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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
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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​​