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Week commencing Monday 1st March 2010 |
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BOVINE TUBERCULOSIS – a meeting has been arranged at which representatives of Animal Health (the Government’s Executive Agency responsible for ensuring the health and welfare of farmed animals in Great Britain) will give a presentation and answer questions on the management of TB in the Forest and the forthcoming change to an annual TB testing regime. |
The British Horse Society has expressed its full support of the Scottish Government’s proposal to ban hot branding. |
As ‘Cheltenham Fever’ mounts, a couple of items are now up for auction on-line in aid of The Mark Davies Injured Riders Fund which helps all those injured by horses. |
Week commencing Monday 22nd February 2010 |
The final consultation on the New Forest National Park Authority’s Core Strategy will take place between Thursday 25 February and Monday 12 April for six and a half weeks. |
Week commencing Monday 15th February 2010 |
International horse sport has a new European association, the European Equestrian Federation (EEF). The new body was established today (18th February) by 27 European National Federations present at a meeting in Warendorf (Germany). This process commenced at a meeting of European National Federations in Deauville (France) in March 2009 and was agreed in principle in Antwerp (Belgium) in September 2009. The Federation was officially formed today (18th February 2010), following the signing of the Statutes by National Federations. It is anticipated that other European Federations and other representative groups, who could not be present at the meeting, will also adopt the new Statutes. |
The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) is happy to announce the launch of its first ever official mobile application. |
Week commencing Monday 8th February 2010 |
On 18th January, the Agisters caught and removed three New Forest type geldings from the Forest at Hale. None are branded or microchipped and the Verderers are trying to find out who they belong to. Local enquiries have so far drawn a blank. |
Following constructive debate at the FEI round-table conference at the IOC Headquarters in Lausanne today (9 February), the consensus of the group was that any head and neck position achieved through aggressive force is not acceptable. The group redefined hyperflexion/Rollkur as flexion of the horse’s neck achieved through aggressive force, which is therefore unacceptable. The technique known as Low, Deep and Round (LDR), which achieves flexion without undue force, is acceptable. |
Week commencing Monday 1st February 2010 |
On Monday 25th January 2010 at approximately 9.30 p.m. a pony was hit and badly injured approximately midway between Hill Top and Ipers Bridge. The pony’s injuries were so severe that he had to be humanely destroyed by the agister. |
As the debate over the use of hyperflexion as a training technique continues, The British Horse Society has published its official stance: |
A group of local riders from around the New Forest are getting together with the aim of completing a 75 mile Charity Horse Ride around the Brecon Beacons in May 2010 They are trying to raise money for Charlotte’s I believe I can Fund of Hope. |
Week commencing Monday 25th January 2010 |
Hurstwood Farm Equestrian Centre in High Hurstwood, East Sussex has become the 1,000th equestrian establishment to receive British Horse Society approval. |
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The New Forest National Park Authority is inviting people to a drop-in session to find out more about its draft Recreation Management Strategy. |
Week commencing Monday 18th January 2010 |
| DUMPED HORSE (Warning Disturbing Photos) - Wednesday, January 20 2010 |
On Monday 11th January, the Agister for the Ocknell area of the Forest found a dead horse. The animal, a tri-coloured cob filly of approximately 3 years old, was in appalling condition. She was emaciated, had clearly been scouring badly (suffering from diarrhea) and may have been ill for some time. There was blood around the head and she may have died at the scene. |
The British Horse Society is urging horse owners not to panic after Equine Infectious Anaemia is detected in two horses in Wiltshire. |
The British Horse Society’s exciting competition for instructors which climaxes at Royal Windsor Horse Show (12-16 May) enters its second year with a new sponsor, Martin Collins Enterprises. |
The New Forest National Park Authority is asking for your views on how outdoor recreation in the National Park should be managed over the next 20 years. |
Week commencing Monday 11th January 2010 |
Week commencing Monday 4th January 2010 |
The British Horse Society has seen an increase in the number of welfare cases reported over the last few days and is urging owners to take a few simple steps to keep their horses happy and healthy during the current cold snap. |
Two Weeks commencing Monday 21st December 2009 to Sunday 3rd January 2010 |
Celebrate ‘iconic’ photographs of the New Forest National Park at the New Forest Centre in Lyndhurst from Saturday 9 January to Monday 8 February. |
NFPEC Fun Show New Years day at Ford Farm; |
The meeting place is Yewtree Heath Car Park(opposite the entrance to Fernycrofts). Although the meeting time is 10 am sharp competitors are advised to be there well before this time particularly if their animals have to be measured and they have to weigh out. |
Week commencing Monday 14th December 2009 |
In view of some of our usual team being unavailable this year, we (The NFPB&CS) are in need of some car parking stewards at the finish of the point to point at Shatterford, Beaulieu Road. This would be from approx 10 -12, refreshments provided. Please email me for further details. Email: james@fordfarmstables.co.uk |
Week commencing Monday 7th December 2009 |
Welfare Tour of the Forest: Wednesday 9th December 2009 |
SWAGS came together as a group in March 2009 following yet another accident on the Brockenhurst to Burley road. We decided to campaign for a traffic calming scheme on this stretch of road and set about making ourselves heard! During the early days of our campaign two more ponies were killed on the Burley Road and whilst this was tragic from a publicity viewpoint it certainly focused a few minds! |
This years Boxing Day Point to Point will finish in the vicinity of Shatterford, Beaulieu Road. |
To start the 90th celebrations off, New Park is being thrown open to locals, society members and visitors as a starting point for a New Year’s Day Walk. |
The British Horse Society is pleased to announce that the 2010 BHS TREC Championship of Great Britain will be taking place at the BHS approved yard, Bryn Sion Liveries, Afonwen in North Wales between 13 -15 August. |
Week commencing Monday 30th November 2009 |
TV gardener and New Forest resident Charlie Dimmock is going back to her roots at a Celebration of Childhood in the New Forest National Park. |
The New Forest Hounds are holding a young hunters ball on Monday 21st December 2009 at Lyndhurst Park Hotel. The tickets are on sale NOW for £25 which includes 3 course meal, disco, bucking bronco, raffle, horn blowing competition and much more. Call Tracey Merchant on 01590 624524 or write to 4 Lyndhurst Road, Brockenhurst, SO41 7RL or Email tracy.merchant@googlemail.com for more information and your invitation. |
Forest Uprising Group Press Release |
Week commencing Monday 23rd November 2009 |
| Water Regulations - Friday, November 27 2009 |
The NFEA Committee has received several reports (and personal experience) of visits to equestrian sites from Bournemouth & West Hants Water. It appears that they have adopted a zealous interpretation of the 1999 Water Regulations as they relate to equestrian facilities in the Forest, and are imposing draconian measures on horse owners. The regulations give water authorities clear statutory powers over new water fittings, with a duty on horse owners to notify any changes, but BWH Water appear to be on a tour of local inspections and are also using their discretionary powers to demand across-the-board changes to water fittings that pre-date the 1999 Regulations. We have received reports, for example, that these have included a total ban on domestic hosepipes, where they could also be used in nearby equestrian yards, and the removal of field taps. It would be very helpful to us to hear of any other horse owners’ experiences with BWH Water. Please e-mail details direct to hilary.doe@tiscali.co.uk or e-mail through the NFEA page on this NFED site. |
Week commencing Monday 16th November 2009 |
The British Horse Society’s ‘Drawing the Line on Indiscriminate Breeding’ campaign continues to gain momentum as more famous faces show their support and encourage the equestrian world to ‘Think Before You Breed’. |
£40.00 (includes coach travel and ticket for afternoon performance) |
Week commencing Monday 9th November 2009 |
Week commencing Monday 2nd November 2009 |
Week commencing Monday 26th October 2009 |
Petplan Equine, one of the UK’s leading equine insurance providers, in association with Horse&Rider Magazine is pleased to announce the three finalists for the second annual Petplan Equine Vet of the Year Award 2009. |
For many people Bonfire Night is an enjoyable evening watching spectacular firework displays and warming themselves by the bonfire. However for horse owners it can be a time for concern and distress. |
The New Forest National Park Authority and the Verderers are urging people to drive safely this winter, especially now the clocks have gone back and the evenings are drawing in. |
Week commencing Monday 19th October 2009 |
Burley Cricket and Football Club Pavilion |
| NEW FOREST PONY BREEDING AND CATTLE SOCIETY - Thursday, October 22 2009 |
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Week commencing Monday 12th October 2009 |
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