A Lasting Legacy for London
Holding a memorable and successful event at Greenwich Park will bring the powerful legacy of a stronger place for equestrian sport within the Olympic and Paralympic Games 'family'. However, it is also important to capitalise on this by leaving a more substantial, physical legacy in terms of facilities, participation and general interest in equestrian sport.
To ensure that this happens for Equestrian Sport the BEF set up the "Legacy for London Advisory Group" in 2006. This group produced a set of recommendations, initially to be implemented in London and later rolled out across the UK.
The BEF is one of the first sporting bodies to present its plans for a lasting legacy and the "Hoof - Ride London" project was launched in December 2007.
You can read more about each stage of the project below:
Current work includes:
- Identifying and supporting projects to develop new riding facilities in London
- Securing funding and using it to provide London school children with their first experience of horses and riding
- Developing the "Hoof" website explaining how to start riding, where to go and who to contact, providing the London equestrian community with an effective communication platform and generally promoting riding and all things equestrian in London
- Developing plans for a "London Festival of the Horse"
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