The British Horse Foundation are holding their Autumn Conference on Monday 14th October. – Better Beginnings for a Better Life. The celebrity host is the renowned Pippa Funnell. She will be joined by co-hosts Richard Davison and Yogi Breisner, making for a truly star-studded event.

The conference will be live-streamed for free on ClipMyHorse.tv. You will find the streaming link on the conference web page on the day. No paid subscription is required to watch the live stream. Additionally, the event will be available on demand after it concludes.

Conference Information

The sessions start promptly at 10:30 and should end at 15:30.

Welcome and Overview: A brief introduction to the day’s events and speakers.
Positive Mental Attitude: Associate Professor Brad Hill discusses the importance of a positive mental attitude from the beginning for wellbeing, training, and long-term welfare.
Holistic Training: Yogi Breisner, MBE, emphasizes the significance of early training for long-term wellbeing and performance.
Saddling the Youngster: Diane Fisher talks about how discomfort or imbalance can affect wellbeing and musculoskeletal development.
Lunch Break
Strength and Conditioning: Dr. Rachel Murray covers the importance of developing strength, stability, and proprioception in young horses to build confidence and avoid injury.
Sustainable Management: Dr. Jan Birch discusses optimizing management practices for youngstock wellbeing within the constraints of sustainability and climate change.
Climate Change and Biosecurity: Dr. Richard Newton explores the impact of climate change on disease risk and global biosecurity.
Reflection Session: Key takeaways and time for attendees to share their thoughts.

Full details are available on the BHF website.