The British Equestrian Young Professionals Programme is an established 12-month programme that has been running since 2017, funded by Sport England and delivered in collaboration with British Dressage, British Eventing and British Showjumping.
The programme is built around a series of interactive workshops with specialist speakers, covering a broad range of topics essential to running a business. These include putting together contracts, understanding employment law, conflict management, insurance and finances, and building a personal brand.
Young professionals are given support to create their own career development plan, and insight into more effective communication, evaluating their personality type, and how this can affect their approach and confidence in different situations.
With the equestrian industry facing an uncertain future as a result of COVID-19, the programme is looking to support the personal and career development of young people who have their own business or are looking to start one in the future.
Applications have now closed for the 2020/2021 cohort of its Young Professionals Programme but if you have any questions about the programme please contact Georgie Wheeler – georgie.wheeler@bef.co.uk / 0790 3090425.
| Dressage | Eventing | Showjumping |
|---|---|---|
| Louise Gallavan | Saskia Davies | Greg Hill |
| Ellen Glover | Sasha Hargreaves | Kellie Taylor |
| Anna Harris | Ella Hitchman | |
| Emily Hedger | Alex Holman | |
| Ruth Hole | Melissa Joannides | |
| Holly Lucas | Bier Leahy | |
| Charlotte Martin | Katy Mousdale | |
| Abbie Newbury | Alexa Palmer | |
| Suzannah Offley | Ben Perry | |
| Alex Parsons | ||
| Molly Smockum Owen |