Your data on MRCVSonline
The nature of the services provided by Vision Media means that we might obtain certain information about you.
Please read our Data Protection and Privacy Policy for details.

In addition, (with your consent) some parts of our website may store a 'cookie' in your browser for the purposes of
functionality or performance monitoring.
Click here to manage your settings.
EmailIphone Application    Posted: 9th August 2012
If you would like to forward this story on to a friend, simply fill in the form below and click send.
Your friend's email:
Your email:
Your name:
 
 
Send Cancel
Historic gold medals for equestrian events
Photo: FEI/Kit Houghton
Team GB get gold in showjumping and dressage

The British equestrian teams made history this week, after GB dressage riders won their first gold medal in Olympic history, just 24 hours after the British showjumping team brought home their first gold in 60 years.

The dressage team, consisting of Carl Hester, Laura Bechtolsheimer and Charlotte Dujardin, were favourites to win following their highly successful run over the last 18 months and Laura - who only rode in her first Grand Prix last year - now holds the record for world and Olympic Grand Prix.

While narrowly missing out on a medal in the individual show jumping, Britain also claimed gold in team showjumping, after a tie-breaking jump-off with the Dutch - the first time Britain has won gold since the 1952 Olympics in Helsinki. The team of Nick Skelton, Ben Maher, Scott Brash and Peter Charles were delighted, as were the spectators at Greenwich Park.

Skelton called it "a dream come true."

Congratulations to Team GB!

Further congratulations go to Charlotte Dujardin and Laura Bechtolsheimer, who won gold and bronze respectively in the individual dressage on 9th August, making the London 2012 Olympics historic on multiple counts for British equestrian sport.

Last updated 10th August 2012.

Become a member or log in to add this story to your CPD history

Webinar to explore history of KC breed registers

News Story 1
 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  

Click here for more...
News Shorts
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.