Leicestershire & Rutland Bridleways Association

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"The wind which flows between a horse's ears is the air of heaven." - Rolf Kopfle


With hundreds of members, the LRBA is a major player in the equestrian and rights of way fields across the two counties - we can all help preserve our precious bridleways for future generations,
love from Elaine and Pavaroti X X


Problems with your Bridleways?  Use our LINKS page to help contact Local Authorities

Leicestershire & Rutland Bridleways Association was formed in 1991 and has been getting bigger and better ever since.  Our aims are;

  1. To preserve, improve and, where possible, extend the Counties Bridleways.
  2. To work towards the establishment and publicising of a network of bridleways, tracks and quiet roads that will enable horses to be ridden (and driven wherever possible) away from traffic.
  3. To hold social, educational and fund-raising events for members and others.
  4. To ensure that the needs of the horse and rider are considered in any planning approvals for new roads, housing or other developments, county parks or recreational provision.
  5. To work or consult with the British Horse Society, the County, Unitary, District and Parish Councils in the Counties as well as farming, conservation, access and leisure organisations and any other national, regional or local bodies to achieve our aims.
  6. To establish a simple Code of Conduct for riders so that the Counties' rights of way and the land they pass over are respected and to promote good road safety practice by members and local riders generally.
  We hope you'll like what you see on this site and visit often - to get news of organised rides, events and meetings.  Contact us to air your views on the riding near you and do your bit to help keep Leicestershire and Rutland safe places to enjoy your horses - for us and future generations of riders. 
  THE BRIDLEWAYS CODE
You go onto land to exercise a Right of Way - not to exercise your horse all over the farmers' fields.  Keep to the line of the route.  Care for the land.

Animals thrive best in a calm environment.   Do not disturb stock any more than you have to.  Go slowly.

Close any gate you open - even if you have to get off to do so.

Ride within your 'stopping distance'.   Other riders, walkers or cyclists may be just around the next bend.

Horses are unpredictable.  Give other users as much room as you can.

Do not 'bomb' past other riders.  Ask if it's OK to pass, then go slowly until you are a good way ahead.

Do not damage timber or hedgerows by jumping.

Be courteous.  Acknowledge courtesy.   Any bad behaviour gives a bad impression of ALL riders.

What your horse drops, fertilises.   What you drop pollutes.  Take your litter home.

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