British Equestrian Update: New Legal Restrictions for England

The government has recently announced new restrictions in England which limit gatherings to a maximum of six people, enforceable by law, which come into effect on Monday 14 September. While this has implications for day-to-day life, British Equestrian has had ...

Blueprint for the Resumption of Showing Updated

The Showing Council recently updated its blueprint for the resumption of showing, allowing for exhibits to be stripped for the Conformation Assessment and Grooms in the ring, provided strict social distancing rules are adhered to.In addition to the above changes, ...

Showing Council Meeting 15th July 2020

The Showing Council held its latest scheduled meeting of Council Members by Zoom on Wednesday 15th July; please see below for the major points discussed:Treasurer’s Report: Showing Council Treasurer, Brian Gates reported funds were in a healthy state, mainly due ...

BEF statement – 10th July 2020

The First Ministers for Scotland and Wales have announced new lockdown measures in the past 36 hours which will allow further equestrian activity to resume in the devolved nations. Meanwhile, the Chancellor of the Exchequer has unveiled plans to help ...

United voice for showing

Have you got your copy of The Showing Journal magazine, the No. 1 showing magazine in the UK?The first Chairman, Brian Williams, talks about how it all began and David Ingle, the currrent Chairman of The Showing Council, brings us ...

BEF update: Lockdown changes in Scotland and Leicester

The government announced on Monday 29thandnbsp;June that, as of 2nd June, a zone incorporating Leicester city and a number of its adjoining suburbs are under increased ‘local lockdown’ restrictions. Non-essential shops are closed and residents are being asked to make ...