Draft:British Horse Council

British Horse Council CIC
Founded25 April 2018
Headquarters
High Wycombe
Area served
UK
Websitebritishhorsecouncil.org

The British Horse Council (or BHC) was created in 2018 as a Community Interest Company or CIC.[1] It replaced the British Horse Industry Confederation and the Equine Sector Council for Health & Welfare. The Council was created to represent all parts of the equine industry and where there is consensus, to speak with Government and similar bodies.

General Election manifestoes

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In 2019, the BHC issued a manifesto calling for Government support for an industry worth £8 billion to the UK economy.[2]

In 2024, the BHC put out a manifesto for the General Election, describing the horse industry in terms of its size, breadth, value and profile. The manifesto described how the Government could help the £9 billion industry to flourish.[3][4]

Consultation

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In 2022, the British Horse Council helped the Defra collect views on the future of horse passports.[5] In 2024, the council collected views on the importation of horses from the EU.[6]

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References

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  1. ^ "British Horse Council CIC". Find and Update Company Information. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
  2. ^ "British Horse Council issues General Election manifesto". Veterinary Practice. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  3. ^ "British Horse Council's Manifesto for the Horse". Yard Owner Hub. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  4. ^ "Equestrian industry states its aims ahead of General Election and Olympic Games". Equestrian Trade News. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  5. ^ "What's the future for managing horse passports and information?". British Equestrian. 2022-04-19. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
  6. ^ "New Border Rules Survey from the British Horse Council (BHC)". British Showjumping. Retrieved 3 October 2024.