Do you enjoy competing and riding different types of horses over show jumps and in dressage tests?
If so, then our competition teams may be for you! If you feel that you can jump 1m and ride a novice dressage test confidently on lots of different horses then consider applying for our BUCS teams. Read on for more information…
A bit about BUCS…
Each team is allocated to a mini league at the beginning of the academic year, where you compete three times in a bid to qualify for regionals. The teams are randomly allocated to compete against two other Scottish University teams per competition. It is a great opportunity to meet people from other universities with a common interest!
https://www.bucs.org.uk/sports-page/equestrian.html
Who, What, When, Where, How?
Answers to some of the questions you may have about our teams.
Our Coaches – Olivia Faith and Guy Naylor have recently taken over Tannoch Valley Equestrian and given it a huge makeover! They are both professional dressage riders but also have jumping experience. We are very excited about what they have to offer us.
20 riders on 4 teams – Our teams are separated into an A, B, C, and D team, with each team having 5 riders. Each team will compete in 3 competitions, and then if they have qualified they may move on to Regional or National competitions.
Every Monday Evening – We practice every Monday evening (7pm or 8pm), driving out in groups of 4 or 5. You must be able to commit to practice every Monday if you wish to join teams.
Tannoch Stables – We are incredibly privileged to use the facilities at Tannoch Stables in Cumbernauld. The stables provides our teams with their fantastic selection of horses and ponies, as well as two indoor and two outdoor arenas.
Costs – Training is £25 per session, with approximately 10 sessions per semester, plus a £75 membership fee which covers your club membership and Sports Union insurance costs for one year. Competitions are free.
Horses from a hat – One of the most exciting parts of teams is that you get to ride and compete on lots of different types of horses and ponies. When we are competing, we pull the horses we will ride from a hat, and get a short time to ride them before starting our course or test.
BUCS 2023-24
This year our form will be sent out on 18th September to register interest for trials, you will have until 20th September to complete this form.
35 of those will be invited to trials via email on 22nd September.
Trials will take place on 25th/26th/27th September at Tannoch Valley Equestrian.
20 riders from those that trialled will be selected to be a part of teams, if you do not make it onto those teams there will be an opportunity to be a reserve.