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New scheme aims to improve rider safety
horse racing
Old hats will be collected and used in research to improve riding hat standards.
Voucher will be given to help with helmet costs

A new initiative is aiming to improve rider safety, by providing a voucher that will help with the cost of buying a new helmet when riders have suffered concussion.

The British Equestrian Trade Association (BETA) and British Eventing (BE) have teamed up to deliver the Helmet Bounty Scheme.

"Improving rider safety is an integral part of our work and we are tremendously pleased that the scheme - effectively a hat amnesty - will help to drive home the message that hats should always been replaced when they have been involved in an incident," said BETA executive director Claire Williams.

The scheme is aimed at riders that have been diagnosed with concussion while competing at a BE-affiliated event. To be eligible, riders must be diagnosed by an event medical officer during the cross-country phase of the competition. They must also pass on the details of their injury and return their hat to BETA and BE.

In return, riders will receive a £100 voucher towards the cost of a replacement hat.

Commenting on the drive, BE's sports operations manager Chris Farr said: "We are delighted to be working with BETA on this extremely important initiative, which will not only help riders to replace their hats, but those collected will be used by the trade association to conduct further research into improving riding hat standards."

The scheme will be introduced in time for the start of the 2016 eventing season.

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Webinar to explore history of KC breed registers

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 A free webinar exploring the development of the Kennel Club's registration system and the evolution of closed breed registers has been announced.

Hosted by Dr Alison Skipper, veterinary and research advisor at the Kennel Club, the webinar will delve into the development of the registry and how the changing landscape of scientific knowledge has shaped breeding practices. It will also look at what this means for the future of pedigree dogs.

The session will culminate with a look at The Kennel Club's ongoing and future engagement in this area, with a chance for attendees to put forward their thoughts and questions for discussion.

This event takes place on Microsoft Teams on Tuesday, 10 June at 7pm. To learn more, visit events.teams.microsoft.com  

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UK's BSE risk status downgraded

The WOAH has downgraded the UK's international risk status for BSE to 'negligible'.

Defra says that the UK's improved risk status recognises the reputation for having the highest standards for biosecurity. It adds that it demonstrates decades of rigorous animal control.

Outbreaks of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, also known as mad cow disease, have previously resulted in bans on Britain's beef exports.

The UK's new status could lead to expanded trade and better confidence in British beef.

Christine Middlemiss, the UK's chief veterinary officer, said: "WOAH's recognition of the UK as negligible risk for BSE is a significant milestone and is a testament to the UK's strong biosecurity measures and the hard work and vigilance of farmers and livestock keepers across the country who have all played their part in managing the spread of this disease.