The European Horse Network

The European Horse Network (EHN) was formed on a Swedish initiative at the European conference EUEquus 2009.

The Swedish Horse Council Federation (HNS) is the first organization to be responsible for the continued work within the network. Chairman is Stefan Johanson CEO, HNS

Objectives of the European Horse Network

• animal welfare and exotic virus diseases

• breeding and husbandry
• transport and identification 
• rural development and environmental impact
• education, research and development
• funding of the horse industry
• VAT and taxes

11 Active Member Organizations

• BHS (the British Horse Society)
• EFTBA (the European Association of Thoroughbred Breeders’ Associations)
• EPMA (European Pari Mutuel Association)
• FEI (Féderation Equestre Internationale)
• FEIF (the European Icelandic Organization)
• HNS (Swedish Horse Council Federation) 
• IFHA (the International Association of Horseracing Authorities)
• KMET
• Pole-Filiere Equine
• UET (Union Européenne du Trot) 
• WBFSH (World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses)