SHB(GB) Mare, Foal & Stallion Grading Programme 2026

As the breeding season starts in earnest it is time consider and plan you breeding options. All stallions will need to have been through a rigorous grading system in order to be offered at public stud and have Breed Society covering ...

Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain Announces Change in Chairmanship

Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain SHB(GB) today announced that Emma Gibson has stepped down from the role of Chair. The Council has appointed Chris Hewlett as the new Interim Chair with immediate effect. Emma Gibson has served as Chair since 2022 ...

SHB(GB) Passport Applications

As many of you know DEFRA changed many of the requirements for the issuing of Equine Passports in 2025 and SHB(GB) worked closely with DEFRA to clarify and amend their stud book and registration processes and criteria. A positive of ...

Mr S Pitt - Disciplinary Hearing

As a result of a recent Disciplinary Hearing involving Mr S Pitt, the findings of the panel were upheld and as a result the sanctions imposed were a 12 month suspension of membership commencing 10th December 2025 and removal of ...

SHB(GB) Passport/Registrations Update

After working closely with DEFRA on updates to equine passport legislation, we are pleased to confirm that the updates to the SHB(GB) passport and registration structures and issuing procedures have been approved. The restructure of the SHB(GB) studbook in the light ...

SHB(GB) Dope Testing – Royal Windsor Horse Show.

The Society carried out dope testing at Royal Windsor Horse Show on 16th May. The two exhibits tested, Mrs L Freedman’s Tigbourne and Ms J Day’s Greenhall Treasure Island were both negative. SHB(GB) thanks the owners and riders of both ...