Enabling and Developing a World Class System for Scottish Equestrianism

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1 Enabling and Develping a Wrld Class System fr Scttish Equestrianism Strategic Plan Versin: Final 27 September 2012

2 Cntents 1.0 Frewrd Page Intrductin Page Executive Summary Page Intrductin Page Our Shared Visin, Outcmes, & Gals Page Our Key Objectives & Outputs Page Our Key Actins fr 2013 Page Strategic Cntext Page Our Organisatin Page Our Prgress Page Strategic Plan Page Interim Operatinal Plan Page 20 Appendix A Page Organisatinal Landscape Strategic Plan hrsesctland 2012 Page 2

3 1.0 FOREWORD 1.1 Intrductin hrsesctland is an rganisatin set t deliver the supprt that will enable equestrian sprt, activity (including equine breeding and welfare) and business t flurish in Sctland. hrsesctland is cmmitted t delivering services that supprt its member bdies. It will drive a mdernising agenda t help develp all aspects f equestrianism in Sctland. Against a backdrp f ecnmic austerity and reductins in public sectr spending we will need t ensure that we are in the best pssible shape t capitalise n limited public investment t deliver an efficient and effective service. As a cnsequence, I am delighted that hrsesctland s new strategic plan prvides clarity and a cmmn sense apprach t the challenge f develping a wrld-class equestrian system fr Sctland. Equestrianism has a fantastic pprtunity t make a real and lasting difference t the lives f hundreds f thusands, if nt millins, f peple thrughut the UK. T d this, we will need t perate in a spirit f cllabratin that sees the equestrian cmmunity in the UK unite behind the cmmn gal f imprving the quality f the experience in all areas f the equestrian sectr fr the benefit f all thse already invlved and thse wanting t get invlved in the wrld f equestrianism. Thrugh clse partnership wrking with its member bdies the British Equestrian Federatin (BEF), natinal agencies, natinal and lcal gvernment, industry rganisatins, the cmmercial sectr, the vluntary sectr, higher and further educatin institutins, cmmunity rganisatins, riding schls and clubs hrsesctland will help t create a high perfrming equestrian sectr. As Chair f hrsesctland, I lk frward t wrking with member bdies and stakehlders t put in place a wrld-class system fr Scttish equestrianism that ensures the welfare f the hrse. Sctland has much t ffer in the way f equestrian pprtunities - frm trekking thrugh the beautiful Scttish cuntryside t the thrill and spectacle f internatinal level cmpetitin - making Sctland the perfect equestrian stage. Stephen MacGregr Chair f hrsesctland Strategic Plan hrsesctland 2012 Page 3

4 2.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 2.1 Intrductin hrsesctland (frmerly, the Scttish Equestrian Assciatin) was frmed in 1999 as an umbrella grup t bring tgether all the equestrian bdies in Sctland. The bjectives f hrsesctland are t prvide visin, leadership and guidance fr equestrian interests in Sctland and t prvide a fcal pint fr representing equestrian issues bth within and utside the equestrian cmmunity. The member rganisatins f hrsesctland cver the sprting disciplines frm shwjumping, eventing, dressage and racing t vaulting, carriage driving, endurance riding and Western riding. Als cvered are breeding interests thrugh the Scttish Equine Breeders Assciatin, equestrian trade and centre peratrs, Pny Clubs and Riding Clubs and ther charitable, lbbying and educatinal rganisatins. In additin, tw further membership categries fr individuals and clubs have been created t ensure all equestrian interests are catered fr. The equestrian sprts and industry are estimated t be wrth 228 millin t the Scttish ecnmy and 3.8bn t the United Kingdm, excluding betting revenue (Surce: BHIC 2009). The rural cmmunity in Sctland is dependent n equestrian sprts and industry fr emplyment, diversificatin, as well as helping t prvide the infrastructure fr a healthy, active and scial cmmunity. The diversity and extent f equestrian sprts and industry within Sctland and their input t the rural ecnmy is substantial. The success f Blair Castle Internatinal Hrse Trials winning the bid in 2012 t stage the Senir Eurpean Eventing Champinships in 2015 is testament t the quality f facilities, infrastructure, vlunteer and fficials within Sctland. This is hrsesctland s furth strategic plan. It presents a review f ur achievements against the third plan frm 2008 t 2011 and the interim plan fr It sets ut ur bjectives and wrk prgrammes fr the perid frm 2013 t The strategic plan has been develped with the hrsesctland member bdies and apprved by its bard f directrs. hrsesctland s strength lies in the diversity f interests within its 24 member bdies and their active invlvement acrss the length and breadth f Sctland. Equestrianism is available t all members f sciety, and takes advantage f Scttish culture, ways f life and utdr pursuits creating the perfect stage fr thse wh want t excel in what they d best. The bard f directrs wish t express its grateful appreciatin t hrsesctland members fr their supprt, t the vlunteers and staff fr their effrts and cntributin ver the years, t the British Equestrian Federatin fr its practical assistance and advice and t sprtsctland fr its financial investment and expert guidance t date. Strategic Plan hrsesctland 2012 Page 4

5 2.2 Our Shared Visin, Outcmes & Gals This strategic plan utlines the key utcmes and strategies that will set the directin f travel fr hrsesctland in the perid 2013 t hrsesctland is nw well established as the umbrella rganisatin fr c-rdinating equestrianism in Sctland. The visin that we share with ur members is: T enable thse in ur sprt and sectr, by supprting their develpment, t excel in what they d best T deliver ur shared visin hrsesctland, as the independent natinal rganisatin fr all equestrian activity in Sctland, will prvide the necessary strategic, plicy and financial supprt t its member bdies. The key utcmes fr Scttish equestrianism are t: 1. Increase the verall levels f participatin in equestrian activity in Sctland 2. Enable Scttish riders, drivers, vaulters and equines t excel n the wrld stage 3. Supprt hrsesctland member bdies t flurish by wrking cllabratively The strategic gals fr hrsesctland are as fllws: Member Bdy Develpment: Pathway Develpment: Cmmunicatins & Events: Gvernance & Management: Increase the level f resurces, investment and supprt t hrsesctland member bdies Develp the Player and Equine pathways t deliver mre Scttish success Develp and deliver a highly skilled Scttish caching and vlunteering wrkfrce Raise the prfile and recgnitin f the Scttish equestrian sectr Strengthen ur strategic, peratinal and financial capabilities Strategic Plan hrsesctland 2012 Page 5

6 2.3 Our Key Objectives & Outputs The table belw sets ut the key bjectives and utputs fr the perid relating t hrsesctland s strategic gals. The key actins that we will undertake in 2013 twards achieving these are utlined in the fllwing sectin. Table 1 hrsesctland Strategic Gal Key Objective fr Key Output fr 2016 Member Bdy Develpment Increase the level f resurces, investment and supprt t hrsesctland member bdies Pathway Develpment Develp the player and equine pathways t deliver mre Scttish success 1 Develp and deliver a highly skilled Scttish caching and vlunteering wrkfrce Supprt increased participatin in equestrian activity thrughut Sctland in cnjunctin with hrsesctland member bdies Assist in creating a strng and diverse range f high quality facilities and resurces available fr use by member bdies Enable skilled member bdy vlunteer wrkfrce Develpment f the rider, driver, and vaulter pathway Assist in the delivery f the equine pathway Raise the quality f the caching and vlunteering wrkfrce Braden the majr equestrian events prgramme in Sctland by enhancing member bdy invlvement Increase the number f accredited clubs frm 17 t 25 Increase the levels f funding frm Lttery and ther surces int the sectr by 10% frm 665,000 t 730,000 Increase the number f Mdern Apprenticeships gaining an SVQ qualificatin with member bdies frm 13 t 50 Increased supprt t Scttish equine breeders Increase hrsesctland member rganisatins frm 41 t 50 Mbilise 50% f UKCC accredited caches All 500 clubs at grass-rts level t have access t quality caching e.g. UKCC Level 2 caches and abve Embed caches register C-rdinated team in place t fcus n pathway develpment fr Olympic disciplines C-rdinated team in place t fcus n pathway develpment fr nn-olympic disciplines Identified member bdies f hrsesctland t wrk within the BEF player and equine pathway All high perfrmance riders, drivers and vaulters t have access t elite caching, funding and ther supprt services, e.g. sprts science and sprts medicine 1 The term player and equine pathways in this dcument refers t the creatin f a pathway fr rider, vaulter, driver and equine at each stage f their develpment frm grassrts thrugh t the internatinal stage ensuring that the right cach is in the right place at the right time with the right hrse. Strategic Plan hrsesctland 2012 Page 6

7 hrsesctland Strategic Gal Key Objective fr Key Output fr 2016 Cmmunicatins and Events Raise the prfile and recgnitin f the Scttish equestrian sectr Gvernance & Management Strengthen ur strategic, peratinal and financial capabilities Increase the level f understanding f hrsesctland s rle with stakehlders including member bdies, the general public and natinal agencies Increase the prfile f the Scttish equestrian sectr Ensure cntinuing financial and peratinal sustainability and accuntability Mre Scttish Hrses and Pnies n the BEF LTED (Lng Term Equine Develpment) prgramme Supprt the cntinuatin f the natinal equine database and the prmtin f Scttish bred hrses Establish a highly trained vlunteering wrkfrce t supprt member bdy activity Assist member bdies t stage tw cach and vlunteer cnferences Increase the number f trained member bdy vlunteers frm 100 t 200 t include Officials and Judges Supprt member bdy cmpetitins at majr equestrian events Maintain the number f internatinal equestrian events staged in Sctland Annual Reprt circulated amngst key stakehlders Increase the traffic t hrsesctland website and scial media platfrms by 50%, frm 20,361 visits (9/11-9/12) t 33,540 Establish a mre prductive wrking relatinship with identified natinal stakehlders and the Scttish gvernment Increase media cverage f equestrian events highlighting Scttish success n the wrld stage Maintain Reasnable Assurance status thrugh sprtsctland gvernance audit Ensure best practice plicies and prcedures Equality Standard maintain preliminary level Embed rganisatinal perfrmance measurement system Apprpriate staffing structure and resurces in place t deliver the strategic plan Enhanced wrking relatinship in place with BEF t supprt the delivery f identified prgrammes Required plicies and prcedures in place (e.g. finance, anti-dping and child prtectin) Increase cmmercial and spnsrship revenue by 100% Strategic Plan hrsesctland 2012 Page 7

8 2.4 Our Key Actins fr 2013 Our key actins fr 2013 are utlined in table 2 belw. Table 2 hrsesctland Strategic Gal/Key Objective Key Actin fr 2013 Output by 2016 Respnsibility Member Bdy Develpment Supprt increased participatin in equestrian activity thrughut Sctland in cnjunctin with hrsesctland Member Bdies A strng and diverse range f high quality facilities and resurces available fr use by member bdies A skilled member bdy vlunteer wrkfrce Pathway Develpment Increase the number f accredited clubs frm 17 t 19 Increase supprt services by way f pathway develpment crdinatr Increase number f member rganisatins by 25% Increase the levels f funding frm Lttery and ther surces int the sectr by 2.5% t 182,500 Increase the number f Mdern Apprenticeships gaining an SVQ qualificatin with members frm 13 t 22 Increase the number f accredited clubs frm 17 t 25 Increased supprt t Scttish Equine Breeders Assciatin Increase hrsesctland member rganisatins frm 41 t 50 Increase the levels f funding frm Lttery and ther surces int the sectr by 10% frm 665,000 t 730,000 Increase the number f Mdern Apprenticeships gaining an SVQ qualificatin with members frm 13 t 50 Bard and staff team Bard and staff team Bard and staff team Develpment f the Rider, Driver, and Vaulter Pathway Identify team t fcus n Pathway Develpment fr Olympic Disciplines Identify team t fcus n Pathway Develpment fr Olympic Disciplines Supprt Services prgramme established C-rdinated team in place t fcus n Pathway Develpment fr Olympic Disciplines C-rdinated team in place t fcus n Pathway Develpment fr Nn-Olympic Disciplines All high perfrmance riders, drivers and vaulters t have access t elite caching, funding and ther supprt services, e.g. sprts science, sprts medicine Bard and Pathway Develpment Crdinatr Strategic Plan hrsesctland 2012 Page 8

9 Develpment f equine pathway Establish develpment prgramme fr FEI disciplines in line with BEF player and equine pathway Identify and recrd the number f Scttish equines eligible fr the pathway Identified member bdies f hrsesctland t wrk within the BEF player and equine pathway Mre Scttish hrses and pnies n the BEF LTED prgramme Supprt the cntinuatin f an equine database and the prmtin f Scttish bred hrses Bard and Pathway Develpment Crdinatr Training f the caching and vlunteering wrkfrce T braden the majr equestrian events prgramme in Sctland by enhancing member bdy invlvement Cmmunicatins & Events Increase the level f understanding f hrsesctland s rle with Mbilise 10% f UKCC accredited caches Establish caches register 25% f clubs t have access t UKCC Level 2 caches and abve Needs analysis f vlunteering wrkfrce carried ut Supprt member bdies t research and plan fr cnference t be held in 2014 Increase the number f trained Member Bdy vlunteers by 25% Establish Scttish FEI disciplines frum Establish baseline data n the number f member bdy cmpetitins at majr equestrian events Wrk with identified member bdies t maintain events prgramme Prduce annual reprt and circulate amngst key stakehlders Mbilise 50% f UKCC accredited caches All 500 clubs at grass-rts level t have access t quality caching e.g. UKCC Level 2 caches and abve A highly trained vlunteering wrkfrce t be established Assist member bdies t stage tw cach and vlunteer Cnferences Increase the number f trained member bdy vlunteers frm 100 t 200 t include Officials and Judges Increase the number f member bdy cmpetitins at majr equestrian events Maintain the number f internatinal events staged in Sctland Annual reprt circulated amngst key stakehlders Increase the traffic t Bard and Pathway Develpment Crdinatr Bard and Pathway Develpment Crdinatr Bard and Cmmunicatins & Events Officer Strategic Plan hrsesctland 2012 Page 9

10 stakehlders including member bdies, the general public and natinal agencies Increase the prfile f the Scttish equestrian sectr Gvernance & Management Ensure cntinuing financial and peratinal sustainability and accuntability Increase traffic t hrsesctland website by 10%, frm 20,361 visits (9/11-9/12 t 22,397 Establish a stakehlder engagement prgramme Increase level f editrial and prmtinal activity within identified publicatins Cmplete sprtsctland Gvernance Audit Update identified plicies and prcedures Equality standard cmplete preliminary level review Develp rganisatinal perfrmance measurement system hrsesctland website and scial media platfrms by 50%, frm 20,361 visits (9/11-9/12) t 33,540 Establish a mre prductive wrking relatinship with identified natinal agencies and the Scttish gvernment Increase media cverage f equestrian events highlighting Scttish success n the wrld stage Maintain Reasnable Assurance status thrugh sprtsctland gvernance audit Best practice plicies and prcedures in place (e.g. finance, anti-dping and child prtectin) Equality standard maintain preliminary level Embed rganisatinal perfrmance measurement system Bard and Chief Officer Enhance staffing and prgramme resurce Secure 25% increase in cmmercial and spnsrship revenue Apprpriate staffing structure and resurces in place t deliver the strategic plan Increase cmmercial and spnsrship revenue by 100% Strategic Plan hrsesctland 2012 Page 10

11 3.0 STRATEGIC CONTEXT 3.1 The Scale f Scttish Equestrian Sprt and Industry Scttish equestrian sprt and sectr activity cmprises a large number f recgnised disciplines, cmpetitive sprts and recreatinal activities with assciated ancillary activity and business / trade. In additin, t general recreatinal riding and hrsemanship, assciated hrse breeding, care and welfare aspects, the fllwing equestrian disciplines can be enjyed recreatinally r as cmpetitive disciplines. This is nt an exhaustive list. Eventing Dressage (including Para-Equestrian Dressage fr disabled riders) Shw Jumping Carriage-Driving Endurance Reining and Western Riding Munted Games Harness Racing Jump-Crss Trekking Vaulting Scttish Racing 3.2 The Riding Ppulatin Riding is knwn traditinally as a rural activity, cntributing t relatively lw black and ethnic participatin rates. Hwever, 47% f frequent riders nw cme frm urban hmes (Surce: BETA Natinal Equestrian Survey 2011), and urban riding establishments d exist. The sprt can suffer frm an elitist tag arising frm public awareness f certain high-prfile events and riders, which largely masks the true nature f the participant base. Tday, 32% f riders are frm sci-ecnmic grup C1 (an increase n the level frm 2005) and 32% are frm C2DE (Surce: BETA Natinal Equestrian Survey 2011). Strategic Plan hrsesctland 2012 Page 11

12 3.3 The Equine Ppulatin There are ver 100,000 hrses in Sctland. 3.4 Riding Frequency Recent research shws that there are arund 100,000 regular riders, drivers and vaulters in Sctland. (Surce: 2011 BETA Natinal Equestrian Survey) but this is cmplimented by up t an estimated further 110,000 ccasinal (less ften that nce a mnth) riders. The average nn hrse-wning rider rides n 33 days per annum; hrse-wning riders average 184 days, making a ttal f 42.3 millin riding ccasins per annum. Nn-wners accunt fr 42% f this ttal. 98% f riders take part all year rund (up frm 61% in 1995) 25% f riders are under 16 years f age with the largest grup f riders (32%) nw aged between years. (Surce: BETA Natinal Equestrian Survey 2011). The verall ttal f riders has drpped since BETA s last survey in 2005 althugh the ten-year pattern shws cntinuing interest and grwth in equestrian activity. The recessin f the last fur years has had a clear impact n the level and frequency f participatin in equestrian sprt. The main reasn given fr giving up riding directly reflects the ecnmic cnditins in that it is expensive/riders can n lnger affrd the cst f participatin. This has increased dramatically in relevance since 2005/06. Other factrs that cntributed mre in 2010/11 than in 2005/6 include lsing access t a hrse and the fact that peple generally have less time t cmmit t riding and the assciated activities cnnected t wning and caring fr hrses. The prprtin given up riding due t lsing access t a hrse has increased by nearly 50%. Als significant is the number f ex-riders (40%) wh were interested in riding again. This number is significantly higher than in 2005/6 and gives a picture f cntinued interest even thugh current participatin has ceased. We might expect participatin t grw in line with imprved ecnmic cnditins and generally greater affrdability. 3.5 Caching, Teaching and Instructin There are arund 40,000 peple engaged (qualified r unqualified) in sme way in the training, teaching and instructin f riders, drivers and vaulters (General Husehld Survey 2003). In terms f defining the caching market mre specifically, if we use the BETA survey data and als estimate that: 0.6 millin f the 2.1 millin frequent riders d nt want caching, and caching ccurs n 30% f rider sessins then the ttal market fr caching sessins = 46 millin caching sessins per annum. The UK Caching Certificate has made a significant cntributin t the develpment f caching within Scttish equestrianism. Strategic Plan hrsesctland 2012 Page 12

13 3.6 Equestrian Emplyment and Ecnmy The fllwing figures related t the United Kingdm as a whle. Direct emplyment in the industry is estimated at 39,100, 81% f which are full-time (BETA Survey) a rapid grwth f 56% since The DEFRA/BHIC/Henley Centre Jint Research n the Hrse Industry in Britain (2003/4) estimated direct emplyment at 50,000 and indirect emplyment f between 150, ,000 The ecnmic value f the Hrse Sectr (cnsumer and prfessinal) is estimated at 3.8bn pa (BETA 2011) (nt including the hrse racing industry), f which arund 509M is spent n varius frms f caching, teaching and instructin. If we therefre apply a pr rata 9% t reflect the Scttish ppulatin, we can cnclude that between 3,000 and 4,500 peple are emplyed full-time within the equestrian Industry in Sctland, with a further 18,000 emplyed indirectly prviding an annual ecnmic value f the equestrian Industry in Sctland f circa 228M. 3.7 Prfile, Events and Spectatr Appeal Equestrianism is an exciting, demanding and challenging sprt with a histry f strng medal winning success fr able-bdied and nn ablebdied peple alike. The range f equestrian sprts lends itself t spectatr participatin in an utdr envirnment. It is supprted by thusands f vlunteers and fficials and is a sprt wrthy f natinal and internatinal spnsrship. Strategic Plan hrsesctland 2012 Page 13

14 4.0 OUR ORGANISATION 4.1 Cre Functins Gvernance and Management This area cvers hw hrsesctland gverns and manages itself as an rganisatin. The key dcument guiding this activity is the hrsesctland Memrandum and Articles f Assciatin and the relatinships between the bard f directrs and the members f hrsesctland. The majr pririty fr hrsesctland is t cntinue t strengthen the management, peratin and administratin f hrsesctland - ensuring an effective team t deliver n the plan. The rle f the bard f hrsesctland is t set the plicy and strategic directin fr the rganisatin. It is imprtant that the relevant plicies are in place and updated n an n-ging basis. Keeping the channels f cmmunicatin pen and ensuring that the right peple are invlved in decisin-making at the apprpriate levels is an bvius challenge fr any rganisatin and particularly s in hrsesctland s case with the diverse range and number f rganisatins invlved Pathway Develpment hrsesctland is directly respnsible fr the management and delivery f certain training and develpment prgrammes and services. A key functin f the Bard and staff will be t ensure that the apprpriate plicies, guidelines, plans, management, reprting and mnitring systems are in place t ensure that hrsesctland meets its bligatins t members, investment agencies and spnsrs. Prgrammes and services will be delivered either directly by hrsesctland r in partnership with identified member bdies and key agencies. As the range f prgrammes and services prvided by hrsesctland increases it will place greater pressure n the executive team t ensure that these services are prfessinally managed and c-rdinated. hrsesctland will wrk clsely with sprtsctland t deliver services that are geared twards increasing participatin and imprving perfrmance in equestrian activities by develping and supprting vlunteers, training caches and instructrs and raising the standards f participants at all levels. hrsesctland will wrk with the British Equestrian Federatin (BEF), sprtsctland and UK Sprt in develping its high perfrmance prgramme fcused n winning medals at internatinal level. Strategic Plan hrsesctland 2012 Page 14

15 4.1.3 Member Bdy Develpment hrsesctland prvides member bdy supprt thrugh its investment activity, prgrammes and plicies. The key rle f hrsesctland in this area is t ensure that apprpriate mechanisms are in place t invest in member rganisatins and ensure accuntability and transparency. hrsesctland will ensure that there is an easy t manage and effective system t allw members t reprt n their activities and fr infrmatin t be distributed and accessed in a timely, simple and clear manner. hrsesctland will wrk in partnership with member bdies t deliver the shared utcme f increasing participatin, develping quality facilities and a highly skilled vlunteer wrkfrce Cmmunicatins and Events hrsesctland as the umbrella rganisatin fr equestrianism in Sctland has a key part t play in raising the prfile and prmting greater awareness and understanding f the Scttish equestrian sectr. Increasing the level f understanding f hrsesctland s rle and influencing stakehlders t supprt the sectr s interests is vital fr the grwth and recgnitin f ur member bdies. Cnsequently, it is imprtant that clear mechanisms are in place utlining hw key cmmunicatins and events will be prmted and where respnsibility and accuntability lies acrss the diversity f equestrian sprts, activities and industry. Strategic Plan hrsesctland 2012 Page 15

16 4.2 Our Members The members f hrsesctland are: Full Members (FEI) Full Members Assciate Members Club Members British Shw Jumping British Eventing British Dressage Scttish Equestrian Vaulting Scttish Endurance Riding Club British Hrse Driving Trials Trekking & Riding Sciety f Sctland Oatridge Cllege (representing the Scttish Land Based Clleges) Scttish Harness Racing Club Munted Games Assciatin (GB) Scttish Equine Breeders Assciatin British Shw Pny Sciety The Pny Club in Sctland The Riding Clubs in Sctland Riding fr the Disabled Assciatin Assciatin f British Riding Schls Wrld Hrse Welfare British Equestrian Trade Assciatin Scttish Cuntryside Alliance Scttish Racing British Grms Assciatin Western Riding Sctland (FEI) UK Plcrsse Assciatin Assciatin f Chartered Physitherapists Animal Therapy Barstbrick Indr Recreatin Club Balcrm Club Eastertn Activities Club Strathclyde Dressage Grup Hves and Paws Equi-Buddy Gairlch Pny Club Greenfields Equiwrld Club Ltd Eastertn Stables RGU Hrse Riding Club Kingsbarn Equestrian Centre Lchside Arena Edinburgh University Equestrian Club West Kype Riders Club Lchre Meadws Equine Team Sprts Driving Unlimited hrsesctland Individual Membership Cmplimentary Strategic Plan hrsesctland 2012 Page 16

17 4.3 Gvernance and Management Structure 2 2 The gvernance and management structure cnsists f the fllwing: a bard f directrs elected by the membership f hrsesctland and cmprising a Chair and a Financial Directr (Office Bearers) and a minimum f five and maximum f 10 nn-executive directrs; a President (hnrary rle, nn- Bard member) appinted by the Bard; and the identified staff cmplement detailed abve. Strategic Plan hrsesctland 2012 Page 17

18 5.0 OUR PROGRESS SINCE Prgress against the Strategic Plan Our Strategic Plan fr identified five key gals: 1. Gvernance and Management: Creating a strng, well-rganised and financially viable rganisatin 2. External Plicy and Partnerships: C-rdinating equestrian plicies and partnerships 3. Equestrian Sprt Training and Develpment: Increasing the membership and strength f ur rganisatins 4. Equestrian Sprt Training and Develpment: Develping equestrian sprt t highest standards and increasing participatin at all levels 5. Breeding: Breeding better Scttish hrses A summary f the mst significant achievements is utlined belw Creating a strng, well-rganised and financially viable hrsesctland Three affiliate members upgraded t full membership New categries fr individual and club membership will strengthen the rganisatin Reasnable fit fr purpse audit status gained Sund financial prcedures in place One full-time, tw part-time staff emplyed tgether with service level agreement with a financial cntrller Regularly updated website Regular editrial in a natinal magazine Strategic Plan hrsesctland 2012 Page 18

19 5.1.2 C-rdinating equestrian plicies and partnerships hrsesctland represented n British Hrse Industry Cnfederatin hrsesctland recgnised as the vice f equestrianism in Sctland and regularly cnsulted by key stakehlders Increased prfile achieved within the Scttish gvernment Increasing the membership and strength f ur rganisatins 72 training prgrammes delivered acrss Sctland UK Caching Certificate: Level 1 304, Level and Level 3-14 caches engaged acrss Sctland Lng-term athlete and player develpment prgramme adpted and implemented natinally Equity fficer, Health & safety adviser, WADA (Wrld Anti Dping Assciatin) fficer and child prtectin prcedures in place Equity preliminary level achieved Develping equestrian sprt t highest standards and increasing participatin at all levels 51 accredited cmpetitin caches in place, tgether with 7 NCTC tutrs and 22 UKCC cach educatrs Scttish riders, drivers and vaulters representing the UK in numerus natinal and internatinal cmpetitins and champinships 3 Scttish riders n the Wrld Class Prgramme Scttish Natinal Equestrian Centre established Eurpean Yung Riders Eventing Champinships held Breeding better Scttish hrses Numerus wins at UK champinships by Scttish-bred hrses Grwth in membership f Scttish Equine Breeders Assciatin Strategic Plan hrsesctland 2012 Page 19

20 5.2 Prgress against the 2012 Interim Operatinal Plan Key Achievements Member Bdy Develpment Member bdy supprt: 8 member bdy prjects awarded Member bdy engagement: Member bdy engagement prgramme t develp new strategic plan cmpleted Mdern Apprenticeship: 13 hrsesctland Mdern Apprenticeships in place Facility develpment: Cnstructin f Lchside Arena Strnway, Isle f Lewis Pathway Develpment Sctt Brash: hrsesctland Perfrmance Squad 2012 Olympic Team Gld Medal Shwjumping Janne Eccles: Scttish Equestrian Vaulting - Duble FEI Wrld Champin (Kentucky 2010 and France 2012) Janne and Hannah Eccles: Scttish Equestrian Vaulting - Wrld FEI Team Silver (France 2012) Cach develpment: 18 assistant caches at UK Caching Certificate Level 1 and 9 caches at Level 2 certificated Cmmunicatins & Events BRAVE: Develpment f Member Bdy Landing Page in assciatin with Visit Sctland and Disney Pixar Scial media: hrsesctland facebk page established Blair Castle: Winning bid t stage 2015 Senir Eurpean Eventing Champinships Gvernance & Develpment HR Audit: HR Audit cmpleted Cmmunicatins strategy: Develpment f hrsesctland cmmunicatins strategy Membership system: Revised membership system in place Mdern Apprentice: Mdern Apprentice appinted Strategic Plan hrsesctland 2012 Page 20

21 Organisatinal Landscape Appendix A The fllwing diagram illustrates hw hrsesctland cnnects and cntributes t the wider Scttish gvernmental, ecnmic, scial, sprting and leisure cntexts. NB: Nt all elements f the hrsesctland structure and cntributin are yet in place, therefre the verall map is aspiratinal in nature. Wider Scttish / UK Stakehlders hrsesctland Structure Bard f Directrs Chair (Office Bearer) Finance Directr (Office Bearer) Directrs (Minimum f 5 and maximum f 10) President Appinted by Bard Staffing Chief Officer Pathway Develpment Crdinatr Cmmunicatins & Events Officer Develpment Administratr Financial Cntrller Sprtsctland Sprts plicy Investment Sprts match Awards fr all Funding bdies in Sctland Institute services Facilities develpment Cach develpment Vlunteer develpment Club develpment Scttish Qualificatins Authrity Educatinal and qualificatin certificatin f UK Caching Certificate Event Sctland Turism and ecnmic develpment aligned with internatinal events LANTRA Sectr skills Rural qualificatins - turism Scttish Gvernment Directr-General Enterprise, Envirnment & Digital Directrate fr Agriculture, Fd Rural Cmmunities Directrate fr Business Directrate fr Envirnment and Frestry Directr-General Gvernance & Cmmunities Directrate fr Husing, Regeneratin, the Cmmnwealth Games & Sprt Directrate fr Lcal Gvernment & Cmmunities Directr-General Learning & Justice Directrate fr Emplyability, Skills, & Lifelng Learning Directrate fr Learning Directr-General Strategy & External Affairs Directrate fr Culture, External Affairs and Cnstitutin Strategic Plan hrsesctland 2012 Page 21

22 Members 24 Member Organisatins 17 Clubs Central Registered Bdy fr Sctland Prtectin f vulnerable grups Scttish Sprts Assciatin Umbrella bdy Outdr activities grup COSLA Lcal Authrity (LA) Licensing Departments LA leisure and recreatin Skills active sprts partnerships Children First Lead bdy advisry grup Sprts Cach UK UK Caching Framewrk Wider Scttish / UK Stakehlders British Hrse Industry Cnfederatin (BHIC) Equestrian Media British Equestrian Federatin (BEF) UK Plicies Wrld Class Prgrammes Caching Develpment Actin Team Cach Develpment Equestrian publicatins Equestrian Federatin f Ireland Irish crdinating bdy Natinal Caching and Training Centre f Ireland Welfare Access Transprt BEVA Equine departments f Glasgw and Edinburgh Universities Cach develpment Strategic Plan hrsesctland 2012 Page 22

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