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Essex Bridleways Association is committed to the achievement of safe, convenient, enjoyable access to the countryside.

Campaign with us

The Agriculture Bill - Access Provisions

EBA has been working closely with the BHS on campaigning for increased access to farmland as part of the new Agricultural Policy being drawn up by Government in preparation for the UK's departure from the EU.

We really need your help and support in writing to your MP to raise the issue of the need to increase access to ALL user groups: see link below for a template letter. Please write to your MP (using this template if you wish) as the more people do this, the better awareness our MP's will have when the Bill is drawn up.

Thank you!

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Events

Middlewick Ride - SORRY THE RIDE IS NOW FULL. We will not be taking entries on the day and we will not be keeping a waiting list. If you are disappointed don't forget that as from 1/4/19 their pay farm ride is open so you could do the ride by yourself. Details are on our "where to ride" page

Anyone attending the ride must bring their horse passport showing a flu vaccination within the last 6 months, but not within 10 days of the event.

2019 will be a very exciting year for EBA as it is our 40th Anniversary. We have our usual programme of Rides details of which please see our Events page. We also have a special Ruby Ride to celebrate our milestone in September.

Welcome to our web site

Julia Wilson - Chair

Welcome to Essex Bridleways Association. A registered charity set up in 1979 to preserve and develop the Bridleway network in Essex. Run entirely by volunteers, we work tirelessly campaigning and working with the authorities to improve, restore and create a safe riding environment for riders in Essex. Funds raised through our membership and pleasure rides pay to employ a Bridleway Development Officer and Historic Researcher; both help to further our work. We need your support to continue this important work so please join. As Essex becomes ever more developed it is imperative that equestrians are not forgotten and we are making sure this does not happen. The more members we have, the more likely it is that authorities will realise just how passionate we are to continue enjoying our beautiful Essex countryside.

Better Bridleways for Essex

Look at our Campaigns page to find out more about our "Better Bridleways for Essex" campaign. There are suggestions for ways in which you can get involved and some ideas to start you off.

Our Campaigns

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East Anglian Rider Anniversary Article by Mary Balch

East Anglian Rider - EBA Anniversary Article by Mary Balch

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What3Words smartphone App

What3words smartphone App

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BHS Equestrian Access Group Hat Guidelines 2019

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