Participation in equestrian sport is supported through a vast range of facilities and clubs including riding and equestrian centres, show grounds, livery yards, trekking centres and colleges, as well as Riding and Pony Clubs and a variety of discipline-specific environments.
Good quality, well managed facilities and clubs are vital to encourage and sustain participation at all levels and provide riders, drivers and vaulters with the necessary environment to realise their full potential. The BEF worked with all the Member Bodies to produce the National Facilities Strategy for Equestrian Sport and Leisure in support of this overall aim. This section of the website gives further detail and updates and also provides access to a wide range of information, advice and guidance on developing and managing successful equestrian related facilities and clubs.
Capital funding opportunity
Need a new roof on your stables, specialist riding equipment or outdoor lighting for the menage?
Businesses looking to improve or upgrade their riding establishments to encourage more participation in equestrianism, can now apply for Capital Funding opportunities for investment in facilities or equipment (not horses) from the British Equestrian Federation, provided by Sport England. This is a £1/£1 match funding opportunity, for all equestrian schools or riding centres, groups and organisations throughout the country.
Bids submitted should be for no less than £1,000 and no more than £25,000 and Grants will be awarded to those projects that can clearly deliver significant engagement opportunities for equestrianism and have positive and sustainable impact in their local community. Projects requesting funding will need to be complete and claimed for no later than 31st March 2012.
The BEF will also run a similar capital funding investment programme between 2012 and 2013 offering a further opportunity to apply for support for a project that is not quite ready now.
Further information and the application form are available to download here.To be considered, all applications for grants must be received by BEF on Wednesday 31st August.
In addition to the BEF funding, Sport England has launched a £50million programme known as 'Inspired Facilities', part of the legacy programme bringing the magic of the Olympics and Paralympic Games into communities across the country. Further details available from inspiredfacilities.sportengland.org
