Essex Bridleways Association is a registered charity formed 1979 to enable horse riders, walkers and countryside to preserve,maintain & increase bridleways Essex Bridleways Association is a registered charity formed 1979. Our aim is to Protect, Preserve, Improve and Develop the network of equestrian rights of way. Our rides are a way of raising funds to achieve our aim. Our members add strength to our voice. To protect, preserve, improve, promote and develop the network of equestrian rights of way for the benefit of the horse riding public so that their conditions of life may be improved.