Benefits of Membership and How to Join!

The way you join our club has changed  from 2024 you will need too join us via the British Riding Clubs Membership system  – Join our Club

The benefits of this is that BRC will now allow us to have ‘rolling’ memberships so it will not matter what part of the Club year you join your membership will last for a full 12 months!
For existing members – please click the link (join our club) and use your log in details.  For new members: please click the link (join our club) then register.

Should you have any problems please contact our secretary lmrc@btinternet.com – note e-mails regarding joining and passwords, will be from ‘Sport80’ so check your spam!

Llantwit Major & District Riding Club is always keen to welcome old and new members of all ages, levels and abilities.  In 2024 we are looking forward to celebrating our 50^th anniversary and 24 years at our home at Tremains Farm, Llanmaes

With our own 60 x 40m All-Weather arena plus summer show field, our excellent range of equipment and regular training clinics, low-cost member shows, and discounted training and hire, it’s never been a better time to join!

Our Club offer:

Being a member of Llantwit Major & District Riding Club gives you the chance to share our excellent facilities at Tremains farm at favourable rates, reduced price training at our regular clinics with top trainers, and a chance to join in the world of British Riding Clubs by representing our club in team and individual competitions at various disciplines and levels!

• Membership is now on a ‘rolling year’ basis so you can happily join at any point in the year for a full 12 months of activities.
• Junior Members in club events aged 4 to 16 as at 1^st Jan (in official BRC competitions this is up to 18yrs)
• Senior Members at Club events over 16yrs and upwards! (in official BRC competitions this is over 18yrs)

Benefits:

• Discounted training clinics with top trainers
• Discounted Facility Hire at Tremains – including our 60 x 40m All-weather arena, and in summer our show field, often set up with full set show jumps, arena eventing fences or dressage boards.
• Discounted entries at our Open events.
• A chance to compete at local and national events representing your club
• Annual Trophies awarded each year for points league at club events.
• No horse or pony then why not still be involved by volunteering.
• A great way to meet like-minded people at riding club events.
• Follow us on our active Facebook page 

All this for a low-cost membership fee of £33 per annum.

We are also part of Area 15 of the British Riding Clubs family.

Be part of a national organisation – BRC has 31,000 members in more than 480 clubs and centres. Have access to a broad range of opportunities for riders of all levels to compete, train and socialise. BRC also offer a host of additional benefits to our members, which are listed below.  . 

• Liability Insurance when competing or taking part in any events run by an affiliated Riding Club (please see current rulebook for details)  

• A chance to take part in local and nationally organised events and training.
• A chance to compete in 7 National Championships and 1 Regional Championships.
• Opportunity to compete in BRC competitions at prestigious equestrian venues including Blenheim and Hickstead
• Quarterly issues of the Rider Magazine, packed with up-to-date, relevant equestrian articles, information and offers.
• 30% Discount when you join the BHS as a new member
• Great national BRC membership discounts & offers on products and event tickets.
• BRC YouTube Channel – with regular video content covering BRC championships & a range of equestrian educational video.
• 40% off New BE Membership
• Discounts on New British Show jumping membership

BRC – Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/BritishRidingClubsOfficial/?locale=en_GB

LLANTWIT MAJOR & DISTRICT RIDING CLUB

BYE- LAWS & REGULATIONS

1.         No person can become a member of the Llantwit Major & District Riding Club without first fully completing an application form.

2.         Membership will not commence or be renewed until all amounts owing to the Club are paid.

3.         All members attending a mounted event must wear suitable footwear and dress (shirt and tie).  Protective Headwear’ must be worn at all times by anyone, whether or not a Competitor, riding anywhere at any BRC event. Harnesses must be correctly adjusted and fastened at all times. ‘Protective Headwear’ constitutes a hat which meets current standards as per the BHS Riding Club rule book.   Suitable back protectors are recommended for use during jumping activities but should be worn when riding cross country.

4.         The decision of judges in all competitions is final, and the decision of the committee in all cases of objection or dispute is also final.

5.         Ages for all events will be taken as from 1st January that year (unless otherwise stated on event programme).

6.         No Horse/Pony is to be left unattended at any time at any event, and must only be ridden within the specified areas (these will be marked out on the day of each event).

7.         All members will before attending an event ensure that their Pony/Horse is sound and fit, tack to be in good condition and without fault.

8.         Any member of the Committee has the power to prevent a member from taking part in any  event if he/she suspects a fault in tack, dress or Horse/Pony      is unfit to proceed.  The member has the right of objection but if the Committee members ruling is supported by another Committee member,  that ruling will be upheld.

9.         All members will at all events have regard and consideration for other property and ensure that all waste    paper, rubbish etc is deposited in bins provided or removed from the area to a suitable place, or taken back home for disposal.

10.       Members will obey the instructions of Committee members or their agents and be polite at all times.

11.       We advise all members that dogs are either to be left at home or in close control and on a lead at all times.

13.       The gate at the entrance to the club field must be kept shut at all times.

14.       All horses/ponies must be 4 years of age or over to take part in Club events.

15.       Junior and Senior  classes when specified shall be deemed as being split as follows:-

Junior =  Riders 16 yrs and under riding ponies 14.2 and under.

Senior =  Riders over 16yrs horses any height  and/or  juniors riding horses over 14.2hds.

16.       The Committee may at any time terminate membership of any Club member or invoke a suspension at its discretion.

17        Neither the Club members,  Committee members, nor any person acting on their behalf shall be held       responsible for any  accidents, injury, loss or damage sustained by members,   members animals, members            families,  guests or visitors or any damage to the property of such persons howsoever caused and whether     sustained in the course of Club activities or other activities on Club property or premises or as a result of the             condition or use of Club property,    premises or equipment or otherwise.

18.       Members are advised to ensure that they have their own Insurance cover and are adequately covered,  for any loss, accident, or injury  howsoever caused,  and indemnify themselves against   3rd party claims.

These rules are for members own safety,  and we hope enjoyment at Club events.  Members should also read the Clubs Constitution.