Recent meetings
| Date | Commissioner / Cabinet | Topic | File |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Mar 2026 | Ursula von der Leyen President | Speech and attended exchange of views on the opportunities and constraints of the equine sector | — |
| 05 Mar 2026 | Ursula von der Leyen President | Speech and attended exchange of views on the opportunities and constraints of the equine sector | SRC |
| 18 Feb 2025 | Taru Haapaniemi Cabinet member | (1) Equine sector - thoroughbred key concerns; (2) Concerns about the proposed regulation on the protection of animals during transport and its potential impact on Europe’s bloodstock, racing, and sport horse industries | — |
| 18 Feb 2025 | Taru Haapaniemi Cabinet member | (1) Equine sector - thoroughbred key concerns; (2) Concerns about the proposed regulation on the protection of animals during transport and its potential impact on Europe’s bloodstock, racing, and sport horse industries | SRC |
Mission & Goals
EHN is a non-profit network of stakeholders acting at a World-, European-, National- or Regional-level within the European horse, pony, donkey and welfare sector. The European Horse Network purpose is to: Promote the development of the horse, pony and donkey sector in Europe. To assist members of the European Horse Welfare and the transport, slaughter and veterinarians network. To help members coordinate their activities in order to increase the visibility and impact of the equine sport, tourism and recreation sectors. Act as a platform for the horse, pony and donkey industry to communicate common issues with European institutions and media at the European level. Exchange views on political developments affecting the horse sector in Europe. Discuss, define and lobby on areas of common interests on the European political agenda. Discuss and define issues of common interest to develop the horse sector in Europe.
EU Legislative Interests
Animal Health Law Animal Welfare strategy CAP Animal Transport Regulation
Communication Activities
Organise lunch with MEP Annual Conference on Equine topics Regular Webinars on Workforce, Communication, best practices
Interests Represented
Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Organisation Members
34 organisations in Europe linked to Equine activities https://www.europeanhorsenetwork.eu/about-ehn/member-organisations/