British Horse Society
The British Horse Society is the UK’s largest equestrian charity who protect and promote the interests of all horses and those who care about them. Supported by 115,000 members, H&H brings you up to date news from the BHS.
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‘Light at the end of the tunnel’ as equestrian activity and competition set to resume in England
“We must all continue to play our part across the United Kingdom, so we can avoid any further lockdowns in any areas”
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Road incidents involving horses rise again: reporting and education is key *H&H Plus*
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Tighter restrictions for 11 areas of Scotland make competitions unviable
“The main impact of the restrictions from our point of view is on the venues again. They’re unlikely to be able to run viable competitions with the restricted geography of where competitors come from”
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Prime Minister’s recognition for former eventer’s equine therapy impact
“For me it’s very much a team award as I’ve seen how hard our volunteers work. I have been so proud that we have been able to reach out and support so many key workers, children and military veterans through these challenging times”
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Police Facebook post on road riding two abreast goes viral
The force issued the reminder to drivers on its Facebook page in a post that has been shared more than 12,000 times
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Lockdown update: clarification provided for riding schools
In an update today (12 November) the British Horse Society (BHS) said it had been liaising with Defra and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport to gain clarification on Covid legislation and the impact on riding schools
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Rules confirmed on shows, riding, training and travelling horses during lockdown
“The removal of stables and riding centres from the list of venues that should close has to be counted as a small victory for us all”
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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
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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”
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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
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‘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’
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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’
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‘A significant result for riders’: proposed Highway Code changes include strong guidance on passing horses
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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
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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
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‘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’
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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)
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Riders asked for their views as coronavirus restrictions ease *H&H Plus*
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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’