Aim 2
Increase participation in equestrianism and develop the social contribution of the Horse Industry.
The future of the industry depends on adopting a more inclusive approach and attracting a constant stream of new riders. Moreover, while it is vital to increase participation for economic reasons there are other very good reasons for drawing new people into riding including its potential contribution to wider development, sport, health and social exclusion.
Action 6
The Role of riding schools - Produce a costed and time limited plan for how riding schools can more effectively maximise their potential (perhaps exploring the possibility for developing riding schools into community riding centres which would act as local 'horse hubs') in both rural and urban locations.
Responsibility
BHS (Margaret Linington-Payne) and ABRS (Julian Marczak, to lead in conjunction with BEF (Paul Frost),
Action 7
Research participation in riding - Research number and location of riders, and public perceptions of equestrianism
Responsibility
BETA (Claire Williams) to lead in conjunction with Defra
Action 8
Contribution to Government Public Service Agreements - Initiate discussions with relevant Government Departments and agencies on how the Horse Industry could help contribute to fulfilling their Public Service Agreements and other social policy targets using evidence from case studies, and further research
Responsibility
BHIC (Graham Cory), in conjunction with BEF (Paul Frost) Defra, Local Government
