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Olympic items up for grabs in charity auction
Pony Club member Clemmie and her Blue Cross rescue horse, Wispa.
Funds raised will be split between Blue Cross and The Pony Club.

A unique auction to raise money for the educational work of Blue Cross and The Pony Club is taking place in October.

The auction will mark more than a decade of the two organisations working together to teach young owners about how to care for horses and ponies.

Among the many exclusive items up for grabs include a GB tie signed by British Olympic showjumper Ben Maher and a pair of horse shoes worn by Explosion W after his Individual Show Jumping win at the Tokyo Olympics. 

Funds raised from the auction will be split equally between the two charities. 

"This is a great fundraiser which showcases our special relationship with The Pony Club,” commented Kerry Taylor, education manager at Blue Cross. “It also highlights how education and supporting young people to have positive relationships with horses is so important to both charities.”
 
Pony Club CEO Marcus Capel added: “Partnering with Blue Cross reinforces our commitment to animal welfare and supports our members and their horses and ponies 
 
“This auction will enable us to extend our charitable work to support young people who would like to expand their knowledge, build friendships and enjoy time with horses and ponies outdoors. We are looking forward to seeing the excitement surrounding some of these amazing prizes as well.”

A full list of the items available for auction will be revealed at the end of September. To join the action, visit givergy.uk/BlueCrossforPetsandThePonyClub at 9 am on Friday 1 October. 

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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.