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Petplan Equine, the UK's leading specialist equine insurer, is calling for nominations from horse owners across the country for this year's Petplan Equine Vet of the Year Award.

The prestigious award, presented at the annual Animal Health Trust Equestrian Awards in November, recognises the dedication, knowledge and skill demonstrated every day by equine vets across the UK.

It also gives horse owners the perfect opportunity to publicly thank their vet for the care they provide to their horses and the support they provide to each owner. The person who submits the most compelling nomination will receive an annual subscription to Horse & Rider Magazine and a Petplan Equine branded numnah and Horseware Jacket.

The Petplan Equine Vet of the Year Award, now in its fifth year, reflects both Petplan Equine's commitment and support for the veterinary profession as well as the huge contribution local vets make to the equine community.

The current holder of the prestigious 'Petplan Equine Vet of the Year' title is Chris Pearce who grew up riding horses and has worked as a vet since 1990. Based in Dorset, in 2001 Chris became the first veterinary surgeon to qualify as an Equine Dental Technician, the area in which he now specialises.

On receiving the award, Chris commented: "Winning this award has helped to raise awareness of the importance of equine veterinary dentistry and early diagnosis of dental disease. I love what I do, I am extremely passionate about it and that's what drives me. The really lovely thing about the award is that it's voted for by the public and that's what makes it really worthwhile.

Make a nomination today by visiting www.petplanequine.co.uk/vetaward – nominations close on 5th July 2012. The winner will be decided by an independent specialist panel and will be announced at the prestigious Animal Health Trust UK Equestrian Awards in London, on Thursday 1st of November 2012.

 

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Charlotte Collyer	0208 707 8335	[email protected]

Petplan Equine is the UK's leading horse insurance provider offering a wide variety of flexible horse insurance and rider insurance policies which cater for all levels of experience.

Established more than 20 years ago, Petplan Equine is part of Allianz Insurance, one of the largest general insurers in the world.

For more information about a Petplan Equine horse insurance policy, please visit:
petplanequine.co.uk/insurance/quote.asp

Note to editors:

• Petplan Equine was founded in 1988.
• It is part of Allianz Animal Health, the largest provider of animal health insurance in the world and part of Allianz – one of the largest general insurers in the UK.
• In addition to horse and pony insurance options, Petplan Equine provides dedicated products for veteran horses and rider only insurance cover.
• It is the sister brand of Petplan, the largest provider of small animal insurance in the UK.
• Petplan Equine believes in supporting the equine community and provides more financial support to equestrian sports and activities than any equine insurance provider in the UK.
• The Pet Plan Charitable Trust was founded in 1994 to raise much needed funds for animal welfare and veterinary projects. Money is raised by Petplan and Petplan Equine customers giving an optional £1.50 to the Trust when they take out or renew their policy. To date, almost £5 million has been awarded by the Trust.
• Petplan and Petplan Equine are specialist insurers. As such, the company employs more horse riders and owners than any other and more former veterinary practice staff than any other to ensure the provision of specialist knowledge.
• Petplan Equine is the only insurer to offer illness and accident cover for older horses, up to the age of 25 as long as the policy is taken before your horse reaches the age of 20.