Equine networking at the National Equine Forum

By Justine Thompson

Event diary

16 February 2010 10:50

The National Equine Forum – described as the equine networking opportunity of the year - is being held in London next month.

NEF as it is known brings together invited leaders from every corner of the equestrian industry to share educational discussions and debate.

This year’s programme includes:
* The Defra View - Arik Dondi, Defra
* The conservative party’s plans for the horse world - James Plaice MP
* Licensing for horse establishments - Ben Mayes MRCVS
* The role of the horse in Europe - Carolina Liljenstolpe
* Development of systems to endoscope galloping horses - Dr Mark Hillyer MRCVS
* Nutrition and gastric ulceration – cause or cure  - Dr Pat Harris MRCVS
* Worming and wormers - Prof Chris Proudman FRCVS
* BHS undergraduate thesis3D anatomy of the cervical articular process joint - Holly Claridge MRCVS Eqvalan Thesis of the year
* Identification: legalities, logistics and welfare issues - Dr Madeleine Campbell MRCVS
* Museum of the Horse - Caroline Anns-Baldock
* Horses in painting - John Stainton, Christies
* Training for World Class Paralympics - David Hunter, chef d’equipe
* The control of exotic diseases and equine flu - Prof James Wood
* Training and regulation of paraprofessionals - Chris House MRCVS
* A personal view - HRH The Princess Royal
The event takes place on Thursday March 4 at The Royal Society in London. There are a limited number of tickets available for equestrian trade delegates and equestrian professionals at a cost of £100 per person.

To apply contact the Hon Secretary, Mrs Tracy Lepkowska, at Warwickshire College, Moreton Morrell, Warwick, CV35 9BL, email   tlepkowska@warkscol.ac.uk.

For further information on the NEF visit www.bef.co.uk