Development Teams
Bath Riding Development Team
For 2026/27, we have two Development Teams competing in a friendly university league.
Our Development Teams are based at Jill Carenza Equestrian in the Cotswolds and compete against other universities throughout the year.
Each team attends four competitions throughout the year, both at home and away. The competitions follow a similar format to BUCS, with riders allocated unfamiliar horses and competing in both a dressage test and a showjumping round.
This means you'll get the chance to ride a variety of different horses throughout the season and learn to adapt your riding to each one.
The Development Teams are a great way to gain university competition experience, improve your riding and compete in a friendly environment. They can also be a pathway towards the BUCS Team in future years.
TEAM TRIALS
Development Team Trials will be held on Wednesday 7 October at Jill Carenza Equestrian.
If you'd like to trial for one of our Development Teams, please sign up using the form below:
👉 SIGN UP FOR TEAM TRIALS HERE
Once you've signed up, make sure you also join the Trials WhatsApp Group for all updates and information before the day.
Join the Trials WhatsApp Group →
For questions about the Development Teams or competitive riding, please contact our BUCS Captain, Tilly Swanton at ms4587@bath.ac.uk.
Find out more about our BUCS Team →
Follow us on Instagram @uobath.riding to keep up with our teams, competitions and results throughout the year 💙💛