British Equestrian (previously the British Equestrian Federation), founded 1972 is the national governing body of equestrian sport in Great Britain and represents the country at the International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI). The Queen is the organisation's patron.
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Remit
As an umbrella body, the purpose of the federation is the steering of equestrianism in Britain.
Together with the British Horseracing Authority and the Thoroughbred Breeders Association, the federation forms the British Horse Industry Confederation. As of 2024, the body has 829 officials, 2081 registered athletes and 4572 registered horses.
Leadership
The leaderships stands for a period of four years, with a maximum of two terms. The chair is Fields Wicker-Miurin as of 2024, with previous chairmen including Badminton Horse Trials organiser Hugh Thomas.
Membership
British Equestrian is formed of twenty (fourteen full, six associate) independent member bodies who represent the various equestrian sports.
Association of British Riding Schools
British Carriagedriving
British Dressage
British Equestrian Trade Association
British Equestrian Vaulting
British Eventing
British Grooms Association
British Horseball Association
British Horseback Archery Association
British Reining
British Showjumping
Endurance GB
Mounted Games Association of Great Britain
Riding for the Disabled Association
The British Horse Society
The Pony Club
The Showing Council
UK Polocrosse Association
World Horse Welfare
Horsescotland