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  1. EFRA AGM

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    The Owl PH, Lippitts Hill, IG10 4AL (Side Room)

    Meeting starts at 8pm. Doors open at 7.30pm but come early and take advantage of the pub’s great menu. (Note kitchen closes at 7.45pm). Please Pre-book your table. 

    Speaker: John Batchelor
    Presentation of the Jenner Cup to the Winner 2025.– All participants in events in 2025 are requested to attend for the results of the Jenner Cup.

    Please come along and support your Association and if you might be interested in joining the committee you can have a chat with existing committee members.
    Non-Members Welcome.

  2. Easter Ride

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    Sunday 12th April
    Gilwell Park, Bury Road, Chingford, London E4 7QW

    Time: Gates open 9.30am. Fast ride leaves at 10.30 (approx 2hrs). Trot ride leaves at 10.40 (approx 1.5hrs) and walk ride leaves at 10.50 (1hr). Please be ready 5 mins before for photos.
    *please ensure you book for the ride within your limits as changes may not be able to be accommodated on the day.
    £12 for members, £15 for non-members.

    Venue: Gillwell Park Scout Adventures, Gilwell Park, Bury Road, Chingford, London E4 7QW.
    Follow signs to the: Syd Kesseler Centre. Entrance: 
    Google maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/tobFFEeQ3g4sxMSk7?g_st=ac
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    As come into car park, turn right and steward will guide you to parking. 

    Prizes for Easter fancy dress. 

    Please ensure you have a valid Epping Forest Riding license (available from the Golf shop Bury Road). https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/things-to-do/green-spaces/epping-forest/apply-for-a-licence-in-epping-forest/horse-riding-in-epping-forest

    Please also complete the below entry form and disclaimer.

    Non-members please send copy of public liability too.

    Please bring own snacks and refreshments. 
    There is water and toilets on site. 
    Parking is on grass.
    Please ensure you leave tidy and clean as you find as Gillwell have kindly let us use their site.

    Rides(Required)
    Please select which ride you would like to book
  3. Why Join the Epping Forest Riders Association

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    EFRA is the only local representative organisation looking after riders’ interests in and around Epping Forest.

    For our members:-

    EFRA publishes a quarterly magazine, Riders Review.

    Throughout the year we endeavour to hold one event per month:

    • escorted picnic rides (members only) • quiz night • Shows • veterinary talks…. and more…

    Run by riders for riders

    EFRA‘s main aims are

    To ensure the riding network is maintained, no unnecessary constraints are put on horse riders or their riding in Ep- ping Forest.

    Encourage bridleway and permissive ride development in the area.

    Keep members informed of matters relative to horse riding in Epping Forest Maintain close liaison with The Warren, Conservator and Verderers.

    Promote positive image of riding as a leisure activity.

    You can help keep the Forest and nearby bridleways available for horse riding in the years ahead by joining this go-ahead Association run by riders for riders.

    Join now and let us help you to enjoy your horse that bit more. Click on the link below for a membership form

    EFRA Membership Form 2015.pdf – NEW FORM TO COME

    Membership Individual £12 Family £18 Trade £20