New animated series launched to help make equestrianism welcoming and inclusive for all
British Equestrian has today furthered our vision of building inclusion and diversity across the equestrian community with the proud release of a new series of animated educational resources.
Anyone can be involved with horses – it's a big part of what makes our equestrian community so incredible. Equestrian activities deliver significant health, wellbeing and inclusion benefits, whilst reaching groups often underrepresented in other sports including women and girls and disabled people.
Developed in partnership with Tinmouse, and supported by funding from Sport England and The Worshipful Company of Saddlers, these animations represent a significant milestone in creating more accessible and welcoming spaces for everyone involved in equestrianism.
Building on the momentum of the second year of our Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan, launched in June 2025, this series brings to life our commitment to shared training and resource development. In response to the Horses For All research, this animation series compliments projects happening across the federation such as:
Hidden Disabilities: British Dressage is a proud member of Sunflower, to improve accessibility, raise awareness and provide greater opportunity for those with non-visible disabilities.
The Pony Club’ diversification project, which includes the collaboration with Active Madrassah.
The British Horse Society’s Everyone Welcome projects have addressed inequalities, such as mental health, disability and cultural diversity.
Riding for the Disabled Association is embedding inclusive resources, such as their Disability Awareness Course, through their new e-learning platform.
With more work in the pipeline across the federation, our goal is to raise awareness, deepen understanding and equip the entire equestrian community with the knowledge to create inclusive environments.
Who are these animations for?
These animations are designed for a broad audience, including organisation owners, staff, volunteers, participants and parents. They cover essential topics including:
Introduction to EDI
Planning with everyone in mind
Banter and microaggressions
Active bystander and allyship
Anti-racism.
Naomi Howgate, member of the Board and EDI Champion at British Equestrian, commented, "Creating a truly welcoming equestrian community requires proactive and holistic planning, including considering the needs of all participants, staff, volunteers and families. The foundation of this work is education. By learning and sharing knowledge, we empower informed decision-making and can implement practices that help to ensure every equestrian space is accessible, safe and supportive.”
Amy Dobbins, British Equestrian’s Project and Inclusion Coordinator, added, “These animations are an exciting step forward in helping the equestrian community embrace the importance of inclusive spaces. When equestrianism is open and welcoming to all, more people can experience the joy, connection and wellbeing that horses uniquely offer.”
Together, we can build an equestrian community where everyone feels valued, safe, and has a strong sense of belonging.