BHS Isle of Man

21/08/2026

Will you be discovering hidden trails, and breathtaking views, by joining us on our annual pleasure ride❓️

📆 Saturday 12 September at Glen Down Farm, The Howe

Set off with friends, or on your own, across rolling countryside, your horse's ears pricked as you follow tracks through open fields and take in sweeping views across the south of the island.

Our pleasure ride offers the chance to escape the everyday and enjoy miles of beautiful riding through landscapes that are rarely accessible to horse riders.

Returning for its seventh year, this much-loved route will take you on a 10km adventure across a mix of fields, tracks and private land, offering a unique opportunity to explore parts of the island that are normally off limits.

Whether you're riding with friends or simply enjoying quality time with your horse, it's a chance to slow down, soak up the scenery and create memories from the saddle. Every rider who completes the route will receive a commemorative rosette to mark the day.

We're incredibly grateful to the local landowners who make this special event possible, helping us open up fantastic riding opportunities while supporting the BHS Ride Out UK initiative and its work to improve off-road equestrian access.

Get your space here 👇Tinyurl.com/bhspleasureride2026

13/08/2026

Grab your pencils, pens, paints, or crayons and get drawing! We can't wait to see all your wonderful artwork and hear about your favourite places to ride. 🐴✨

🐴🎨 SCHOOL HOLIDAY DRAWING COMPETITION! 🎨🐴

With the school holidays here, we'd love to see our little equestrians get creative! 🌟

🖍️ Draw a picture inspired by your favourite horse or pony. Whether it's a through the ears view, cantering across open fields or on the beach, we can't wait to see your masterpiece!

📸 Once you've finished, ask a parent or guardian to post your picture in the comments below, along with:
✅ Your name
✅ Your age
🏆 The lucky winners will receive a rosette! 🏆

So, grab your pencils, pens, paints, or crayons and get drawing! We can't wait to see all your wonderful artwork and hear about your favourite places to ride. 🐴✨

📆 Closing date Sunday 6 September
👇🏻 Upload your picture in the comment section below

11/08/2026

We were so excited to share this route with you again, that we just couldn't wait until Friday to release the ticket sales, so they are live now...❗

This is our seventh annual pleasure ride and because people enjoyed the route so much last year, our hosts have kindly agreed to let us re-run the same route this year. The 10km route covers a mix of terrain over fields and tracks, and two very short sections of the A31.

Showcasing breath-taking views over the south of the island, and with much of the route on private land, this ride provides a unique opportunity to enjoy an area not normally accessible to horse riders.

⏱It should take approximately 1.5 to 2 hours to complete and marshals will be on-hand to guide you around the route. Start time slots are from 10am to 1pm. We will be setting riders off at five minute intervals during your chosen time slot. Maximum six riders per time slot. The course closes at 3.30pm. Every rider who completes the course will receive a rosette.

🎫Tickets: £16 per person.
👉🔗tinyurl.com/bhspleasureride2026

We are very grateful to local farmers, in particular Pete Kelly of Cregneash, Will Qualtrough and the Caine family, for allowing the ride to access their land.🫶

The event supports the BHS Ride Out UK initiative, which provides funding for projects which open and/or enable safe off-road equestrian access.

06/08/2026

🐴✍️ SCHOOL HOLIDAY STORY WRITING COMPETITION! ✍️🐴

Calling all young equestrians! Are you a budding writer? We'd love you to write a short fictional story about exploring the countryside with your favourite four-legged friend. 🌳🐴

Let your imagination run wild! Perhaps you discover a hidden trail, meet woodland creatures, solve a mystery, or embark on an exciting adventure together.

📝 To enter, submit your story here https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/78ebUs9ciL?origin=lprLink

Each age group winner will receive:
🌟 A rosette
📜 A certificate
📰 The chance to have their story featured on our website and their name in British Horse magazine

Whether your story is funny, exciting, magical, or heartwarming, we can't wait to read all about your countryside adventures.

📅 Entries are now open, closing date Sunday 6 September

Good luck, and happy storytelling! 🍀🐴

05/08/2026

We are delighted to announce that we have been given permission to run this years Pleasure Ride over the same route as last year, at Creg Neash and over land at Glen Down farm. So if you were unfortunate enough to miss out on last year's idyllic ride, make sure you like our page so you see 👀 all the upcoming announcements. 🎟 Tickets go on sale on 14th August.

30/07/2026

⛔NOMINATIONS CLOSE TOMORROW⛔

✨BHS Annual Awards✨

Our annual BHS Awards reward and recognise the fabulous achievements of our volunteers, supporters and partners 🏆

Some of the awards include:
🐴 Equine Personality of the Year
🏆 Volunteers of the Year
🐎 Approved Centres & Coaches
⚠ Safety, Welfare & Access
and many more...

To read the full list of awards and make a nomination, click the link below: 🔗
http://bit.ly/41XAJvY

Help us honour the individuals and horses who go above and beyond — submit your nominations today 🐴🌟

16/07/2026

🚒Free BHS Fire Safety Talk 🚒

With just under a week to go until our crucial Fire Safety Talk, have you registered for your free ticket yet? This talks promises to be a very important evening, led by fire safety expert John Bellis and has been designed for yard owners, yard managers, farmers providing livery services and individual horse owners alike. You will come away with a greater understanding of, and increased ability to recognize, understand, and mitigate fire risks to help keep your horses, and the horses in your care, safe.

The session be delivered in 2 parts - First up is a quick 45-minute presentation on common - and also often overlooked fire risks - 🕸Did you know cobwebs are highly flammable? - we didn't either! 🤯

🧯Extinguishers vs fire blankets and what to use and when, how and which types.
🔥Fire Risk Assessments and evacuation plans - planning, implementation and legal requirements.
📝PAT testing and much more.
🏡Common every day hazards and improper storage.

The 2nd part will then be a walk around the Home of Rest stables to look at what has just been discussed, and and ask questions as you walk around. There will be practical tips and tricks for everyone to take away, whether you are a yard manager, or owner with a horse on livery at a managed yard.

☕🍪Light refreshments will be available.

🎫BOOKING ON IS REQUIRED to confirm numbers, even though the event is FREE. Don't miss this invaluable opportunity to protect your equine friends and facilities.

👉 Secure your free place today: Tinyurl.com/bhsstablesafety

10/07/2026

This weekend will see the return of the Manx 2 Day Trail competition with action taking place across the island.

It is one of the biggest trials events in the British Isles, attracting a lot of visiting competitiors as well as locals, so expect to see an uptick in trials bikes and sidecar activity and make sure you plan your 🐎 riding activity accordingly.

For further information see either the app below, or www.manx2day.co.uk and lets all enjoy our shared roads tracks and plantations safely and responsibly. Happy riding to everyone in this gorgeous weather.🌞

10/07/2026

Nominations are still open for the BHS Annual Awards✨

Our annual BHS Awards reward and recognise the fabulous achievements of our volunteers, supporters and partners 🏆

Some of the awards include:
🐴 Equine Personality of the Year
🏆 Volunteers of the Year
🐎 Approved Centres & Coaches
⚠ Safety, Welfare & Access
and many more...

To read the full list of awards and make a nomination, click the link below: 🔗
http://bit.ly/41XAJvY

Help us honour the individuals and horses who go above and beyond — submit your nominations today 🐴🌟