Latest News
On the 1st of April 2022 the European Horse Network participated in the Equine Conference of the EU French Presidency: The Horse, an asset for the post-crisis world in France and in Europe.
120 participants from France and Europe attended the Conference in Saumur. Panellists from equestrian sport, horseracing, horse welfare and politicians agreed to say that the Covid crisis has pushed people back to nature and it is an opportunity for the equine world. Equines are still in need of recognition as the animal is not a pet but stands in between agriculture and sport. There is a need to improve the knowledge, the research and to invest in education and training for the equine to gain the place in society it deserves.
Listen to the presentations and discussion in English here.
The European Horse Network addressed the President of the European Commission and Members of the European Parliament in Brussels
“We share the same passion for horses” were the introductory words of the President, “horsemanship is a culture, a knowledge and is part of our future”.
Mrs Ursula von der Leyen listed the three policies with important opportunities for the equine industry: the agriculture policy and green tourism, NextGenerationEU and the Green Deal.
PR EHN MEP Horse Group 16 November 21.pd[...]
Adobe Acrobat document [664.9 KB]
Mrs Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission,
Mrs Hilde Vautmans, Member of the European Parliament and Chairwoman of the MEPHorse Group and the European Horse Network, and Mr Mark Wentein, Chairman of the European Horse Network, at the entrance of the venue.
EHN gathered 35 members on a Webinar to better understand the global architecture and the main changes of the European Animal Health Law that came into force in July 2021. A presentation with a focus on movements and new rules of identification and registration from IFCE (French Equine Institute)
EHN AHL Webinar 7 September 2021.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [1.6 MB]
Image of Mark Wentein and Hilde Vautmans
EHN MEP Horse Group New Chair Jul 19.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [651.9 KB]
16th October 2018 - European Parliament in Brussels
More than 70 people were present at the Equine Conference this year, co-organized by 4 European structures of the equine industry and hosted by MEPs Julie Girling and Jean Arthuis, Chair of the Horse Group of Parliament.
The conference, bringing together professionals from all sectors - food and agriculture, veterinary sciences, equine welfare, law enforcement agencies, equestrian sport and horse racing, wanted to take stock of the actions and practices in the field for improving the welfare of European equines.
2018 Equine Conference Report - 16 Oct.p[...]
Adobe Acrobat document [669.5 KB]
Equine Conference.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [418.8 KB]
Print 