It has created the 'National Bridleroute Network' of long distance equestrian routes, incorporating bridleways, byways and minor roads, which it has called 'bridleroutes'.

The good intent of the BHS was recognised by many, as the continued loss of bridleways across the country has eroded the freedom of those participating in horseriding activities.

The experience of BHS Welfare volunteers is intended to allow the society to respond quickly in an informed manner to reports of equine suffering and neglect, giving advice and guidance to horse owners on a long-term basis where necessary.

[25] The campaign earned national coverage on BBC TV[26] and radio,[27] featured on petrol pumps across the UK[28] and was raised as an Early Day Motion in Parliament by Liz Saville-Roberts MP.

[28] The BHS caused controversy in November 2006, by issuing an award to the Ministry of Defence for actions taken to improve the safety for horse riders in areas of the country used for low flight level aircraft training, despite the M.O.D.

having been previously found directly responsible for the death of a novice horse rider and ordered to address their low flying policies as a result.

Some felt the award was ethically improper; particularly so, since the BHS had used the name of the accident victim in promotional material without the consent of the family members.

[31] The BHS has since published a policy based on the procedure being 'an unacceptable method of training horses by any rider for any length of time'.

The locals have objected to this decision for the following reasons: In 2010, the outdated premises were replaced with a state of the art eco-friendly HQ which sits within Abbey Park in Warwickshire.

The green roof featured a specialist drainage and filter layer, topped with extensive substrate and a pre grown sedum blanket.

The roof provides insulation to the building, helping it stay cool in the hot summer months and warm during the winter.

[36] The rural location meant the green roof helped to reduce the aesthetic impact of the building and blended it into its surroundings.