Oxford University Equestrian Club

A welcoming community for competitive and casual horse riders of all levels and interests.

Meet the Committee

Karrie Huang - Secretary

Cara Brand - President

Caitlin Smith - Secretary

caitlin.smith@mansfield.ox.ac.uk

Ava Brass - Captain

Naomi Young - Welfare Officer

naomi.young@oriel.ox.ac.uk

Rebecca Rowney - Social Secretary

Kateryna Kravchenko - Novice Captain

Maria Pereira Da Costa - Varsity Officer

Home Of The OUEC Squad

OUEC is proud to have 3 successful competition squads, as well as a team of training reserves, for Showjumping and Dressage. These teams compete in British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Equestrian Competitions, as well as friendly matches, throughout the academic year, with opportunities to qualify for the Regional and National BUCS Championships. The season culminates in the annual Varsity Match between the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge in Trinity term.

For information regarding squad trials, training, and what being on the OUEC team involves, please contact Captain Ava Brass - ava.brass@lincoln.ox.ac.uk

About the Oxford University Equestrian Club

Oxford Equestrian Stash

OUEC produces an annual collection of Oxford Equestrian-branded riding apparel (including jumpers, breeches, hat covers, puffers, boot bags, and ballcaps).

For Stash, please contact Cara Brand: cara.brand@regents.ox.ac.uk

Subsidised Lessons For All Abilities

OUEC members have access to exclusive, subsidised riding lessons at a leading riding school in Oxfordshire, Waterstock Dressage. If you’re looking to get back into riding, improve your skills, or ride for the first time, OUEC offers affordable access to high quality riding.

For lessons, membership and Novice enquiries, contact our Novice Captain:

Kateryna Kravchenko - kateryna.kravchenko@dpag.ox.ac.uk

Social Events

Each term, OUEC puts on inclusive and welcoming social events, such as casual evenings talking horse at our local pubs, organised events to horse shows, and welfare events.

For more information on socials, contact our Social Secretary: rebecca.rowney@stx.ox.ac.uk

Cuppers Competition

Every Trinity Term, OUEC organises the annual intercollegiate Cuppers competition. Riders of all abilities compete in a super friendly riding show. Cuppers is a fun way to meet other riders, represent your college, and showcase what you’ve learned over the year.

For more information, contact kateryna.kravchenko@dpag.ox.ac.uk

Types of Membership, Costs, and Benefits

Annual Membership £100

Full membership for the entire academic year of 2025-6

Single Term Membership £50

Michaelmas, Hilary, or Trinity Term

Squad Membership £200

Includes additional benefit of subsidised training and competition fees for varsity riders

Benefits for all members:

  • Access to exclusive, subsidised riding lessons at an Oxfordshire riding school

  • Perks at social events throughout the year

  • Stash: Quality, OUEC branded riding goods

  • Access to the OUEC Alumni Network

  • Making Equestrian friends away from home.

Club Compliance Documents