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HRH The Princess Royal congratulates Grass Sickness fundraisers

Back in the summer one intrepid EGS survivor, the indomitable Candyfloss & her owner Leanne MacDonald set off on a 300 mile adventure across Scotland to raise awareness & funds […]

Scottish Connemara Group raises £100 for EGS research

EGSF Chairman Keith Mason was delighted to attend the AGM of the Scottish Connemara Group to receive a donation of £100 for grass sickness research. Keith gave a short update […]

BHS Derbyshire hosts EGS Talk 12th November 7.30pm

BHS Derbyshire are hosting a talk by Bakewell Equine Vets to discuss the condition that is Grass Sickness. Come along to find out about this devasting condition which is prevalent […]

Proteomic study sheds light on neurodegeneration in grass sickness

Researchers at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies and Roslin Institute have shed new light on the mechanisms which contribute to neurodegeneration in equine grass sickness, a multi-system neuropathy […]

BHS Wiltshire’s Fonthill Ride raises £1000 for EGS research

BHS Wiltshire Pleasure Ride raises £1000 for EGS research The first BHS fun ride to take place on the Fonthill Estate near Salisbury was a huge success, with over 100 […]

Read all about it! EGSF Winter Newsletter online

Our Autumn-Winter Newsletter is now online. You can read about Candyfloss’s epic walk across Scotland, reports on the latest research projects, fundraising news from all around Britain plus an order […]

Equine Sector 2015 Election Manifesto for the Horse

The next Government must support the sector’s development and protect the health and welfare of all horses in the UK. All political parties should have a position on how they […]

Have you had a case of EGS in Gloucestershire?

Radio Gloucestershire is highlighting the problem of grass sickness and is looking for people who have had a case of grass sickness to interview. If you would be interested in […]

BHS Cambridgeshire Gift Auction Sat 2nd August

***EXCITING NEW EVENT BY BHS CAMBRIDGESHIRE*** ****GIFT AUCTION**** (In aid of the Grass Sickness Appeal) Saturday 2nd August 2014 The White Horse Inn (118 High Street, Barton, Cambridge CB23 7BG) […]

Thank you to our March Just Giving Fundraisers

A round of applause for our March Just Giving Fundraisers! Some eclectic endeavours going on – a Coast to Coast Ride, big hair growing, runs in New York City and […]