to the Equestrian Employers Association - offering employment , health and safety guidance , and LiveryList , a livery yard directory and resource for yard owners . As well as this , there are discounts available on many equestrian services and products . Free welfare , legal and health , and safety advice from equestrian specialists is also available .
PEACE OF MIND
The ABRS + offers peace of mind to owners and riders in that all approved and certified establishments provide high standards of care and welfare . In a second aspect to the membership , the association will be increasing its educational offerings to encourage clients of all equestrian establishments to know what to look for in a
' good ' riding establishment or livery yard . The ABRS + also offers education for the younger generation of riders and pony owners in all aspects of equine care , safety and equitation with its Rosette , Certificate and Equestrian Care Award schemes .
The ABRS + is an association solely for its members rather than being a small part of a larger association . Membership is a hallmark of quality and gives equestrian establishments not only support but promotion too . The ABRS + seeks to raise the expectations and standards while promoting the professional yards on offer .
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
The ABRS + also offers members and their staff opportunities for professional development with CIEC coaching qualifications , safeguarding and first aid courses . The lifting of Covid19 restrictions also means the association can resume its much-loved conferences and revisit its regional networks . Whilst it has been a difficult time over the last 15 months , things are slowly starting to return to normal . For those who haven ' t known where to turn for support or for those wanting to stand out from the crowd , there is no better option than seeing what the ABRS + has to offer . •
With special thanks to Cheryl Johns , founder www . liverylist . co . uk
Membership is available from just £ 99 ; full details can be found on the ABRS + website : www . abrs-info . org
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