Of all the horse riders in Richmond Park over the years, Queen Victoria must be the most famous - her diary records a ride from Buckingham Palace to Richmond Park and back.

In 1938, it was reported that 700 horses a day were using Richmond Park. Concern arose from the sheer volume of horses using the park.

>> Horse riders must proceed at a pace no faster than a hand canter: galloping is prohibited
>> Horse riding is restricted to horse rides, roads and rings on weekdays from 1.00pm to 7.00pm or close: on weekends and bank holidays from 11.00am to close; and at any time when notices are erected that riding is "on tracks"
>> Horse riding on the perimeter path is not permitted at any time
>> No led horses may enter the Park unless bridled
>> Horse riders must not cause their horses to jump any obstacles
>> Racing, riding more than three abreast, showing, trying and breaking in horses is prohibited

>> British Horse Society
The British Horse Society works tirelessly for every horse and rider throughout the regions of the UK. Focusing on horse welfare, horse and rider safety, access and rights of way, training (register of instructors) and approving livery yards and riding schools.

>> Sport Endurance
A nationally recognized organisation that promotes the Sport of endurance horse riding.

>> The Pony Club
Founded in 1929, the Pony Club is an international voluntary youth organisation for youngsters interested in ponies and horse riding.

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