This year’s National Equine Forum broke previous attendance records. More than 630 people attended the face-to-face event in Westminster, London, and a record 417 people watched the livestream around the world.
The event embraced an inspirational balance of the latest in equestrian news, knowledge and know-how, as well as pulling at delegates heartstrings with moving presentations on human animal bonds and interactions.
Sessions were delivered by many leading lights in the sector and the event was also chosen as the launchpad for three separate equestrian-related initiatives. Royalty, governmental, veterinary, educational, charitable and equestrian association representatives were in attendance, together with virtual viewers, including delegates from 18 countries in addition to the UK including Australia, Canada, Finland, Greece, Malaysia, Norway, New Zealand, South Africa, Switzerland and the USA.
“Being able to communicate current knowledge on equine health and welfare and our human relationship with horses with so many people was an absolute privilege,” said NEF chair Tim Brigstocke.
“It is with grateful thanks to our generous sponsors, friends and live streaming supporters that we have been able achieve record numbers of delegates this year. Sharing and debating across the sector in a non-partisan way is at the heart of the NEF and this year’s event has demonstrated how unified we are, for the good of the horse.”
