Membership
Berry Riding Club is a very busy club with events taking place on most weekends. Riders of all ages and abilities are welcome to participate in all our activities. However, our events are only open to members of BRC and/or the EA.
Membership benefits of Berry Riding Club include discounted entry fees, preference for clinics and events when numbers are limited, advance notice of upcoming activities, voting rights at General Meetings and the right to stand for a position as a Committee member.
But, most importantly Berry Riding Club provides an opportunity to socialise with other horse enthusiasts and form new friendships.
BRC Membership Fees: Membership Year – 1st July to 30th June
Single membership: $48
Family membership: $65
How To Join
- Read the BRC Rules & Regulations, EA Member Waiver of Liability & EA Codes of Conduct, Insurance Information and EA Social Media Policy
- Complete the membership process and make payment via Nominate
It is important to note that Berry Riding Club membership does not provide personal accident insurance and BRC strongly recommends that all riders also hold Equestrian Australia membership – which does come with personal accident insurance. For further clarification please read carefully the information provided on the Insurance tab in the Mandatory Reading.
Thank you for joining BRC. Your application, lodged with the Secretary, will be assessed by the Committee as per accordance with the Club’s Constitution (The Department of Fair Trading Model Rules). Should your membership application not be accepted your application fees will be reimbursed.
Mandatory Reading – Information for All Members
Insurance Information
BRC Membership provides EA affiliated club insurance cover for Berry Riding Club activities. Please read the EA affiliated club insurance information here.
It is important to note that Berry Riding Club membership does not provide personal accident insurance and strongly recommends all equestrians also hold Equestrian Australia (EA) membership.
For personal insurance, with cover for Australia-wide equestrian activities we suggest riders join EA (Equestrian Australia – NSW Branch – ENSW).The benefit of joining ENSW is the provision of a personal accident insurance policy. This policy provides cover for EA members for personal injuries sustained whilst engaged in recreational, non-income deriving equestrian activities, 24 hrs a day, 7 days per week. Activities covered include: practicing, training days, clinics, competitions, preparing a horse for competition, lunging and pleasure riding.
- To find out more about EA Insurance click here.
- For more information about the benefits of EA Membership click here
Please Note: If you do not think that you require all the cover provided by the EA, we suggest that you at least have Ambulance Cover because Equestrian sports are dangerous activities.
BRC General Rules & Regulations
Berry Riding Club General Rules and Regulations (updated 5 December 2025)
In order that members, visiting riders & friends of BRC remain safe and have fun at our events and on our club grounds the following rules and regulations must be abided by.
- Horse riding can be a high risk activity and all riders and handlers do so at their own risk.
- Please make safety for yourself & others your highest priority.
- Any person present at a Berry Riding Club activity must participate in a polite, honest and respectful manner in dealings with fellow riders, officials and others associated with BRC.
- Members should make a commitment to the club by providing assistance and support for Berry Riding Club events, even when not riding.
- Any rider using our grounds must be either a member of Berry Riding Club or Equestrian Australia.
- BRC members are encouraged to use the facilities for social riding and training purposes. Members using the facility must book in accordance with the BRC Grounds Bookings procedure, and comply with the instructions therein. Riders must not train in areas advised as closed. Riders are only permitted to use or train over cross country fences under the instruction of a coach who has submitted copies of their insurance Certificate of Currency and current First Aid certificate to the Club.
- No rider is allowed to ride at our club grounds by themselves. At all times there must be at least 2 adults present, with the exception of a child rider under the immediate supervision of a non-riding adult.
- Riders under the age of 18 must be under the supervision of a parent or guardian at all times whilst at the grounds. At the beginning of an event the Event Organiser must be notified if a person other than the parent is to be in charge, responsible and accountable for the actions and well being of the junior rider.
- All riders must wear current EA tagged and compliant helmets & all riders and handlers must wear appropriate protective footwear.
- A current EA compliant back protector must be worn when training over any cross country jump.
- At an event riders must only use the facilities and equipment associated with that event. The use of unassociated equipment is not permitted.
- At any BRC hosted activity or event, only those riders who are registered to participate may ride. Persons not entered in the event are not permitted to ride at any time.
- Riders must obey all club signage.
- All dogs must be kept on a lead and restrained at all times.
- No smoking allowed.
- Berry Riding Club accepts no responsibility or liability for any injuries or damage arising from participating in any BRC activities.
Failure to comply with the above Rules & Regulations may not only put an individual’s safety at risk, but may also jeopardise the Club’s insurance. Members who fail to comply with the BRC Rules and Regulations, EA Code of Conduct, or any other relevant regulations, may be suspended or expelled from Berry Riding Club.
BRC Grounds Booking Rules and Procedures
Berry Riding Club Grounds Booking Rules and Procedures – effective 5 December 2025
Berry Riding Club members are encouraged to use the Berry Equestrian Centre Grounds for general riding, training and coaching.
Availability of the grounds is subject (but not limited) to ground conditions, upcoming scheduled events, existing bookings, and planned maintenance activities. Riders may be directed to use (or avoid) specific areas of the grounds, including for parking, and must follow all instructions to ensure the preservation of the grounds and equipment for Club events and competitions.
The grounds are locked, and users must book with sufficient notice to facilitate access.
FEES:
General ground users: $10 per horse
Cross Country training: $35 per horse
RULES:
Riders must wear an EA tagged helmet at all times while mounted.
Equipment and amenities must be respected and any damage or issues reported to the Secretary as soon as practicable.
No rider is allowed to ride on club grounds without another person on site. There must be at least 2 adults present, with the exception of a child rider under the immediate supervision of a non-riding adult.
General Riding:
Riders must be current financial members of Berry Riding Club.
Social riders may use the grounds for flatwork, showjumping, trail riding and general fitness training and social riding. Under no circumstances are riders permitted to attempt any cross country jump (fixed obstacle).
Cross Country Fences: Riders wishing to train over any cross country fences must be under the instruction of a coach. That coach must hold current liability insurance and first aid certificate, and provide copies of both to the Club Secretary in advance of any training. Any rider training over cross country fences must be a current member of Equestrian Australia (minimum of recreational member) or Pony Club Australia (must be a riding member). Riders must wear an EA compliant back protector.
PROCESS FOR BOOKINGS:
BRC General Ground Users:
Bookings must be made by text to 0410 506143 (Club Secretary – Judy Sweeney) no later than 6pm the night prior. The request is to include rider name(s), date and time of requested booking, and type of riding (ie trail ride, showjumping etc). Riders will be advised by return text if the grounds are available and of any limitations on useable areas.
On arrival at the grounds, ALL riders must immediately complete the check in form at the front gate, and pay ground fees.
On departure, all riders must sign out.
Coaches / Instructors:
Prior to any bookings, coaches must send a copy of their Insurance Certificate of Currency and current First Aid Certificate to info@berryridingclub.com.
Coaches are to submit their booking using Jotform, and are subject to the booking conditions as outlined on the form.
Coaches are responsible for providing all rider information and confirming that their riders are current members of either Equestrian Australia or Pony Club Australia to ensure appropriate insurance coverage.
EA Member Waiver of Liability
All members are to read the Event Waiver form at the link.
EA Codes of Conduct
Berry Riding Club is a friendly club that endeavours to conduct a vast array of riding activities for riders of varying abilities.
In order to make our events fun, fair and safe for all, the EA Codes of Conduct are practised. These codes can be found on the EA Website.
Click here To view the EA Code of Conduct Policy
EA Social Media Policy
- Defamatory, disrespectful and hateful comments about individuals or organisations will not be tolerated.
- Representatives must not bring EA or the sport of equestrian into disrepute.
- EA representatives should ensure that comments made on social media abide by EA’s Code of Conduct and are in line with EA’s Member Protection Policy, specifically:
- Respect the rights, dignity and worth of others
- Refrain from any form of harassment of others
- Refrain from any behaviour that may bring EA, its member associations or affiliated clubs into disrepute.
Get in touch
We love to receive feedback with suggestions on how to continue providing riding fun and good experiences.
Please note - we are not a riding school, and do not provide horses for lessons or instruction. If you wish to go riding and do not have your own horse, we recommend you contact a local riding school. The closest is Regal Riding School at Shoalhaven Heads.
Email: BRC Secretary info@berryridingclub.com
Mobile: 0410 506 143 (text is best)
Where to find us?
50 Schofields Lane, Berry, NSW 2535, Australia