New lockdown measures increase equestrian activity across Great Britain

All the home nations in Great Britain now have revised lockdown conditions, facilitating some increased activity with horses for participants, coaches and venues. In liaison with governments, sporting bodies and member bodies, British Equestrian can now release the following update ...

BEF statement: current position on resumption of equestrian activity:

Further to the guidance released by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)andnbsp;on 13 May and British Equestrian’s subsequent statement on Friday 15 May, equestrian activity may resume in an outdoor environment only in England. Current lockdown restrictions ...

COVID-19 BEF update: 15th May

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) issued further guidance on 13 May regarding outdoor facilities, as a follow-on from the government’s revised policy on exercise. This advice permits venues that provide outdoor sports and physical activities to ...

BEF statement: Stance on riding reviewed

Following the UK Prime Minister’s broadcast on Sunday 10 May, the Board of British Equestrian (BEF) has convened to discuss their position on riding and training in the current coronavirus pandemic.andnbsp; Although the crisis remains at stage four, according to ...

COVID19 BEF update: 28th April

BEF and MBs in consultation for financial stability and sporting resumptionThe British Equestrian Federation (BEF) is working closely with its Olympic and Paralympic governing bodies British Dressage, British Eventing and British Showjumping, in conjunction with the British Horse Council, on ...

COVID19 BEF update: 14th April

With news due any day from the Government on the continuation of the lockdown period, we can bring you an update from some of our member bodies and their news since our previous one earlier this month.New guidance for equine ...