Forestry England opens up woodlands for more horse riding Forestry England has announced it will significantly reduce the number of woodlands needing permits for horse riding, following a comprehensive public review. From May 2025, horse riders can ride in 49 more woodlands across England,

British Equestrian releases new five-year horse-centric strategy British Equestrian (BEF) has today unveiled an ambitious strategy for the future direction of the federation with a clear vision of our role in supporting the equestrian sector, worth an estimated £5 billion to the UK economy, for

British Equestrian reports on a year of progress for its Horses For All strategy British Equestrian, in partnership with our 20 member bodies, is pleased to share a comprehensive progress report marking the first year of our Horses For All strategy. Launched in December 2023, the strategy

British Equestrian releases initial findings which will help determine equestrianism’s social value In partnership with Sheffield Hallam University and the Sport and Recreation Alliance, British Equestrian is pleased to release the findings of the first stage of their pioneering research project

British Equestrian launches Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan as part of drive towards a more inclusive culture British Equestrian is proud to today reveal our Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP), a crucial step towards ensuring a more inclusive and equitable future for equestrian

To celebrate the launch of Safe to Play, a new resource aimed at highlighting the importance of safety and wellbeing in equestrian, we’re giving away a pair of tickets to the 75th HOYS show the show finale on Sunday 13 October at Birmingham’s NEC. We’d value around five minutes of your time to

British Equestrian can announce the relaunch of our Find a Centre online tool, designed to help those looking to start their equestrian journey or return to the saddle to find an approved local riding centre. All centres listed on the ‘Find a Centre’ tool are legally approved by their Local

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British Equestrian commends the publication of the British Horseracing Authority’s (BHA) Human Welfare and Safeguarding Strategy which outlines their increased commitment to improving working practices for all in the British racing industry. Data collected by the BHA over the last five years showed

British Equestrian and our 20 partner organisations have today published a diversity and inclusion strategy, Horses for All. The culmination of an extensive research, listening and learning process, the new strategy sets the agenda for our long-term commitment to lead change in our industry and

Research conducted by Riders Minds, has revealed that 76% of equestrians have been bullied, with a further 85% saying that they have witnessed bullying within the industry. Of those equestrians who have been bullied a staggering 77% felt unable to speak out. The shocking survey results have been