Equine Health Week 2025
We hope you have enjoyed the first episode of Equine Health Week - 'Breeding to Weaning' presented by Dr. Jan Birch, Edward Matson and Rebecca Keating.
British Equestrian podcast episode
"Breeding and Bringing up Baby"
We signposted to some further resources which we hope might be useful if you would like more information -
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World Horse Welfare - Do you need to Breed
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Pony Club Breeding webinars (x4), produced by the British Horse Foundation (BHF) for the Pony Club coaches, particularly those leading A-test training
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British Horse Society Challenge awards which the BHF produced in collaboration with the BHS
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"Start 'em Young, treat 'em right" Editorial by Gemma Pearson and Janet Douglas for the Equine Veterinary Journal funded by the BHF
The BHF runs the "Better Beginnings" programme which includes biennial conferences and additional resources in the intermediate years.
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The Better Beginnings Round Table (2022) was our inaugural conference. Follow the link to find out more and watch the sessions - Round Table Event.
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The 2022 conference led to the guide 'From Inception To 2 Years Old', full of the latest advice from making the decision to breed, to your foal as a 2 year old.
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The Better Beginnings for a Better Life (2024) conference concentrated on the 2 to 4 year old horse. The sessions and additional content are being released through the first half of 2025 - Better Beginnings for a Better Life
Dr. Jan Birch, Edward Matson and Rebecca Keating
