Lothians Branch was founded in 1991 and has grown steadily – membership around 105, ranging from dedicated Pleasure riders to Gold and Platinum level. The Branch area extends from Edinburgh and the Forth south to the Borders (where it overlaps to some degree with Border Branch), and from the east coast westwards to Lanark. This is tremendously varied terrain, ranging from the flat farmlands of East Lothian to the steep hills of the border country, and provides excellent training for both riders and horses. We are lucky too in having several large forested areas, which are rideable almost 365 days in the year.

 

In 2005 we are planning to hold 13 or 14 rides (see the ride calendar elsewhere on this page), including a new two-day event based on last year’s Felton ride, which will feature two race rides. All rides will have a Pleasure class, open to members and non-members, and the rides from March to October all have competitive classes. If you are a non-member and would like to enter a Pleasure ride, please contact our Ride Secretary, Evelyn Frame, at the email address shown on the committee list.