British Horse Society
The British Horse Society (BHS) is a membership-based equine charity, with a stated vision of "a society which provides a strong voice for horses and people and which spreads awareness through support, training and education". It currently has more than 71,000 members, with a further 34,000 members affiliated through a riding club, making it the largest equine membership club in the United Kingdom. It is one of the 16 organisations which form part of the British Equestrian Federation.
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