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Team GB create history at Paralympics
11 medals for equestrian team

Congratulations to Team GB, who have amassed an impressive haul of medals at the equestrian events at the Paralympics.

The team - comprising Lee Pearson, Sophie Wells, Deborah Criddle and Sophie Christiansen - has surpassed its performance at Beijing in 2008 and now totals a record 11 medals, following Sophie Christiansen claiming her third equestrian gold yesterday.

The first Briton to win three gold at the Paralympics, Sophie's victory in the freestyle dressage Grade 1a test made history for Team GB.

It means that Britain, the host nation of the Games, won a medal in every event of the equestrian competition as well as the team gold.

Sophie Wells, who won two silver medals and team gold, commented: "I think the standard of the sport is getting higher and higher, it's amazing."

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Image: Triple gold for Sophie Christiansen (GBR), Individual Championship in Grade Ia, Freestyle Dressage Grade 1a and Team © FEI/Liz Gregg

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Equine Disease Surveillance report released for Q4 2025

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 The latest Equine Disease Surveillance report has been released, with details on equine disease from Q4 of 2025.

The report, produced by Equine Infectious Disease Surveillance, includes advice on rule changes for equine influenza vaccination.

Statistics and maps detail recent outbreaks of equine herpes virus, equine influenza, equine strangles and equine grass sickness. A series of laboratory reports provides data on virology, bacteriology, parasitology and toxicosis.

This issue also features a case study of orthoflavivus-associated neurological disease in a horse in the UK. 

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RCVS annual renewal fee for vets due

RCVS' annual renewal fee for veterinary surgeons is now due. Vets must pay their renewal fee before Wednesday, 1 April 2026.

This year's standard annual fee has increased to 431 from last year's 418. This is an approximately three per cent increase, as approved by RCVS Council and the Privy Council.

Tshidi Gardner, RCVS treasurer, said: "The small fee increase will be used to help deliver both our everyday activities and our new ambitious Strategic Plan, which includes aims such as achieving new legislation, reviewing the Codes of Professional Conduct and supporting guidance, and continuing to support the professions through activities such as the Mind Matters Initiative, RCVS Academy and career development."

A full breakdown of the new fees is on the RCVS website. Information about tax relief is available on the UK government website.