NI vets – please encourage all your horse clients to complete a survey of the equine sector which can be found here:
https://consultations.nidirect.gov.uk/…/north…/consult_view/
Anyone (including yourselves) involved with horses or donkeys, either directly or indirectly, should complete the survey.
Respondents are ask to self-identify themselves as fitting one of the following categories:
·         Recreational Rider
·         Competitor
·         Owner
·         Breeder
·         Thoroughbred Trainer (including point to point)
·         Someone who works directly with horses(e.g. groom/instructor)
·         Someone who works in the ancillary sector (e.g. sales rep/vet/marketing/therapist)
·         Volunteer (e.g. in organising events)
You then work through a short series of questions particular to your category.
The survey is completely anonymous and vital to any plans for growth and development within the sector.

The poster shown here is available from DAERA for you to print and display in your surgery, or contact VetNI and we’ll e-mail you the PDF.