About NTU Equestrian
NTU Equestrian offers something for everyone, with a growing community of over 50 members each year. We actively participate in BUCS competitions, regularly competing against other universities. Our Horseball Team, which competes in a seasonal league, and over recent years have participated in the UK Championships. As we continue to expand, we're proud to provide opportunities for riders of all levels to compete, grow, and excel.
Shadia Thomas, Club President:
"NTU Equestrian has been central to my University Experience. I joined nervously in my first year in Freshers' Week but have found belonging and lifelong friends through the club."
Everything you need to know:
BUCS Team - Teams alternate weeks between the two venues each week.
- Wednesday: 11.30 am at Trent Valley
- Wednesday: 9:30 am at NTU Brackenhurst Campus
Development Squad
- Wednesday: 3.30 pm at Trent Valley
Recreational Riding
- Wednesday- 11:30 @ Trent Valley
Horseball Team at St Leonards
Full Membership: £67.50 for the year
Social Membership: £10
Want to represent NTU?
We run Squad Selection sessions during Welcome Week at the start of each academic year. Keep an eye on our club social media for updates or email us for more information.
Alternatively, head to the NTU Welcome website to see all available sessions!
Want to get a feel for the club and sport before joining?
NTU Sport run taster sessions during Welcome Week at the start of each academic year. Keep an eye on our club social media for updates or email us for more information.
Alternatively, head to the NTU Welcome website to see all available sessions!
We don't currently offer Play for Fun sessions for Equestrian.
If you are interested in learning more, drop us a message to see how you can get involved!
Each year NTU Sport accept a number of athletes on scholarships across a range of sports.
Each scholarship application is judged on a case-by-case basis, and we encourage athletes from all sports who are interested to take a look at the information on the Sport scholarships web page.
If you have any questions, please email sportscholarships@ntu.ac.uk or call +44 (0)115 848 3219.
We are fortunate to have a team of highly dedicated coaches who lead our BUCS Team, Developmental Team, and Recreational riding sessions at both Trent Valley and Brackenhurst Equestrian.
Alongside them, Hayley Garner, our horseball coach, who has decades of experience coaching horseball at NTU.
Club email: NTUEquestrian@ntu.ac.uk
Our top achievements:
at the Horseball UK Championships
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