New fun Intro Event
BC GATEWAY may be just the thing !
BC Gateway is a competition in 3 parts, designed to be fun for newcomers to the sport of Competition Carriage Driving. Find out more >>>
BEF update: Lockdown easing. Monday 17 May heralds a number of changes across the United Kingdom as lockdown continues to ease across
England, Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland. Government leaders continue to urge caution as we begin to mix in greater numbers and in indoor spaces. See the details (download PDF) >>>
Brockham Harness Club
Goodwood Regional Driving Trials move location for 2021
Same date - new venue ... see more >>
Midlands Carriagedriving
An old favourite location at Thoresby plus a new venue at Oasby are in the events calendar for Midlands. Read more >>>
Monday 3 May
There will be four training clinics on Bank Holiday Monday for all National and Club officials, and anyone interested in becoming a BC or club official. Find out how to book >>>
A Safety Clinic, aimed at all Club and National event organisers and officials, will be held on Saturday 8th May from 3-5pm. This will be an on-line meeting via Zoom. More details >>>
COVID-19: Latest guidance from BEFHome nations announce next stage of easing restrictions
Issued: Monday 12 April
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COVID-19: Home nations announce next stage of easing restrictions
Update from British Equestrian issued: Friday 12 March
Aachen Reschedules its 2021 EventThe organising committee of CHIO Aachen say, “The later in the Year, the better the event”. Originally planned for the end of June, Aachen will now run from 10th-19th September. The FEI have approved this change, which enabled The Royal Windsor Horse Show to move to 1st-4th July. Aachen will feature top athletes from five equestrian disciplines: jumping, dressage, eventing, four-in-hand driving and vaulting. For further details and ticket information visit www.chioaachen.com
Horses test positive for EHV-1 respiratory infection
British Equestrian and its Emergency Response Group have been made aware of EHV-1 cases confirmed at a livery yard adjacent to Keysoe International competition venue in Bedfordshire ►►
Shake off those cobwebs and get your entry in!
Midlands Carriagedriving (MC) is very pleased to announce that all is ready for its first event of the 2021 season, a One-Day Event at Anslow, Derbyshire, on Sunday 11 April. Read more >>>
EHV-1 virus outbreak in EuropeA major outbreak of Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) has been reported in Europe and all equestrian events have been cancelled. Updates from British Equestrian and FEI ►►
Changes within the Hoefnet team Apeldoorn, 28 February 2021
Royal Windsor Horse Show
Change of date for 2021
The Organisers of the Royal Windsor Horse Show have confirmed that the event will take place from 1st to 4th July 2021. The driving competition will be only for Horse Four-in-Hand entries.
BEF updated advice: 18 Feb 2020
A BC clinic to advise anyone thinking of competing abroad this season will be held via Zoom on Tuesday 2nd March. Read more and sign up here ►►
Leadership appointments at British Equestrian
British Equestrian can today announce a new Chief Executive to lead the organisation in Jim Eyre, while Malcom Wharton has been formally appointed Chairman for a four year term. ►►
Combined Training Clinics for National and Club Officials
Due to Covid restrictions, the training clinics which traditionally take place at Stow on the Wold will be conducted via Zoom this year on Sunday 28th February. . THESE CLINICS ARE NOW FULLY BOOKED !
IDENTIFICATION & MICROCHIPPING
IMPORTANT UPDATE
All horses and ponies in England should now be registered. Deadlines for Wales and Scotland are approaching. Please read this important information ...
Midlands CarriagedrivingA new Chairman for Midlands as wheels set to roll for the 2021 season. Read more ...
Driven dressage tests for 2021
For the 2021 National & Regional events, the Advanced Single Horse class will be split to offer Advanced drivers the ability to drive either the FEI 2* or the FEI 3* test. All other classes will be using the same tests as in 2020. Get more information here ►
The dates of National and Regional events at Hopetoun have swapped. The regional event will take place on 29-30 May and the National will be on 23-25 July. Both events will be qualifiers for the National Championships. There will be no FEI 2* classes at the National event in July, but it will be a selection event for Single Pony, Pony Pairs and Horse Fours World Championships. Go to the EVENTS CALENDAR for details.
A harness fitting webinar took place recently, in conjunction with the Society of Master Saddlers and supported by the Worshipful Company of Saddlers. If you didn't manage to attend this webinar, you can watch the recording, which is now available on-line. ►
A reminder that, if you haven't done so already, you can re-new your BC memberships for 2021 on-line. Just follow this guide ...
Barry Marshall
Former British international dressage rider, judge and carriage driver, Barry Marshall has passed away after a battle with cancer. Read obituary here ►
Terry Chambers
With much sadness, we report the passing of Terry Chambers of Ashfields Carriage & Polo Centre. Read obituary here ►
Carriage drivers featured on BBC Farmer's Country Showdown.
Two farming families gear up for the marathon at Ashfields Driving Trials. Watch it on iPlayer. Read more ►
Barry HilditchWith great sadness we share the news that former BC Chairman Barry Hilditch has passed away on Sunday. Read the obituary here.
Coronavirus / COVID-19 guidance ►
- BEF Covid update - lockdown restrictions in all home nations - 5 Jan 2021
- New Covid restrictions over Christmas - 21 December
- Horsescotland guidance update - 21 December
and more ...
OTHER EQUESTRIAN NEWS ►
- Vacancy - BEF Chief Executive
- Zilpaterol contamination in equine feedstuffs
- BHS Equine activity survey
and more ...
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