Insights from NEF 2019 shape 2020 programme

By National Equine Forum29th October 201929th October 2019 National Equine Forum, NEF19, NEF20

Insights gained from this year’s National Equine Forum (NEF) have been used to shape the programme for the forthcoming event on Thursday 5 March 2020, to give the equestrian industry the topics they most want to hear about. This year the event organisers have used feedback from delegates, together with social media activity, live stream…

Nominations open for NEF Sir Colin Spedding Award

By National Equine Forum29th May 201929th May 2019 National Equine Forum, NEF20, Sir Colin Spedding Award

Nominations are now being invited for the NEF Sir Colin Spedding Award 2020; if you know an exceptional but as yet unrecognised individual or organisation within the equine sector now is the time to give them the chance to shine. Since it was introduced the Sir Colin Spedding Award has become one of the most…

Facts on horse and rider fitness fascinate at National Equine Forum

By National Equine Forum8th March 201913th March 2019 National Equine Forum, NEF19, Sir Colin Spedding Award

The latest knowledge and know how on horse and rider fitness and equine stereotypical behaviours was enthusiastically received by a packed audience at the National Equine Forum afternoon session on 7th March 2019. More than 1200 people around the world also watched the event via live stream. The highly educational content attracted 14 students and…

Sell out success for National Equine Forum

By National Equine Forum8th March 201910th March 2019 National Equine Forum, NEF19, Sir Colin Spedding Award

A packed auditorium of over 200 delegates, together with an international live stream audience of more than 1200 from around the world, enjoyed a day of knowledge sharing and animated debate at this year’s National Equine Forum, held in London last week. Lord Gardiner, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Rural Affairs and Biosecurity at Defra…

Gordon Wesley Receives NEF Award

By National Equine Forum7th March 20198th March 2019 National Equine Forum, NEF19, Sir Colin Spedding Award

Gordon Wesley, an all round champion of the equestrian cause, was announced as the winner of the Sir Colin Spedding Award at the National Equine Forum (NEF) on 7th March 2019. This special commendation was given in recognition of his longstanding dedication to many aspects of the equine sector, both home and abroad. Gordon Wesley…

Additional Information from Dr Andrew Hemmings

By National Equine Forum7th March 20196th March 2019 NEF19

The 27th National Equine Forum on Thursday 7th March 2019 saw Dr Andrew Hemmings deliver a presentation entitled “Equine Stereotypical Behaviour: a head-first approach to management and training. The three papers below provide additional reading and information from his presentation. An alternative use for equine research – the use of equine brain-based findings to teach…

Guidance for exporting horses and other equines between the UK and the EU if there’s no Brexit deal

By National Equine Forum7th March 201927th September 2019 NEF19

The Government has issued advice to equine owners and equine businesses to explain how the process for moving equines from the UK to EU countries would change after 31 October 2019 if the UK leaves the EU without a deal in place. Owners will need to take steps to prepare for a potential no deal…

No ticket for NEF? All is not lost……

By National Equine Forum21st February 201924th February 2019 National Equine Forum, NEF19

What: National Equine Forum (NEF)When: Thursday 7th March 2019 from 10am – 4.30pm Where: Live streaming, wherever you are! Tickets have now sold out for the National Equine Forum but you don’t have to miss out if you don’t have one as you can watch the FREE live streaming via our website, or via Equestrian…

Experts to enlighten on fitness and behaviour National Equine Forum

By National Equine Forum29th January 201929th January 2019 NEF19

The latest knowledge and know how on horse and rider fitness and equine stereotypical behaviours will be shared by scientific, veterinary and educational experts at the forthcoming National Equine Forum, to be held in London on 7th March 2019. Fitness has a direct bearing on performance, whatever the equestrian discipline. The three-part practical and educational…

National Equine Forum to lead latest debate on Brexit’s impact on the equine sector

By National Equine Forum27th November 201829th January 2019 NEF19

The outline programme for the 27th National Equine Forum has been confirmed. This popular annual event, to be held in London on Thursday 7th March 2019 is shaping up as a calendar essential for all those wanting to learn the latest about the horse industry in a changing world. It will include a leading section…