The equestrian community needs change. It needs robust safeguarding, higher industry standards, and better support for equestrians who have been harmed.

We believe creating a safer equestrian community begins with listening to and supporting victim-survivors. EQUISS provides a safe space for equestrians to speak up and seek support through our free, confidential and independent advocacy. Our specialist team includes Independent Sexual Violence Advocates (ISVAs), Independent Domestic Violence Advocates (IDVAs) and trauma-informed advocates.

But responding to harm is not enough. We must work to prevent it.

We work to make safeguarding core to everyday equestrian life – in every yard, riding school, workplace, competition venue, and equestrian centre. We work to raise industry standards through education, training and practical guidance. And we work towards lasting change by using research and frontline insight to identify where systems are failing, then campaigning for stronger protections and greater accountability.

EQUISS is committed to delivering change for all equestrians, but we can't do it alone. Our community will be stronger when victim-survivors feel safe to speak up, when organisations are accountable and open to change, and when we all refuse to accept harmful behaviour.

Lasting change is possible. Our mission is to make it happen.