"There are Coaching Clubs, Four-in-hand Clubs, Tandem Clubs, and Sporting Clubs of all sorts, but there is no Equestrian Club.
"The object of the present proposed Club is to supply this want.
"The Members will meet on Sundays, and ride to some place within easy reach of town: there lunch, spend a few hours, and return.
"Due notice will be given of each 'Meet,' and replies must be sent in to the Secretary by Wednesday afternoon at latest. When it is considered necessary, Luncheon will be ordered beforehand for the party, and those who have neglected to reply by the time fixed, and who do not attend the Meet, will be charged with their share of the Luncheon.
"There will be other Meets besides those on Sundays, which will be arranged by the Members from time to time.
"The title of the Club is taken from the names of the two most celebrated English Equestrians known to 'the road,' viz.:—
'DICK TURPIN'
and
'JOHN GILPIN.'