WES is very keen to encourage our Youth membership and offers several incentives for Youth members. No matter what your experience, there is something for everyone.
Incentives include
Discounted Membership for Youth Riders - Youth membership will be 50% of the full membership for those members under 19 years on the 1st January each year. On reaching the age of 18 years membership will be automatically extended to the expiry of their current membership year, from which date full membership fees will apply. Youth membership is £17.50 per year for riders aged 10-19yrs.
Free Membership to Little Britches for under 10’s - Little Britches (must be registered with the Society) for members 9 years or under on the 1st January, no membership fees apply.
Discounted Clinics for Youth Riders - Our Youth members are able to benefit from an incentive scheme in the form of a clinic subsidy whereby youth members can reclaim part of their clinic fees at an approved WES clinic up to £25. This is limited to a maximum of £25 per year. This can be used for either a local or National clinic or towards the Trail Award– but is excluded from the WES three day clinic which already has a discount for Youth members. The voucher will be sent with your membership and should be returned to our Youth Officer at daniobrien1987@hotmail.com.
Subsidised places at the WES National Clinic - Our National Clinic is available to Youth Riders at a reduced rate.
The Youth Participation Award - A year end award for the Youth Member who has participated in the most WES activities. Record your points gained at clinics, shows, out hacking or joining in our treasure hunt or summer challenge etc. Prize sponsored by Western Show Ready.
Other Incentives Include
- Activities to take part in at home: Our Easter Treasure Hunt, the 6 Week Summer Challenge and Online Shows
- Fun Clinics and Camps dedicated to our Youth Riders.
- A wide variety of classes at shows for the following categories: Youth 14-18, Youth 13 and Under, Little Britches.
Meet our amazing sponsors!
Sponsor | What was given | What was sponsored | Agreement | Area | Event | Start | End | Status | Sponsor Logo | Website | Socials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
WES Apparel for Badge Display | Youth Badge Scheme | January 1, 2026 | December 31, 2026 | Active | |||||||
Venue Hire and Coaching | General Youth sponsorship | January 1, 2026 | December 31, 2026 | Active | |||||||
Coaching | Youth Summer Camp | January 1, 2026 | December 31, 2026 | Active | |||||||
Coaching | Youth Summer Camp | January 1, 2026 | December 31, 2026 | Active | |||||||
Venue Hire | Youth Summer Camp | January 1, 2026 | December 31, 2026 | Active | |||||||
Prizes | Youth Participation Awards | January 1, 2026 | December 31, 2026 | Active | |||||||
Prizes | Youth Participation Awards | January 1, 2026 | December 31, 2026 | Active | |||||||
Educational Material and Resources | Youth Badge Scheme | January 1, 2026 | December 31, 2026 | Active | |||||||
Resources | Youth Badge Scheme | January 1, 2026 | December 31, 2026 | Active |
Current Activities
Useful Forms
Participation_Award_Record_Sheet_2026.pdf167.2 KiB
Youth Gallery
Trusting my son with my horse and my horse with my son, this level of trust cannot be explained with words.
Trusting my son with my horse and my horse with my son, this level of trust cannot be explained with words.
It’s important to train your horse to stand patiently - while you play on a swing in the woods!
It’s important to train your horse to stand patiently - while you play on a swing in the woods!
Cooper look after Autumn (aged 7) in their first loping class
Cooper look after Autumn (aged 7) in their first loping class
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