The ABRS + ensures its members ' voices are heard whenever they need support .
with riding schools , it remains a wellestablished equestrian association . Clients of riding establishments often progress onto buying a horse or pony , thus seeking livery themselves . With this in mind , the addition of regulation for livery yards seems the perfect fit and natural progression with existing members .
Said ABRS + Chair , Jane Williams : " It is apparent that many livery yards feel heavily unsupported , especially during the last 15 months , which has been a testing time for all . A large number of our existing riding centres offer a livery service , so the expansion is a natural one , fits perfectly with the resources and our values of promoting the highest standards while supporting our members and their businesses ."
There are no specific ' criteria ' for a livery yard as per other approval schemes , meaning the membership is open to yards of all sizes and all livery types outside the ' standard ' scope of those offering DIY , part and full livery . With the addition of service , proprietors of all equestrian establishments can now benefit from the support , expertise and representation of the ABRS +, and ultimately via British Equestrian and national government . The development of new membership types can only strengthen the association and give its community a stronger voice .
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The ABRS + ensures its members ' voices are heard whenever they need support . The ABRS + have successfully represented their members on issues such as rate relief , licensing and more recently seeking clarification and financial support for members during the Covid pandemic .
As part of the membership expansion , the ABRS + consulted its members and potential members . Since , the association has re-branded , reviewed and improved its existing member propositions for riding establishments and revamped the website .
ABRS + membership now offers better benefits from before , including assistance
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