News Stories from 2009
New showing classes at the British OpenExtra entertainment at the British Open - 10th April at Birmingham’s NEC LG Arena... Read more »
FEI delays implementation of new prohibited substances listNews from Lausanne... Read more »
Overwhelming support for Clean Sport Campaign at FEI General AssemblyEquine anti-doping and controlled medication regulations agreed... Read more »
FEI Awards Winners AnnouncedThe first recipients of the new FEI Awards... Read more »
Clare Balding to Present FEI AwardsThe final results will be announced on 19 November... Read more »
Equine World United to Raise £1m for Help For Heroes2010 horses to be ridden from Ascot Racecourse, round Windsor Great Park, and back to the Racecourse for racing to begin. ... Read more »
New M&M Championship for Hickstead’s 2010 Royal InternationalA new Mountain and Moorland championship designed to ease young riders into the world of adult showing... Read more »
BHS On The MoveExactly eleven years at Stoneleigh, since the BHS has begun work on its new headquarters... Read more »
News from the FEI European Reining Championshipsfor Seniors, Juniors and Young Riders... Read more »
Richard Johnston-Smith is BHS Young Instructor of the Year 2009Edinburgh Instructor takes the title at Warwickshire College... Read more »
Horse Riders Take ActionNew campaign website and e-petition to the Prime Minister go live... Read more »
BHS crowns National Cross-Country ChampionsEland Lodge Equestrian Centre, Derbyshire... Read more »
Votes Coming In For FEI AwardsAwards designed to reward the fair play, team spirit, inspiration and prowess that equine competition espouses.... Read more »
FEI Reaches Out to Youth Around the WorldLaunch of the first ever Year of Youth... Read more »
Medal showers over Great Britain and Germanyin the FEI European Freestyle Championship... Read more »
Championship Radio Station Launchedat the Alltech FEI European Jumping & Dressage Championships 2009... Read more »
FEI's European & Open Para Equestrian Championships 2009... Read more »
UK Border Agency - Horse Box FindBe aware who you are carrying - or it could cost you.... Read more »
FEI Appoints New Veterinary DirectorGraeme Cooke takes over... Read more »
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News from European Vaulting Championships held in Sweden.... Read more »
BHS Rescue Ponies need new homeBHS Welfare Department is seeking new homes for two previously rescued ponies... Read more »
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Muhammad Ali to Make Special Appearance at the Alltech FEI European Jumping and Dressage Championships 2009Hopes to Garner Support for the Alltech-Ali Center Global Education Fund... Read more »
2009 Adequan FEI North American Junior & Young Riders ChampionshipsLexington, KY (USA), 23 July 2009... Read more »
Ride with Kings in India for the latest BHS Challenge rideAre you up for a challenge?... Read more »
Alltech FEI European Jumping & Dressage Championships 2009Friday evening gala night as eventing comes to Windsor... Read more »
Hickstead’s best-dressed lady will earn a Jemma Kidd make-up lessonHickstead’s first Ladies Day - Saturday, July 25... Read more »
Osborne Refrigerators Scurry Racing returns to Entertain Crowds at HOYS7th – 11th October 2009 at Birmingham’s NEC... Read more »
Royal Windsor Horse Show Documentary airs on ITV1"All The Queen’s Horses" with Alan Titchmarsh... Read more »
Record Breaking Entries for Great Yorkshire ShowTuesday 14 – Thursday 16 July... Read more »
HOYS & the RDA Join Forces... Read more »
BHS calls for Coastal Mapping volunteersThe Society is asking for specific help as part of its Coastal Access for Equestrians campaign.... Read more »
Horsebox Drivers Reminded of Latest Changes to HGV RulesRrecent change in enforcement linked to EU legislation... Read more »
Movie Stuntmen and Musical Youngsters to Headline HOYS7th–11th October at Birmingham’s new NEC LG Arena... Read more »
Douglas Bunn's FuneralTo be held at The Chapel, Hurstpierpoint College, Sussex, on Monday June 29 at 1pm.... Read more »
Douglas Bunn dies after a short illness81 year old Master of Hickstead dies peacefully Tues night... Read more »
BHS TREC Championship of Great Britain heads to ScotlandThe major event of the TREC calendar will be held at Karecole Stables, West Linton on the weekend of 22 and 23 August.... Read more »
BHS seeks members views on Defra’s proposed horse taxProposal for a new independent body for Animal Health... Read more »
Paraplegic Soldier Phil Aims To Ride For CharityNews from the Hickstead British Jumping Derby Meeting (June 25 - 28)... Read more »
Beaufort Polo Club's fantastic fundraiser targets £25,000for suffering horses and donkeys... Read more »
FEI Tribunal Issues Decisions in German CasesNews from Lausanne... Read more »
Mapping Britain on Horsebackthe BHS needs you... Read more »
A day to remember for BHS Equitation Champions Laura and SamBritish Horse Society's National Equitation Competition at Warwickshire College, Moreton Morrell... Read more »
Details of FEI Investigation AnnouncedPanel to investigate the German Equestrian Team... Read more »
FEI Suspends Hanfried HaringNews from the FEI... Read more »
FEI Clean Sport Commission UpdateUpdate from Lausanne... Read more »
Suffolk Police Launch Horse WatchHas the aim of reducing rural and equine crime.... Read more »
Final line-up confirmed for BHS TREC Showcase at Royal Windsor Horse ShowSee the Professionals take on the Amateurs... Read more »
BEV Announces Team GBR Vaulters for European ChampionshipsTo be held at Flyinge Kungsgård in Sweden between July 29 and August 2.... Read more »
Sun Sets on Five-Day Feast of Equestrianism at Royal WindsorRoyal Windsor is unique in drawing together virtually every facet of the equestrian world.... Read more »
The BHS Queen’s Award for Equestrianism presented to Jane Holderness-RoddamPresented by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal... Read more »
Helen Barton-Smith of Pippin Equestrian wins BHS Instructor’s Challenge at Royal WindsorA combined training competition open to all BHS Registered Instructors.... Read more »
HRH Princess Haya of Jordan Opens Newmarket Equine HospitalHer Royal Highness makes an official visit to the state of the art facility.... Read more »
In Memoriam Jean-Claude Van GeenbergheInternational Jumping rider passed away while competing at an event in the Ukraine... Read more »
London 2012 at Greenwich ParkConsultative event to be held to explain plans for hosting of the Olympic and Paralympic equestrian events.... Read more »
BHS Access Week to highlight efforts in the battle for equestrian access15-25 May 2009... Read more »
Presidential Panel Set Up to Investigate German Equestrian TeamFEI Statement... Read more »
All The Queen's Horsesfourth RCMP steed crosses Atlantic to join Royal Mews... Read more »
Obituary : Philip BillingtonFormer BEF and BSJA Chairman dies in Jersey... Read more »
Egyptian Pyramids announced as inaugural ‘Ride & Raise’ holidayAn epic adventure covering 255km, over 7 days and 46 hours on horseback is destined to raise over £20,000 for the Brooke this autumn.... Read more »
SEIB BHS TREC Annual Awards 2009presented by Kelly Marks... Read more »
BHS announces formation of Cross Party Group for the Horse...at National Assembly for Wales... Read more »
Allocation of FEI Championships... Read more »
2014 FEI World Equestrian Games Are Awarded to Normandie, FranceThis will be the seventh edition of the FEI World Equestrian Games and the first one to be held in France.... Read more »
BHS TREC Showcased at Royal Windsor Horse ShowProfessional and Amateur riders take on the Challenge!... Read more »
New BHS TREC rulebook now availableThe British Horse Society has released the fourth edition of the BHS TREC rulebook.... Read more »
BHS fights for equestrians’ right to Coastal AccessThe BHJS has put forward amendments to the The Marine and Coastal Access Bill 2009, which, if passed in its current state, could see equestrian access to the coast restricted or stopped entirely.
... Read more » BHS welcomes proposal to reduce speed limits
The British Horse Society has welcomed recent proposals to reduce the speed limit on rural roads from 60 to 50 mph.... Read more »
Access Week Announced by The British Horse SocietyBHS staff and volunteers will be raising awareness, money and membership during its 2009 Access Week, which runs from 15-25 May.... Read more »
Royal Mint seeks equestrian designs for Olympic coinDo you want to help create a lasting Equestrian legacy for the 2012 London Olympics?... Read more »
Stakeholder Working Group calls for evidenceThe BHS is urging equestrians to contribute to develop rights of way in the UK.... Read more »
Success at British Reining Level 3 Pilot CourseAll eight of the candidate coaches have now completed their final assessment.... Read more »
FEI Clean Sport CommissionsFocus Groups Meet in Lausanne... Read more »
British Horses Come Tops at 2009 British Breeders DinnerTwenty five awards were presented in recognition of the continued development of the British breeding industry.... Read more »
BHS Coastal Access Campaign receives crucial backing in EssexMembers of the Essex Bridleways Association have donated £1,000 to the Access Fighting Fund... Read more »
BHS and Kelly Marks team up for trainingKelly Marks, founder of Intelligent Horsemanship, is to team up with The British Horse Society in 2009 to present a series of interactive training days.... Read more »
Top name to lead BHS National Spring Coaching ConventionAnja Beran, world renowned dressage trainer, is to present the 2009 British Horse Society Spring Convention... Read more »
HOYS Box Office OpensFollowing its most successful show ever, the Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) Box Office has now opened for the 2009 show... Read more »
Six Riders Win Racehorse to Riding Horse Performance Awardssponsored by South Essex Insurance Brokers... Read more »
BHS launches new competition for instructorswith fantastic prize money and the chance to compete at the prestigious Royal Windsor Horse Show... Read more »
Osborne Refrigerators Scurry Challenge Returns...to wow the crowds at the British Open... Read more »
Met Police Headline The British OpenThe Metropolitan Police return with their high-speed Activity Ride to Birmingham’s NEC from 16th – 19th April 09... Read more »
Diamond Anniversary For Badminton 2009Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials celebrates its sixtieth anniversary from the 7th to 10th of May 2009... Read more »
New Year Honours for BHS PresidentMBE for Desi Dillingham... Read more »
