Posts Tagged ‘British Eventing’
New free course dates announced for young volunteers with an interest in eventing
Thanks to funding from Big Lottery Awards for All grants, the British Eventing Charitable Foundation (BECF) is this summer launching the ‘Jump Forward’ programme to provide support and encouragement to young volunteers in the sport of eventing. Open to 16 – 21 year olds, this free programme incorporates a three day course that aims to…
Read MoreBritish Eventing Coach awarded Fellowship of the British Horse Society
BE Accredited and Under 18 Coach Sam York becomes a Fellow of the British Horse Society (FBHS) The Fellowship of the British Horse Society (BHS) is the highest qualification offered within the BHS and is rated as one of the highest coaching accreditation in the world. Since its launch in 1949, only 77 people have…
Read MoreIndependent Chair and BE Master Coach, among those on British Eventing Senior Selection panel
Wealth of experience on British Eventing Senior Selection panel British Eventing and the British Equestrian Federation (BEF) are delighted to welcome Dan Hunt as the Independent Chair of Senior Selectors for eventing alongside BE Master Coach Gillian Watson, Olympian Jeanette Brakewell, coach and former 4* event rider Sarah Bullen and, in his role as BE’s…
Read MoreNew study concludes overtight noseband use is widespread in competition
There has been a lot of recent discussion among riders and governing equestrian bodies about the use and detrimental effects of overtightening nosebands on horses. A new international study, carried out by researchers Vincent Casey, Sean Arkins and Orla Doherty from the University of Limerick and Paul McGreevy from Sydney University, set out to explore…
Read MoreTeam GBR set to celebrate 10 years of Toggi
TEAM GBR Next year sees the 10 year anniversary of Toggi’s association with the British Equestrian Federation and of the brand’s support of Equestrian Team GBR. In the 10 year partnership, Equestrian Team GBR has won 162 medals at senior level, with countless more at youth level hopes are that 2016 will see that number rise!…
Read MoreOne hundred days until Blair!
EVENTING The final countdown has began for the Longines FEI European Eventing Championship 2015, which will be held at Blair Castle from 10-13 September. The spectacular event in the iconic Scottish Highlands is sure to provide a truly memorable experience for all involved and an event not to be missed. “With just 100 days to go…
Read MoreBE launch Safety Innovation Prize
EVENTING British Eventing are again spearheading research in to safety development in the cross country phase of the sport, this year with the launch of the inaugural ‘BE Safety Innovation Prize’. The prize has been launched to engage those in the sport as well as supporters, fans, sponsors and the general public, to explore ways…
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