About
The BHA
Who are the BHA?
The British Horseball Association (BHA) was formed in 1991.
The association has been responsible for organising and developing Horseball in the UK, since 1992. Over the years the BHA has also been producing national horseball teams, who represent the country as Team GB in competitions around the world. Alongside competing for Team GB, players in the UK have numerous opportunities to play abroad, from annual friendly competitions, to Champions League competitions at the end of every season for the top club teams from each European country.
The British Horseball Association is one of many independent member bodies which are under the governing body British Equestrian (BE). The BHA is also a members of the Fédération Internationale de Horseball (FIHB) which overseas Horseball on the world stage.
The British Horseball Association is constantly developing and expanding the sport across the UK at every level, from the very beginning with Under 10s to the very top and the Pro Elite. The friendly, welcoming atmosphere surrounding the sport makes it an amazing - as well as thrilling - sport to be a part of.
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Horseball is currently being played at several universities nationwide and year on year is continuing to grow.
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The BHA is currently working to set up a Horseball Riding School Scheme & League with the Association of British Riding Schools (ABRS)
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The BHA boasts qualified coaches across the UK. With more and more training each year.
Governance
Board of Directors
The board of directors have the legal responsibility to ensure that the Association is managed in the correct way to ensure fairness and sustainability for all.
Jim Copeland
John Kerry
Vacant
Executive Committee
The executive committee have the responsibility to manage and steer the Association in a way to enable and promote the sport around the country.
Chair
Jamie Gibson
Admin
Jenny Hughes
Treasurer
Helena Weare
Club Representative
Development Committee
The development committee have the responsibility to develop each area of the sport to improve and enable the sport to continue and grow.
Events
Jenny Hughes
Industry
Alexandra Oldbury-Davies
International
Sports Development
Jenny Hughes
Marketing
Equestrianism
Dr. Michael Barton
Compliance
Emma Berry
Membership
Jenny Hughes
Fundraising
BHA 5 year Plan
As an association we are currently in the process of developing a short and long term plan for the development of Horseball in the UK.
If you would like to submit any ideas to be considered please contact us at admin@britishhorseball.co.uk
Player Welfare & Safeguarding
Equine
Welfare
Documents
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