Equestrian
Published on: 17th August 2011
More people, more horses, more places, more medals...
Welcome to the website of the British Equestrian Federation, the recognised governing body of horse sports in the UK. Through its eighteen members the BEF represents and works to promote the interests of the 4.2 million riders and carriage drivers in Britain.
The BEF is an umbrella organisation representing the interests of 4.2 million riders, vaulters and carriage drivers in Great Britain via 18 independent member bodies. Established in 1972 it is the largest representative body within the equestrian industry and together with the British Horse Racing Board and the Thoroughbred Breeders Association forms the British Horse Industry Confederation. (BHIC)
The long term aims and strategies of the BEF are brought together in its strategic plan which is aligned with the Strategy for the Horse Industry created by the BHIC.
The BEF is responsible for distributing Government funding to the equestrian sports. Funding from UK Sport and Sport England supports the BEF's work from developing the best riders, with the aim of winning medals for Great Britain, to encouraging complete beginners to get involved. Funding support is also provided by Sport Scotland for the Scottish Equestrian Association (SEA), a member of the BEF.
You can read more about the BEF and our activities in our brochure which can be viewed here. You can request a hard copy by emailing
North East & Yorkshire Region
http://www.bef.co.uk/In_the_Regions/The_North_East_and_Yorkshire.html
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