Equine

Don’t miss the celebration at the National Equine Forum

vetreportFebruary 26, 2015

PROGRAMME DETAILS
Thursday 5th March 2015
Institution of Mechanical Engineers, 1 Birdcage Walk, London, SW1H 9JJ

 
Key timings
0915 Registration and coffee
1015 Morning session commences
1250 Lunch (provisional)
1400 Afternoon session commences
1630 Closing of the 23rd National Equine Forum
1635 Tea and depart

 
The horse industry and the government
Jeanette Allen Chair, Equine Sector Council Steering Group Louise Kemble Chair, British Horse Industry Confederation
Equine Sector 2015 General Election Manifesto for the Horse
Steven Gale Animal Health and Welfare Inspector Stockton on Tees Borough Council
Equine legislation: implementation and enforcement, the view from the ground
Lord de Mauley TD Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for natural environment and science

 
The Defra View
Panellists: Robert Huey Chief Veterinary Officer for Northern Ireland Prof Tim Morris Non-executive Member, Animal Health and Welfare Board England Prof Jo Price Member, Wales Animal Health and Welfare Framework Sheila Voas Chief Veterinary Officer for Scotland

 
CVOs Panel Discussion
Equine Health & Welfare in a changing world

 
Chair: Roly Owers, Chief Executive, World Horse Welfare
Training and professional development opportunities in Further Education in the United Kingdom
Chair: Prof. Pat Harris, Head Equine Studies Group, WALTHAM; Director of Science, MARS HorseCare
Lisa Jarvis Animal Health & Welfare Industry Product Manager, Lantra

 
What is available?
Beth Maloney Director, Horses & Courses Ltd; Lead Inspector, Independent Schools Inspectorate; Director of Participation, British Equestrian Federation

 
Have we got the mix right?
Open discussion

 
The horse industry: reflections and projections
Will Lambe Director of Public Affairs and Policy, British Horseracing Authority
Economic Impact and the Future of British Racing
Claire Williams Executive Director & Secretary, British Equestrian Trade Association
What could the changes in the BETA National Equestrian Survey mean for the future? Including a summary of the early findings from the BETA National Equestrian Survey 2015
Andrew Finding OBE Chief Executive, British Equestrian Federation
Increasing participation in equestrianism

 
Topical slots
Lynn Petersen Chief Executive, British Horse Society
BHS Horse Accident Log
Jane Nixon Director of Equine Development, British Equestrian Federation
Building a future for British Breeding: The British Breeders Network

 
Other highlights
Equestrian celebrations from the past year
Presentation of the Sir Colin Spedding Award

 
Tickets are available to equestrian trade delegates and equestrian professionals at a cost of £100 per person, including lunch and refreshments throughout the day. To apply, or to find out how you could enjoy the privilege of becoming a Friend of the Forum, please contact the Hon Secretary, Ms Tracy Allen, email teallen@warkscol.ac.uk

or visit http://www.bef.co.uk/Detail.aspx?page=National-Equine-Forum