Equestrian Safety
The British Horse Society has reported significant progress in horse road safety over the past decade through its Dead Slow campaign, though horse fatalities rose slightly in 2025. Incidents fell 10% last year to 2,810, but 59 horses were killed. The society urges continued reporting and action to eliminate road deaths.
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As of January 1, 2024, major governing bodies in horse riding require body protectors to meet the BETA level 3 (2018) standard. This update ensures higher safety levels for riders in competitions and general use. Riders must check their equipment to comply with the blue-label requirement.