BHS Scotland is the Scottish Branch of the British Horse Society overseen by an independent Scottish Committee with its own constitution and finances. The Scottish Committee has representatives from 12 regional committees. This means we have enthusiastic and informed volunteers who help deliver the Society’s work in every postcode area in Scotland.  This covers the areas of access, approving equestrian establishments, competitions (including Trec), education, exams, Riding Clubs, safety, training and welfare.

This massive volunteer effort promotes improved standards through education, social opportunities and lobbying – so equine interests are at the heart of everything we do!    BHS Scotland is Scotland’s largest equine membership organisation - today our membership stands at 4880 and it is rising fast.  Join the BHS and be part of a movement that has improved the lot of equines for over half a century in Scotland.  Together we can achieve more.  And that’s what we call “taking care of Scottish equestrianism”!

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EVENTING LEGEND MARK TODD COMES TO SCOTLAND 7pm, 4 March at Gleneagles EC Spend an evening of learning and fun with the former World, European and Olympic champion as he assesses and rides a variety of horses.   This is a demonstration with a difference: as he rides each horse you will hear his likes and dislikes from all angles – conformation, movement, type, ability, scope, jump, trainability, temperament and suitability as sport horses. Don't miss out!   Click here for booking form.

BHS CELEBRATES 1000TH APPROVED YARD
Hurstwood Farm Equestrian Centre in High Hurstwood, East Sussex has become the 1,000th equestrian establishment to receive British Horse Society approval. Chief Executive of The British Horse Society, Graham Cory, who presented Mr Pocock and his team at Hurstwood with their approved livery yard plaque, is delighted with how the scheme has grown:“During 2009 we have seen a jump in the number of establishments applying to join the BHS Approval programme both in the UK and overseas. Being a member of the largest scheme for equestrian establishments gives proprietors peace of mind knowing they are supported and recognised.”

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ERIC SMILEY FBHS TO DELIVER INDOORS CROSS COUNTRY TRAINING DAY

Eric Smiley returns to Scotland for the first CPD training day of 2010 at SNEC on Tuesday 23 February (10am - 4pm approx). The theme is indoors cross country.  Watch Eric cover everything from the basics of way of going and rider's position through jumping lines and angles and what Eric describes as "the honesty card" of jumping corners, bounces and skinnies. This is the perfect way of brushing up your cross country skills whether as a rider or trainer - or both!  Counts as a CPD day for Registered Instructors  Click here for more information and to book.

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