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 ...

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 ...

2025 COUNCIL ELECTIONS.

We would like to welcome Miss Kirsty Aird and Mrs Sue Stockley-Bridges as newly elected Members of the Council of SHB(GB). We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Mrs Tweetie Nimmo and Mr Nick Gauntlett who have retired from ...