Formation 1972 Headquarters Kenilworth Official language English | Type Sport governing body Location United Kingdom | |
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Membership 15 full and 3 associate member organisations representing 210,000 members between them | ||
The British Equestrian Federation is the national governing body of equestrian sport in Great Britain and represents the country at the International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI).
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Purpose
The BEF is an umbrella organisation for equestrian sport in Great Britain, representing 4.2 million equestrian sportspeople.
Together with the British Horseracing Authority and the Thoroughbred Breeders Association, the BEF forms the British Horse Industry Confederation.
Chairman
Each BEF chairman stands for a period of three years, with a maximum of two terms. The current chairman is Keith Taylor, with previous chairmen including Badminton Horse Trials organiser Hugh Thomas.
Membership
The BEF is formed of eighteen (fifteen full, three associate) independent member bodies who represent the various equestrian sports.