National Equine Forum programme takes shape

By National Equine Forum1st December 20221st December 2022 National Equine Forum, NEF23

The final flourishes are being made to the programme for the 31st National Equine Forum (NEF23), to be held at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), London on Thursday 2nd March 2023, and it’s looking set to be an outstanding highlight for the equine sector. The stimulating programme, which will also be livestreamed, will deliver…

Winner of National Equine Forum photography competition announced

By National Equine Forum3rd November 20223rd November 2022 NEF23

The National Equine Forum has announced the winner of its recent photography competition; Claire Evans Watkin’s magnificent headshot of her miniature donkey Ziggy will feature on the programme cover for the 31st National Equine Forum, which takes place on Thursday 2nd March 2023 (#NEF23), as well as in other #NEF23 contexts. A total of 40…

National Equine Forum launches equine photography competition to find programme cover star

By National Equine Forum3rd August 20224th August 2022 National Equine Forum, NEF23

If you are a budding equine photographer, now’s your time to showcase your talent; the National Equine Forum is running a special competition to find a cover star for the NEF 2023 programme and all amateur photographers are eligible to enter, by submitting a picture of their own horse or one they have received permission…

NEF calls for unsung equestrians to be honoured

By National Equine Forum29th June 202229th June 2022 National Equine Forum, NEF23, Sir Colin Spedding Award

The National Equine Forum (NEF) is calling for nominations for the Sir Colin Spedding Award 2023. If you know of an exceptional individual or organisation within the equine sector, why not give them the opportunity to be publicly lauded, by putting them forward for this esteemed award. The Sir Colin Spedding Award was introduced in…

Threats to industry sustainability in the spotlight at 30th National Equine Forum

By National Equine Forum14th March 202214th March 2022 Memorial Lecture, National Equine Forum, NEF22

Grave threats to sustainability within the equestrian sector, from workforce challenges to growing resistance to de-wormers, were in the spotlight at the 30th National Equine Forum (NEF), held in London on 3 March 2022. In the presence of royalty plus governmental, veterinary, educational, charity and equestrian association representatives, a prestigious panel of speakers also discussed…

NEF Award Winners Announced

By National Equine Forum4th March 202218th March 2022 NEF22, Sir Colin Spedding Award

Imran Atcha, a founder member of St James City Farm Riding School in Gloucester, was announced as the winner of the Sir Colin Spedding Award at yesterday’s National Equine Forum (NEF), 3rd March 2022. Lynda Warth, British Horse Society County Access & Bridleways Officer for Cambridgeshire, was highly commended as an Award finalist. For the…

Be a part of the debate at NEF 2022

By National Equine Forum16th February 202217th February 2022 National Equine Forum, NEF22

What: National Equine ForumWhen: Thursday 3rd March 2022 from 10am – 4.30pmWhere: Watch live and to submit questions via Slido, wherever you are! The National Equine Forum, 3rd March 2022, will be live streamed again this year, giving everyone the opportunity to watch and participate. The programme and full speaker details are available to view…

National Equine Forum announces 30th Birthday programme

By National Equine Forum18th January 202218th January 2022 National Equine Forum, NEF22

The National Equine Forum (NEF) has announced an exciting and practical programme to celebrate its 30th birthday in March 2022. Currently the intention is to hold a hybrid event at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), with a reduced number of attendees and the opportunity for others to join via the livestreaming, on Thursday 3rd…

Sir Colin Spedding Award: don’t miss your chance to nominate

By National Equine Forum14th July 202114th July 2021 National Equine Forum, NEF22, Sir Colin Spedding Award

Don’t miss your chance to nominate an exceptional individual or organisation within the equine sector, for the prestigious Sir Colin Spedding Award 2022. Nominations close on 31 July 2021 so if you have a worthy unsung hero on your radar who deserves recognition the NEF organising committee is keen to hear from you as soon…

Royal presentation for Sir Colin Spedding Award winner

By National Equine Forum10th May 202110th May 2021 National Equine Forum, NEF21, Sir Colin Spedding Award

Claire Williams, winner of this year’s National Equine Forum (NEF) Special Covid-19 Sir Colin Spedding Award 2021 was formally presented with the Award by HRH The Princess Royal, who is President of the NEF, at Gatcombe Park on 29th April 2021. Claire, who is the Executive Director of the British Equestrian Trade Association (BETA), was…