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Equine behaviour consultants listed online
Access registered members of society with new website

It is now easier for horse owners to find a qualified and insured equine behaviour consultant, following the launch of a new website.

The Society of Equine Behaviour Consultants (SEBC) has enabled public access to its registered members, in order to put owners in contact with a suitable professional to help them with riding or handling issues.

On the new website, consultants are categorised according to their academic and vocational qualifications. For example, British Horse Society-registered instructors belong to the highest category, A.

The website follows a rise in demand for professional equine behaviour consultants in recent years, according to the society.

"There is so much misinformation about horse behaviour out there causing unnecessary suffering to horses and accidents resulting in serious injury to people," said Dr Debbie Marsden of SEBC.

"I am delighted that horse owners now have easy access to fully-qualified and insured professionals who put their safety and horse's welfare first."

Commenting that SEBC-registered consultants
bring maximum benefit to both horses and riders, Dr Marsden explained that they work closely with vets, veterinary physiotherapists, saddlers, farriers and instructors.

"SEBC-registered consultants treat each horse and rider as individuals, offering the most practical and cost-effective solution to any challenging behaviour, selecting from all known training methods that are best suited to each partnership's need and preferences."

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BSAVA partners with BVA Live 2026

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 BSAVA is to partner with BVA Live (11-12 June 2026) to champion clinical research.

The organisation will be supporting BVA Live's Clinical Abstracts programme, showcasing selected abstracts of veterinary research throughout the event.

The clinical abstracts can be on any small animal veterinary subject, and must be based on research undertaken in industry, practice or academia. Abstracts can be presented in poster or oral formats.

Submissions will open on 15th December 2025, and close on 6th March 2026. You can register interest here

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Nominations open for RCVS and VN Council elections

The nomination period for the 2026 RCVS Council and VN Council elections is now open, with three veterinary surgeon seats and two veterinary nurse seats available.

Prospective candidates can download an information pack and nomination form from the RCVS website. Individuals can nominate themselves for the elections, with the results to be announced in the spring.

Clare Paget, the recently appointed RCVS Registrar and elections returning officer, said: "If you want to play your part in influencing and moulding how the professions are regulated, and making key decisions on matters of great importance to your peers, the public and animal health and welfare, please consider standing for RCVS Council or VN Council next year."

Nominations close at 5pm on Saturday, 31 January 2026.