Category: Memorial Lecture

NEF shines spotlight on cooperation, community and courage within the sector
By Categories: Cover Image Competition, Memorial Lecture, National Equine Forum, NEF24, Sir Colin Spedding Award

The National Equine Forum (NEF), held in London earlier this month, embraced the importance of “cooperation, community and courage” to maintain the strength and integrity of the sector, as summarised by the NEF Vice Chair Dr Pat Harris. Presentations covered a wide variety of topics, showcasing how the equine industry is continuing to step up…

Are you going to be part of the debate at NEF 2024?
By Categories: Memorial Lecture, National Equine Forum, NEF24, Sir Colin Spedding Award

What: National Equine Forum (NEF)When: Thursday 7th March 2024 from 10am – 4.30pmWhere: London and live streamed There is still time to book your ticket and be a part of the important annual equestrian discussions at this year’s National Equine Forum, 7th March 2024. A very limited number of face-to-face or live stream tickets are…

National Equine Forum box office open
By Categories: Memorial Lecture, National Equine Forum, NEF24, Sir Colin Spedding Award

The box office is now open for the 32nd National Equine Forum (NEF24), to be held in London on Thursday 7th March 2024. The full day event, which is an important UK equestrian discussion platform, will address some of the most pertinent and topical subjects affecting the sector. Speakers include a government minister, leading vets…

National Equine Forum to address several sector challenges
By Categories: Memorial Lecture, National Equine Forum, NEF24, Sir Colin Spedding Award

Some of the most important challenges being faced by the equine sector will be addressed at the 32nd National Equine Forum (NEF24), to be held at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), London on Thursday 7th March 2024. The inspiring programme, which will also be live streamed, will shine a spotlight on some of the…

Charlotte Thornycroft wins NEF Award and receives standing ovation
By Categories: Memorial Lecture, National Equine Forum, NEF23, Sir Colin Spedding Award

Charlie Thornycroft was announced as the winner of the Sir Colin Spedding Award at last week’s National Equine Forum (NEF), 2nd March 2023. She was presented with the Award by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal. Charlie also received a standing ovation for her talk about her experiences providing vital aid to Ukraine’s equestrian sector…

Threats to industry sustainability in the spotlight at 30th National Equine Forum
By Categories: 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…

Don’t miss the discussion at #NEF20
By Categories: Memorial Lecture, National Equine Forum, NEF20, Sir Colin Spedding Award

What: National Equine Forum When: Thursday 5th March 2020 from 10am – 4.30pm Where: Watch live and to submit questions via Slido, wherever you are! The National Equine Forum, 5 March 2020 will be live streamed free of charge again this year, giving everyone the opportunity to watch and participate. The programme is available to…

Watch the livestream and have your say at NEF 2020
By Categories: Memorial Lecture, National Equine Forum, NEF20, Sir Colin Spedding Award

Tickets have now sold out for the National Equine Forum, 5 March 2020 but you can still enjoy the event. In addition to it being live streamed, remote audiences and attending delegates can have their say via an intuitive online app. #NEF20 will be live streamed free of charge on our website and the International…