Island Life Magazine Ltd April/May 2012 | Page 121

EQUESTRIAN and join in the fun on key issues, such as the current Coastal Access Campaign. Your local BHS committee are constantly working on your behalf and have made representation on two Wind farm applications stipulating national guidelines, work consistently to ensure that bridleways remain clear, safe and open despite the difficulties with council budget cut backs and continue to promote safe riding on the roads which is an essential part of getting to and enjoying off road riding. Access Week aims to increase the awareness of this work, and also to publicise the need to raise funds and support for the BHS’s work, which is crucial to the equine industry. Local Access Events: April 15 - Spider ride to Milk Pan Farm Bagwich Lane. For more information contact Sheila on 873363. April 16 - Map Reading Course. For more information contact Tricia on 297132. April 22 - Pony Club Field, Fun day, clear round jumping plus workers, handy pony course lead and ridden. For more information contact Susie or Gemma on gemmadenham@hotmail. com. BHS ride for Access week – for more information contact Sheila on [email protected]. May 20 - Long distance ride, pleasure ride plus competition ride. For more information contact Sheila on 873363. There are many ways to help and you don’t need to confine your involvement to Access Week. You can organise a fundraising event this year, or if you would like to get more hands-on with Rights of Way in your area, contact the BHS Access Department for more information on becoming an Access volunteer – or join your local Affiliated Bridleway Group. Do something to make a lasting difference to equestrians in your area. Help to get people motivated to take up the fight for increased access by calling us on 02476 840582, or email [email protected] to see how you can get involved in helping to improve equestrian access in your area. www.visitislandlife.com 121