_Nominations are sought for the Tarragon Trophy 2011
Four years ago a beautiful new trophy of a horses head in Bronze was presented to the BHS Scotland to be the Equine Personality of the Year award. BHS Scotland is now seeking nominations for 2011. The Tarragon Trophy was named
in honour of the first winner, Fiona Busby’s Prix St George Connemara Pony ‘Tarragon’ who was orphaned by Grass Sickness and who went on to provide years of pleasure to the Busby family. To make a nomination and read more details please click here.

_The British Horse Society Scotland searches for Scotland’s Most Popular Riding Instructor 2011
In 2005 BHS Scotland was donated a trophy to be presented to the riding instructors who is voted the most popular by their pupils. The Farney Grange Trophy is a valuable bespoke piece of artwork, which anyone would be delighted to have on his or her mantelpiece for a year, and the winner will be chosen
purely by popular vote. To make a nomination and read more details please click here.

Borders committee honoured with national award
The BHS Borders committee received the prestigious Chairman’s Commendation award for their exceptional work. The award was presented by the Society’s President Martin Clunes. Click here for full story.
Perthshire riding instructor honoured with national award
Mary MacFarlane, from Perthshire, Scotland, received a prestigious BHS award for the person who has made an outstanding contribution to equestrian training.
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Scottish policewoman honoured with British Horse Society award
Sergeant Alison Humphrey from the Lothian and Borders Mounted Branch received the prestigious Tarquin Trophy for the business associate who has made a significant contribution to equestrian safety, presented by the Society’s President Martin Clunes. Click here for full story.

Yogi Breisner FBHS MBE Friday 25th Nov 2011 Gleneagles EC, Perthshire
Olympic Coach Yogi Breisner MBE FBHS came to Scotland last Friday to deliver a day of Continuous Professional Development to riding coaches and a public Masterclass. The CPD day dealt with the basics, feeling the footfalls, keeping the rhythm and developing the correct impulsion within the paces. Yogi showed us that training at Olympic level is not rocket science, but consistent, old fashion scales of training based on equitation. “Practice makes permanent, not perfect, there is no such thing as perfect,” Yogi professed, “practise bad riding and it will be permanently bad, practise good riding and it will be permanently good”. Click here for full report. Photos coming soon.

Riding is good for your health!
Research commissioned by The British Horse Society (BHS) has proved
that regular participation in horse riding is good for your health.
The findings proved that horse riding and activities associated with horse riding, such as mucking out, expend sufficient energy to be classed as moderate intensity exercise – the level of activity recommended by the Government/NHS that when achieved for 150 minutes per week will help to keep you healthy.
For full story click here.

Horse riders in Scotland are being offered the chance of a lifetime in a bid to bring back an exciting mediaeval equestrian sport to the country.
The British Horse Society is looking for riders willing to travel to Denmark to learn the art of ‘tilting’ – riding towards an ever-decreasing ring with a lance. Tilting at the ring has formed part of mediaeval jousting demonstrations, but it is only in Jutland that it has developed into an intensely competitive and skilful sport.
For full press release and more details please click here.

Winter First Aid and Horse Care
Are we heading for another Winter like this? Frozen for weeks on end.....
Do not fear! BHS Scotland and Tay Valley Vets, Perth have put together the following advice to help you prepare for the winter weeks ahead. Click the following link for more information on what should be in your first aid box, when to worm and the importance of water!
Winter First Aid and Horse Care

BHS CHALLENGE RIDES 2012 – A GREAT WAY TO RAISE FUNDS FOR OUR BELOVED EQUINES

BHS Challenge Rides offer you the chance to experience the adventure of a lifetime while raising vital funds for the British Horse Society’s welfare work.

For more information about 2012 Challenge Rides and how you can get involved please click here for full press release.

BHS needs your help to improve equestrian access in Scotland
The British Horse Society Scotland is calling on everyone interested in off road riding in Scotland to help with a survey about locked gates and other obstructions to responsible access.  Persuading people to take our concerns seriously now depends on us qualifying how many obstructions to equestrian access exist in Scotland and where they are.

Wherever you live, ride or walk in Scotland, we need your help.  The survey will only take a few minutes to complete but is crucial to helping BHS in its critical role of enabling riders to enjoy off-road riding in Scotland.  Click here to take part