige Coils

D Captain: Lucy Scholes

The Equestrian club is supported by our dedicated Club Development Officer Keir Tattersdill.