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15/05/2015
BHS says “Balls to the Equine Welfare Crisis”
The British Horse Society (BHS) recently held the first of its 2015 castration clinics at a site near Southampton.
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11/02/2015
British Horse Society celebrates its Fellows
The British Horse Society unveiled a Board of Honour at its Warwickshire headquarters on Friday (30 January) to celebrate those who have achieved the ultimate accolade – Fellowship of The British Horse Society.
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13/10/2014
Safety awards presented in honour of Sefton
Outstanding contributions in the field of riding and road safety were recognised at The British Horse Society’s Sefton Awards, held at the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment's Barracks, Knightsbridge, London on Wednesday
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07/09/2014
BHS launches urgent Faith, Hope and Charity Appeal
Helping to change abandoned ponies from ‘trash’ to ‘treasure’.
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22/08/2014
British Riding Clubs crown National Horse Trials Champions
British Riding Clubs welcomed Animalife as the new sponsor of this year’s National Horse Trials Championships, held at Swalcliffe Park Equestrian in Oxfordshire.
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22/09/2013
BHS TREC Champions crowned in Wales
This year’s BHS TREC Championships of Great Britain took place on 14-15 September against the magnificent backdrop of the Brecon Beacons National Park.
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06/08/2013
British Riding Club team on top of the world!
A team of riders representing British Riding Clubs has triumphed in a showjumping contest at the World Cup Tournament 2013 – an international celebration organised by the French Equestrian Federation.
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24/02/2013
New leaflet aims to make roads safer for all
The British Horse Society has joined forces with road safety organisation, GEM Motoring Assist, to take a new approach to horse and rider safety on the roads.
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02/02/2013
Horsy concerns for HS2 Phase 2
The British Horse Society urges Phase 2 of HS2 to consider the access needs of equestrians.
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02/02/2013
No extra speed for HGV’s says horse charity
The British Horse Society has responded to the Department for Transport’s recent consultation on proposals to increase the speed limit for HGVs over 7.5 tonnes on single carriageway roads.
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01/02/2013
Equestrian Access Forum launches Making Ways for Horses
The Equestrian Access Forum (EAF) has launched Making Ways for Horses, a new publication highlighting proposals for the future provision of equestrian access in England.
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17/01/2013
Horse owners to benefit from a ‘friend at the end’
A new initiative launched by The British Horse Society (BHS), will ensure that no horse owner has to face the loss of their equine companion alone.
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08/01/2013
British Horse Society elects new chairman
Claire Aldridge is the new Chairman of the UK’s largest equestrian charity, The British Horse Society (BHS).
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06/11/2012
Remember, remember, the fifth of November….
The UK’s largest equestrian charity, The British Horse Society, celebrates its 65th Birthday today.
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03/11/2012
A horse is for life…not just for Christmas
One of the UK’s leading equestrian charities is speaking out against any company that is encouraging people to buy a horse for Christmas.
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31/10/2012
Fireworks frighten horses
For many people Bonfire Night is an enjoyable evening spent watching spectacular firework displays and warming themselves by a bonfire, but for horse owners it can be a time of concern and distress.
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02/10/2012
Safety awards presented in name of Sefton
Outstanding contributions in the field of equestrian safety were recognised at The British Horse Society’s Sefton Awards, held at the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment's Barracks, Knightsbridge, London.
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21/09/2012
New ride will breathe fire into horse riders' passion
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!
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07/09/2012
‘Equine squatting’ needs stopping'!
As new legislation comes into play to protect homeowners from squatters, the UK’s largest equestrian charity, The British Horse Society is calling for ‘equine squatting’ to be made a criminal offence.
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31/08/2012
Best of British - GB TREC champions crowned
Horses and riders from all over the country travelled to the Kingdom of Fife to contest the Cavallo BHS TREC Championships of Great Britain.
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11/08/2012
Equestrian Silver Spoon? Not necessarily
Whether you were in the arena or watching on the telly, the performances of our GB equestrian teams just took your breath away.
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03/08/2012
Self-closing gates a barrier to riding
The British Horse Society (BHS) has published the results of research to determine the effect of self-closing gates on horse riders.
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21/07/2012
TREC-ing to Scotland!
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.
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21/07/2012
Celebrate with care!
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.
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18/07/2012
BHS encourages to take part in Paths for Communities
The British Horse Society has encouraged equestrians to submit applications for new bridleways as part of the Paths for Communities project, a Natural England initiative to encourage local communities to help provide new bridleways.
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17/07/2012
Time to act on deadly weed warns UK's leading horse charity
The British Horse Society (BHS) is continuing its fight to combat the toxic plant Ragwort with a third nationwide survey this month.
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13/07/2012
Hope for horse riders in Forestry report
The UK’s foremost equestrian charity, The British Horse Society (BHS) gives cautious welcome to findings set out in the Report of The Independent Panel on Forestry.
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13/07/2012
Britain's grassroots riders will face battle of their own
As the world’s top riders compete for that coveted Olympic Gold in Greenwich, Britain’s most talented amateur riders will contest a prestigious title of their own.
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07/07/2012
Horse charity puts the focus on dogs
The British Horse Society has responded to the Defra consultation on a package of measures to promote more responsible dog ownership and to reduce dog attacks.
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27/06/2012
British Horse Society Approval scheme spreads east
Horse riding centres in China and Singapore have become the latest overseas establishments to join The British Horse Society Approvals scheme.
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16/05/2012
Horsy heroine honoured with BHS Queen's Award
Brenda Larmor, one of the unsung heroes of the equestrian world was recognised on Saturday (12 May) when receiving the prestigious British Horse Society Queen’s Award for Equestrianism from Her Majesty The Queen.
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10/05/2012
BHS TREC Championships of Great Britain finds new sponsor
Cavallo, the well known manufacturer of hoof boots, will be the title sponsor of the 2012 BHS TREC Championships of Great Britain.
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03/05/2012
Sharing trails easier for horses and mountain bikers
Respect: Share the Trail, a new video produced by Forestry Commission Wales in association with The British Horse Society, shows bikers how to help keep Welsh forests safe by being more aware of horse riders sharing popular paths.
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02/05/2012
Chance for riders to have their say on wind turbines
Horse riders and carriage drivers across the UK will be able to express their views on wind turbines in a survey being conducted by The British Horse Society (BHS).
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28/04/2012
The British Horse Society welcomes landmark ruling
The British Horse Society welcomes a high court ruling that a council may not lawfully authorise a cattle-grid across the full width of a footpath or bridleway.
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27/04/2012
Kelly Marks 'Perfect Partners' BHS TREC Winter Series
Janet Keeley from Lechlade, Gloucestershire and Steve Day are winners of the 2012 Kelly Marks ‘Perfect Partners’ BHS TREC Winter Series.
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20/04/2012
BHS Scotland's Diamond Jubilee Ride and Family Fun Day
Horse riders are invited to celebrate HM The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee by taking part in a ride organised by The British Horse Society in the Scottish Borders while at the same time raising funds to improve the lives of horses.
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17/04/2012
Grand National deaths tragic
The British Horse Society, the UK’s foremost equestrian charity responds to the loss of two horses in the 2012 Grand National.
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14/04/2012
No horse? No problem!
Talented riders from across the UK descended on Warwickshire College on Wednesday 11 April for the final of the BHS National Equitation Competition, a unique championship where no competitor owns their own horse.
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13/04/2012
British Horse Society elects new chairman
Lynn Petersen was recently elected as chairman of The British Horse Society (BHS) following the decision of Dr Phil Wadey to step down as chairman due to the demands of new ventures at his satellite communications company.
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16/02/2012
Showjumping focus at this year's BHS Spring Convention
International course designer Steve Williams and top showjumping coach Corinne Bracken will come together to present an enthralling insight into course building and course walking at The British Horse Society’s Spring Convention on 12 March
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01/02/2012
BHS criticises removal of equine vocational qualifications
The British Horse Society (BHS) and the sector’s awarding body, Equestrian Qualifications Ltd (EQL), today criticised the Government’s intention to remove equine vocational qualifications from GCSE school league tables.
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12/01/2012
Horse lovers get sneak preview of DreamWorks ' War Horse'
DreamWorks Pictures' eagerly anticipated film “War Horse” has been given a big thumbs-up by the UK’s foremost equestrian charity, The British Horse Society (BHS).
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23/12/2011
BHS announces competition for preview of 'War Horse'
The British Horse Society (BHS) is giving 20 lucky people the chance to win a pair of tickets to Steven Spielberg's eagerly anticipated epic film War Horse.
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10/12/2011
Independent Panel on Forestry issued its progress report
The British Horse Society welcomes the Panel’s recognition that there is an important continuing role for a national public forest estate in England
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30/11/2011
Chancellor announces £2m for the creation of new bridleways
The BHS enthusiastically welcomes the Chancellor’s announcement today, in his Autumn Statement, of a new £2m “Paths for Communities” grant scheme under which new paths carrying rights for equestrians, walkers and cyclists will be created.
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24/11/2011
Working in the UK to become easier for top Int'l trainers
The British Horse Society can help open doors for top trainers from around the world to come and work in the UK’s leading equestrian centres.
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12/11/2011
Riding is good for your health!
Research commissioned by The British Horse Society (BHS) has proved that regular participation in horse riding is good for your health.
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29/10/2011
Equestrian safety concerns discussed at Safety Conference
A diverse mix of speakers tackling current important safety issues attended the bi-annual BHS Safety Conference at The British Horse Society’s headquarters in Warwickshire.
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27/10/2011
Off-road riding issues explored at BHS conference
Key national organisations were amongst those addressing delegates at The British Horse Society’s equestrian access conference.
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20/10/2011
Quadrille stars selected for Olympia
The 2011 British Riding Clubs Dressage to Music Championships and SEIB Quadrille Selection Trial took place at Aintree Equestrian Centre in Liverpool recently.
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24/09/2011
Smiles all round at BRC Championships
Riders from the far reaches of Great Britain and Northern Ireland congregated on the Lincolnshire Showground for the recent British Riding Clubs National Championships.
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21/09/2011
BHS TREC national champions crowned
Top competitors from the sport of BHS TREC travelled to Devon recently to contest the BHS TREC Championship of Great Britain.
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15/09/2011
Equine Proprietors Urged to Beware after Attempted Theft
Proprietors of riding schools and livery yards are warned to be on their guard following an attempted theft at a British Horse Society (BHS) Approved establishment in Northamptonshire.
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13/09/2011
Christmas fun with The British Horse Society
Learn how you can help your horse “maintain a pain free and supple back” this Winter while supporting the BHS at the same time.
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01/09/2011
Celebrating the tenth Borders Festival of the Horse
The Household Cavalry came to Kelso on the Bank Holiday weekend as guests of BHS Borders to celebrate the tenth Border Festival of the Horse where three separate events were held enjoyed by more than 10,000 people.
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12/08/2011
Dreams really can come true!
When nine-year-old Courtney, one of the child stars from the recent BBC documentary ‘Poor Kids’, told viewers that her dream was to ride a horse, little did she know that, courtesy of The British Horse Society, dreams really can come true!
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29/07/2011
BHS Queen's Award for Equestrianism
Mrs Jane Goldsmith FBHS is the 2011 recipient of the prestigious British Horse Society Queen’s Award for Equestrianism.
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22/07/2011
Trekking for charity in Mongolia
Twelve challengers have just returned to the UK after completing the BHS Mongolia Riding Challenge 2011.
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03/07/2011
The BHS welcomes Minister’s support
The British Horse Society warmly welcomes the support for the use of cycle routes by horse riders offered by Richard Benyon MP, Minister for Natural Environment and Fisheries.
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01/07/2011
The ride of a lifetime - and all for a good cause!
Sixteen challengers have just returned from a big adventure in Bulgaria after completing the BHS Spartacus Riding Challenge 2011.
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10/06/2011
British Riding Clubs NAF Festival of the Horse
The 2011 Festival of the Horse kicked off with blue skies and beautiful sunshine early on Saturday 4 June.
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05/06/2011
BHS urges equestrians to have their say on Forestry issues
The British Horse Society is encouraging all equestrians to make their voice heard by the Independent Panel on Forestry.
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27/05/2011
Riders encouraged to explore the Cotswolds on horseback
The British Horse Society has recently published The Cotswolds On Horseback, the most recent update to the …On Horseback series of trail guides.
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27/05/2011
Horsebox safety is no accident
The British Horse Society is joining forces with NFU Mutual, the UK’s largest rural insurer, to promote horsebox safety and maintenance.
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24/05/2011
British Riding Clubs Festival of the Horse
British Riding Clubs (BRC) Festival of the Horse, sponsored by NAF, goes from strength to strength where the Challenge Class, which replaced the cross-country competition in 2009, continues for the third year.
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21/05/2011
Karl and Clare take BHS TREC honours at Royal Windsor
Actor and TV presenter Karl Ude-Martinez was joined by BHS TREC rider Clare Reynolds to clinch the SEIB BHS Pro-Am TREC Challenge at the Royal Windsor Horse Show.
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14/05/2011
BHS adds voice to Forest Access Group
The British Horse Society has joined The Forest Access User Group, a group believing that protecting and enhancing public access to our woodland and forests must be at the heart of the work of the Independent Panel on Forestry.
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11/05/2011
BHS issues guidance on High Speed Rail Plans
The British Horse Society has issued guidance on the Department for Transport’s High Speed 2 Rail plans.
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11/05/2011
Final line-up confirmed for BHS TREC Showcase
Following a successful SEIB BHS TREC Pro/Am Challenge in 2009 and 2010, The British Horse Society competition will once again feature at the Royal Windsor Horse Show on Saturday 15 May at 17.05 in the BHS Frogmore Arena.
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05/05/2011
BHS Teams up with New Fundraising Initiative
Britain’s largest equestrian association, The British Horse Society, is to be the official partners of an ambitious fundraising initiative that raises money for British servicemen and women.
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21/04/2011
The ride of a lifetime - and all for a good cause!
Twelve intrepid challengers have just returned from their big adventure in Jordan after completing the BHS Bedouin Riding Challenge 2011.
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18/03/2011
Defra ignores equestrians on Independent Forestry Panel
The British Horse Society today deplored Defra’s exclusion of an equestrian representative on the Independent Forestry Panel.
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03/03/2011
BHS policy on proposals to fence commons
The British Horse Society has issued a policy on proposals to fence commons.
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26/02/2011
New Independent Partner for BHS
The Latvian Young Riders School has become an “Independent Partner” of The British Horse Society.
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23/02/2011
Royal opening for new BHS HQ
A new headquarters for the UK’s foremost equestrian charity, The British Horse Society, was opened by HRH The Princess Royal today (22 February).
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22/02/2011
Martin Clunes to be the next President of The BHS
Actor, writer and horse-owner Martin Clunes has been named as President-designate of The British Horse Society.
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18/02/2011
BHS hails government u-turn on forests
The British Horse Society (BHS) welcomes the announcement that the consultation on the future management of the Public Forest Estate has been halted and all forestry clauses in the Public Bodies Bill will be removed.
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15/02/2011
Hold on Forestry ‘sell off’ plans gives riders a boost
The British Horse Society (BHS) welcomes the Government’s announcement that it intends to put on hold its plans to sell off some English forests this year – but warns the fight is far from over.
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12/02/2011
Riders lobby MPs as forestry fight continues
The British Horse Society (BHS) is urging riders and carriage drivers across England to write to their MP following the debate last week in the House of Commons on the ‘Forestry Sell Off’.
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09/02/2011
Fancy trying something new this Spring?
The British Horse Society (BHS) will be encouraging people to ‘have a go in the saddle’ at this year’s British Leisure Show, which runs from the 11-13 March at Windsor Race Course.
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09/02/2011
Improving equestrian exams in 2011
Updates to The British Horse Society’s world-renowned exam structure, which are currently being implemented, will offer students a more flexible learning experience.
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28/01/2011
Horse riders add their weight to forestry fight
The UK’s largest equestrian charity, The British Horse Society has pledged its commitment to fight for the future of equestrian access to public forests.
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16/12/2010
Snow brings added dangers to horses
Horse owners need to be aware of the danger posed by poisonous tree branches becoming within reach because of heavy snow fall.
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04/12/2010
The BHS wins 2010 "Employer of Choice" Award
The British Horse Society was presented with the Coventry and Warwickshire Employer of Choice Award 2010 for small and medium-sized businesses at a ceremony in Coventry yesterday (2 December).
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03/12/2010
Yorkshire gets new BHS Development Officer
Horse lovers in the north of England are about to welcome a new Development Officer from The British Horse Society.
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02/12/2010
Safety awards presented in name of Sefton
Outstanding contributions in the field of riding and road safety were recognised at The British Horse Society’s Sefton Awards, held at the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment's Barracks, Knightsbridge, London.
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02/12/2010
BHS Queen's Award for Equestrianism
The Award, which is made on the recommendation of the Trustees of The British Horse Society, is "For Outstanding Services to Equestrianism".
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25/11/2010
Another great year for BHS TREC
The winners of the 2010 South Essex Insurance Brokers BHS TREC League were announced at the BHS Annual Awards, held at Saddlers’ Hall in the City of London.
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06/11/2010
Tom takes the honours
The final of The British Horse Society’s Coach of the Year competition has taken place at Warwickshire College.
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06/11/2010
Former BHS Chairman honoured at AHT Awards
The British Horse Society joined in celebrating the award to Mr Patrick Print FBHS, former Chairman of the Society, of the SEIB Voluntary Service Award at the AHT UK Equestrian Awards yesterday (4 November).
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04/11/2010
They’ve got the style!
A stylish new calendar has been launched for 2011 starring riders from the sport of BHS TREC.
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27/10/2010
BHS queries rate valuation of private manège
The British Horse Society has written to the Chief Executive of the Valuation Office Agency questioning the Agency’s recent decision to rate a private manège in the New Forest.
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27/10/2010
BHS expresses concern of Forestry Commission 'sell off'
Equestrian access to thousands of acres of England’s forests could be lost under new Government plans as large swathes of public forests in rural England may be sold off as part of the Government's efforts to plug the national deficit.
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26/10/2010
First new home secured
The British Horse Society has secured a safe and knowledgeable new home for the first horse through its Assisted Rehoming Scheme.
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19/10/2010
More equestrian greats inducted into BHS 'Hall of Fame'
The British Horse Society (BHS) welcomed the latest laureates to its Equestrian Hall of Fame in a ceremony held today (Tuesday 18 October) at the Household Cavalry's Knightsbridge Barracks.
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29/09/2010
The BHS urges riders to take action on Defra White Paper
The British Horse Society urges all equestrians to respond to a broad and ambitious Defra White Paper on the Natural Environment.
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16/09/2010
Tickets selling fast for BRC Equine Forum
Tickets are selling fast for the British Riding Clubs Equine Forum at Bishop Burton College, near Hull on Saturday 30 October.
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04/09/2010
Riding Club members head to Lincoln for National Champs
The British Riding Clubs National Championships will take place at Lincolnshire Show Ground from 11-12 September.
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28/08/2010
National TREC champions out-class record field
Record numbers of competitors travelled from as far afield as Southern Ireland to compete at the BHS TREC Championships of Great Britain.
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03/08/2010
British team announced for European TREC Championships
Following a year of intensive training and competitions the BHS TREC Young Riders and Senior squad has been announced to represent Great Britain and The British Horse Society at the European TREC Championships in Austria on the 3-5 September 2010
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30/07/2010
Launch of The Eden Valley Loops
The British Horse Society has launched the Eden Valley Loops project at a celebratory event in Penrith.
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28/07/2010
British Riding Club members prepare for Horse Trials Champs
The 2010 British Riding Clubs National Horse Trials Championships, sponsored by South Essex Insurance Brokers Ltd, are to take place on 6, 7 and 8 August.
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27/07/2010
New guidelines to enhance rider safety on paths
New guidance on equestrian gates issued by The British Horse Society will help local authorities, volunteers and land managers ensure that paths are safer and more accessible for riders and carriage drivers.
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24/07/2010
Hyde Park Paratriathlon Provides key to Paralympic Inclusion
This weekend’s Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship London, presented by Tata Steel, in Hyde Park will feature Europe’s largest elite paratriathlon race
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22/06/2010
BHS welcomes rider's damages claim against bus company
The British Horse Society has welcomed the decision to award damages to a rider in Cambridgeshire who suffered a terrifying accident when a bus failed to slow down sufficiently.
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16/06/2010
New summer competition for aspiring coaches
The British Horse Society has launched a new ‘Coach of the Year’ competition for aspiring coaches currently working within the equestrian industry.
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30/05/2010
Squad Shaping Up
Bowls 05/10
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20/05/2010
British Riding Clubs Festival of the Horse
British Riding Clubs Festival of the Horse goes from strength to strength as the Challenge Class, a replacement for the cross-country competition, continues for a second year under the sponsorship of NAF.
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19/05/2010
BHS TREC rider shows stars how it's done in Pro-Am Challenge
Up-and-coming BHS TREC rider Lucy Thompson from South Brent, Devon put in a first class performance to clinch the SEIB BHS Pro-Am TREC Challenge at Royal Windsor Horse Show.
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14/05/2010
Cheshire riding instructor scoops top prize
John Marsden from Henbury in Cheshire took the honours in a prestigious national final for British Horse Society Registered Instructors at Royal Windsor Horse Show yesterday.
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12/05/2010
New qualification allows helpers to shine
A new qualification launched by The British Horse Society will recognise the skills of riding school helpers.
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07/05/2010
BHS/Trans Pennine Trail celebrates successful start
The first in a series of ten rides to commemorate the 21st anniversary of the Trans Pennine Trail took place at Dunford Bridge, near Penistone.
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