Open Events run by a BRC recognised club or non-profit organisation, etc.
These events are classed as non-commercial & are completely free of charge.
- Competitions
- Shows
- Fun & Sponsored Rides
- Country Fairs
- Social Events
Commercial Events *
Any event run for profit or by a commercial venue, individual or entity as part of their business.
- Shows
- Competitions
- Clinics
- Demos
- Training courses
- Course or arena hire
- Clear round & book a slot
- Venue, facility or equipment hire
- Table or tack sales, car boots, auctions
- Promotional event
- Any other for profit event
* Free - If either the Venue or Instructor has a current Standard Listing in the NFED Services Directory. Free commercial events are NOT included with an Economy Listing.
* Free - If organised by a BRC recognised club, PC, official organisation (BHS, BD, BSJ, BE, etc).
* Free - If organised by or primarily in aid of a registered charity/good cause (See Below).
Please include the relevant charity number, club or directory listing details in the Notes for Admin.
Commercial Venues
Commercial venues include: equestrian centres, livery yards, cross country courses, etc, that hold or host equestrian events as part of their business.
Mixed Events: If the event contains both open & commercial events, the commercial event will take precedence & the commercial event rules will apply.
Charity Events
We are happy to support charities by providing them with free commercial events. The event must be held primarily to support or in aid of the charity, with all profits going directly to the charity. Giving a donation or small percentage of profits to charity, does not qualify as a free commercial event, therefore a current Standard Directory will be required. If the charity details are not included with the event, please include them in the notes for admin.
What is a Standard Listing in the NFED Services Directory?
With a Standard Listing in the NFED Services Directory, all events are completely free regardless of where the event is held, which is ideal for instructors using multiple venues, or if you own a venue, free for anyone using your venue, equipment or facilities.
Each event will link to your listing to provide further information. Prices start at £3.00 per month with subscribe & save, Click Here for details.
Please Note: Economy Listing are available at half the price for those that wish to advertise services without the extras. Free commercial events are NOT included with an Economy Listing.
The Venue has a listing, how do I know if it qualifies? #freecommercial
Venues that qualify for free commercial events are marked with the hashtag, #freecommercial. This means that any commercial event at that venue can be advertised in the NFED Free of charge. Searching the directory for #freecommercial will list all of the venues with a Standard Listing or Click Here.
Venues with Economy Directory Listings do not qualify for free events, so are not marked with the hashtag.
I don’t want a Directory Listing.
Sorry, but as from March 2024, we can no longer afford to cover the costs of commercial events, they will not be accepted without a Standard Listing in the NFED Services Directory.
A Standard Directory Listing costs only £3.00 per month & will help us to keep the NFED online, whilst giving you free commercial events & advertising for your business or venue.
Open or Commercial Event?
Open Events run by a BRC recognised club or non-profit organisation, etc.
These events are classed as non-commercial & are completely free of charge.
- Competitions
- Shows
- Fun & Sponsored Rides
- Country Fairs
- Social Events
Commercial Events *
Any event run for profit or by a commercial venue, individual or entity as part of their business.
- Shows
- Competitions
- Clinics
- Demos
- Training courses
- Course or arena hire
- Clear round & book a slot
- Venue, facility or equipment hire
- Table or tack sales, car boots, auctions
- Promotional event
- Any other for profit event
* Free - If either the Venue or Instructor has a current Standard Listing in the NFED Services Directory. Free commercial events are NOT included with an Economy Listing.
* Free - If organised by a BRC recognised club, PC, official organisation (BHS, BD, BSJ, BE, etc).
* Free - If organised by or primarily in aid of a registered charity/good cause (See Below).
Please include the relevant charity number, club or directory listing details in the Notes for Admin.
Commercial Venues
Commercial venues include: equestrian centres, livery yards, cross country courses, etc, that hold or host equestrian events as part of their business.
Mixed Events: If the event contains both open & commercial events, the commercial event will take precedence & the commercial event rules will apply.
Charity Events
We are happy to support charities by providing them with free commercial events. The event must be held primarily to support or in aid of the charity, with all profits going directly to the charity. Giving a donation or small percentage of profits to charity, does not qualify as a free commercial event, therefore a current Standard Directory will be required. If the charity details are not included with the event, please include them in the notes for admin.
What is a Standard Listing in the NFED Services Directory?
With a Standard Listing in the NFED Services Directory, all events are completely free regardless of where the event is held, which is ideal for instructors using multiple venues, or if you own a venue, free for anyone using your venue, equipment or facilities.
Each event will link to your listing to provide further information. Prices start at £3.00 per month with subscribe & save, Click Here for details.
Please Note: Economy Listing are available at half the price for those that wish to advertise services without the extras. Free commercial events are NOT included with an Economy Listing.
The Venue has a listing, how do I know if it qualifies? #freecommercial
Venues that qualify for free commercial events are marked with the hashtag, #freecommercial. This means that any commercial event at that venue can be advertised in the NFED Free of charge. Searching the directory for #freecommercial will list all of the venues with a Standard Listing or Click Here.
Venues with Economy Directory Listings do not qualify for free events, so are not marked with the hashtag.
I don’t want a Directory Listing.
Sorry, but as from March 2024, we can no longer afford to cover the costs of commercial events, they will not be accepted without a Standard Listing in the NFED Services Directory.
A Standard Directory Listing costs only £3.00 per month & will help us to keep the NFED online, whilst giving you free commercial events & advertising for your business or venue.
