British Horse Society

Advice for equestrians as second lockdown looms

British Dressage and the British Horse Society have issued interim guidance to riders and members as the equestrian world waits to hear exactly what the second lockdown will mean for them

Cyclists may not undertake horses: clarification on proposed Highway Code changes

“There would now be an absolute definition of how road users should pass horses”

Guidance for horse owners in Wales during ‘firebreak’ lockdown

The Welsh government announced yesterday (19 October) that from 6pm on Friday, everyone living in Wales must stay at home, except for limited reasons, and certain businesses have to shut, until 9 November

‘It could help save your horse’: owners urged to sign up for Colic Awareness Week

‘The campaign has been well received by horse owners and vets, however we are aware that many people may not have a care plan in place. This really can make all the difference’

Equestrian bodies back calls to Boris Johnson for urgent sport funding

‘Grassroots sport, fitness, and wider recreational activity is proven to improve physical, mental, and social wellbeing. This makes our sector an essential service as our nation recovers from the damage caused by Covid-19’

‘A significant result for riders’: proposed Highway Code changes include strong guidance on passing horses

Put yourself to the test: interactive video highlights road safety risks for riders among others

The British Horse Society produced the film after successfully bidding for £40,000 of funding from the Warwickshire Police and Crime Commissioner Philip Sercombe’s road safety fund

Advice to riding schools as first local lockdown imposed: racing takes stock

Leicester is the first city to be put into localised lockdown in the UK since the country-wide restrictions to control the coronavirus pandemic in England were eased

‘Welcome news’ as government confirms indoor arenas may open from 4 July

‘This is great news for all centres who will now be able to fully utilise their arenas’

Scotland gets the go-ahead for ‘covered arena’ use

New guidance has been released by Horsescotland and the British Horse Society (BHS) Scotland today (23 June)

Riders asked for their views as coronavirus restrictions ease *H&H Plus*

Riders urged to be ‘hyper-aware’ on roads as lockdown restrictions ease

‘With the government’s slight lifting of the lockdown measures, the level of activity on our roads is increasing, as well as the speed of the traffic’

Major fund set up to help hard-hit riding schools feed their horses *H&H Plus*

The money will go directly towards ensuring the care and welfare of horses and ponies at BHS approved centres

British Horse Society teams up on new video to help everyone enjoy countryside

The British Horse Society and Experience Community CIC have teamed up to produce the new video

‘A chance to change things for the better’: calls for equestrian business to act on business rates *H&H Plus

The Princess Royal meets youths and horses who have helped each other

‘Our team works hard to rehabilitate rescue horses who in turn teach vulnerable children and adults to develop empathy and regulate emotional and physical behaviour’

New film to help riders and mountain bikers share the countryside safely

‘We hope our members and the mountain bike community share this video and help educate everyone on how we can all enjoy the outdoors together’

The late Mike Tucker celebrated for gifting bridleway to riders

‘The awards are our way of acknowledging and celebrating those who have made an exceptional contribution in aid of our charitable work’

Police disappointed as 40 drivers pass horse too fast and close

‘We encourage riders to report any incident to the BHS horse accidents website, as we can use this information to implement initiatives like this’

‘The worst day of my life’: BHS releases emotive new road safety film

‘The aim of this video is to clearly demonstrate the devastating impact these incidents can have on riders and horses’