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Cover star needed for NEF24 programme
The contest is open for amateur photographers to submit a picture of their own horse, pony, donkey or mule or one they have permission to photograph.

NEF searching for photogenic horses, ponies, donkeys or mules.

The National Equine Forum (NEF) has opened its 2024 competition to find a cover star for its programme.

The contest is open for amateur equine photographers to submit a picture of their own horse, pony, donkey or mule, or one they have permission to photograph.

The winning image will feature on the cover of the programme for the 32nd National Equine Forum, taking place on Thursday, 7 March 2024, as well as in other contexts. The photographer will also be awarded either one ticket to National Equine Forum 2024 or a luxury hamper.

The 2024 winner will succeed NEF23 winner Ziggy the miniature donkey and Claire Evans Watkin.

The submitted image should be of a horse, pony, donkey or mule (singular or multiple), or a headshot or other anatomical area. It can feature the horse’s environment in the background, but should not include an image of an identifiable person.

On request, submitted images and details can be passed to the British Equine Trade Association (BETA) 2024 calendar competition. From the winning entries, one image will be judged Best in Show and awarded a luxury hamper.

NEF honorary publicity officer Sarah Shephard said: “We introduced our cover star photography competition last year and it was a big hit, with some stunning images submitted,

“We are excited about running it again this year and are looking for appealing, creative, and innovative photographs of members of your equine family to give the cover of our next programme a real wow factor. NEF is all about being ‘by the equestrian world, for the equestrian world’ and this competition is a great way to actively involve more people, in the build-up to our 2024 event.”

The deadline for entries is Friday, 22 September 2023, and entrants must submit a form confirming they are over 18 years old and that the image meets the specifications.

Entries to the cover photo competition can be submitted here. For details about the calendar competition, follow this link.

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Vets launch new podcast for pet owners

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 Two independent vets have launched a podcast to help owners strengthen their bond with pets. Dr Maggie Roberts and Dr Vanessa Howie, who have worked in both veterinary practice and major charities, are keen to use their experience to enable people to give pets a better life.

The venture, called Vets Talking Pets, provides advice and information on a range of topics, including how to select a suitable pet, where to obtain them and how to get the best out of your vet. Maggie and Vanessa will also discuss sensitive subjects, including end-of-life care, raw food diets and the cost of veterinary care.

The podcast can be found on all the usual podcast sites, including Podbean, Apple, Amazon Music and YouTube. 

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RCVS Regional Question Time heads to Edinburgh

The RCVS is to bring its Regional Question Time (RQT) to Edinburgh for 2026.

The event will take place at Novotel Edinburgh Park in Edinburgh on Wednesday, 20 May 2026.

It will begin with supper and drinks at 6.30pm, with an evening programme from 7.30pm. This will start with an update on RCVS' activities, followed by questions and answers with representatives.

RCVS is encouraging an 'open dialogue', in which queries can be raised in a friendly, informal environment.

While discussions are expected to be audience-led, the RQT is expected address major issues including the VSA, the CMA's remedy package and the VN Vision project.

Tim Parkin, RCVS president, said: "It's an important time for the professions, and I'm looking forward to meeting colleagues in Scotland as we navigate this period of change together so we can come out stronger."

Tickets can be booked here.