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Redwings named Charity of the Year
The event, which celebrates professionals and businesses in the equestrian community, is in its second year.
Charity wins Equestrian Business Award.

The Equestrian Business Awards has named Redwings Horse Sanctuary as the Charity of the Year.

Held at The Village Hotel in Nottingham on Saturday 29 October, the Equestrian Business Awards, celebrated professionals and businesses in the equestrian community and industry.

With almost 17,000 nominations across 19 categories, the judges selected Redwings Horse Sanctuary as Charity of the Year following nominations by the public, interviews, references and mystery shops.

Lynn Cutress, speaking on behalf of Redwings, celebrated the award: “We are absolutely thrilled to be the first winners of this category, which was introduced to the Equestrian Business Awards this year.

“Thank you so much to those who nominated us, to the organisers and a special mention to the runners-up, Munchkins Miniature Shetland Rescue.

“We’re very grateful to our wonderful staff and volunteers who work tirelessly to care for the horses, ponies, donkeys and mules in our care 365 days a year and this award is dedicated to them.”

The full list of winners can be seen on the Equestrian Business Awards website.

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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Lords Committee opens Pet Parasite Medication inquiry

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will launch its inquiry into Pet Parasite Medication (PPM) on Wednesday (3 June).

Focusing on treatments containing fipronil and imidacloprid, the inquiry will seek to understand distribution pathways and the impacts of PPM use and non-use on biodiversity and human health. It will also cover current regulation, monitoring, and the potential implications for pets and their owners.

The committee will hear evidence from environmental non-governmental organisations and research institutes. The public can follow the proceedings live on Parliament TV or in person in the Palace of Westminster.