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

CV 19 update – 29 June 2020

We are pleased to advise you that we are now in a position to be able to commence our rides again. We are very conscious of the need to keep everyone safe, adhering to government's Covid 19 guidelines and for our host landowners to be happy with the procedures we are putting in place.

We need to make changes to the original 2020 ride schedule; re-scheduling Highwood and cancelling Ramsden Heath and Brent Pelham

The revised ride schedule will be (all dependent on any changes to the Covid situation) :

9th August - Ashfields

6th September - Berwick Farm

20th September - Highwood

4th October - Danbury

Rides will be limited to 100 riders and will be open to members only. Sorry but only on-line entries (and free rides vouchers) can be accepted and there will be strictly no entries on the day.

Annual Flu Vaccinations will need to be up to date (ie the last booster is no longer than a year old).

Rides will open one month prior to the ride date and members will be advised of this by email in the usual manner.

It will be lovely to see you all again and get back to some level of normality.

Events

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Danbury ride is now full.

If you have entered this ride and you haven't received your start sheet please email Denise Dillon:- denisedillon77@btinternet.com asap.

We are not keeping a waiting list and entries are not allowed on the day.

Save the date! The AGM will be held via Zoom on Thursday 12th November 2020. See Events page for details.

Epping Forest Xmas Ride

We have unfortunately had to cancel this ride this year. This is due to the limitations of the car park which mean that we would be unable to comply with the Covid 19 requirements set out by the BHS. We are very disappointed and know that you will be too, as this is a much loved ride.

See Events page for details.

Notice re Flu Vaccinations for 2020

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