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
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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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
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‘A chance to change things for the better’: calls for equestrian business to act on business rates *H&H Plus
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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’
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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’
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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’
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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’
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‘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’
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Hobby horses help teach children about passing riders safely on the road
‘By educating children as well as adults, I really believe we can help to save even more lives in the future’
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‘You don’t want to run into tankers’: rider takes on daring English Channel swim
‘I’m temporarily filling my competitive streak and adrenaline junkie side by swimming’
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Changing lives: rescued horses’ new start helping troubled young people
‘Now, we are also helping horses to have a new start in life too. It doesn’t get any better’
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Former eventer has heart set on racing glory after double hip replacement
‘My surgeon has warned me not to ride really short because my legs might fall out’
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‘Unsafe’ bridleway restored to provide crucial link to off-road riding
Work included cutting back trees and scrub to form a 4m-wide area and creating a new drainage system to stop the route becoming waterlogged
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Ground-breaking study involving electric cars’ impact on horse safety showcased for royal visit
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‘I was terrified what I was going to find’: horse struck by car twice in hit-and-run
The rider is campaigning for safer roads after the frightening incident
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Charity’s stolen £50,000 horsebox found within days
The lorry had been abandoned not far from where it was stolen
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BHS promises better communication after vote of no confidence fails
Close to 5,500 of the 108,00+ members of the British Horse Society voted, making it the largest turnout on a BHS general meeting vote in modern history
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Mainstream motor insurer aims to educate drivers on passing horses
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New bridleway gates installed after rider injured
‘It’s really important; the more people that report issues, the more likely something will be done’
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Experts join forces in the fight against colic
’Colic is the most common emergency in the horse and can involve some really difficult decisions for owners’
