National Equine Forum delivers an educational and emotional 31^st event

By National Equine Forum14th March 202314th March 2023 National Equine Forum, NEF23

The National Equine Forum (NEF) took delegates on an educational and emotional journey of discovery at their annual event earlier this month. Themes included the Defra perspective, Equine ID, and the public acceptance of equestrianism. The latest data on the sector, the sustainability of riding schools, current equine health risks and working with paraprofessionals were…

Charlotte Thornycroft wins NEF Award and receives standing ovation

By National Equine Forum6th March 20236th March 2023 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…

NEF shines spotlight on tackling unwanted behaviours in horses

By National Equine Forum2nd March 20233rd March 2023 National Equine Forum, NEF23

The National Equine Forum audience (NEF) were taken on an enlightening journey of equine behaviour change this afternoon (2nd March 2023). They heard how the use of learning theory had helped a fearful horse with challenging behaviours get back on track to establish a solid and successful partnership with his rider. How to tackle unwanted…

Influencers, brand ambassadors and social media cheat sheet

By National Equine Forum2nd March 20236th March 2023 National Equine Forum, NEF23

Influencers, also known as content creators, are generally people with significant followings on social media. This makes them very attractive to brands as they can access a large number of people and make relevant videos or take photos that promote their products and services. The cost per post for brands can be in the thousands…

Don’t miss the National Equine Forum 2023

By National Equine Forum20th February 20236th March 2023 National Equine Forum, NEF23

What: National Equine Forum (NEF)When: Thursday 2nd March 2023 from 10am – 4.30pmWhere: London and live streamed While face-to-face tickets are now in very short supply for the National Equine Forum, 2nd March 2023, it will be live streamed again this year, giving everyone the opportunity to purchase a ticket and enjoy the event. The programme…

National Equine Forum tickets now on sale

By National Equine Forum19th January 20236th March 2023 National Equine Forum, NEF23

Tickets are now on sale for the 31st National Equine Forum (NEF23) with a limited number of early bird tickets available until Friday 20th January 2023. The popular event will be held in London on Thursday 2nd March 2023 and will cover industry advancements in science, health, welfare and sport. Tickets for the live event…

National Equine Forum programme takes shape

By National Equine Forum1st December 20226th March 2023 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…