The Association of British Riding Schools (ABRS+) has officially announced the launch of its 2025 Annual Conference “Equine Wellbeing at the Heart of Riding Schools”, promising a valuable day of insight, inspiration, and support tailored specifically for riding school proprietors and equestrian centre managers.
Scheduled to take place in October, the conference will bring together industry leaders, experts, and peers to explore key topics affecting the riding centre sector- helping centre proprietors and managers understand and adapt to the evolving needs of riders and horse owners.
The future of riding schools depends on prioritising the well-being of the horses who make it all possible. That’s why this year’s ABRS+ Conference places equine welfare firmly at the centre. With expert-led talks on the five domains of horse welfare, training fundamentals, nutrition, and saddle fitting, attendees will gain both theoretical insights and practical tools to enhance horse care across their centres—ensuring that every riding school supports happy, healthy horses as the foundation of its success.
Designed with riding school owners in mind, the event offers a rare opportunity to network, share experiences, and gather practical advice on the challenges and opportunities within the sector.
Whether you’re an established centre or a newer business looking to grow, the 2025 ABRS+ Conference aims to equip you with tools to thrive in a changing landscape while celebrating the essential role riding schools play in equestrian life across the UK.
The full agenda for the ABRS+ 2025 Conference, and link to tickets, is available here
For centre owners who also offer livery services—or those looking to expand into that area, or even for livery only members of the ABRS+—a more tailored opportunity in regards to education for the managers or owners of livery yards is available at YardWise, taking place in November. This event is specifically designed for livery yard owners and managers, focusing on a wide range of practical and administrative yard management, including business development, client management, employment, equine welfare, and best practices in horse care. With workshops, networking sessions, and expert panels, YardWise is the go-to event for those seeking to elevate their livery offering, and with such a range for experts and topics being covered, is equally suitable for the owners and managers of riding schools and mixed purpose equestrian centres.
Full details of Yardwise 2025, and link to tickets, is available here