Covid-19 Regulations

We understand how frustrating and conflicting some of the advice has been regarding the legislation for the current lockdown in England. Please be assured that the British Horse Society and British Equestrian (on behalf of their Member Bodies) are continuing ...

BEF update: England lockdown, travel in Scotland and post-firebreak advice in Wales

At midnight, England went into national lockdown for a four-week period until Wednesday 2 December inclusive. While this lockdown is not as restrictive as conditions in March and April, the overall requirement is for people to stay at home except ...

The Showing Council Works Towards a Unified Approach to Dope Testing

Discussions to bring showing’s dope testing rules in line with other equestrian disciplines in Britain are on going. Handamp;H finds out more...PLANS for a “unified” approach to dope testing in showing are being discussed with the hope of bringing the ...

BEF Update on UK Equine Feedstuff: regulatory action

On 21st October British Equestrian (BEF) released an update informing stakeholders that a number of UK equine feedstuff manufacturers may be affected by the shipment of molasses which was contaminated with Zilpaterol, a banned substance. This was followed by a ...

GAIN Equine Nutrition Feed Issue

GAIN Equine Nutrition wishes to advise its customers that it is investigating the potential presence of a contaminant in some batches of our equine feed range.Until further investigations are completed, GAIN customers with competing horses are advised to refrain from ...

Showing Council Meeting 16th September 2020

The Showing Council held its latest scheduled meeting of Council Members by Zoom on Wednesday 16th September; please see below for the major points discussed:United Dope Testing Platform (BEFAR):andnbsp;The initial meeting with British Equestrian (formerly the BEF) has taken place ...