Equestrianism generates £1.2bn in social value every year, is the headline figure from groundbreaking research that it is hoped will help the industry grow and thrive.

The results of research carried out by British Equestrian (BEF) and social value experts State of Life were “proudly” revealed by the BEF at a launch event on 3 October.

“Horses change lives,” said BEF CEO Jim Eyre at the event. “This is a truism for us in the know, but how do we prove it and articulate it to those that don’t? Today we’ll be putting the numbers and personal stories together, to give you that evidence.”

As well as details of the social value figures and what these mean, guests including UK Sport, Sport England and government representatives heard from those whose lives have been changed by horses.

Mr Ey

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