Aim 1
Bring the Horse Industry together and develop its national, regional and local impact
Just as coming together more will greatly increase the industry's national relevance, so greater co-operation at regional and local level will multiply its effectiveness.
Action 1
To achieve and maintain a satisfactorily high standard of animal welfare throughout the Horse Industry, through successful implementation of the Health and Welfare Strategy for the Horse, Pony and Donkey, and through Industry support to dedicated equine welfare organisations
Responsibility
BEVA/BHIC to lead in partnership with Defra The whole Horse Industry has an interest in and responsibility for delivering
Action 2
Develop a Horse Industry Communications Network - Initiate a programme of regular meetings between the Communications Directors of key Industry bodies
Responsibility
BHS (Oliver Wilson) and BEF (Clive Hetherington) to lead, in conjunction with all Industry associations
Action 3
Achieve effective two-way communications - Explore the development of an effective central Industry communications function to enhance the communication, public relations and information structure for the Industry and promote equestrian issues and participation
Responsibility
BHIC to lead, in conjunction with Industry associations - including above communications network (See Action 2)
Action 4
Develop the Horse Industry's regional influence - Establish an effective regional structure for the Industry and develop a productive dialogue with regional bodies, including the Regional Development Agencies (RDAs), to promote the Industry's interests and build its contribution to regional priorities
Responsibility
BHIC (Cathy McGlynn) to lead, in conjunction with BEF, Government, Local/Regional Government, RDAs and other stakeholders
Action 5
Promote Local Horse Networks - Work with local authorities and the Local Government Association to develop a framework for the creation of local horse networks where sufficient demand exists
Responsibility
BHIC (Cathy McGlynn) to lead in conjunction with BEF, Government and LGA
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