Useful connections
· The British Horse Society (“BHS”) http://www.bhs.org.uk/. For details on training, exams, lectures, and general education of riders. Information on bridleways, regional activities and Public Liability Insurance to Gold Membership holders.
· The Riding Club. There are 23 separate areas in the UK. This link on the BHS website will help you find the appropriate Riding Club nearest to you. http://www.bhs.org.uk/Riding/British_Riding_Clubs/Find_a_Riding_Club.aspx
· The British Show Jumping Association (“BSJA”). Show details, training, rankings, media, sponsorship and latest news. http://www.britishshowjumping.co.uk/.
· Pony Club http://www.pcuk.org/. There are 19 branches in the UK plus numerous overseas. This link will to the Pony Club Homepage will help you find the appropriate Pony Club nearest to you.
· British Dressage http://www.britishdressage.co.uk/homepage. Membership, events, news, advertisements and guidance plus British Team details and updates.
· British Eventing. http://www.britisheventing.com/. The governing body for eventing in the UK. Details of fixtures, coaching, training and membership.
· The Jockey Club. http://www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/doc.php. Established in 1750 the Jockey Club is racing’s governing body.
· Polo Clubs. http://www.polocenter.com/clubs/clubsuk.htm. An exhaustive list of all British polo clubs and links to each of their websites.
· The Schools and Universities Polo Association. http://www.supa.org.uk/
· British Horse Driving Society http://www.britishdrivingsociety.co.uk/. Details and dates of shows and events, plus the latest news, information and picture galleries.
· British Vet Association “BVA” http://www.bva.co.uk/. Search the site for equine specialists in your area.
· Department of the Environment and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) website, with useful links to equine related legislation, including and rules on transportation of horses, importation and export requirements, rescue animals and welfare legislation and animal passports / registration. http://www.defra.gov.uk/foodfarm/farmanimal/welfare/transport/horse/index.htm.
· The Horse and Hound. Britain’s primary source of equine news, and horses for sale plus details of equine related products and items. http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/
· The British Equine Trade Association. Information about the horse industry. http://www.beta-uk.org/pages/trade/equestrian-industry-information/market-information.php?searchresult=1&sstring=statistics.
· Further statistics from the BHS.
