About us
Now more than half a century old, Worcester & District Riding Club thrives due to an active membership and support from many equine-related businesses, to whom we are most grateful.
Let's hope the next 50 years are as successful! For the published schedules see Events/schedules
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Above: Competing at the World Club Tournament in France was a highlight of 2015 for
BRC Area 18 and Worcester & District Riding Club. L/r Area 18 Rep Noel Ennett,
WDRC member Beth Evans, Evenlode member Demi Ruane, WDRC member
Stuart Nie and WDRC member Vicki Hancox. They finished 4th - in the world!
Below: Beth Evans receives her salver for being individual winner in the intermediate
showjumping at the national championships in 2014. Beth has brought 14hh pony
Bailey on through the club from complete novice, through Mercian, to area. |
The club has now been established and affiliated to the BHS for more than 50 years and draws members from Worcester, Droitwich and surrounding towns and villages. We have riding members and non-riding members. All are entitled to subsidised training, a subsidised awards dinner each year and gifts on joining. The club also subsidises competition entries from funds.
Abilities range from the novice and/or nervous to accomplished and we aim to cater for all with training and competitions - which there is no obligation to enter.
Mercian competitions are part of a local league.These are ideal for the novice or nervous or those with young horses wishing to build confidence. We send teams and individuals to events with competitions ranging from walk and trot dressage to novice, 2'3" jumping to 2'9", arena eventing and a one-day event. Mercian competitions are ideal for those who hate being under pressure - the emphasis is on fun!
Please click here for Mercian Rules.
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W&DRC is part of Area 18 of British Riding Clubs. Clubs affiliated to area stage and compete at qualifiers for the national championships. Area has its own website which you can visit here: and if you are a new member please register your horse's passport details.
Area competitions are for those stepping up from Mercian level or already competing at high level. Area qualifiers lead on to national championships. All horses competing at this level must have up to date vaccinations with a correct vaccination history. If you're not sure about yours, please use the Vaccination Checker on this website.
Our emphasis is on providing training for all levels, fellowship, fun and the opportunity to compete for those who wish to.
The club has a friendly atmosphere and the committee is very approachable and open to feedback and suggestions.
While the committee runs the club, it can not run every event without assistance and we require all members to help at something for at least half a day a year.
This can be helping set up or clear away, judging, stewarding, preparing lunches - a wide range of opportunities!
By clicking on the different headings you will get a detailed view of the benefits of being a member of W&DRC - and access to a membership application form should you wish to join.
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TRAINING... COMPETITIONS... FRIENDSHIP... SUPPORT.. .FUN
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