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href=\u0022#commitment\u0022 class=\u0022egb-button egb-button-primary\u0022\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\u0022\u003eOur commitment\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n \u003ca href=\u0022#para-endurance\u0022 class=\u0022egb-button egb-button-secondary\u0022\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: rgb(147, 137, 83);\u0022\u003ePara Endurance\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-hero-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eWe want endurance to be:\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eWelcoming\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAccessible\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eRespectful\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eFair\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSupportive\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eOpen to people from all backgrounds\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003c/ul\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-container\u0022\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv 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It can be a quiet countryside pleasure ride, a personal challenge, a team\n goal or a pathway to international competition — and that flexibility is one of our greatest strengths.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-card-grid\u0022\u003e\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-card featured\u0022\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\u0022egb-card-icon\u0022\u003e1\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eFair opportunity\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Supporting people to access the sport without unfair barriers.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\u0022egb-card-icon\u0022\u003e2\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eInclusive delivery\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Helping rides, groups and volunteers create welcoming environments.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\u0022egb-card-icon\u0022\u003e3\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eRespectful culture\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Expecting dignity, respect and kindness both in person and online.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/section\u003e\n\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003csection id=\u0022commitment\u0022 class=\u0022egb-commitment-section\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-container\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-section-header\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eOur commitment\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Endurance GB is committed to equality of opportunity and to ensuring that no individual receives more or less\n favourable treatment.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-card-grid eight\u0022\u003e\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-card featured\u0022\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\u0022egb-card-icon\u0022\u003e+\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eAge\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eParticipation should be supported across age groups, roles and experience levels.\u003c/p\u003e\n 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class=\u0022egb-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\u0022egb-card-icon\u0022\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e+\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eReligion or belief\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eDifferent beliefs and lived experiences should be respected.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\u0022egb-card-icon\u0022\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e+\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eSexual orientation\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eEveryone should feel safe, included and respected.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\u0022egb-card-icon\u0022\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e+\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eGender reassignment\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eParticipation should be fair, respectful and inclusive.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\u0022egb-card-icon\u0022\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e+\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003ePregnancy, parental or marital status\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eMembers and participants should be treated fairly and without discrimination.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-highlight-box\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eThis commitment applies to everyone\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Riders, owners, volunteers, officials, employees, contractors and spectators all have a role in creating a safe,\n fair and welcoming sport.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/section\u003e\n\n \u003csection class=\u0022egb-blue-section\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-container\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-two-col\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-info-box\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eWorking with British Equestrian\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Endurance GB is a member body of British Equestrian and fully aligned with its Equality, Diversity and\n Inclusion framework.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n In June 2022, British Equestrian and its member bodies made a united pledge to improve representation,\n accessibility and inclusion across equestrian sport. Endurance GB proudly supports this pledge and continues\n to contribute to federation-wide EDI objectives.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n We are aligned with the \u003cstrong\u003eHorses for All\u003c/strong\u003e strategy, a research-led initiative designed to better\n understand barriers faced by underrepresented groups and to drive meaningful, long-term change across the sport.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-image-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\u0022https://www.endurancegb.co.uk/Client/Images/Cms/image(92).png\u0022 alt=\u0022British Equestrian Horses for All\u0022 data-image=\u00220kxb2eluu241\u0022\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/section\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-container\u0022\u003e\n\n \u003csection class=\u0022egb-section\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-section-header\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eProgress so far\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n We are proud of the progress already made, while recognising that inclusion is an ongoing commitment.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-card-grid four\u0022\u003e\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-progress-card featured\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eEquality Standard for Sport\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Endurance GB has achieved the \u003cstrong\u003eFoundation Level\u003c/strong\u003e of the Equality Standard for Sport,\n demonstrating our commitment to reducing inequalities and widening access to endurance riding.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-progress-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eGovernance and policy\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n We have clear Equal Opportunities and Equity policies in place, supported by robust safeguarding and welfare frameworks.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-progress-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003ePara Endurance\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Para Endurance is a core and established part of Endurance GB, supporting riders with physical, sensory,\n cognitive and mental-health-related disabilities.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-progress-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eCommunity-led delivery\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Local groups, volunteers, officials and ride organisers play a vital role in creating friendly and supportive\n environments across the country.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/section\u003e\n\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003csection id=\u0022para-endurance\u0022 class=\u0022egb-para-section\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-container\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-section-header\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003ePara Endurance: riding your way\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Endurance riding is uniquely flexible, making it accessible to a wide range of riders.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-info-box\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eYou don’t need specialist equipment or a specific classification to get started\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Para Endurance supports riders with disabilities to take part in pleasure rides, graded rides and competitive endurance.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Riders progress at their own pace, ride the horse they have, and receive personalised adjustments to ensure they\n can participate safely and confidently.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n If you want to ride, we want to help you find a way.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-button-row\u0022\u003e\n \u003ca href=\u0022https://www.endurancegb.co.uk/Cms/Spaces/DEVELOPMENT/Para+Endurance\u0022 class=\u0022egb-button egb-button-primary\u0022\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\u0022\u003eLearn more about Para Endurance\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n \u003ca href=\u0022https://www.endurancegb.co.uk/Cms/Spaces/JOINING/Getting+Started+with+EGB\u0022 class=\u0022egb-button egb-button-secondary\u0022 style=\u0022color: var(--egb-navy); border-color: var(--egb-navy);\u0022\u003eGetting started\u003c/a\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/section\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-container\u0022\u003e\n\n \u003csection class=\u0022egb-section\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-section-header\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eSafeguarding, respect and behaviour\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Equality and inclusion go hand in hand with safeguarding.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-card-grid two\u0022\u003e\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-card featured\u0022\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\u0022egb-card-icon\u0022\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e+\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eRespect in person and online\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n All participants are expected to treat others with dignity and respect, whether at rides, online or in wider\n Endurance GB spaces.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\u0022egb-card-icon\u0022\u003e!\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eZero tolerance\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Endurance GB operates a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination, harassment and abuse.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-highlight-box\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eReporting concerns\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Concerns relating to discrimination, bullying or inappropriate behaviour can be reported through our safeguarding\n and reporting processes. All concerns are taken seriously and handled in line with British Equestrian safeguarding policies.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-button-row\u0022\u003e\n \u003ca href=\u0022https://www.endurancegb.co.uk/Cms/Spaces/ABOUT/Safeguarding\u0022 class=\u0022egb-button egb-button-primary\u0022\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\u0022\u003eSafeguarding and reporting\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/section\u003e\n\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003csection class=\u0022egb-looking-ahead-section\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-container\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-section-header\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eLooking ahead\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is not a one-off project — it is an ongoing commitment.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-action-list\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-action-item\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdentify and reduce barriers\u003c/strong\u003e to participation across the sport.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-action-item\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupport underrepresented riders and communities\u003c/strong\u003e so more people feel endurance is for them.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-action-item\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImprove data and insight\u003c/strong\u003e to guide future action and understand where support is needed.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-action-item\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWork with British Equestrian and other member bodies\u003c/strong\u003e to share best practice.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-action-item\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmbed inclusive thinking\u003c/strong\u003e across governance, policy and delivery.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-highlight-box\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eThere is more to do\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n We are proud of the progress made so far, but we know there is more to do. By working together with our members,\n volunteers and partners, we can continue to build a sport that truly welcomes everyone.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/section\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-container\u0022\u003e\n\n \u003csection class=\u0022egb-section\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-section-header\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eGet involved\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n If you have ideas, feedback or questions about Equality, Diversity and Inclusion within Endurance GB, we would\n love to hear from you.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-link-grid\u0022\u003e\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-link-card featured\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eSafeguarding and reporting\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Find out how to raise concerns and access safeguarding guidance.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003ca href=\u0022https://www.endurancegb.co.uk/Cms/Spaces/ABOUT/Safeguarding\u0022 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