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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

Happy Christmas to all our members! We at EBA are all looking forward to a very exciting 2019, a full rides programme and a celebration of our 40th Anniversary. See our events page for 2019 rides.

Christmas Message from our Chair:

Christmas is the perfect opportunity for me to thank you all for your

continued support to EBA over the past year. We really couldn't do it

without you all. 2018 has certainly been challenging but the number of

successes outweigh the frustrations and disappointments. This year we

reached 700 members which gives us the strength to fight for improved

equestrian access in Essex. With your support, now and in the coming

years, we can continue our work while you enjoy the benefits of being an

EBA member. My Heartfelt thanks to you all.

I wish you and your loved ones a very happy and peaceful Christmas and

all the best for 2019.

Julia Wilson EBA Chair

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