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New ride will breathe fire into horse riders’ passion for the great outdoors

9/20/2012 6:44 AM EST
A new route launched by the UK’s largest equestrian charity, The British Horse Society (BHS), will enable horse riders to explore Wales from top to bottom and side to side!
The Great Dragon Ride brings together a number of popular riding routes to create a 293-mile trail spanning from the North Coast of Wales to the South and from East to West. The ride, which can also be enjoyed by walkers and cyclists, was...

Equestrian Silver Spoon? Not necessarily

8/10/2012 5:20 AM EST
Whether you were in the arena or watching on the telly, the performances of our GB equestrian teams just took your breath away. The British Horse Society is so proud of our horses, riders and support teams and we join in offering our congratulations to everyone for a record-breaking equestrian Olympics on home turf.
Under typically varied summer conditions, our teams brought home five medals: Silver in eventing...

Self-closing gates a barrier to riding

8/2/2012 8:18 AM EST
The British Horse Society (BHS) has published the results of research to determine the effect of self-closing gates on horse riders. The research was a response to an increasing number of reports that riders and horses had been harmed by such gates.
The trial demonstrates that self-closing bridle gates are neither as safe nor as easy to use for horse riders as British Standard 5709:2006 compliant...

BHS encourages active travel for all

7/30/2012 10:15 AM EST
The UK’s foremost equestrian charity, The British Horse Society (BHS), has responded to the Welsh Government’s consultation on Active Travel, supporting the principles of active travel for all, but condemning the Bill’s lack of provision for equestrians.
The Bill sets out proposals to identify and map a network of routes for walkers and cyclists, identify enhancements that would create a fully integrated...

Equestrians need to speak now to improve rights of way

7/30/2012 8:26 AM EST
The British Horse Society is calling for all equestrians to have their say on the future of equestrian access.
The equestrian world’s foremost charity will respond to the Defra consultation, ‘Improvements to the policy and legal framework for public rights of way’ and is urging all equestrians to do the same. 

The Society is calling for fairer access for all non-motorised users and caution over the 2026...

Are lower speed limits the answer? Riders urged to have their say

7/27/2012 4:31 AM EST
As some of Britain’s most vulnerable road users, horse riders and carriage drivers are being urged to give their views on whether lowering speed limits will make our roads safer.
Every year hundreds of horses and riders are involved in accidents on our roads. In 2011, 225 incidents involving horses on the road were reported through the dedicated accident recording website, www.horseaccidents.org.uk. This...

Harmony in the saddle!

7/24/2012 11:25 AM EST
Whether horse riders or cyclists, it is hoped that a new advice leaflet issued today (24 July) will help to make time in the saddle safer and more enjoyable for all.
The British Horse Society (BHS) has produced the Code of conduct for horse riders and cyclists inEngland andWales to enable each user to better appreciate the others needs and requirements.

The BHS believes that working with other vulnerable road...

Celebrate with care!

7/21/2012 5:00 AM EST
Britain’s foremost equestrian charity, The British Horse Society (BHS), is calling for people to spare a thought for four-legged-friends as they arrange celebrations in coming weeks.
As Olympic fever hits Britain, there will hopefully be many an occasion to celebrate. However, some forms of celebration can be hazardous for our pets and livestock.

Chinese Lanterns for example are a pretty sight flying across...

TREC-ing to Scotland!

7/20/2012 10:00 AM EST
Riders from around the UK will be heading to Fife, Scotland to compete in the BHS TREC Championships over the weekend of 11 and 12 August.
Huge distances will be travelled by the riders who have qualified to attend these prestigious finals, kindly sponsored by Cavallo Horse and Rider.

The classes to be contested are:

Level 2 pairs and individual

Level 3 pairs and individual

Level 4 individual

Cavallo Horse...

Safety is Gold!

7/20/2012 4:57 AM EST
As Olympic fever hits Britain the next week, The British Horse Society is warning riders to be extra vigilant to dangers caused during celebrations.
There will hopefully be many a cause to celebrate for us Brits in coming weeks; however, some forms of marking the occasion can be hazardous for our pets and livestock.

Chinese Lanterns for example are a pretty sight flying across the sky at night, but the...

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