Applications for the British Equestrian Federation (BEF) Young Professional Programme and England Excel Talent Programme, funded by Sport England, will close on 31 August 2017.

A new and exciting programme for this year, the BEF Young Professional Programme’s aim is to support athletes moving out of the youth development pathway by giving them a transition plan designed to help them engage with the wider equestrian sport network. The 12-month programme is run in collaboration with British Dressage, British Eventing and British Showjumping and will help athletes with their personal development and career planning; instilling them with confidence to thrive in the equine industry.

The BEF England Excel Talent Programme is embedded into the equestrian talent pathway and helps to identify and nurture up-and-coming riders who demonstrate potential to win medals in the future within the Olympic and Paralympic disciplines: dressage, para-dressage, eventing and showjumping. In order to maximise funding and resources and offer a more tailored approach in delivery, this year will see a reduction in the number of athletes being accepted.

For more information on how to apply for the BEF England Excel Talent Programme, click here.

The selection criteria and the application forms for the BEF Young Professional Programme can be found here.

All programme queries from potential applicants should be directed to Georgie Wheeler: georgie.wheeler@bef.co.uk / Tel: 02476 698904

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