British Equestrian Federation British Equestrian Federation The British Equestrian Federation is the national governing body of equestrian sport in Great Britain and represents the country at the International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI). The BEF is an umbrella organisation for equestrian sport in Great Britain, representing 4.2 million equestrian sportspeople. Together with the British Horseracing Authority and the Thoroughbred Breeders Association, the BEF forms the British Horse Industry Confederation. Each BEF chairman stands for a period of three years, with a maximum of two terms. The current chairman is Keith Taylor, with previous chairmen including Badminton Horse Trials organiser Hugh Thomas. The BEF
Richard Spooner (equestrian) Richard Spooner (equestrian) Richard Spooner is an internationally successful equestrian. He competes in the sport of show jumping on the West Coast of the United States and in Europe. In June 2006 at Spruce Meadows, he cleared the $1-million mark, the 10th rider to reach that milestone in the show's history. In 2010 Spooner was featured in the television series "A Rider's Story" along with fellow Grand Prix show jumper Ashlee Bond. 2005 Winner – (Quirino 3) $50,000 HBO World Cup Grand Prix of Del Mar 1 October Winner – (Ezrah) $30,000 AriatGrand Prix 4 February Winner – (Hilton Flight)