Introduction
The NFED proudly provides and funds a free event diary to support community‑based activities. Eligible events include those organised by BHS Affiliated Riding Clubs, non‑profit groups (such as the Pony Club, BHS, BD, YFC, Hunts), and events held primarily in aid of registered charities, club funds, or other recognised good causes.
To keep this service free and widely accessible, we rely entirely on the support of our business advertisers. For this reason, events organised by commercial venues, individuals, or profit‑making enterprises must have an active Standard Listing in the NFED Services Directory to be included.
A Standard Listing costs £3.00 per month, offers excellent visibility for your business, and directly supports the running of the NFED. To add your venue or services to the directory: Click Here.
Please note that use of the event diary is not included with Economy Listings or Classified Ads.
Commercial events held at venues with an active Standard Listing are eligible and will be marked with #freecommercial. To browse eligible venues: Click Here.
To maintain quality and prevent spam, all entries are posted and edited by the administrator. Simply submit your event details; once approved, they will be added to the diary. If your event is cancelled or needs updating, please contact the administrator directly.
Types of Event
BHS Affiliated Riding Club Competitions
- Events run by a BHS Affiliated Riding Club or non-profit organisation, Pony Club, BHS, BD, BSJ, BE, Hunt, etc. Free Diary Entry
Open Shows, Country Show or Fun Rides
- Community events. Free Diary Entry
Commercial Shows, Competitions & Training
- Any event or series run by a commercial venue, individual or entity as part of their business or for profit. Standard Listing in the NFED Services Directory is required. Include the directory listing name or reference number with the entry.
Clinics, Training & Demonstrations
- Held by a BHS Affiliated Riding Club or organisation; Pony Club, BHS, BD, BSJ, BE, etc. Free Diary Entry
- Held by an Instructor with a Standard Directory Listing. Free Diary Entry
- Held at a Venue with a Standard Directory Listing. Free Diary Entry
- Any event or series run by a commercial venue, individual or entity as part of their business or for profit. Standard Listing in the NFED Services Directory is required. Include the directory listing name or reference number with the entry.
Tack Sales
- Held by a BHS Affiliated Riding Club or organisation; Pony Club, BHS, BD, BSJ, BE, etc. Free Diary Entry
- Held primarily in aid of a registered charity/ club funds or good cause. Free Diary Entry.
Events listed as charity fundraisers must be held primarily for the benefit of the named charity. Token donations or minimal contributions do not qualify. Full charity details must be provided with your event submission.
- Venue has a Standard Directory Listing. Free Diary Entry
- Held by a commercial venue, individual or entity as part of their business or for profit or gain. Standard Listing in the NFED Services Directory is required. Include the directory listing name or reference number with the entry.
Commercial Venues
Commercial venues include: equestrian centres, livery yards, cross country courses, shops, etc, that hold or host equestrian events as part of their business.
Directory Listings
If you have a commercial venue, regularly hold events, clinics or hire out your venue, course, arena, facilities or equipment, a Standard Listing in the NFED Services Directory will give you or anyone using your venue full use of the event diary.
Event organisers & instructors with a Standard Listing in the NFED Services Directory can advertise events in the diary regardless of the venue.
A Standard Listing in the NFED Services Directory costs only £40 per year or £3 per month by PayPal subscription, a link will be added to each event: Click Here to submit your Directory Listing details.
Note: A basic economy listing is also available, but events are not included with an economy Listing.
Mixed Events: If the event contains both open & commercial events, the commercial event will take precedence, the commercial event rules will apply.
Virtual Events & Online Shows are not accepted The diary is for events that can be attended only.
____________________________________________________________
Submitting an Event
The easiest way to submit your event details is to use the submission form - Click Here. The form will ensure that all required details are provided.
You can Email the details to editor@nfed.co.uk with subject: NFED Event Diary Submission.
The events details are needed as text to allow us to copy & paste into the calendar.
Screen shots or images are not text, therefore unacceptable & the event will be rejected.
Please avoid duplicate entries. If unsure, check the diary to see if the event is already listed.
The form fields include:
- Event Title: Enter the full name of your event, such as Something Horse Show or Jumping Clinic with Instructor Name.
- Event Location: Provide the full address and postcode so Google Maps can locate the venue accurately. If you use What3Words, you can add it in section 7.
- Event Date: Select the date
- Event Time: Choose All Day or Timed. For timed events, enter both start and finish times. If no finish time is supplied, an approximate one will be added, as the calendar requires both.
- Repeat Dates: If the same event runs on additional days, list those dates here.
- Event Description (Max 1500 Characters): Provide a clear, concise overview of the event. Avoid including the full schedule, as it may exceed the character limit and cause important details to be cut off. A complete schedule can be uploaded separately as a downloadable file.
- What3Words: If you have a What3Words location, enter the three words or paste the W3W link. If you’re not using What3Words, leave the section blank.
- Entry Contact Email: An Email address for entry queries. (A contact phone number &/or an Email MUST be included).
- Entry Contact Phone: A phone number for entry queries. (A contact phone number &/or an Email MUST be included).
- Online Entry Link: If you are accepting Online Entries, provide the full Online Entry URL.
- Schedule: Upload a schedule if available. Documents can also be submitted by Email if/when available.
- Entry Form: Upload an entry form if available. Documents can also be submitted by Email if/when available.
- Other File: Upload another document file if required. Documents can also be submitted by Email if/when available.
- Logo or Event Image: You can upload a single image to show on your event if you wish. This image will be shown on the social media pages when the event is shared.
- The event is eligible for inclusion because: Please select the reason why the event is eligible for inclusion in the NFED Diary.
- Notes for Admin: Please include any notes such as the club or charity details.
- Your Email: Confirmation Emails will be sent to this address. If no entry contact details are supplied, this address will be used on the event.
- Accept Guidelines: Tick to confirm that you have read have read & accept these Guidelines.
IMPORTANT
When required information is missing, the form cannot be sent. Please review the form and complete all fields marked or outlined in red, then resubmit. Once the form has been submitted successfully, a confirmation page will appear and a confirmation email will be sent to the address you provided.
Repeat Event Dates
This option is for identical events held at the same venue where only the date changes. Enter the additional dates in the Repeat Dates field and the system will copy the event to those dates. If the online entry link is different for each date, please email the date and the correct link. For any other differences, such as a change of venue, please submit each event individually.
Short Summary of Event (Max 1500 Characters)
Please provide a brief summary of the event. Do not include the full timetable, class list, or detailed schedule, as these can be uploaded separately as a downloadable file. There is no need to repeat the event title or location; these are displayed automatically at the top of the listing.
Details must be plain, unformatted text presented in a single column. The maximum length is 1500 characters; anything beyond this limit will be omitted. Copying and pasting directly from a schedule may introduce hidden formatting, which can cause display issues.
Do not include advertising, sponsor information, or external links within the event description. Online entry links should be added only in the dedicated Online Entry field. As long as the full URL is provided, a clickable link will be created for you.
If you do not yet have all the information, placeholders are welcome so that others can plan their dates. However, the essential details must still be included: date, title, venue, a short description, and contact information. Additional details can be added later when available.
The following can be included or added at a later date.
8: Schedule if available.
9: Entry Form if available.
10: Online Entry Link if available.
Providing all of the above details are provided, the event will normally be added to the calendar within 24-48 hours. You’ll receive an email with a link to review the event details. Once checked, you can easily share the link with friends, clients, members, or customers.
* If required details are missing, the event will be rejected without notice.
Schedules, Entry Forms & Downloads.
To protect the interests of our advertisers & the safety of our users, schedules must be held on our own servers. This allows us to check all downloads for viruses or malware before making them available to the public.
If you use the event submission form the schedule & entry form can be uploaded with the event details, or you can email the documents when available. Please attach to the email, we do not download documents from a link for safety reasons.
We take great pride in the site & always try to provide quality information. Please send the original documents if possible, we can convert to PDF from most formats & will add a watermark to show where the document came from. Please try to send multi page schedules as one document, if not we will try to combine the pages for you, but this can be time consuming & may cause delays.
Screens shots should be avoided if possible, out of focus, distorted or poor quality photos will not be used. If you have the original document, please send that, it is far easier all round!
If a schedule is amended, please send over the full replacement & the online version will be exchanged for you. The watermark will show V2, V3, etc & the dated amended.
Online Entries
If you are using a genuine online entry or booking system that allow people to submit entry & pay securely online, a link will be included, providing the full link to the actual event is supplied. The full URL will include the unique event details.
Don't expect us or our site users to search for the event. www.equo.com, find us on Equo or similar will not be used. Do Not use an online entry link in place of the event details summary, this will not be accepted.
Examples of how the the full URL will look.
https://www.#######.com/eventdetails.aspx?id=228136
https://www.#######.co.uk/ViewEvent/ViewEventDetails/20142
https://www.#######.uk/index.php/component/vikevents/?view=event&itid=1&Itemid=218
https://#######.com/search_events/org/63401
https://www.#######.com/eventdetails.aspx?id=272258
https://www.#######.co.uk/horse-events/pony-club-open-spring-hunter-trial210419
A social media or club events page is not an online entry system, unless submission & payment is accepted.
Finally, Help Us Help You
To keep the events section running smoothly, please ensure your submission is complete and carefully checked for spelling and grammar. Managing this section takes considerable time, and correcting incomplete entries or chasing missing details makes the process much harder.
Please submit your event as soon as the date is confirmed. You can add further details, schedules, and online entry links later. Events submitted with less than 7 days’ notice may not be included.
The NFED is a trusted resource, and maintaining that trust means keeping the calendar up to date. If your event details change or the event is cancelled, please notify us by email immediately. Failing to inform us directly undermines confidence in the diary and the effort we put into it. Repeated issues may result in future submissions being rejected.
We truly appreciate every time someone shares an event or recommends the NFED. Your support helps keep this unique service online and available when you need it most.
A Huge Thank you to our advertisers that make this service possible.
Submitting Events - Event Diary Guidelines
Introduction
The NFED proudly provides and funds a free event diary to support community‑based activities. Eligible events include those organised by BHS Affiliated Riding Clubs, non‑profit groups (such as the Pony Club, BHS, BD, YFC, Hunts), and events held primarily in aid of registered charities, club funds, or other recognised good causes.
To keep this service free and widely accessible, we rely entirely on the support of our business advertisers. For this reason, events organised by commercial venues, individuals, or profit‑making enterprises must have an active Standard Listing in the NFED Services Directory to be included.
A Standard Listing costs £3.00 per month, offers excellent visibility for your business, and directly supports the running of the NFED. To add your venue or services to the directory: Click Here.
Please note that use of the event diary is not included with Economy Listings or Classified Ads.
Commercial events held at venues with an active Standard Listing are eligible and will be marked with #freecommercial. To browse eligible venues: Click Here.
To maintain quality and prevent spam, all entries are posted and edited by the administrator. Simply submit your event details; once approved, they will be added to the diary. If your event is cancelled or needs updating, please contact the administrator directly.
Types of Event
BHS Affiliated Riding Club Competitions
- Events run by a BHS Affiliated Riding Club or non-profit organisation, Pony Club, BHS, BD, BSJ, BE, Hunt, etc. Free Diary Entry
Open Shows, Country Show or Fun Rides
- Community events. Free Diary Entry
Commercial Shows, Competitions & Training
- Any event or series run by a commercial venue, individual or entity as part of their business or for profit. Standard Listing in the NFED Services Directory is required. Include the directory listing name or reference number with the entry.
Clinics, Training & Demonstrations
- Held by a BHS Affiliated Riding Club or organisation; Pony Club, BHS, BD, BSJ, BE, etc. Free Diary Entry
- Held by an Instructor with a Standard Directory Listing. Free Diary Entry
- Held at a Venue with a Standard Directory Listing. Free Diary Entry
- Any event or series run by a commercial venue, individual or entity as part of their business or for profit. Standard Listing in the NFED Services Directory is required. Include the directory listing name or reference number with the entry.
Tack Sales
- Held by a BHS Affiliated Riding Club or organisation; Pony Club, BHS, BD, BSJ, BE, etc. Free Diary Entry
- Held primarily in aid of a registered charity/ club funds or good cause. Free Diary Entry.
Events listed as charity fundraisers must be held primarily for the benefit of the named charity. Token donations or minimal contributions do not qualify. Full charity details must be provided with your event submission.
- Venue has a Standard Directory Listing. Free Diary Entry
- Held by a commercial venue, individual or entity as part of their business or for profit or gain. Standard Listing in the NFED Services Directory is required. Include the directory listing name or reference number with the entry.
Commercial Venues
Commercial venues include: equestrian centres, livery yards, cross country courses, shops, etc, that hold or host equestrian events as part of their business.
Directory Listings
If you have a commercial venue, regularly hold events, clinics or hire out your venue, course, arena, facilities or equipment, a Standard Listing in the NFED Services Directory will give you or anyone using your venue full use of the event diary.
Event organisers & instructors with a Standard Listing in the NFED Services Directory can advertise events in the diary regardless of the venue.
A Standard Listing in the NFED Services Directory costs only £40 per year or £3 per month by PayPal subscription, a link will be added to each event: Click Here to submit your Directory Listing details.
Note: A basic economy listing is also available, but events are not included with an economy Listing.
Mixed Events: If the event contains both open & commercial events, the commercial event will take precedence, the commercial event rules will apply.
Virtual Events & Online Shows are not accepted The diary is for events that can be attended only.
____________________________________________________________
Submitting an Event
The easiest way to submit your event details is to use the submission form - Click Here. The form will ensure that all required details are provided.
You can Email the details to editor@nfed.co.uk with subject: NFED Event Diary Submission.
The events details are needed as text to allow us to copy & paste into the calendar.
Screen shots or images are not text, therefore unacceptable & the event will be rejected.
Please avoid duplicate entries. If unsure, check the diary to see if the event is already listed.
The form fields include:
- Event Title: Enter the full name of your event, such as Something Horse Show or Jumping Clinic with Instructor Name.
- Event Location: Provide the full address and postcode so Google Maps can locate the venue accurately. If you use What3Words, you can add it in section 7.
- Event Date: Select the date
- Event Time: Choose All Day or Timed. For timed events, enter both start and finish times. If no finish time is supplied, an approximate one will be added, as the calendar requires both.
- Repeat Dates: If the same event runs on additional days, list those dates here.
- Event Description (Max 1500 Characters): Provide a clear, concise overview of the event. Avoid including the full schedule, as it may exceed the character limit and cause important details to be cut off. A complete schedule can be uploaded separately as a downloadable file.
- What3Words: If you have a What3Words location, enter the three words or paste the W3W link. If you’re not using What3Words, leave the section blank.
- Entry Contact Email: An Email address for entry queries. (A contact phone number &/or an Email MUST be included).
- Entry Contact Phone: A phone number for entry queries. (A contact phone number &/or an Email MUST be included).
- Online Entry Link: If you are accepting Online Entries, provide the full Online Entry URL.
- Schedule: Upload a schedule if available. Documents can also be submitted by Email if/when available.
- Entry Form: Upload an entry form if available. Documents can also be submitted by Email if/when available.
- Other File: Upload another document file if required. Documents can also be submitted by Email if/when available.
- Logo or Event Image: You can upload a single image to show on your event if you wish. This image will be shown on the social media pages when the event is shared.
- The event is eligible for inclusion because: Please select the reason why the event is eligible for inclusion in the NFED Diary.
- Notes for Admin: Please include any notes such as the club or charity details.
- Your Email: Confirmation Emails will be sent to this address. If no entry contact details are supplied, this address will be used on the event.
- Accept Guidelines: Tick to confirm that you have read have read & accept these Guidelines.
IMPORTANT
When required information is missing, the form cannot be sent. Please review the form and complete all fields marked or outlined in red, then resubmit. Once the form has been submitted successfully, a confirmation page will appear and a confirmation email will be sent to the address you provided.
Repeat Event Dates
This option is for identical events held at the same venue where only the date changes. Enter the additional dates in the Repeat Dates field and the system will copy the event to those dates. If the online entry link is different for each date, please email the date and the correct link. For any other differences, such as a change of venue, please submit each event individually.
Short Summary of Event (Max 1500 Characters)
Please provide a brief summary of the event. Do not include the full timetable, class list, or detailed schedule, as these can be uploaded separately as a downloadable file. There is no need to repeat the event title or location; these are displayed automatically at the top of the listing.
Details must be plain, unformatted text presented in a single column. The maximum length is 1500 characters; anything beyond this limit will be omitted. Copying and pasting directly from a schedule may introduce hidden formatting, which can cause display issues.
Do not include advertising, sponsor information, or external links within the event description. Online entry links should be added only in the dedicated Online Entry field. As long as the full URL is provided, a clickable link will be created for you.
If you do not yet have all the information, placeholders are welcome so that others can plan their dates. However, the essential details must still be included: date, title, venue, a short description, and contact information. Additional details can be added later when available.
The following can be included or added at a later date.
8: Schedule if available.
9: Entry Form if available.
10: Online Entry Link if available.
Providing all of the above details are provided, the event will normally be added to the calendar within 24-48 hours. You’ll receive an email with a link to review the event details. Once checked, you can easily share the link with friends, clients, members, or customers.
* If required details are missing, the event will be rejected without notice.
Schedules, Entry Forms & Downloads.
To protect the interests of our advertisers & the safety of our users, schedules must be held on our own servers. This allows us to check all downloads for viruses or malware before making them available to the public.
If you use the event submission form the schedule & entry form can be uploaded with the event details, or you can email the documents when available. Please attach to the email, we do not download documents from a link for safety reasons.
We take great pride in the site & always try to provide quality information. Please send the original documents if possible, we can convert to PDF from most formats & will add a watermark to show where the document came from. Please try to send multi page schedules as one document, if not we will try to combine the pages for you, but this can be time consuming & may cause delays.
Screens shots should be avoided if possible, out of focus, distorted or poor quality photos will not be used. If you have the original document, please send that, it is far easier all round!
If a schedule is amended, please send over the full replacement & the online version will be exchanged for you. The watermark will show V2, V3, etc & the dated amended.
Online Entries
If you are using a genuine online entry or booking system that allow people to submit entry & pay securely online, a link will be included, providing the full link to the actual event is supplied. The full URL will include the unique event details.
Don't expect us or our site users to search for the event. www.equo.com, find us on Equo or similar will not be used. Do Not use an online entry link in place of the event details summary, this will not be accepted.
Examples of how the the full URL will look.
https://www.#######.com/eventdetails.aspx?id=228136
https://www.#######.co.uk/ViewEvent/ViewEventDetails/20142
https://www.#######.uk/index.php/component/vikevents/?view=event&itid=1&Itemid=218
https://#######.com/search_events/org/63401
https://www.#######.com/eventdetails.aspx?id=272258
https://www.#######.co.uk/horse-events/pony-club-open-spring-hunter-trial210419
A social media or club events page is not an online entry system, unless submission & payment is accepted.
Finally, Help Us Help You
To keep the events section running smoothly, please ensure your submission is complete and carefully checked for spelling and grammar. Managing this section takes considerable time, and correcting incomplete entries or chasing missing details makes the process much harder.
Please submit your event as soon as the date is confirmed. You can add further details, schedules, and online entry links later. Events submitted with less than 7 days’ notice may not be included.
The NFED is a trusted resource, and maintaining that trust means keeping the calendar up to date. If your event details change or the event is cancelled, please notify us by email immediately. Failing to inform us directly undermines confidence in the diary and the effort we put into it. Repeated issues may result in future submissions being rejected.
We truly appreciate every time someone shares an event or recommends the NFED. Your support helps keep this unique service online and available when you need it most.
A Huge Thank you to our advertisers that make this service possible.
