Equality

With regard to equity and equality The British Horse Society and The British Equestrian Federation:

• aims to ensure that all people, irrespective of race, gender, ability, ethnic origin. social status or sexual orientation, have equal opportunities to take part in equestrianism at all levels and roles;
• seeks to educate and guide BHS members, their employees and volunteers on the ownership, adoption and implementation of its Equity plan;
• intends to raise awareness of Equity through the implementation of this policy and the adoption of the Equity Action Plan; and, as a result of this process
• aims to monitor, review and evaluate progress in achieving the stated aims and objectives and to feed back to member organisations on progress made.

BHS will ensure that its recruitment and selection procedures are fair and transparent, and meet the appropriate legal requirements. Each member body will ensure its own procedures meet these requirements.

For general enquiries please contact BHS Equality Officer 02476 840500 or cpleadofficer@bhs.org.uk