The Horse Trust is The British Veterinary Nursing Association’s 2013 Charity of the Year

Tuesday, 08 October 2013

The Horse Trust is delighted to be the British Veterinary Nursing Association’s (BVNA) nominated charity of the year for 2013 and will be attending the BVNA’s annual congress at The Telford International Centre between the 11th and 13th October.

The Horse Trust has a long history of working closely with veterinary professionals to improve the welfare of horses, ponies and donkeys. Since 1965, The Horse Trust has given millions to fund research projects, clinical residencies and capital buildings and equipment for vet schools and other institutions. The Horse Trust aims ‘to enhance and improve the quality of life of equines in the UK’ by providing grants for non-invasive research projects of the highest scientific standard. This research will help improve the lives of horses across the UK by contributing directly, either immediately or over time, to an improvement in the health and/or welfare of equines in the UK. A new grant funding programme will be launched soon and will open to applications in late 2013.

Veterinary nurses across the country have been raising money to help The Horse Trust fund this vital work and the charity is looking forward to attending the BVNA’s annual congress this week. The UK's best known sole veterinary nursing congress, the event offers dedicated lectures and interactive workshops for practice staff and veterinary nurses at all levels. Delegates attending can also enjoy a large exhibition where they will have the opportunity to learn more about The Horse Trust’s work by visiting their stand. On Friday evening the BVNA are holding a charity event in aid of The Horse Trust, which has generously been sponsored by Merial Animal Health.

Jeanette Allen, Chief Executive of The Horse Trust, said "We admire the dedication and commitment of Veterinary Nurses across the UK and would like to thank them for their fundraising efforts so far this year. We are so grateful to the BVNA for choosing to support The Horse Trust as their Charity of the Year for 2013".

Alongside funding vital research, The Horse Trust specialises in providing retirement and respite for working horses and ponies as well as providing specialist care for rescued horses, ponies and donkeys who have suffered from cruelty or neglect. The Horse Trust also provides training for professionals whose roles can impact on equine welfare, such as local authority officers, charity field officers and the police.

To find out more or to make a donation to The Horse Trust, please visit www.horsetrust.org.uk. The Horse Trust will be attending the BVNA Congress between 11th – 13th October. For more information about the event please visit www.bvnacongress.co.uk.

Photography:
Greater Manchester Police Horse Fairfax at The Horse Trust
Horses at The Horse Trust

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For further information please contact:

The Horse Trust
Catherine Napper
T 01494 540024
M: 07900 905199
E: catherine@horsetrust.org.uk
W www.horsetrust.org.uk

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Mark Robson
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Notes for Editors:

1. The Horse Trust, founded in 1886, is the oldest horse charity in the UK. Based at Speen, Buckinghamshire, it provides a place of retreat for working horses that have served their country or community and nurtures them throughout their final years. The charity also gives sanctuary to horses, ponies and donkeys that have suffered and need special treatment. The Horse Trust funds non-invasive research that advances knowledge of equine diseases, improving diagnosis and treatment and reducing suffering among equines worldwide. The charity also offers training for professionals and owners, with a focus on equine welfare and quality of life assessment.

2. The Horse Trust depends on the support of the public to look after retired working horses. It costs the charity an average of £12 per day to look after each horse at the sanctuary, which includes the costs of grooms, forage, farriery and veterinary care. The Horse Trust spends £50,000 per year on medication and vets fees. To donate to The Horse Trust, please visit www.horsetrust.org.uk, or contact the charity on 01494 488 464 or info@horsetrust.org.uk.

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Mark

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