BEFRED

BEFRED - British Equestrian Federation Researching Equines Database

What is BEFRED?
BEFRED is a free website, sponsored by the British Equestrian Federation, it contains abstracts of research carried out by undergraduates, postgraduates and post doctoral researchers into equine topics. Plus sufficient information to enable you to contact the establishment for more information.
View an example report 

BEFRED went live on 22^nd March 2007 and this page contains details of what it is, how the consultation process worked and how you can get involved in institution BETA testing the new site.

Who uses BEFRED?

• Undergraduates, postgraduates and post doctoral researchers researching equine topics.
• Those running riding schools, livery yards, breeding establishments, trekking centres, competition yards, competition disciplines, charitable and welfare enterprises seeking information.
• Companies selling to the industry including feed, tack, clothing, veterinary products, insurance, buildings, equipment, advertising. National and local government departments seeking information.

What can BEFRED do for you?

• Starting your research? -  Find out what has been done before
• Completed your research? - Publicise your results
• Want some research done? - Locate the centres which work in and research your interest area.
• Seeking a answer to a problem? - The answer may be here!

Further Information:

• The Consultation Process
• The History of BEFRED
• Letter to institutions December 2006
• Development Plan
• Letter to update institutions March 2007
• Letter to update institutions June 2007
• Letter to update institutions August 2007
• Letter to update institutions January 2008
• Letter to update institutions April 2008
• Letter to update institutions October 2008
• Letter to update institutions March 2009
• Poster advertising BEFRED