British Eventing is proud to announce the official establishment of the British Eventing Training Foundation (BETF), a new charity dedicated to supporting education and training initiatives across the eventing community. The BETF aims to help members at all levels reach their full potential, whether they are competitors, volunteers, or part of the wider workforce.
The charity’s key objectives focus on advancing education and skills development within the eventing community, which is governed by British Eventing. This includes offering tailored training programs for competitors and enhancing the skills of volunteers and staff, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all involved. Additionally, the BETF will promote animal welfare by providing education on the care, protection, and treatment of horses in the sport.
We are delighted to announce that the first primary benefactor to the charity is David Howden, Group CEO and Founder of Howden, and Founder and President of the Cornbury House Horse Trials. The generous donation will support the continued delivery of training to the regional academies, prize money at young horse sections, our event horse leagues, alongside new investment into the delivery of training for officials and volunteers.
As part of this new relationship, The Howden Way Young Horse and Talent Rider Academies will be administered by Howden, delivered in close collaboration with British Eventing.
Rosie Williams, CEO of British Eventing, said: “This is a significant step forward for British Eventing. The British Eventing Training Foundation will allow us to support our members in a sustainable way, while also enabling broader support from benefactors who share our vision. We are deeply grateful to David Howden, for his unwavering support and commitment to the future of our sport.”
David Howden added: “I would like to congratulate BE on the formation of the BETF, a fantastic development in enabling this incredible sport to further flourish and grow. The Howden Way Young Horse and Talent Rider Academies have made great strides over the past two years to broaden and deepen the talent pathway, and the creation of this new foundation is another great step forward. The new partnership will not only enhance existing The Howden Way training opportunities but also allow us to support British Eventing (BE) to extend high-quality training to volunteers and staff, who are essential to the sport. With the establishment of the British Eventing Training Foundation (BETF), the future of eventing looks even brighter.”
More information on how to donate or get involved with fundraising for the British Eventing Training Foundation will be available soon. In the meantime, those interested in contributing can contact marketing@britisheventing.com for further details.
