Membership

Join TRSS

DO YOU OFFER RIDING AND TREKKING ?

If so, you should consider the advantages of Membership of TRSS

TRSS promotes riding and trekking centres of quality throughout Scotland and the English Border area. With over thirty member centres, TRSS is the Governing Body of recreational riding and the leading equestrian tourism body in Scotland, working with such other organisations as VisitScotland, Scottish Tourism Forum, Sportscotland, Scottish Equestrian Association, British Horse Society and many others.

Through its well established systems of training and centre inspections, TRSS advises and monitors standards of conduct, safety and welfare at its member centres. It provides a number of practical services to members including the award of internationally recognised qualifications, promotion and marketing, and advice on operational, administrative and legal problems.

Centre membership is conditional upon approval by TRSS inspectors of the following:

 Centre operator and staff qualifications

 Horses and ponies

 Stabling

 Saddlery and tack room

 Facilities

 Horse vehicles

 Feeding and grazing

 Child protection

 Health and Safety

 Instruction

 Accommodation if offered

 Insurance

 Licence

 Legal requirements

 Appropriate signage

TRSS inspectors are available to help and advise on any problems. Should the centre not reach the standard required by the Society, deficiencies will be discussed with the proprietor and recommendations made prior to re-inspection. Emphasis will be placed on Health and Safety, and the safety and welfare of both horse and rider.

Full Annual Centre Membership � £175.00 (prices current for 2017)

An application form for membership may be downloaded from here in Pdf format.

TRSS conducts refresher courses and examinations for the three levels of qualifications each Spring and Autumn. Further information regarding dates of courses and syllabus requirements may be obtained from the Chief Executive.

In addition to centre membership TRSS offers the following classes of membership:

Full Membership

The Full membership is the most rewarding option. Annual Membership £175. The TRSS then lists your centre, promoting riding and trekking of quality in Scotland and the English Border area.

Through its well established systems of training and centre inspections, TRSS advises and monitors your centre. It provides a number of practical services to you including the award of internationally recognised qualifications, promotion and marketing, and advice on operational, administrative and legal problems. You receive space on the website with options for photographs and written content

Individual Membership

The Individual membership is for anyone who wants to be a member but does not have a centre. Annual Membership £15, and these members receive our newsletter.

Download Application form  Here

Associate Membership

Associate memberships are for Businesses who work for members. The Annual Membership £50 and includes opportunity of promotional copy on this web site

Download Application form  Here

TRSS Approved Member Centres receive a discount from Leopard Insurance

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Please contact the Chief Executive for further details of membership.

TRSS Legal Adviser

Fully paid up members of the TRSS may receive a free initial consultation either by telephone or personally with discounted fees for further advice or work carried out by the firm.

Thinking of Joining?

Contact Us Here

Correspondence address only
Trekking & Riding Society of Scotland
Bruaich-Na-H’Abhainne
Maragowan
Killin
Perthshire
FK21 8TN
01567 820909 - Administration only
Please contact centres directly for bookings