BETA International announce Medical Detection Dogs as official Charity for 2024

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BETA International has chosen its official charity for 2024 to be Medical Detection Dogs, a charity that’s close to the hearts of many members of the equestrian community. About Medical Detection Dogs Medical Detection Dogs started in 2008, utilising a dog’s incredible sense of smell to help support humans, whether this is in detecting cancer, neurological diseases, specific bacteria, and even malaria; or supporting people with complex medical conditions such as Type 1 diabetes, PoTS, Addison’s Disease and more. Working with the Detection Dogs in this way is hoped to…

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What is the most common cause of horse insurance claims?

What is the most common cause of horse insurance claims?

Even with the best-laid plans, accidents, injuries and illnesses are all part and parcel of owning horses. It is possible to take precautions such as risk assessments, education and training. Still, we can’t prevent the unexpected from happening, so having suitable horse insurance is important to protect ourselves, our horses and others who may be affected by our actions. Taking out a horse insurance policy gives us peace of mind should our horses become ill or sustain an injury. While there is a huge range of advice available on avoiding…

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