Some equestrian business had been told they were not eligible for the Covid-19 grants, but after H&H made representations on their behalf, the councils reviewed their decision.
Many equestrian centres are eligible for the government’s Covid-19 financial help, despite the fact some have been told this is not the case.
As part of measures aimed to support those forced to close during the pandemic, businesses can claim a year’s business rates holiday and a significant grant.
The British Equestrian Federation (BEF) and the Sport and Recreation Alliance have confirmed the retail, hospitality and leisure grant fund can be claimed by “businesses used for the provision of sport, leisure and facilities to visiting members of the public (including for the viewing of such activities)”. This applies to riding schools, livery yards and competition centres.
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Eleanor is an experienced journalist who spent over eight years working for local and national newspapers before joining H&H as news editor in March 2016. Passionate about equine welfare and exposing the truth, Eleanor has reported on all aspects of the industry, from Brexit to anti-bullying campaigns, and from dressage rules to mules. Her sport of choice is showjumping, in which she competes her own horses, and she also enjoys reporting at local jumping shows through to international championships.
