Changing our habits will improve equine welfare say experts at National Equine Forum

By National Equine Forum5th March 20206th March 2020 National Equine Forum, NEF20

Veterinary, equestrian and behavioural change experts at the National Equine Forum 5 March 2020 agreed that changing human behaviour is key to improving equine welfare. In a session entitled Improving equine health and welfare by changing our behaviour they discussed the importance of human behaviour change (HBC) in relation to disease prevention and control. Zac…

Don’t miss the discussion at #NEF20

By National Equine Forum28th February 202028th February 2020 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 National Equine Forum5th February 20205th February 2020 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…

NEF20 to explore importance of behaviour change

By National Equine Forum16th December 201915th December 2019 Memorial Lecture, National Equine Forum, NEF20

The outline programme for the 28th National Equine Forum has been confirmed. This annual event will be held in London on Thursday 5th March 2020 and will cover a breadth of important global and national topics related to the equine sector. A key element of the programme will explore the impact of human behavioural science…

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…

New Honorary Secretary for NEF

By National Equine Forum4th September 201818th October 2018 National Equine Forum

The National Equine Forum (NEF) has appointed a new Honorary Secretary to help run this prestigious annual event. Debbie Rolmanis provided voluntary social media support at the NEF this year and takes up the reins of Honorary Secretary with immediate effect. Debbie is a Human and Equine Sports Therapist and Movement Educator. Having run her…

Calling for nominations for the NEF Sir Colin Spedding Award

By National Equine Forum6th July 201829th January 2019 NEF19, Sir Colin Spedding Award

Do you know a worthy unsung hero or heroine of the equestrian world who as yet remains unrecognised? If so The National Equine Forum (NEF) would love to hear from you. Nominations are now open for the NEF Sir Colin Spedding Award 2019, one of the most significant accolades in the UK’s equestrian industry. The…

International Reach for National Equine Forum

By National Equine Forum16th March 201829th January 2019 NEF18

Thanks to new live streaming and the power of social media the National Equine Forum has become a global phenomenon. The annual event, held in London on 8 March 2018, saw politicians, vets and equestrian business leaders share knowledge and encourage debate not just with the packed auditorium but also with audiences in Europe, Norway,…

Farrier Receives NEF Award

By National Equine Forum9th March 201829th January 2019 NEF18, Sir Colin Spedding Award

Dr Simon Curtis, a practicing farrier in Newmarket, Suffolk was announced as the winner of the Sir Colin Spedding Award at yesterday’s National Equine Forum (NEF), Thursday 8th March 2018. This special commendation was given in recognition of Simon’s exceptional practical and educational contributions to farriery over 45 years. Runner up was the British Grooms…

Questions & Answers With Dr Sue Dyson Landmark pilot study addresses effects of rider weight on equine performance

By National Equine Forum8th March 20182nd April 2019 NEF18

Dr Sue Dyson answers some questions about the pilot study addressing the effects of rider weight on equine performance Why was the study needed? Although it is intuitive that a rider who is too heavy for a horse may adversely affect its welfare, there are no scientific studies to support this under real-life conditions and…

Landmark pilot study addresses effects of rider weight on equine performance

By National Equine Forum8th March 20182nd April 2019 NEF18

Results of a new pilot study on the effects of rider weight on equine performance, presented at the National Equine Forum on 8 March 2018, show that high rider: horse bodyweight ratios can induce temporary lameness and discomfort. In simple terms, if the rider is excessively heavy for the horse in question it can have…