Emagin is The British Horse Society’s Geographical Information System.

It offers the Society, its volunteers and members a vast range of benefits, the most important of which is to supply crucial and comprehensive data, statistics and imagery through the use of mapping to further support and strengthen the Society's work for every horse and rider.

Among the umbrella of benefits to the BHS itself, there are some excellent ways in which Emagin can be of direct use to the public. One of these is the Where to Ride service (see details below). As Emagin grows the range of benefits available will increase dramatically and this page will keep you informed of these.

The BHS hopes to launch Emagin online next year, and when this point is reached, members of the public will be able to view a wealth of BHS information, and specific comprehensive data on equestrian access throughout the UK and Ireland and their local areas.

Until the system is established online, this page will provide progress updates. All queries should be directed to Heather Holmes, GIS Officer and Executive Access and Rights of Way, on 01926 707 812 or emagin@bhs.org.uk.

Download routes!

Now available: Route details for mapping your ride.

The Seahorse Ride (Wales)
Route overview (pdf, 1.5 MB)
Route Detail from EMAGIN (pdf, 1.5 MB)

The Prince Llywelyn Ride (Wales)
Route overview (pdf, 1.5MB)
Route Details (pdf, 1.5MB)

When printing, we suggest that you disable the 'fit to printer margins' option, so the printout will fit exactly to your OS Map.

This is trial service that we hope to roll out further during 2008. If you have any feedback for us please email us.

The routes supplied for download are to be used in conjunction with an Ordnance Survey map. Print off the pages onto thin paper (or even better, tracing paper) and overlay them onto the specified Ordnance Survey maps to start planning your route.

The BHS also supplies leaflets for these rides, which contain route information and places to stay with your horse. Please email us for more information, or visit www.ride-uk.org.uk.

If you experience any problems with this download service, please call the GIS Officer on 01926 707 812 or e-mail emagin@bhs.org.uk.

Latest news on Emagin

• Read the latest GIS Professional magazine article here.
• Pioneering route detail available for download online at Emagin.org.uk
• BHS launch mapping strategy for England, Scotland and Wales
• The BHS launches Emagin
• BHS awarded grant for Geographical Information System

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