The pressures and opportunities facing the equestrian sector will be some of the topics under discussion at the 33rdNational Equine Forum (NEF25).NEF25 will take place at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) in London on Thursday 6March 2025.Industry leaders, veterinary professionals and charity representativeswill address a number of subjects in a packed day of talks in front of an in-person and online audience.The programme will include the following discussions:The Equine Industry in a Changing Worldwill include a Parliamentary view of the status of the sector. In addition, the British Horse Council will provide an update and there will be a review of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.Equine Health Updateswill include the latest news on some of the most serious disease threats to horses in the UK.Equine feedswill look at feed safety and legality, the fundamental role of forage and where to find reliable as well as appropriate nutrition advice.Equine Assisted Serviceswill take a close look at the partnership role horses play, both ridden and on the ground, from their inclusion in the Paralympic Games to how they facilitate learning and positively impact lives.Audience participationQ&A sessions will take place at the end of each discussion to allow members of the audience and livestream viewers the opportunity to have their say.The day will also include the Memorial Lecture, which will explore how charities are working together to combat equine welfare challenges in Britain, and reveal the winner of the Sir Colin Spedding Award. The award is presented annually to an exceptional unsung hero or heroine of the equestrian world.In this years programme we have picked some of the most pertinent areas presenting opportunities or threats to the sector, said NEF chairman Tim Brigstocke.We will be addressing these in our inimitable, balanced style, for which NEF has become renowned. We look forward to welcoming you either in person or via the livestream.Early bird tickets priced at 90 (instead of the full price of 110) are available until Wednesday 8 January. Tickets to watch the livestream will be released later this month.Click here to book your ticket.Main image (c) National Equine ForumFurther readingEquine flu: how to lower the risk to your horse7 common winter vet call outs and how to avoid them this seasonHandy guide to horse health insurance and vet fees coverHorses are designed to get wet, so many dont need to wear a rug, says vetThe post Programme announced for National Equine Forum 2025 appeared first on Your Horse.