Courtesy of Heather Moffett, BHS District Representative for the South Hams, and Rei, Lusitano Stallion, playing in the newly cut hay field Photography by Dr Lucinda Evans

Becky Holden Lecture/Demo in June

The site, at present, is a work in progress we hope you will check back often to see how we are developing.

Please visit the Membership page to find out the benefits of joining Britains largest horse charity.

The Access page lists our volunteer District Access & Bridleways Officers in your area, who will be pleased to help with any queries you may have and, most importantly, will be very grateful for your help in improving our rights of way. Do you know of or ride a route that should be recorded as a bridleway or byway?

This page will also give you links to the excellent Devon County Council website and interactive map where you can zoom into all areas of Devon to find bridle and byways where you wish to ride. There are online forms - Path Inspection, Adopt A Path & General Enquiry - for you to contact the Council direct, along with some excellent booklets to download.

The Welfare page lists our volunteer Welfare Representatives, if you have concerns regarding horses or would like advice, please contact them.

Check out our Riding & Road Safety page for seasonal advice and training, The BHS administers a programme for riders to gain their Riding & Road Safety Certificate, training is carried out at several venues around the County

The Events Page will be updated as soon as new dates are arranged, if you have ideas for future activities please contact us, if you would like to help with these events we would be very pleased to hear from you.

WELFARE

County Welfare Officer, Sue Hill, is investigating the possibility of an interactive roadshow for you and your horse, to be held at several venues around the County to ensure you have the opportunity to participate

Riding & Road Safety

The new, revised edition 12, of The Riding & Road Safety Manual is now available from BHS Bookshop, price £7.95 - essential reading alongside the Highway Code - should you be planning to take your Riding & Road Safety exam this year.

SAFETY DAY

Opportunity to observe or participate with your horse using the simulated road route at the Learner Driver Training Centre at Westpoint, Exeter

Good selection of Hi Viz wear will be available for you and your horse

Trailer Medic will be attending to give advice and check the safety of your trailer