National Equine Forum 30th Annual Meeting Programme

National Equine Forum 30th Annual Meeting Programme Thursday 3rd March 2022 held at The Institution of Mechanical Engineers One Birdcage Walk, Westminster #NEF22 #NEF22 Follow us on Facebook @nateqforum @nationalequineforum #NEF22 #NEF22 #NEF22

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Aim and Objectives of the National Equine Forum AIM: To encourage and assist the equestrian To host an annual assembly of individuals industry to take greater responsibility who reflect every area of the equestrian and continuously improve standards, by industry, to hear presentations from providing access to the latest information experts on diverse and topical aspects of and research. the industry and allow them to share their To enable members of the equestrian views. industry to communicate with each other OBJECTIVES: and advance subjects of mutual interest. To address and debate matters that To promote the Forum, in an evolutionary could impact on the equestrian industry, manner, into an international arena in order including policy changes, scientific to highlight the excellence of the British developments and cultural initiatives and equestrian industry, its market for exports bring them to the attention of key decision and as a vehicle to enhance our influence makers. on the world stage. To provide a platform for the exchange of opinions, concerns and ideas on all matters relating to the equestrian industry. Support to the Forum National 3 Equine Forum

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HRH The Princess Royal National Equine President, National Equine Forum Forum HRH The Princess Royal has been a keen rider since SPEAKERS 2022 childhood. In 1973 The Princess was a member of the British team in the European Three-Day Event HRH The Princess Royal Championships at Kiev in the Soviet Union. Two years later, in the same contest in Germany, she won silver Tim Brigstocke medals as an individual competitor and as a team member. The Princess also competed in the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games as a member of the British Three-Day Event team. She won an individual gold medal at the European Eventing Championships at Burghley in 1971, and in the same year was voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year. After five years as President of the British Olympic Association, The Princess was elected to the International Olympic Committee and in 2005 she led the Team GB bid in Singapore. This led to London being awarded the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, where she was appointed a Director of the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG). Her Royal Highness is President or Patron of some 300 organisations, including a number of equine bodies, such as the Riding for the Disabled Association, World Horse Welfare and The Horse Trust. The Princess kindly accepted the post of President of the National Equine Forum in 2009, having attended the Forum on many occasions before that. Her Royal Highness will be providing her personal perspective on the current situation in the horse world, based on what has been presented at the Forum. Tim Brigstocke Chairman, National Equine Forum Tim has been Chairman of the NEF since taking over from Prof Sir Colin Spedding in 2012, and chairing his first Forum in 2013. He has spent his whole career in agriculture having worked in agribusiness, the Government’s research service and administered the largest cattle breed society in the world. Since 1999 Tim has run his own consultancy business which specialises in expert witness work. He is involved in a whole host of organisations in the land-based sector including being Treasurer of RUMA (The Responsible Use of Medicines in Agriculture), National 5 Equine Forum

National Lord Benyon was Conservative MP for Newbury for Equine 14 years as well as having been Parliamentary Under Forum Secretary of State for Natural Environment, Water and Rural Affairs and Shadow Minister for Environment, SPEAKERS 2022 Food and Rural Affairs and Opposition Whip during that time. and Chairman of the UK Government’s Farm Animal Genetic Resources (FAnGR) expert advisory The Minister will deliver an update from UK committee, which includes horses. He also chairs the Government on equine matters. biannual British Horse Council advisory meeting. Tim will open and close the day and chair many of Dr Martin Blake our sessions. Chief Veterinary Officer for Ireland, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM); Ireland Martin was made Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) in Ireland in 2011 and he is also the delegate of Ireland to the OIE (World Organisation for Animal Health). He has policy lead responsibilities in DAFM across a range of One Health, One Welfare issues at central government. This involves a range of official controls relating to food safety, animal health, animal welfare and trade in animals and products of animal origin. Prior to joining the Government Services, he worked in mixed practice in Cork and Galway and since joining the Department he has had numerous roles in animal health, animal welfare and veterinary public health. Martin will provide an update on some of the topical issues such as health certification, health surveillance, Animal Health Law and equine identification current to the equine sectors in Ireland. The Rt Hon Lord Benyon The Rt Hon Lord Benyon Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minster for Rural Affairs, access to nature & Biosecurity), Defra The Rt Hon Lord Benyon was raised to the Peerage and appointed Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in 2021. Having been educated at Bradfield College and the Dr Martin Blake Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester, Lord Benyon followed a career in the army, where he served with the Royal Green Jackets. He then qualified as a chartered surveyor and ran a business which included farming, forestry and the management of rural and urban housing. 6 National Equine Forum

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National Robert will speak about DAERA’s cross government Equine steering group in Northern Ireland to implement an Forum economic report commissioned from Deloitte, with the objective of growing the economic prosperity of SPEAKERS 2022 the sector. Alan Hiscox Director of Safety, The British Horse Society (BHS) Alan Hiscox is the strategic lead for safety in the BHS. He heads the award winning ‘Dead Slow’ campaign and represents equestrians on the Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport and Safety. Dr Robert Huey A former police officer, Alan retired as the Chief Equitation Officer for the Metropolitan Police Mounted Branch having advised police forces all over the world, presenting seminars and training events on police horse training and tactics. He led the Police Horse Display Ride for 14 years, performing at Olympia, Horse of the Year Show and abroad. He is passionate about improving the safety of horses, riders and carriage drivers on the roads. Dr Robert Huey Alan has been instrumental in developing the partnership with other vulnerable road users, thereby Chief Veterinary Officer for Northern significantly increasing the profile of equestrians in the Ireland, Department of Agriculture, road safety community. Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Alan will speak about how the BHS helped inform Dr Robert Huey took up the position as Chief changes to the Highway Code and the development Veterinary Officer (CVO) for Northern Ireland in 2013. of the Horse i App in the interests of the safety of all After graduating from the University College Dublin horses on the road. he spent five years in general mixed veterinary practice, a period in general field duties and some time in the Royal Army Veterinary Corps. Robert taught Animal Health at an agricultural college, becoming immersed in meat hygiene issues. He holds the RCVS Diploma in Veterinary Public Health and is co-author of a meat hygiene textbook. Robert has been involved in UK and EU veterinary Photo by Jon Stroud politics, veterinary public health and veterinary hygiene for many years, holding a number of Presidential positions. He was awarded a Fellowship from the RCVS and associate Fellowship of the Royal Agricultural Societies. He is married with two children and six grandchildren Alan Hiscox and has a small holding of 13 acres on which he keeps horses, cattle and sheep. 8 National Equine Forum

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National Claire will talk about BETA’s initiative to gather Equine data following equestrian accidents, focusing on Forum equipment worn, to help develop safety equipment in the future. SPEAKERS 2022 Claire Williams Claire Williams David Mountford Executive Director, British Equestrian David Mountford Trade Association (BETA) Chair, British Horse Council Claire is from Christchurch, New Zealand. She worked for 10 years in Germany before moving to the UK in David joined the Royal Army Veterinary Corps after 2000 to take up her role with BETA, responsible for graduating from Cambridge. He commanded in both the trade association and its commercial arm Cyprus and Hong Kong and served with the King’s EMC Ltd. Troop Royal Horse Artillery before leaving to join what is now World Horse Welfare, where he managed the BETA is the leading representative body working on charity’s operations and veterinary activities. behalf of equestrian related businesses in the UK and beyond. With over 800 member companies, BETA is In 2003, David, together with Roger Smith from recognised as the equestrian trade’s representative the Royal Veterinary College, set up a company body by Government and leading riding organisations developing novel veterinary therapies; around and is a member of British Equestrian. the same time he joined British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) Council. Having sold the veterinary The organisation offers a wide range of member business, David took on the new role of BEVA Chief benefits, lobbies on behalf of members, assists in Executive, where he is responsible for supporting the development of their export markets, oversees equine vets through education, journal publication, the BETA accreditation schemes for body protectors, and the provision of relevant services. prohibited substances and specialist feeds, promotes rider safety and offers a wide range of training courses. As Chair of The British Horse Council, he is involved Claire is a Director of the Animal Medicines Training with lobbying for and representing both the equine Regulatory Authority (AMTRA), British Equestrian veterinary sector and the wider horse industry. Most and British Horse Council, and serves as a technical of his free time is now spent as a horsebox driver/ expert on both the European body protector and hat groom or tinkering with his boat. standards committees. In her free time Claire rides her two horses, enjoys David will deliver an update on the health-related walking and photography. elements of the Equine Health & Welfare Pathway. 10 National Equine Forum

National Equine Forum SPEAKERS 2022 Dr Richard Newton Dr Beth Wells Dr Richard Newton Dr Beth Wells Director of Epidemiology and Principal Research Scientist and Disease Surveillance, Equine Infectious Knowledge Exchange Specialist, Disease Surveillance (EIDS), Moredun Research Institute Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge Beth studied for her PhD at Moredun, in partnership with the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies and After several years in general mixed practice, Richard went on to work with projects focussing on zoonotic joined the Animal Health Trust (AHT), where he parasites and One Health. Her interest in knowledge acquired a breadth of experience in the epidemiology, exchange led to her present dual role, where research surveillance and control of a range of equine interests in livestock parasites work in parallel with infectious diseases, including influenza, strangles knowledge exchange, following her interests in the and equine herpesvirus. He was the Director of livestock, veterinary and equine industries. Epidemiology and Disease Surveillance and Acting Director of Research at the AHT when it closed and When the opportunity arose to set up a team to Richard and his immediate team were retained as take a fresh approach to Equine Grass Sickness (EGS) Equine Infectious Disease Surveillance (EIDS). This was research, Beth jumped at the chance. She now leads funded by the UK Thoroughbred racing and breeding a project investigating the causal agents and risk industry, initially within the British Horseracing factors involved in disease. They have set up a national Authority, and since November 2021 within the biobank of samples available for EGS research and are Department of Veterinary Medicine at the University currently looking at research projects and funding of Cambridge. opportunities with multi-disciplinary collaborators. Beth has a life-long interest in all things equine, EIDS continue to conduct global disease surveillance, being a Highland pony breeder and keen horse rider issuing disease reports on an almost daily basis throughout her life. through the International Collating Centre (ICC) and working with UK laboratories, Defra/APHA and BEVA She will talk about the new approach to Equine Grass to generate UK specific equine surveillance reports Sickness and introduce a BBC Scotland Landward on a quarterly basis. They still provide veterinary programme clip. Video courtesy of Landward, BBC surgeons and industry bodies worldwide with advice Scotland. on prevention strategies and management of equine infectious outbreaks. Richard will update the Forum on EIDS, its surveillance initiatives and the key infectious disease occurrences in 2021 which posed risks to the UK horse population. National 11 Equine Forum

Look to the future So, what does the future of the NEF look help to promote inclusion, diversity and equity within like? the industry. Our plan is to keep as the central hub our annual face-to-face meeting but to continue to Importantly the Organising Committee want to use available technologies to encourage participation ensure that the NEF fulfils its objectives and primarily and awareness including live streaming of events, continues to provide an opportunity for the whole webinars and podcasts where relevant. equine industry to come together to discuss topics of key interest and importance. In doing so the NEF We welcome ideas from everyone involved as to how will remain as a catalyst for positive change and the NEF can best support a vibrant, inclusive equine development. This means that the NEF will continue industry. Please visit our website to encourage open, honest and respectful debate and www.nationalequineforum.com to get in touch. 12 National Equine Forum

National Equine Forum SPEAKERS 2022 Prof Graham Suggett OBE Miles Williamson-Noble Prof Graham Suggett OBE Hon Fellow, National Equine Forum Hon Fellow, National Equine Forum With a background in aeronautics, Miles followed a career as a Royal Air Force Engineer Officer. On In the 1970s Graham was very concerned that his retirement he took on the role of Registrar and young people who wanted a career with horses Secretary of the Farriers Registration Council (FRC). were not recognised for grant aid and there was no Whilst at the FRC he was invited to join the Organising specialist course provision. On becoming Principal Committee of the National Equine Forum. of Warwickshire College in 1975, he launched the When Graham Suggett stood down as Forum first dedicated full-time Further Education course in Administrator, Miles volunteered to take on the role equine management. This initiative developed into and continued until he became High Sheriff of Rutland the first UK degree course. and handed over to Georgina Crossman. He now represents the views of Rutland residents to those Other colleges followed their example with many responsible for health and social care in the county. Warwickshire College graduates being recruited as Miles takes part in the short film about the history their staff. Many colleges and universities now offer of NEF. mainstream equine courses and Graham has become known as the ‘father of horse courses’. Miles Williamson-Noble On his retirement, Graham became the British Equestrian Federation’s Director of Equine Development & Breeding, Chairman of the National Equine Database and Administrator of the National Equine Forum. Thirty years on, Graham presents a short film on how NEF came about, the personalities involved and the colourful story of its origins. Today’s proceedings will be photographed, recorded and live streamed. Recordings (both audio and streaming) will be released following the event. When you registered, we asked you about your preferences regarding photography, recording and streaming. If you opted out, we will ensure your personal data is used in line with your preferences. Our privacy policy is available here: www.nationalequineforum.com/privacy-policy/. National 13 Equine Forum

National Equine Forum PRESIDENT Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal CHAIRMAN Tim Brigstocke MBE ORGANISING COMMITTEE Tim Brigstocke MBE (Chairman) Dr Pat Harris (Vice Chair) Dr Georgina Crossman (Administrator) Sarah Shephard (Hon. Publicity Officer) Debbie Rolmanis (Hon. Secretary) James Hick Jane Holderness-Roddam CVO CBE Beth Maloney Tullis Matson Prof Tim Morris Roly Owers Jan Rogers Dr Sheila Voas Claire Williams Whilst the National Equine Forum is responsible for hosting the annual Forum event and other associated activities such as special interest webinars, the views of the individual speakers and panellists, and the content of the speakers slides and videos, are not necessarily representative of the National Equine Forum. The National Equine Forum is not responsible for any inaccuracies which may be contained in the content or expressed by individual speakers, panellists or audience members posing questions. 14 National Equine Forum

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2022 NATIONAL EQUINE FORUM PROGRAMME OPENING OF THE 30TH NATIONAL EQUINE FORUM 1000 Chairman’s Opening, inc. Slido introduction Tim Brigstocke MBE THE EQUINE INDUSTRY IN A CHANGING WORLD 1010 The Defra View The Rt Hon Lord Benyon Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Rural Affair, access to nature & Biosecurity), Defra 1020 Reflections from Ireland Dr Martin Blake Chief Veterinary Officer for Ireland, Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine 1035 What’s the value of a horse? An economic strategy Dr Robert Huey for the equine sector in Northern Ireland Chief Veterinary Officer for Northern Ireland, Department of Agriculture, Environment & Rural Affairs 1050 Panel questions EQUESTRIAN SAFETY 1105 Incident reporting & the Highway Code: Alan Hiscox What’s new for riders & carriage drivers Director of Safety, The British Horse Society 1110 BETA’s Accident & Equipment Reporting: Claire Williams Playing your part in shaping the future Executive Director, British Equestrian Trade Association 1115 Break EQUINE HEALTH 1135 Equine Health: The cornerstone of the pathway David Mountford Chair, British Horse Council 1145 Infectious disease surveillance: 2021 & beyond! Dr Richard Newton Director of Epidemiology & Disease Surveillance, Equine Infectious Disease Surveillance (EIDS), University of Cambridge 1155 Equine Grass Sickness: The owner’s role Introduced by Dr Beth Wells Courtesy of Landward, BBC Scotland Principal Research Scientist & Knowledge Exchange Specialist, Moredun Research Institute 1200 Panel questions FORUM REVIEW 1210 30 years of the National Equine Forum Prof Graham Suggett OBE & a look to the future Hon Fellow, National Equine Forum Miles Williamson-Noble Hon Fellow, National Equine Forum

WORKFORCE SUSTAINABILITY Session Chair: James Hick 1220 How can we thrive now & in the future James Hick CEO, The British Horse Society 1230 The riding school owner & the coach’s view Alison Window Owner & Proprietor, Mount Mascal Stables Ben Mitchell-Winter BHS Coach & General Manager, Littlebourne Equestrian Centre 1240 The view from the ground up Lucy Katan Executive Director, British Grooms Association & Equestrian Employers Association 1250 Taking an inclusive approach to recruitment Linda Greening & retention Head of Inclusivity, Hartpury University 1300 Attracting & retaining racing talent Zoe Elliott Head of Careers Marketing & Recruitment, British Horseracing Authority 1310 Panel discussion 1330 Lunch 1435 Vice Chair’s Opening, inc. Slido introduction Dr Pat Harris EQUINE ANTHELMINTIC RESISTANCE – a collective responsibility Session Chair: Dr Pat Harris 1440 Initiating a coordinated response Dr Claire Stratford Head of the Efficacy Team & Anthelmintic Resistance Policy Lead, Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) Dr Alison Pyatt International Programme Manager & Training Centre Lead, VMD 1455 The veterinary perspective David Rendle President Elect, British Equine Veterinary Association 1505 A RAMA perspective Claire Shand Marketing Director, Westgate Labs 1515 Panel discussion, with: Sara Jerman Assistant Centre Manager (Glenda Spooner Farm, Somerset), World Horse Welfare MEMORIAL LECTURE 1545 30 years of equine breeding & a look to the future Tullis Matson Managing Director, Stallion AI Services Ltd & Cryogenics Ltd 1605 Questions PRESIDENT’S REMARKS & SIR COLIN SPEDDING AWARD 1610 President’s Remarks & Announcement HRH The Princess Royal CLOSING OF THE 30TH NATIONAL EQUINE FORUM 1625 Chairman’s Closing Tim Brigstocke MBE 1630 Tea and depart

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National Equine Forum SPEAKERS 2022 James Hick James Hick Alison Window Chief Executive Officer, The British Horse changing riding accident at 16, she decided to go Society (BHS) her own way, graduating from Leeds University and working in London. James joined the BHS in 2019, and since then has Alison returned to Mount Mascal in 2000 to help been leading the team to continue its support of the her father and has been running the family business equine industry across its charitable aims of Welfare, since. She has expanded the site and today runs two Education, Access, Safety & Participation. Collectively, ‘highly commended’ BHS/ABRS approved livery yards the Society’s 119,000 Members, 1,100 Volunteers, and the riding school – achieving a 5-star licence 3,000 Accredited Professionals and 600 Approved rating. Her yards are home to 90 liveries and 40 in Centres are driving up standards, promoting equine the riding school herd. The premises includes a large welfare, safe off-road access, and safety, whilst Pony Club Centre offering riding school sessions from increasing participation and encouraging more beginner upwards for all ages and a broad range of people and communities to become involved with livery services. equestrianism; both recreationally and professionally. As Covid-19 took hold, Alison’s husband joined the Aside from furthering the BHS’s charitable efforts and company to support her and their young family, who being a member of the NEF Organisation Committee, are also keen equestrians. The business has 25 staff James is also a Director of The British Horse Council, in a range of roles and under a variety of contractual and a member of the Equine Infectious Disease arrangements, with training for everyone – volunteer Surveillance Oversight Committee. helper level upwards. Despite successful efforts to James will chair our themed session about Workforce diversify and innovate, she believes the existence Sustainability in the equestrian sector. of riding schools is under serious threat. Staff recruitment, development and retention present a Alison Window huge challenge. Alison will be part of the Workforce Sustainability Owner & Proprietor, discussion. Mount Mascal Stables Alison’s parents founded Mount Mascal Stables, a riding school and livery yard in Kent. During her childhood, Alison was a keen rider but after a life National 19 Equine Forum

National BHS Stage 4 Senior Yard Manager, Stage 4 Senior Equine Lunge qualifications. Forum Ben will be part of the Workforce Sustainability discussion. SPEAKERS 2022 Ben Mitchell-Winter Lucy Katan Ben Mitchell-Winter Lucy Katan General Manager & BHS Coach, Executive Director, British Grooms Littlebourne Equestrian Centre Association (BGA) & Equestrian Employers Association (EEA) Ben first joined the team at Littlebourne in 2005 as a senior instructor and assistant yard manager. He Lucy has been the leading voice in the equestrian has been involved with the growth of the business, industry for both grooms, and the much-needed helping develop Littlebourne into the first-class improvement of employment standards, since 2003 establishment seen today. Ben is the founder of the when she made a poignant speech at the National centre’s Pony Club and organiser of numerous events Equine Forum. and activities for riding school clients. As founder of the BGA and the EEA, Lucy has dedicated many years to providing support for Ben moved to the Middle East to run an equestrian grooms and employers. resort, returning every summer to lead Pony Club Lucy has built the two bodies to become respected Camp. In 2018, he returned to Littlebourne as full time professional membership organisations, which are General Manager, overseeing the day to day running tasked with improving the working environment and of the establishment and taking responsibility for the increasing professionalism for all. welfare of all the horses. With over 3,500 members from all sectors of the equestrian industry, both organisations are growing Ben is a popular instructor, having extensive and leading the change to see horse the industry experience teaching riders of all abilities. His become a place of Good Employment. speciality is show jumping and coaching Pony Club. Lucy works on major events in her spare time, He is leading on the future plans for the centre including the G7 Summit and COP26 in 2021. and is currently training towards his Stage 5 Stable Lucy will talk about the challenges of the national Manager qualification. Ben is also a Ride Safe Trainer at minimum wage raise in April 2022 and the impact on Littlebourne and has attained his BHS Stage 3 Coach the viability of yards which are looking keep the horse in Complete Horsemanship, BHS Stage 4 Senior Coach, world as an appealing place to work and continuing to drive up standards of equine welfare. 20 National Equine Forum

National Equine Forum SPEAKERS 2022 Linda Greening Linda Greening Zoe Elliott Head of Inclusivity, Hartpury University Zoe Elliott Linda graduated from Hartpury College (University Head of Careers Marketing & of the West of England) with a BSc (Hons) Equine Recruitment, British Horseracing Science, completed her Masters there in in 2006 and Authority then joined as a junior lecturer. She has delivered and developed equine behaviour and welfare curriculum Zoe has over 25 years’ experience as a sales and up to postgraduate level and overseen related marketing professional, working for a variety of research projects and publications. governing bodies, trade associations, charities In 2009, Linda was promoted to senior lecturer and commercial organisations in the sports and themed around widening participation and in 2016, equine sector. she was promoted to Head of Inclusivity, enabling She graduated in 1996 with an Equine Business her to pursue her interests in equality, diversity and Degree from Coventry University/Warwickshire inclusion within Higher Education, and the equine and Agricultural College and went on to gain a allied industries. Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing. As Access and Participation Plan lead, she has In her role at the British Horseracing Authority, she developed and overseen local and national outreach is heading up a national Careers Marketing Strategy, activity and programmes of activity designed to representing all sectors of the racing industry and is raise aspirations, awareness and confidence around responsible for careersinracing.com. applying to higher education. These activities are Zoe was a founding board member of the British delivered to groups that historically have been Grooms Association. She is currently a board considered non-traditional university applicants. representative at the Pony Racing Authority and Linda’s role also involves evolving culture and policy the military career transition charity Highground, to ensure that these students feel welcome and can supporting former military people into rural careers. access opportunity in the same way as majority group She is a member of the Diversity in Racing students when they enrol. Steering Group. Linda will tell us about collaborative action between Zoe will talk about supporting people through careers groups within the equine industry and how it can in racing. positively enhance participation in the future. National 21 Equine Forum

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National Equine Forum SPEAKERS 2022 Dr Pat Harris Dr Pat Harris Vice Chair, National Equine Forum Pat qualified from the University of Cambridge Dr Claire Stratford Veterinary School in 1983 and completed her PhD at the Animal Health Trust into the Equine Dr Claire Stratford Rhabdomyolysis Syndrome. She joined the Waltham Centre for Pet Nutrition (now Waltham Petcare Science Head of Efficacy Team and Anthelmintic Institute) in 1995. Resistance Policy Lead, Veterinary As Director of Science for Mars Horsecare and Head Medicines Directorate (VMD) of the WALTHAM™ Equine Studies Group she is responsible for their equine research conducted Dr Claire Stratford heads the VMD’s efficacy team, in collaboration with experts at institutes and responsible for assessing target animal safety and universities globally. This provides the science efficacy data for the authorisation of veterinary behind the SPILLERS™, BUCKEYE™ Nutrition and medicines. She leads the VMD’s anthelmintic WINERGY™ brands. She is also a scientific advisor to resistance activities, establishing working groups, MARS™ EQUESTRIAN. sponsoring research, and sits on the Sustainable Pat is a European Specialist in Veterinary Clinical and Control of Parasites in Sheep steering committee. Comparative Nutrition, a RCVS recognised specialist Claire previously worked as an equine vet in first in veterinary clinical nutrition (equine) and a British opinion and referral practices and completed Equine Veterinary Association Past-President. She is a residency in equine internal medicine at the also a member of several boards and holds a University of Edinburgh. She conducted research number of academic posts within institutions into anthelmintic use and efficacy in horses with the around the world. Moredun Research Institute. She lectures internationally on nutrition as it affects Claire will provide an update on the VMD’s recent the health, welfare, behaviour and performance of activities to initiate stakeholder engagement to the horse. She is the author or co-author of over 500 tackle the critical problem of anthelmintic resistance scientific papers, abstracts and book chapters with in horses. recent emphasis on obesity, laminitis and senior horse nutrition. Pat will chair the Anthelmintic session and announce the Sir Colin Spedding Award finalist and winner. National 23 Equine Forum

National Equine Forum SPEAKERS 2022 David Rendle Dr Alison Pyatt David Rendle Dr Alison Pyatt President Elect, British Equine Veterinary Association International Programme Manager & Training Centre Lead, Veterinary David graduated from The University of Bristol in 2001 Medicines Directorate (VMD) and has worked as a specialist in equine medicine for virtually all of his career. Dr Alison Pyatt oversees an innovative portfolio He has published and presented on a range of internal of training, international activities, and capacity medicine topics but is particularly interested in building in the veterinary medicine regulatory sphere equine endocrinology, gastroenterology, respiratory at the VMD. disease, therapeutics and the issues associated with antimicrobial and anthelmintic resistance. She co-chaired the VMD’s recent equine anthelmintic David was elected to the council of the British Equine stakeholder workshop. Veterinary Association in 2018 and now chairs their health and medicines committee in addition to being Dr Pyatt holds a doctorate in Veterinary Services, is President Elect. an experienced academic, and a visiting lecturer in David will talk about the responsibility of vets in professional veterinary services. managing anthelmintic resistance. Alison will provide an update on the VMD’s recent Claire Shand activities to initiate stakeholder engagement to tackle the critical problem of anthelmintic resistance Marketing Director, Westgate Labs in horses. Claire Shand is an experienced Equine Registered Animal Medicines Advisor (RAMA) and Marketing Director in her family’s business, Westgate Labs, an award winning veterinary laboratory specialising in parasite control for horses. Westgate has led the way 24 National Equine Forum

National Equine Forum SPEAKERS 2022 Claire Shand Sara Jerman in providing and promoting targeted parasite control measures for horses since 1999. It supports owners, working in and managing a successful riding school vets and professionals in managing this important for 12 years before branching in to freelance teaching aspect of horse health and implementing best for private clients and Pony Club. practice measures to slow resistance to key medicines. She moved to Somerset, following a change of career A horse owner herself, Claire understands the to equine welfare with World Horse Welfare at Glenda practical considerations of implementing test- Spooner Farm. She was promoted to Assistant Centre based programmes and is passionate about driving Manager in 2020 and now oversees a team of staff and behaviour change to make a lasting difference to the care of up to 100 equines as well as being involved horse health. with a busy visitor centre. She has participated Claire has extensive marketing and communications in presentations for the charity at open days and experience in the equestrian industry where she supported the Head Office team at events such as previously headed up marketing teams for Badminton Badminton and Burghley. Horse Trials, British Equestrian and British Dressage Sara coordinates the rehoming of equines at the and worked as Press Attaché for Equestrian Teams at centre as part of World Horse Welfare’s rehoming the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. scheme. Along with the support of the centre’s vets, A keen environmentalist, Claire has driven projects she has set up a specific worming protocol for the to develop compostable packaging at Westgate. In horses at Glenda Spooner Farm and advises rehomers her spare time, she can be found walking or riding on the importance of strategic worming programmes. their farm’s rewilding project or painting wildlife in Sara is part of the Anthelmintic session watercolour. panel discussion. Claire will speak about the role of Registered Animal Medicines Advisors (Suitably Qualified Persons/SQPs) in managing anthelmintic resistance. Sara Jerman Assistant Centre Manager (Glenda Spooner Farm, Somerset), World Horse Welfare Sara has had a lifelong passion for horses and started her working life by qualifying as a riding instructor, National 25 Equine Forum

National create a cryopreservation biobank in the UK which Equine specialises in storing living regenerative material from Forum animal species threatened with extinction. From this idea the charity, Nature’s SAFE, was born. It is a living SPEAKERS 2022 biobank on a mission to save animals from extinction by indefinitely preserving live cells from endangered species. Tullis will be looking back at how breeding technologies have changed over the last 30 years and suggesting opportunities for the future. Tullis Matson Tullis Matson Managing Director, Stallion AI Services Ltd & Cryogenics Ltd Tullis formed Stallion AI Services to offer semen Today’s proceedings will be photographed, recorded and collection services, fertility assessment and worldwide live streamed. Recordings (both audio and streaming) semen export. He develops new techniques, such as will be released following the event. When you registered, post castration and epididymal sperm harvesting, specialising in handling and collection from sub fertile we asked you about your preferences regarding stallions. He has carried out research into semen photography, recording and streaming. If you opted out, collection, stallion fertility and cryopreservation we will ensure your personal data is used in line with your methods of equine semen and embryos. He works closely with Chester Zoo to cryopreserve semen from preferences. Our privacy policy is available here: endangered species and has supported elephant www.nationalequineforum.com/privacy-policy/. tissue collection and storage in South Africa. The team recently foaled the first Suffolk Punch foal in the UK to have been born using sex-sorted semen. This technology is a major step towards securing the future for all critically endangered breeds. More recently, Tullis has been working on his idea to 26 National Equine Forum

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National Equine Forum SIR COLIN SPEDDING AWARD Roll of Honour 2013 Alexander Martin Clunes 2019 Gordon Wesley FABRS In recognition of the collective work of UK Equine In recognition of his long-standing dedication Welfare Charities during the winter of 2012. in many aspects of the equine sector both 2014 Dr Andrew Waller at home and abroad. 2020 Eleanor Jones In recognition of the collective work of the Animal Health Trust’s Infectious Disease Group to help In recognition of her conscientious, tireless protect the nation’s equines. and skilful journalistic coverage in Horse & 2015 Paul Richard Greeves Hound of many important welfare-led issues, In recognition of the guiding influence giving them a strong voice across the equine he has provided to Thoroughbred racing sector. By spreading the word in this way she and breeding during the past 40 years and has undoubtedly helped significantly to change his devotion to maintaining the integrity of perceptions and to improve equine welfare. the breed internationally by embracing scientific developments. 2020 Nigel Oakley 2016 Sue Martin In recognition of his dedication and tireless energy In recognition of her contribution to the in safeguarding and promoting the Suffolk Punch development of equine apprenticeships, leadership of the Equestrian Trailblazer Steering horse, including owning, breeding, training, working and showing this breed, as well as being Group and continuing support for riding schools. a Heavy Horse Ambassador for the Rare Breeds 2017 Jim Green Survival Trust. In recognition of his dedication to the Special Covid-19 Sir Colin Spedding Award development of large animal rescue methodology, 2021 Claire Williams training and equipment that is now standard In recognition of her tireless work, at all hours, to throughout the UK Fire and Rescue Service and advise, support and maintain morale across the equestrian sector during the Covid-19 pandemic. being rolled out worldwide. 2018 Dr Simon Curtis Her efforts included analysis of government guidelines and the development of protocols In recognition of his work in the development to allow feed merchants and tack shops selling of corrective farriery and his long and ongoing feed and horse care products to trade legally, and continue with essential safety services such as hat service to equine science and welfare. fitting. Without Claire’s support many would have suffered financial hardship and potential loss of livelihood; it was her tenacity and quick-thinking that helped to keep many retailers open, and the nation’s horses fed and cared for. 28 National Equine Forum

Photo by Bob Langrish Special Covid-19 Sir Colin Spedding Award 2021 - Claire Williams Sir Colin Spedding Award 2022 Sir Colin Spedding was the founding Chairman of the National Equine Forum in 1992, and then chaired it for 20 years until shortly before his death in 2012. He ensured that representatives of all areas of the tireless energy in breaking down barriers to provide equine sphere were made welcome, and that topics access to horses and other animals, through his youth of general interest and concern could be discussed work and St James City Farm & Riding School, for the openly and without rancour. His aim was to allow community of Gloucester and further afield. the equine world to consider and then speak with Lynda Warth in recognition of the sheer scope of the a coordinated voice on matters of the moment. The access work she undertakes on behalf of equestrians award is presented in his memory. in Cambridgeshire and around the country. She has The Sir Colin Spedding Award will be presented worked to include different recreational activities annually, but only when there is a candidate of within the access network, so that wherever possible sufficient merit, to an individual or an organisation families can exercise together safely, even where one that has made an exceptional contribution to the wishes to walk their dog, one wishes to cycle and world of horses, ponies or donkeys. This contribution another wishes to ride their horse or carriage drive. may be in connection with one or more specific If you have been inspired to nominate someone projects, or may be over an extended period of time. who you consider to have made an exceptional In 2022 we are delighted to have shortlisted two contribution to the world of horses, ponies or donkeys candidates of great merit as finalists for the Sir for the 2023 Sir Colin Spedding Award, please Colin Spedding Award. Both have made significant complete the form on our website: contributions to the equine industry and we look www.nationalequineforum.com. forward to recognising this today. Nominations for the Sir Colin Spedding Award 2023 must Imran Atcha in recognition of his dedication and be received no later than midday on 31st July 2022. National 29 Equine Forum

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