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New Chairman for British Horse Society
Image: horsetalk.co.nz
New Vice-Chairman also announced

The British Horse Society (BHS) has elected Lynn Petersen (pictured) as the new Chairman after her predecessor, Dr Phil Wadey, stepped down to devote more time to other projects. Ms Petersen has previously served as the Board Trustee with special responsibility for the BHS' modernisation programme, European Director for TIME magazine and Director of Sales, Marketing and Fundraising for The Outward Bound Trust (where she worked with His Royal Highness Prince Andrew in modernising the charity's management strategies).

Commenting, Ms Petersen said “Our volunteers and our members are at the centre of our work. The BHS is determined to serve professionals, owners, riders and enthusiasts with enhanced and relevant benefits for horse and rider. I am looking forward to serving as Chairman committed to developing a new chapter in the Society’s distinguished history.”


The BHS has also announced that Claire Aldridge, who has previously served as both a safety and welfare volunteer and as a Trustee for many years, has become a new Vice-Chairman. Carole Broad, also Vice-Chairman, will continue in her post.

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Submissions open for BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026

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 The BSAVA has opened submissions for the BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026.

It is an opportunity for applicants to present new research on any veterinary subject, such as the preliminary results of a study, discussion of a new technique or a description of an interesting case.

They must be based on high-quality clinical research conducted in industry, practice or academia, and summarised in 250 words.

Applications are welcome from vets, vet nurses, practice managers, and students.

Submissions are open until 6 March 2026. 

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Survey seeks ruminant sector views on antimicrobial stewardship

A new survey is seeking views of people working in the UK ruminant sector on how to tackle the challenge of demonstrating responsible antibiotic stewardship.

Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.

Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk