British Equestrian reflects on Horses for All strategy
The strategy prompted British Equestrian's Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan.
British Equestrian has published an update to its Horses for All strategy, as well as its long-term commitment to inclusivity in the equestrian community.
Launched in December 2023, the strategy forms part of British Equestrian’s commitment to a more inclusive, accessible community. The organisation hopes to invite participants from a variety of backgrounds to participate in the industry.
The strategy led to the launch of the organisation’s Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) in September 2024, as well as contributing to its four-year roadmap.
British Equestrian’s latest report, published at the halfway point of its roadmap, reflects on the organisation and its member bodies' work in the past 12 months. It focuses on how equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is embedded across the equestrian sector.
Among the achievements highlighted in the document is a new federation-wide rulebook with anti-discrimination policies, the rollout of its Safe to Play safeguarding platform and federation-wide EDI training and workforce development.
The organisation discusses its new series of inclusive animations, designed to support learning and awareness in equestrians, as well as collaborative community initiatives to open the profession to a wider audience. British Equestrian says it has improved diversity data collection of its federation staff to understand and measure progress.
The report also includes lived examples intended to reflect the broader societal impact of the equestrian sector, amidst reports that equestrianism contributes £1.2 billion in annual social value.
British Equestrian says that it is through continued effort that it will meet its DIAP goals.
Rebecca Gibson, head of development and inclusion at British Equestrian, said: “It’s important that anyone can be inspired and benefit from the incredible power of horses, and our whole federation is committed to this. We’re proud to celebrate progress made so far in continuing to break down barriers and create an experience based on inclusion but we know there is more to be done.”
The full Horses for All report for 2025 can be found here.
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