Sourcing land for equestrian use is not easy, especially when there is simply not enough land available to us. There are 847,000 horses in the UK IN 2023 which is only expected to go up!
The equestrian industry generates 4.7 billion into the economy and more needs to be done to facilitate our growing market.
Follow me as I delve into this topic regularly, and what we can do to campaign to secure more land for our equines.
In 2005 the British horse industry released their strategy for the English and Welsh equine industry. This included considering
the environmental impact of the horse
They made reference to several key elements which I’ve summarised in pictures.
A link to their full report can be found here BHI strategy
TWEED & TENURE
Working together to improve the industry……
The horse industry can play a valuable role in protecting and enhancing the natural environment.
Horse owners who own land are, like farmers, stewards of the countryside.
Horses can play a valuable role in maintaining the quality and diverse characteristics of the English and Welsh countryside.
Equine cosmetic eyesores:
- Field debris
- Poorly maintained Electric fencing
- Poached fields
- Poisonous plants
- Poorly constructed field shelters and stabling
Join my mission….
Land used by the industry, impact on both the visual and physical nature of the environment and the horse industry should be encouraged to help improve the quality of the land it utilises.
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