Fundraising pack
Full of top tips for fundraising and how to prepare for this year's challenge, the Rideathon 2025 Fundraising Pack has everything you need.
Rideathon Badges
Share the excitement on your social channels with our assets and let everyone know you're taking part in Rideathon.
Don't forget to download your finisher badge to post when you reach your distance goal!
Badge downloads
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Frequently asked questions
What is Rideathon?
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Rideathon is the BHS’s yearly fundraising event that challenges horse-lovers to go the distance and raise while they ride. It is all about celebrating the joy, freedom and adventure of riding – and raising much needed funds to protect our off-road routes, as well as to Keep Britain Riding.
Running throughout the month of May, choose a distance of your choice - 25km, 50km, 75km, or 100km are the suggested distances to choose from* - choose your routes, and then ask your friends to sponsor you. All with a goal of fundraising for the BHS Ride Out Fund.
*Before embarking on the Rideathon challenge, carefully assess your horse’s current level of fitness. Overestimating your horse’s endurance can lead to overexertion, fatigue and potential injury.
Always prioritise your horse’s wellbeing by tailoring the distance to ride based on their fitness level.
How can I sign up to Rideathon?
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Simply click here to sign up! From there, you can sign up and we'll send you some short simple steps to get started with your fundraising challenge, or to make a donation.
Who can sign up to Rideathon?
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Everyone! There are no limitations on who can sign up to Rideathon. Whether you ride or carriage drive, own a horse or ride at a riding school, or even if you'd like to walk, run or cycle, we’re encouraging everyone to sign up and help us to protect, as well as restore, our equestrian routes for everyone to enjoy.
Is there a minimum distance that I need to cover?
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You can choose a distance of 25km or more, and can do it with friends or go it alone. Whether it’s trotting across the field or the simple joy of a slow ride together – when you fundraise for Rideathon, you are able to choose the place and the pace you want to take.
Is there a minimum amount of fundraising that I need to achieve?
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There is not a minimum amount of fundraising that we set for participants. All your support and donations are vital to the work of the BHS.
How can I track my distance?
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We recommend using your favourite tracking app to track the distance you ride or carriage drive, but you don't need to let us know how far you've gone - we trust you.
Do I need to provide evidence that I have completed the challenge?
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No, don’t worry, we trust you! You don’t need to provide evidence that you’ve completed the challenge to us. Updating your friends and family on your fundraising page is important! Make sure you keep them posted on your progress and share videos and photos throughout July – the more updates the better. Supporters who regularly post their progress raise on average 40% more.
You can track your progress using a tracking app, and it will keep a total of the kilometres you’ve covered, so you can enjoy the ride! Screenshots of the distance you’ve covered are great to add to your fundraising page as well, to show your supporters how well you’re doing and how much hard work you’re putting in!
Are there any fundraising materials available?
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We have plenty of fundraising tools, tips, and ideas to help you raise donations. You can download the fundraising pack at the top of this page.
How will the money raised help equestrians?
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Every penny raised will support the BHS Ride Out Fund, which provides funding for projects that open and restore safe off-road routes for equestrians as well as other users around the UK
Currently, horse riders only have access to 22% of the off-road access network and carriage drivers only have access to 5%. Your money will help us to preserve, restore and reinstate routes across the UK, as well as defend endangered rights of way. With your support, we can:
- Restore damaged route surfaces
- Help to reopen blocked routes
- Repair or replace gates and fencing
Together, we can ride for the right to enjoy our countryside.
I have a question that's not listed here...
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Email us on access@bhs.org.uk and a member of the team will be happy to help you.