About
Equus Organiser is a purpose-built equestrian event management platform designed to simplify how venues, riding clubs, and coaches run their events. The platform covers three core areas: equestrian-specific event management, general event ticketing, and a Find & Book discovery portal for riders seeking events and services. At its heart, Equus Organiser provides an online entry system that replaces time-consuming manual processes with a streamlined digital experience. Organisers can manage competitor entries, track event capacity, and handle payments all within a single system. For attendees and riders, the platform offers an easy-to-use interface to search, find, and book events or coaching sessions. The platform is trusted by a wide range of organisations — from local riding clubs and livery yards to international show centres and national equestrian bodies such as the Malta Equestrian Federation and British Driving Society Scotland. Equus Organiser helps organisers reduce the complexity of running events by consolidating entry management, scheduling, and ticketing under one roof, ultimately driving higher entry numbers and improved revenue. It is accessible via the web with no technical setup required, making it suitable for small clubs and large event venues alike.
Key Features
- Online Entry Management: Allows competitors to enter equestrian events online, reducing paper-based admin and speeding up the registration process for both organisers and riders.
- Event Ticketing System: A built-in ticketing module lets organisers sell tickets for shows, clinics, and competitions, complete with payment processing and capacity management.
- Find & Book Discovery Portal: A public-facing search tool where riders and attendees can discover local events, coaching sessions, and equestrian services and book directly online.
- Comprehensive Event Dashboard: Organisers get a central control panel to manage entries, view financials, communicate with competitors, and run events from end to end.
- Multi-Discipline Support: Supports a wide range of equestrian disciplines including dressage, eventing, show jumping, cross country, driving, and more — as well as non-equestrian events.
Use Cases
- A riding club uses Equus Organiser to manage online entries for its annual show, replacing manual email and paper entry forms and reducing admin time significantly.
- An equestrian coach lists their training clinics on the Find & Book portal, allowing riders in their area to discover and book sessions directly without back-and-forth communication.
- An agricultural show with equestrian classes uses the ticketing module to sell spectator tickets and manage competitor entries in one unified platform.
- A dressage group uses the event dashboard to track entries across multiple competition dates, monitor capacity, and communicate with competitors all from a single interface.
- An international equestrian show centre uses Equus Organiser to handle high volumes of online entries for jumping and eventing competitions, reducing administrative overhead and increasing entry revenue.
Pros
- Industry-Specific Design: Built specifically for the equestrian sector, meaning the workflows, terminology, and features are tailored to the real needs of horse event organisers rather than adapted from a generic platform.
- All-in-One Platform: Combines event management, online entries, and ticketing in a single system, eliminating the need to juggle multiple tools and spreadsheets.
- Trusted by a Wide Range of Organisations: Used by national bodies, international show centres, and local riding clubs alike, demonstrating broad applicability and reliability across organisation sizes.
- Improves Revenue & Entries: The streamlined online journey reduces friction for participants, which organisers report leads to higher entry numbers and increased event revenue.
Cons
- Niche Audience: Primarily designed for the equestrian industry, so it offers limited utility for event organisers outside the horse sports and equestrian services space.
- Pricing Transparency: Pricing details are not publicly listed on the website, requiring prospective customers to contact the team directly to understand costs.
- Web-Only Platform: There are no dedicated iOS or Android apps mentioned, which may limit on-the-go management capabilities for organisers running events in outdoor venues.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of organisations use Equus Organiser?
Equus Organiser is used by equestrian venues, riding clubs, independent coaches, agricultural shows, and national equestrian bodies. Customers range from small local clubs to large international show centres.
Can I use Equus Organiser for non-equestrian events?
Yes. Equus Organiser offers a general Ticketing path that can be used for non-equestrian events, and some customers such as netball clubs and padel courts have also been listed as users.
How do competitors find and enter events?
Riders and attendees can use the Find & Book portal on the Equus Organiser website to search for events, view details, and complete their entry or booking entirely online.
Does Equus Organiser handle payments?
Yes, the platform includes integrated payment processing as part of the online entry and ticketing workflow, so organisers can collect entry fees and ticket sales directly through the system.
How do I get started with Equus Organiser?
You can contact the Equus Organiser team via the website or by calling 0333 445 9966 to discuss your requirements and get set up on the platform.
