Dr Neil Hudson MP took the helm as the Chair of the World Horse Welfare Annual Conference.
The international conference brought together the equine community, politician and conservationists to delve into the multifaceted relationship between horses and the environment.
Topics discussed range from addressing the environmental impact of horse sports and looking at international charity initiatives to looking at using horses in landscape-scale conservation and increasing biodiversity in horse environments.
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Reflecting on the Conference, Dr Neil Hudson MP said: "As we navigate complex environmental challenges, it is crucial to understand the role of horses in our precious ecosystems.
"It was such an honour to chair this conference again in the presence of World Horse Welfare’s President and champion of the horse, HRH The Princess Royal.
"While it is critical to consider how we are impacting the environment, it is equally worthwhile to realise how much we can do to improve it while cultivating our vital relationship with horses."
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