Strategy for the horse industry in England and Wales
Final Strategy launched - 6 December 2005
The Action Plan launched - 22 March 2006
The Strategy for the Horse Industry in England and Wales was launched on the 6 December 2005 at Lee Valley Riding Centre, by the then Minister for the Horse Industry - Jim Knight MP and the Chairman of the British Horse Industry Confederation (BHIC) - Graham Cory. Paralympic Gold Medallist, Lee Pearson MBE OBE was also in attendance, along with representatives from all over the horse industry.
The Strategy is supported by an Action Plan, which was published at the National Equine Forum in March 2006, by Jim Knight and Graham Cory. The Action Plan will live on the newly created BHIC website, and is based on the 50 action points in the Strategy, setting out who is responsible for taking things forward, the desired final outcome, the current position and the next steps.
The creation of this BHIC website was part funded by Defra, and it contains further information about the BHIC, general horse industry issues and more details on the implementation of the Strategy's 50 action points.
See www.bhic.co.uk
The Strategy for the Horse Industry in England and Wales
The Strategy has been developed by the British Horse Industry Confederation in partnership with Government, and sets out a vision of where the industry aspires to be within ten years.
Its purpose is to foster a robust and sustainable horse industry, increase its economic value, enhance the welfare of the horse, and develop the industry's contribution to the cultural, social, educational, health and sporting life of the nation.
The strategy has eight key aims with specific action points included under each aim.
- Aim 1 to bring the Horse Industry together and develop its national, regional and local impact;
- Aim 2 to increase participation in equestrianism and the social contribution of the Horse Industry;
- Aim 3 to boost the economic performance of equine businesses;
- Aim 4 to raise equestrian skills, training and standards;
- Aim 5 to increase access to offroad riding and carriage driving;
- Aim 6 to consider the environmental impact of the horse;
- Aim 7 to encourage sporting excellence; and
- Aim 8 to improve the quality and breeding of horses and ponies.
The successful implementation of the Strategy will require the continued, enthusiastic and positive efforts of everyone interested in horses or engaged in horse-related business.
The Action plan will serve as the basis for monitoring progress in the future. It is intended that a progress report will be produced at suitable points.
Hard copies of the Strategy are available by contacting Defra Publications on 08459 556000 or -
Defra Publications,
Admail 6000
London
SW1A 2XX
Please quote reference PB11323
Page last modified:
13 May, 2008
Page published: 11 November,
2003