LRBA - Contacts & Links

For advice on riding and bridleways in your area, contact these members below;
(if unavailable, contact Vicky Allen at bridlewaysLR@googlemail.com )

Rutland: Sheila Ervin (01572 737263)	Melton: Vicky Allen* Tel 01509 215619
Charnwood & NW Leicestershire: Vicky Allen* Tel 01509 215619	Greater Harborough (East of A6) Anne John* Tel 0116 2714810 Eileen Davis Tel 0116 2710888
Hinckley & Bosworth: Vicky Allen* Tel 01509 215619	Ratby: Vicky Allen* Tel 01509 215619
Blaby & W. Harborough (West of A6) Kim Hall* Tel 0116 2478214	* = LRBA Executive Committee Member

BHS County Access & Bridleways Officer
Alex Pyper, Bulldyke Farm, Medbourne Road, Hallaton, Leics, LE16 8UH. Tel 01858 555620
District Access & Bridleways Officer
(Harborough) Mary Weston Tel; 01858 545564
(Rutland) Rosemary Woods Tel; 01572 823957

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British Horse Society,
Stoneleigh Deer Park, Kenilworth, Warwickshire. CV8 2XZ
Tel. 08701 202 244 Fax.01926 707 800 www.bhs.org.uk

BRIDLEWAYS DEFECTS

Write, phone or email the appropriate authority, explaining briefly and clearly what the problem is and where to find it (include map or map reference if possible). Give the name and address of land owner or farmer if known;

Rights of Way Section, Leicestershire County Council
County Hall, Leicestershire, LE3 8RJ Tel 0116 232 3232
email footpaths@leics.gov.uk website; http://www.leics.gov.uk/paths

RoW Officer, Rutland County Council,
Catmose, Oakham, LE15 6HP
Tel 01572 771117 www.rutnet.co.uk

Dept of Environment & Development
Leicester City Council
New Walk Centre, Leicester, LE1 6ZG
Tel 0116 252 6339

If in doubt as to the correct authority, write to County Hall. Keep a copy of your letter and any acknowledgement, include map if possible. If nothing has happened a month after reporting it, phone to find out what is happening, either to the above offices or, in Leicestershire to the relevant Right of Way Inspector;
Charnwood & Melton - Barry Clarke Tel; 01664 565731
NW Leicestershire & Hinckley/Bosworth - Mr Andrew Perry Tel; 01530 513333
Blaby & Harborough - Mr Harry Bartlett; Tel 01858 821063

L E E P !! Leicestershire Equestrian Enterprise Partnership
LEEP is an organisaation made up of local Riding Schools, backed by Leicestershire County Council, which guarantees that stringent safety standards are met by the Riding Schools who are members of LEEP. Currently, the membership comprises;

Hinckley Equestrian Centre, Earl Shilton, 01455 847464 www.hinckley-equestrian.co.uk
Hardwicke Lodge, Enderby, 0116 2863056
Witham Villa Riding Centre, Broughton Astley, 01455 282694 www.withamvilla.co.uk
Markfield Equestrian Centre, Markfield, 01530 242373
Somerby Equestrian Centre, Melton Mowbray, 01664 454838 www.somerbyequestrian.fsnet.co.uk
Manor Farm, Saddington, 0116 2403780
High Cross Equestrian Centre, Claybrook Magna, 01455 202449, mobile 07855 393960
Mere Lane Equestrian Centre, Oadby, 0116 2710122
Parklands Riding School, Loughborough, 01509 266620

Riding is fun, healthy and a rewarding activity for all the family. LEEP schools cater for anyone - whether starting from scratch or hopping back on after a break, advanced, intermediate or novice; dressage or jumping. LEEP schools can cater for all shapes and sizes, levels and abilities. Most LEEP schools will take people from 5 yars upwards, some younger - and there is no upper age limit!! The web address for LEEP is:
www.leep-riding.co.uk

Horse Riding in the National Forest ...As well as off-road riding, there are licensed riding centres within the Forest area - a full listing can be obtained from the BHS. The National Forest covers a huge area between Leicester and Stoke-on -Trent. For more information contact; National Forest Company, Bath Lane, Moira, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 6BD

Tel 01283 551211 or visit their website; www.nationalforest.org email; enquiries@nationalforest.org

www.HorseData.co.uk - the web's equine information service - this site is Soooo useful - whatever you are looking for, for you or your horse - you're sure to find it on this site!

The Cumbria Bridleways Society have their own website, packed with useful information for riders in their area and further afield, you can visit their site from this link; CumbriaBridlewaysSociety

http://adhorse.co.uk - a great site for equestrian news, plus horses, tack and equipment for sale

http://colouredcontacts.co.uk - if you're looking for a coloured or paint horse, this is the site for you

http://leicsrutlandegbgroup.blogspot.com/ WEBSITE FOR LOCAL BRANCH OF ENDURANCE GB

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