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Report an equine welfare concern

What is this form for?

This form reports an equine welfare concern to British Equestrian. An equine welfare concern could involve an allegation of abuse of a horse, or being worried that a horse is at risk of harm or may have been harmed.

We are only able to accept reports from individuals over the age of 18, and who have witnessed or experienced the concern first-hand.

What happens after the form is submitted?

Your concern will be sent directly to the British Equestrian Integrity Team. Please provide your contact details if you are able to, so that we can obtain further information if necessary.

Your concern will be treated in confidence and, whilst we have a duty to refer certain matters to the police, we will always try to do so with your consent. British Equestrian will use the personal information that you provide in accordance with our privacy policy (which may be updated from time to time).

Support

Raising equine welfare concerns can be very difficult. If you would like advice and support before contacting British Equestrian you can also contact World Horse Welfare or the British Horse Society.

If your concern relates to a specific sporting discipline, we recommend that you speak to the relevant National Governing Body. If you have any problems completing this form or are unsure of whether to report something, you can contact us at report@bef.co.uk

Emergencies

In an emergency please call 999 without delay.

 

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  1. Send concerns
  2. Thank you for submitting your report.

    In an emergency, contact the police or RSPCA.

    Please note, we are unable to receive reports from those under the age of 18, or who have not witnessed their concerns first hand.

    Raising an equine welfare concern can be challenging. During office hours, the following support lines are available:

    In England and Wales, contact the RSPCA on 0300 1234 999

    In Scotland contact the Scottish SPCA on 03000 999 999

    In Northern Ireland contact the USPCA on 028 3025 1000

    World Horse Welfare on 0300 333 6000