John Peel Riding Club

John Peel Riding Club is a senior club based in North Cumbria affiliated to British Riding Club Area3 A riding club based in North Cumbria.

We arrange a wide variety of events to suit all riders including instruction in showjumping, dressage and cross-country, fun rides, competitions, and social get-togethers. All levels of ability are catered for and welcomed, as are any suggestions for activities. Many of our events take place at Blackdyke and at members' home venues.

30/05/2026

Congratulations Lorraine and Chris 🥳💖🥂 An amazing achievement. Well done. 🙌🏻 The Club are very proud of you 🦾😎🫶

10/05/2026

Lots going on in May!! 😎🙌🏻🤩

☀️ Fun in the sun at Gridwork with Jess this weekend. We hope you enjoyed your lessons. ☀️

🏕️ Monday 11 - Tuesday 12 May - Camp at Parkend Equestrian. Entries now closed.

🧘‍♀️ Monday 11 May (& every monday thereafter) - Rider Rehab Pilates with Sally Reid
https://johnpeelridingclub.myclubhouse.co.uk/Events/Calendar/View?id=313

🐴 Saturday 16 May - Day clinic at Greenfoot with John Thornton and Dannii Little. https://johnpeelridingclub.myclubhouse.co.uk/Events/Calendar/View?id=318

🏇 Sunday 24 May - Ride out at Rammerscales
https://johnpeelridingclub.myclubhouse.co.uk/Events/Calendar/View?id=317

🎩 Sunday 31 May - dressage clinic with Terri Graham
https://johnpeelridingclub.myclubhouse.co.uk/Events/Calendar/View?id=316

Note that members have been emailed with Area Horse Trials details. Entries close Friday 15 May.

09/03/2026

https://johnpeelridingclub.myclubhouse.co.uk/Events/Calendar/View?id=299

05/03/2026

Honorary member Hugh Lawson is celebrating a special birthday today …
Happy Birthday Hugh 🥳🥂🎂

15/02/2026

Weather 🧊 ❄️ stopped games yesterday. A few members that were scheduled for lessons today managed an outing even though it was chilly 🥶 Heather and Cash showing us how it’s done 👍

11/02/2026

🌟 FREE BRC winter webinars 🌟

Link to view and book onto all clinics - https://buytickets.at/britishridingclubs

Are you ready for Spring 2026? - a vet’s perspective: Join Nell Day (Dr Med Vet MRCVS) to cover a range of topics from seasonal injuries and ailments, to preparing for the competition season ahead – TONIGHT! Wednesday 11 Feb - 7:00pm

Insurance webinar: This session will provide an overview of the insurance cover included with your riding club’s affiliation - Tuesday 24 Feb - 7:30pm

Rider Suitability - Come and join us as our Horse Care and Welfare team look at all things rider suitability. In this session we will cover how to work out a horse’s carrying capacity, the many factors that influence it and behaviour to look out for to see if a horse is working comfortably -Wednesday 25 Feb - 7:00pm

18/01/2026

The weather was very kind to us yesterday for Jess Rawsthorn’s clinic. For those of us not managed to ride much over Christmas opted for poles rather than jumps. Lots of happy faces - riders and horses 🐎

07/01/2026

❄️You may not be able to get out and about on your horse or pony in this weather … but you can book onto one of the BRC winter webinars! ❄️

This winter, BRC will be exploring a variety of topics, answering our members’ most frequently asked questions and featuring some special guests along the way.

🐴Managing Muscles: A guide to muscle health and nutrition with NAF's Head Nutritionist Kate H**e - Tuesday 13 January - 7pm

🐴Testing-led deworming: A session looking at all things deworming with the BHS Horse Care and Welfare team - Tuesday 20 January - 7pm

🐴The work of the BHS Safety Team: To include topics such as Dead Slow, fireworks and dog attacks with a Q&A to end - Wednesday 21 January - 7pm

🐴Insurance webinar: This session will provide an overview of the insurance cover included with your riding club’s affiliation - Tuesday 27 Jan & Tuesday 10 Feb - 7:30pm

To book a free space, please follow the link. Spaces are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment:

👉👉 https://buytickets.at/britishridingclubs