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Sir Colin Spedding award presented to Claire Williams
Claire Williams (pictured) is executive director of the British Equestrian Trade Association (BETA).

BETA executive director recognised for support of the equine sector during the pandemic.

Executive director of the British Equestrian Trade Association (BETA) Claire Williams has been presented with this year's National Equine Forum (NEF) Special COVID-19 Sir Colin Spedding Award 2021 by HRH The Princess Royal.

Ms Williams was nominated for the Award in recognition of her hard work to support the equestrian sector during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This included analysis of Government guidelines and development of protocols which allowed feed merchants, as well as tack shops selling feed and horse care products, to trade legally and continue providing essential safety services.

She was presented with her award by HRH The Princess Royal, who is President of the NEF,  during a special ceremony at Gatcombe Park on 29 April 2021.

Ms Williams said: “I feel deeply honoured, not only to have won the award but also for it to have been presented to me by HRH The Princess Royal. The past 12 months have been a challenge for the industry and I was pleased to have been able to play my part in providing support to BETA members and members of the wider equestrian community through this difficult time.

“This award actually belongs not just to me but to my colleagues at BETA, whose support has been invaluable.”

The annual Sir Colin Spedding Award was introduced in 2013 to recognise someone working in the equestrian world who has gone above and beyond in their work.

The NEF Organising Committee have adapted this year's award to celebrate those who provided support and guidance during the pandemic. It will return to its original format in 2022.

Nominations are now open for the 2022 Award. The closing date is midday on Saturday 31 July 2021. To find out more please visit the NEF website.

Image (c) Bob Langrish.

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Applications open for MMI research grants

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 RCVS' Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) has launched round two of its veterinary mental health research grants.

Researchers have until 11.59pm on Wednesday, 28 May 2025 to apply for a grant for research which reflects MMI's 2025 focus areas.

Only one Impact Grant was awarded last year, and so this year there are two Discovery Grants and one Impact Grants available. Each Discovery Grant is worth £5,000 and the Impact Grant is worth £15,000.

For more information or to apply, email researchgrants@rcvs.org.uk to contact the MMI team.

 

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Defra said the decision follows 'rigorous technical assessment' of the measures applied and the current situation. "If the situation changes, we will not hesitate to take necessary action in response to the FMD outbreaks in the European Union to protect our domestic biosecurity," it said.

The ban was implemented in January following an outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD) near Berlin. Personal imports of meat, milk and dairy products will remain in place at a country level.