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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…