An insight into Britain’s horse crisis will presented by Roly Owers, chief executive of World Horse Welfare.

Event includes a review of the new equine ID regulations

A conference to address the welfare challenges facing equines in Scotland is to be hosted by World Horse Welfare next week.

Taking place on Wednesday, 20 April leading experts and professionals will gather at the organisation’s Belwade Farm Rescue and Rehoming Centre in Aboyne.

Here they will discuss and debate a number of topics, from the risks posed by exotic diseases to issues of identity fraud in the trade of low value equines.

An insight into Britain’s horse crisis will presented by Roly Owers, chief executive of World Horse Welfare.

In his discussion, Mr Owers will look at issues of indiscriminate breeding and its impact on welfare charities.

Other topics under discussion include the issue of horses as athletes and how they compete in sport.

There will also be an update on identity fraud in the trade of low value equines and a review of the practical implications of the new equine ID regulations.

“This welfare conference is an important platform to raise and address the key challenges facing Scotland’s equine population,” commented Mr Owers.

“It’s definitely set to be an interesting and enlightening day so I’d urge anyone with an interest in equine welfare to get their tickets booked and I look forward to seeing many people there.”

The event has been organised by the British Horse Society in association with World Horse Welfare.

All debates and discussions will be chaired by BHS chairman and leading vet professor Derek Knottenbelt OBE.

The Conference is open to all and tickets are priced at £20.00 each. To find out more, please visit: www.bhsscotland.org.uk.

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