North Essex & Saffron Walden Bridleways Group
Membership 2008
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To keep our costs low we would like to contact as many members as possible by email. This requires us to keep your records electronically and needs your approval.
If you do not want us to contact you online we will post information to you.
Please note the code of conduct below: members are requested to adhere to this in their activities with the group.
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As a member of the NE&SWBG do you agree to us
holding your records electronically? |
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| Do you require a membership card? |
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| Supporting or joining the committee |
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| Bridleway creation (help us claim lost routes in our area) |
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| Historical and contemporary route research |
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| Bridleway clearing (helping on the ground) |
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| Stewarding Long Distance rides |
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| Bridleway or Byway surveying |
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| BHS Riding Road Safety Training and Test |
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| Equine Related First Aid Courses |
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| Pleasure Rides (up to 15 miles) |
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| Longer Distance Rides (15 mile + over 1 or more days) |
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| Are you a member of the British Horse Society (BHS)? |
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| Are you a member of Saffron Walden & District Riding Club ? |
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Please print off this form and send with a cheque for £10 individual or £15 family made payable to
North Essex &Saffron Walden Bridleways Group
to:
Membership Secretary, NE&SWBG,
Oak House, Hempstead,
Saffron Walden,
Essex, CB10 2PW
Subscriptions to be paid by April 15 each year and sent to the above address or presented in person at the AGM.
NE&SWBG promise that members' details will not be passed to a third party.
Stay in touch with developments online at our website
Draft Code of Conduct for Members
NE&SF Members Are Advised:
- To familiarise themselves with the current highway code as it pertains to horse riders and if possible take the BHS Riding and Road Safety test (*)
- To acknowledge and return courtesy from other road users.
- To keep away from busy roads where possible
- To make sure they can be seen by drivers at all times and in all weather conditions; wear fluorescent/reflective accessories (**)
- Avoid riding in foggy conditions or after dark.
- Not to attempt to accustom a green horse to the road without a steady horse present.
- To leave details of their route and E.T.A with someone responsible.
- To only ride on bridleways, byways, permitted paths, places where they have personal permission to ride or other routes that can be ridden legitimately.
- To remember that other ROW users may be frightened of or unused to horses and to act appropriately.
- To shut gates behind them and ride slowly past stock.
- To ensure a way is clear and wide enough before cantering or galloping.
- To bear in mind that horses hooves may damage surfaces in wet weather.
- To observe any applicable local byelaws.
- Not to ride on cultivated land except where a ROW crosses it. Avoid riding on DEFRA wildlife field margins.
* The BHS Riding and Road Safety Test is available to members
** Hi Vis tabards are available to all members free of charge
(February 23 2008)
