BC Training Clinics at Ashfields 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 >>>
COVID-19 restrictions summary table: from 14 April 2021 ►►
COVID-19: Latest guidance from BEF Home nations announce next stage of easing restrictions Issued: Monday 12 April
horsescotland Covid-19 guidance issued 14th April 2021
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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 Event The 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 Europe A 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 and Horsescotland update: 23 Feb 2021 Plans to ease lockdown restrictions in England and Scotland have been announced. Get the details here ►►
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 Carriagedriving A 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  ►
Hopetoun Events date change 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.
Fitting a Single Harness 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. ►
British Carriagedriving membership 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 Hilditch With 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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