The British Horse Society Scotland's Safety Symposium takes
on the big issues
Living with low-flying aircraft and Stone Mastic Asphalt
(SMA) will be key issues at the BHS Scotland's Biennial Safety
Symposium in March when the Society's fantastic new road safety
training CD-Rom will be launched in Scotland.
BHS Scotland is holding the Safety Symposium on Friday 3
March at The Birnam Institute in Perthshire.
The symposium will also see the Scottish launch of a new
interactive riding and road safety CD-Rom training aid.
The day is aimed at addressing problems relating to slippery
road surfaces, particularly SMA, and living with low-flying
helicopters. Speakers will cover why SMA is being used on
the roads and the issues this raises for horses, alternative
shoeing, and long-term effects for the horse.
On the military low-flying issue, Senior Officers from the
Ministry of Defence (MoD) are to reveal their response to
the challenges set by the Coroner at the inquest into the
tragic death of Heather Bell who died a riding accident involving
a low-flying helicopter. At this Scottish conference the issue
of low flying jets will also be addressed for the first time.
Principal speakers will include Keith Grant from Devon County
Council and Chris Pardoe from the Royal Veterinary College.
Wing Commander Jon Taylor who will be accompanied by a colleague
from RAF Lossiemouth will represent the MoD.
The session will be chaired by BHSS Legal Advisor Douglas
Risk QC
Tickets for the symposium cost £15 (BHS members), or
£20 (non-BHS members).
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