British Horse Industry Confederation

The British Horse Industry Confederation (or BHIC) was a representative umbrella organisation for both professional and amateur involvement in equestrian activities in Great Britain. The organisation was formed of the British Equestrian Federation (or BEF), the Thoroughbred Breeders Association and the British Horseracing Authority.[1] It also had representation from the British Horse Society and the British Equestrian Trade Association (both members of the BEF) and from the British Equine Veterinary Association.[2]

In 2018, the BHIC, together with the Equine Sector Council for Health & Welfare, was replaced by the British Horse Council.[3]

Activities

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The organisation represented the interests of the equestrian industry in dealings and reports with government.[4][5]

In 2005, the BHIC published the first national strategy for the horse industry in England and Wales, in partnership with the government departments from Defra and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "About the BEF". British Equestrian Federation. Archived from the original on 1 April 2010.
  2. ^ "About Us". British Horse Industry Confederation. Archived from the original on 2 May 2012. Retrieved 16 February 2013.
  3. ^ "British Horse Council CIC". Company Information Service. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
  4. ^ "Joint research on the Horse Industry in Great Britain" (PDF). Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. March 2004. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 January 2011.
  5. ^ "Bound Volume Hansard - Debate". UK Parliament.
  6. ^ Tyzack, Anna. "New strategy for the equine industry". Horse and Hound. Archived from the original on 10 June 2011.
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