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Whether you are an experienced rider or have never sat on a horse before, we are the club for you!

The UCL Horse Riding Club is dedicated to organising discounted lessons for UCL students of all riding abilities. Lessons take place on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons at a British Horse Society approved riding school. Riding hats will be available to borrow at the centre, these are required equipment for all lessons. Adapted clothing is essential: no baggy clothing, long hair tied up, warm waterproof clothing in winter as lessons can take place outdoors, shoes/boots with a small defined heel as trainers are forbidden to ride in. Gloves are compulsory.

Important information:

  • HAG at LVRC need to arrive 20min prior to their specific time slot so either 2:40 or 3:10. Please remind yourself of your slot (3:00 or 3:30)
  • LEC need to fill in rider form attached on WhatsApp chat 24hr in advance and sent over to be allowed to partake once the ticket is bought. If you don't have WhatsApp contact the president. 

Memberships available in the 2025/2026 academic year:

  • Taster membership (free)
    This taster membership allows for members to get safely involved in our welcome events before committing to a paid membership. It also allows for participation in standing and voting in club and society elections. 

     

  • Social membership (£15)
    Allows participation for in-person socials.

     

  • Lesson membership (£30)
    Allows participation for riding lessons (at a cost in addition to the membership) and in-person socials.  Lee Valley Riding Center lessons for beginners are £22 for 30 minutes. London Equestrian Centre lessons for all levels are £50 for an hour (£65 for jump). Tickets will be released every week.

     

  • Team membership (£200)
    Membership for riders on our competitive teams. 

 

Lessons:

  • £22 Have a Go (Lee Valley Riding Centre) Wed 3-3:30pm 3:30-4pm 

    These lessons are aimed at people who have never ridden before, or ridden very little. During these lessons, you will learn to start, stop, turn, walk and trot while being led by a team member. This is an amazing opportunity to get comfortable with horses and learn the basics of riding.

     Weight limit (imposed by riding centre): 76kg

    8 spaces

  • £50 Beginner (London Equestrian Centre) Sat 4:00-5:00pm

    These lessons are aimed at people who have never ridden before, or ridden very little. During these lessons, you will learn to start, stop, turn, walk and trot. This is an amazing opportunity to get comfortable with horses and learn the basics of riding.

    Weight limit (imposed by riding centre): 82kg 

    4 spaces 

  • £50 Novice weekly alternating Intermediate (London Equestrian Centre) Fri 2:15-3:15pm

    Novice - These lessons are for riders capable of walking and trotting alone off the lead rein.

    Intermediate - These lessons are for riders that need to work on cantering.

     Weight limit (imposed by riding centre): 82kg 

    6 spaces

  • £50 Advanced (London Equestrian Centre) Wed 4:30-5:30pm 

    These lessons are aimed at more experienced riders who are comfortable in canter without stirrups.

    Weight limit (imposed by riding centre): 82kg

    6 spaces

  • £50 Advanced (London Equestrian Centre) Alternating Sun 2:15-3:15pm

    These lessons are aimed at more experienced riders who are comfortable in canter without stirrups.

    Weight limit (imposed by riding centre): 82kg

    4 spaces

  • £65 Jump (London Equestrian Centre) Alternating Sun 2:15-3:15pm

    These lessons are for riders that have already ridden in an advanced session and the instructor will have to confirm you are eligible to join the jump session.

    Weight limit (imposed by riding centre): 82kg

    4 spaces

     

Competitive teams:

  • In addition to the riding club lessons, we have two competitive teams competing in the British Universities and Colleges Sports (BUCS): one in the Championship League and one in the Trophy League.
  • In these competitions, the teams compete against other university teams in the region, in both dressage and show jumping. Team members have regular dressage and jumping lessons at Lee Valley Equestrian Centre participate in BUCS competitions during the academic year, with a possibility of qualifying for Regionals (and beyond!) for no extra cost than the Team Membership (£200). 

 

Socials and other fun activities:

  • Other activities for all members are organised throughout the year, ranging from weekly sports nights, hacking trips, picnics, as well as many other events! Keep an eye out for these events on our social media pages and Whatsapp group!

     

Welfare resources:

Welfare resources: If you have any welfare concerns or have to report any incidences you have experienced within the UCL Horse Riding Club or TeamUCL in general that have made you feel uncomfortable or concerned, please fill in the anonymous reporting form.

UCL Welfare Resources:

UCL’s Student Support and Wellbeing Team: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/students/support-and-wellbeing/wellbeing, +44 (0) 20 3108 8836

UCL’s Student Psychological and Counselling Services: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/students/support-and-wellbeing/student-psychologi…

UCL Student Disability Services: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/students/support-and-wellbeing/support-disabled-s…

UCL 24/7 Student Support Line: +44 (0) 808 238 0077

Please feel free to get in touch if you have any questions, and we hope to see you soon!

This Club is Pride in Sport Accredited

 

Events

Novice Horse Riding Lesson
05/12/2025 | 14:15 - 15:15

These lessons are for riders capable of walking and trotting alone off the lead rein.

Beginner Horse Riding Lesson
06/12/2025 | 16:00 - 17:00

These lessons are aimed at people who have never ridden before, or ridden very little. During these lessons, you will learn to start, stop, turn, walk and trot. This is an amazing opportunity to get comfortable with horses and learn the basics of riding.

Advanced Horse Riding Lesson
07/12/2025 | 14:15 - 15:15

These lessons are aimed at more experienced riders who are comfortable in canter without stirrups.

Have-a-go Horse Riding Lesson
10/12/2025 | 15:00 - 15:30

These lessons are aimed at people who have never ridden before, or ridden very little. During these lessons, you will learn to start, stop, turn, walk and trot while being led by a team member. This is an amazing opportunity to get comfortable with horses and learn the basics of riding.

Have-a-go Horse Riding Lesson
10/12/2025 | 15:30 - 16:00

These lessons are aimed at people who have never ridden before, or ridden very little. During these lessons, you will learn to start, stop, turn, walk and trot while being led by a team member. This is an amazing opportunity to get comfortable with horses and learn the basics of riding.

Advanced Horse Riding Lesson
10/12/2025 | 16:30 - 17:30

These lessons are aimed at more experienced riders who are comfortable in canter without stirrups.

Novice Horse Riding Lesson
12/12/2025 | 14:15 - 15:15

These lessons are for riders capable of walking and trotting alone off the lead rein.

Beginner Horse Riding Lesson
13/12/2025 | 16:00 - 17:00

These lessons are aimed at people who have never ridden before, or ridden very little. During these lessons, you will learn to start, stop, turn, walk and trot. This is an amazing opportunity to get comfortable with horses and learn the basics of riding.

Jumping Horse Riding Lesson
14/12/2025 | 14:15 - 15:15

These lessons are aimed at more experienced riders who are comfortable in canter without stirrups.