The Berks Equine Council is a non-profit membership organization that serves as an educational resource and promotes activities for local equine enthusiasts and professionals, thus enhancing the quality of life of Berks County.

Please support our Equine Rescue organizations that give these horses the second chance they need. Most horses can be successfully retrained for second careers as show horses, companion horses, riding horses and even therapy horses for the handicapped. Those that cannot go on to a new career are able to live our their lives in peace with dignity and loving people to care for them. PLEASE CHECK OUT THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS OR FIND ONE IN YOUR AREA THAT YOU CAN HELP.
Thoroughbred Charities
Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation
Angel Acres Horse Haven Rescue
MidAtlantic Horse Rescue
Last Chance Ranch

The Brandywine Valley Driving Club is made up of more than 300 active carriage driving enthusiasts from Southeastern Pennsylvania and the surrounding states of Maryland, New Jersey, Delaware, and Virginia. There are also members from Vermont, New Hampshire and North Carolina. We are dedicated to providing information in the techniques, principles, regulations and other relevant aspects of carriage driving, in order to develop and improve their skills and capabilities, all within the framework of good sportsmanship and the camaraderie that driving builds.

Brandywine Hounds Pony Club (BHPC) is a non-profit organization that teaches horsemanship to young people through the age of 25. Its ideal is a simple one - a happy, comfortable child on a happy, comfortable horse.

The Kimberton Hunt meets most Wednesdays and Saturdays between mid September and early April. The location varies but hunts are usually held in northern Chester County. We always welcome anyone who would like to cap(ride as a guest) with us. Most of our hunts are held over hilly terrain. While your horse does not have to be fast to keep up with the hounds, some conditioning over hills is essential.

Lehigh Valley Dressage Association (LVDA) was established in the 1970's as a Group Member Organization of the United States Dressage Federation (USDF) and the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF). LVDA is a non-profit, 501(c) 3, organization that is devoted to promoting dressage in Eastern Pennsylvania and Western New Jersey. Among its members, LVDA boasts a number of national competitors and highly touted future dressage stars. The Lehigh Valley Dressage Association (LVDA) is dedicated to promoting a high standard of the sport of dressage through quality education provided to the interested general public and the membership in the form of clinics, seminars, and dressage shows along with the promotion of outstanding horsemanship and proper equine management. LVDA has 100 memberships that represent over 200 people, with a base of 50 volunteers who assist the organization with their event activities. We sponsor clinics, lectures, schooling shows and a USDF/USEF recognized show every year. These events are geared for riders who want to improve their skills and their horse's abilities. As a member of LVDA, you will receive a newsletter containing notices of coming events and committee news, free classified advertising and discounted fees for club events. Board and Committee meetings are open to all. Ideas for special events committees are welcome!

The purpose of the Oley Valley Combined Training Association shall be to inform and educate its members and the general public on horsemanship and horse care and to promote the equestrian disciplines of combined training & dressage.

FCEA is dedicated to promoting proper equine management and horsemanship through quality education provided to the interested general public and the membership in the form of clinics, events, seminars, and horse shows.

Hunts Wednesday and Sundays

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The NTCTA is a non-profit organization that exists to promote an active equestrian community and a high standard of horsemanship through education, competition, and social opportunities.

The River Hills Foxhounds territory encompasses the farm and forestland in southern Lancaster County and southwestern Chester County.The Hunt would not be a success without the kind generosity of the landowners. River Hills Foxhounds underlying principle is to further well-prepared staff and pack of hounds. River Hills Hunting Days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday

We are the Delaware Valley Combined Training Association, DVCTA. We are an organization of over 300 individuals who share a common interest in horses and the related activities of Combined Training (now known popularly as Eventing) and Dressage. Some of us ride, some of us compete, some breed and train and others just love being around horses. While our members come from all over the US, as well as several foreign countries, we are primarily active in Southeastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, Northern Delaware and Northeastern Maryland.

Founded in 1883, Radnor Hunt is the oldest continuously active foxhunt in the United States, recognized by the Master of Foxhounds Association of America. From September through March, three days a week, the Radnor Hounds and their disciples are united in their purpose. The chase has been a staple of country life in and around Philadelphia for generations.

Bear Gap Vaulting Club is a member of the American Vaulting Association. Vaulting is gymnastics and dance on horseback, and is open for all ages, males and females. Bear Gap Vaulters is the first of only three AVA. We are located in the Appalachian foothills in the beautiful Bear Gap area of Eastern Pennsylvania, where we are we are hosted by Rainy Meadows Farm which has approximately 40 acres of woods, fields, and pasture, with many trails available which riders can use as well as a dedicated vaulting arena next to the riding arena.

The Buxmont Riding Club was organized in the fall of 1944 by a group of horsemen who wanted to enlarge
and expand their activities by including others interested in the sport.The BuxMont Riding Club has 22 acres for your enjoyment. Anyone can join.

Located in the heart of Cheshire Hunt Country in Unionville. Hunt meets, Tue, Wed and Sat. Contact Club for more information

The overall goals and aims of the PEC is to make it easier, more affordable, safer and more enjoyable to own equines and participate in equestrian sports in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.