Make a donation
Make a difference to the future of horses, riders and all who care for them. We are so grateful for donations received which allows us to continue our vital work protecting and promoting equine interests.
Become a BHS member
You can help us continue our vital work to build a better life for horses, riders and all who care for them by becoming a BHS member. We offer a range of different membership options that include a variety of amazing membership benefits to help you enjoy your life with horses.
Find a Riding Centre
Looking for somewhere to ride? Our BHS Approved Centres offer the highest standards of horse welfare, equestrianism and customer service. From livery yards to trekking centres, riding schools to horsey holidays, you’re sure to find what you’re looking for.
Report an incident
Reporting your incidents helps us to better understand the rate of equine-related incidents across the UK. Anyone can report their incidents or near misses to us; you don’t have to be a BHS member.
Become a volunteer
Make a difference in your local area to improve the lives of horses and the people who care for them. Whether it’s for a couple of hours, two days a week, or helping at a one-off event, we’re really grateful for our volunteers who take part in positive local action.
Ride Safe
The essential award for all riders. Ride Safe gives you the confidence to ride in the most common environments, keeping you and your horse safe.
Challenge Awards
If you’re looking to improve your bond with a healthy, happy horse, in or out of the saddle, the Challenge Awards are perfect for you. You can learn how to care for horses, develop hands-on, practical skills and get stuck in with the day-to-day tasks.
Find a coach
From your first lesson through to competition training, you can rest assured that you’ll be in safe hands with a BHS Accredited Professional Coach. All BHS Accredited Professional Coaches have professional qualifications and demonstrate their commitment to improving standards for both horse and rider by attending regular training to ensure they keep pace with new thinking and techniques.
The British Horse Society
What we do for horses and the people who love them
We are the largest and most influential equestrian charity and membership organisation in the UK. We exist to protect and promote the interests of every horse and are here to support every rider, horse owner, carriage driver, those who work in the equestrian community and everyone who simply has an interest in the wellbeing of equines.
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Our impact in numbers
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94 pence in every pound raised by the BHS spent on delivering our charitable objectives
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The Society's thriving and active community of 1200+ volunteers are committed to improving the lives of horses everywhere
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Children and young people have been supported through the Changing Lives Through Horses programme across the UK. Click here for further details
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Horses helped through proactive advice, support and education every year
Dead Slow
Our shocking statistics show that riders face a real threat when they are riding on the road. As the largest equestrian charity in the UK, we’ve been using our Dead Slow campaign to educate drivers on how to safely pass horses on the road.
BHS Career Pathways
Our best in class qualifications and assessments equip candidates for a life or career with horses. The BHS qualifications framework is internationally recognized and some of the best coaches, riders and grooms in the equestrian sector have come through our career pathway.
Equestrian careers & training
Whether you want to gain professional, industry recognised qualifications to spring-board your equine career or you simply want to learn more about horses and improve your skills for personal achievement there’s a pathway for you.
Looking for a coach?
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Find a riding centre
Looking for somewhere to learn to ride, improve your skills, learn a new discipline or simply enjoy riding out - try a BHS approved riding centre.
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