“Riding is at risk” as 250 schools have closed since 2018 – although there has been a slight increase in participation in horse sport. These were key findings announced at the 2023 National Equine Forum on 2 March, in a session on the opportunities and challenges for the future of the equestrian sector. British Horse […]
Some 3.2 million people in the UK have ridden a horse in the past 12 months: “The data, despite the turbulence of the last two years, shows positive signs for the sport and the industry.”
Today marks the first anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine by Russian troops. Ukrainian Equestrian Charity Foundation founder Mykhaylo Parkhomchuk looks back on the first year of war.
1. Ban on using whip ‘out of temper’ A new British Riding Clubs (BRC) rule on whip use has been introduced to help educate riders and improve horse welfare. BRC’s 2023 rules state that the whip must only be used to support the rider’s natural aids, and never when a horse or pony has turned away after a […]