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BHS
Proposes National Livery Yard Plan
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A
scheme to be launched shortly will help livery yard owners to attract
new business. The British Horse Society is currently putting the
finishing touches to The British Horse Society Livery Yard Approval
Scheme from which a list of recognised businesses will be available
nationally.
DEFRA
minister Elliot Morley recently highlighted the fact that while
establishments boarding dogs and cats had to be licensed, livery
yards did not, and he is suggesting that this anomaly is eradicated
in the proposed "modernisation" of the Protection of Animals
Act.
"While
the Society's scheme does not demand legislation, it will establish
standards that will need to be met by member businesses," said
BHS chief executive Kay Driver. "It will also provide the basis
for a national register which will be available to people seeking
livery facilities."
The
initiative is scheduled to be announced in July, and will run alongside
the Society's established and successful Riding School Approvals
scheme. It is supported by the British Equine Veterinary Association,
the International League for the Protection of Horses and the Royal
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, all of whom are
involved in its preparation. Sponsors are South Essex Insurance
Brokers, Intervet and Merial Animal Health
www.bhs.org.uk
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