Jess Critchley
President
SUSU clubs & societies
Riding
Hi all, welcome to SURC (Southampton University's Riding Club). We look forward to seeing you all throughout the year whether you are interested in trialling for teams, taking part in lessons or coming along to one of our great socials! We can't wait to see some old and new faces, all are welcome. Please come along to our bunfight stall in September, in the meantime if you have any questions feel free to email our riding account (riding@soton.ac.uk) or any of our committee members below. We are also active on our social media accounts, and encourage you to follow them to get the most up to date information!
About Riding
The Riding Club aims to offer something for everyone, whether you have ridden on national teams or have never been on a horse before. Some of the activities we offer:2 BUCS competition teams with weekly training sessions (championship and trophy leagues which compete up to national level alongside hundreds of UK universities, we compete under BSJ and BD 85-90cm courses and Novice/Prelim dressage tests) A friendlies team who compete in the same style as BUCS but at a lower level. Also good for those who cannot commit to weekly training sessions or don't have competition experienceWeekly lessons for all abilities (beginner to advanced)Discounted lessons for club members at Ampfield Riding StablesRegular nights outMeet ups, fun days out and full club eventsA variety of sober socials and non-riding activitiesAnnual Christmas meal and Athletics Union Ballfollow our instagram: @instasurc or join our WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Jh8qAzLsyQfLuFWjj8nkZX
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The committee
Our student committee runs the group and can help you get involved.
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Mya Harvey
Treasurer
Sort any payments to the stables, ensure all payments have been recieved.Zoe Sharp
Welfare Officer
Edie Friend
BUCS A Captain
Teams Managers are responsible for choosing the BUCS A teams, organising trials our home competitions alongside communicating with the other Universities in our BUCS league and coordinating dates for their home competitions.Jess Critchley
BUCS B Captain
Teams Managers are responsible for choosing the BUCS teams, organising trials our home competitions alongside communicating with the other Universities in our BUCS league and coordinating dates for their home competitions.Zoe Sharp
Events Secretary
Organise events, such as Winter Ball, AU Ball, any holidays and day trips.Mia Widdop
Friendlies Manager
Friendlies manager have the same role as the teams managers apart from they organise teams which are not BUCS affiliated. These teams have a more relaxed view on training and are open to a wider range of abilities to allow those who want to have a go at competing a chance to do so. All matches between universities are friendly leagues organised by the different university riding clubs.Beatrice Wason
Friendlies Manager
Friendlies manager have the same role as the teams managers apart from they organise teams which are not BUCS affiliated. These teams have a more relaxed view on training and are open to a wider range of abilities to allow those who want to have a go at competing a chance to do so. All matches between universities are friendly leagues organised by the different university riding clubs.Alice Cluse-Rowe
Kit Secretary
This role is involved in coordinating team kit and members merch. They will organise 'drops', orders, delivery and distributing stock. They should work with the affiliated SUSU supplier.Alice Cluse-Rowe
Lessons Coordinator
Becky Dunster
Lessons Coordinator
Leilah O'Connell
Social Secretary
Responsible for all social aspects of the groupLeilah O'Connell
Vice President
Liaise with President, delegate tasks and assist with any queriesMembership
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SOCIAL Membership 26/27
£10.00Valid: 11 Sep 2026 – 29 May 2027
Receive information about socials and what the club is upto! Join us for nights out, sober socials, organised walks in the New Forest and more! This membership does NOT grant you access to RIDING activities and events. (this is a non refundable purchase).
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Semester 1 Membership 26/27
£40.00Valid: 11 Sep 2026 – 23 Jan 2027
This membership allows you to access all parts of the club for the first semester (valid until 23/01/27). Join as much or as little as you want and only pay for what you take part in. Get involved in weekly lessons, socials, team training, competitions, hacking, beach rides and so much more!! You do not require a membership to take part in one taster session at the beginning of each semester. For team trials, members must have a FULL membership. (this is a non refundable purchase).
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Full Year Membership 26/27
£70.00Valid: 11 Sep 2026 – 29 May 2027
This membership allows you to access all parts of the club for the entire year. After this, join in as much or as little as you want and only pay for what you take part in. Get involved in weekly lessons, socials, team training, competitions, hacking, beach rides, holidays and so much more!! This membership allows you to access our discounted lesson groups. You do not require a membership to take part in one taster session at the beginning of each semester. For team trials, members must have a full membership. (this is a non refundable purchase)
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Documents
Health & safety
Current approved risk assessments for our activities.
- Sicily Trip 2026Approved document · 1 Jun 2026
- SURC Sports risk assessment 26-27Approved document · 9 Sep 2026
Upcoming events
There are no upcoming events for Riding.