Vet Nurse Penny Browning of the Cliffe Veterinary Group in Laughton, East Sussex, has won an exclusive prize to attend the Animal Health Trust (AHT) UK Equestrian Awards 2010, from Petplan.

Penny won the prize, which includes 4 tickets to the awards evening and overnight accommodation at a hotel in London, at the British Equine Veterinary Association Congress in Birmingham earlier this month. She said: "I'm completely over the moon! I never usually win competitions, so I'm a bit stumped to know that I'll be attending such an important event that helps raise the profile of all people involved in the equine industry.

"I wouldn't have been able to attend the awards if I had not won this amazing prize, it's really exciting because I don't often get a chance to glam up for a special occasion."

The Animal Health Trust UK Equestrian Awards began over 20 years ago. They honour the achievements of riders, owners, trainers and horses from all areas of equestrianism, including show jumping, dressage, eventing, racing, veterinary care and voluntary service. At the awards evening Petplan will be announcing the Petplan Equine Vet of the Year award which is nominated by the public and recognises professional excellence.

The event will be taking place at the Lancaster London, situated near Hyde Park and Notting Hill on Thursday 4th November.

For more information on the Animal Health Trust visit www.aht.org.uk or call 01638 555 648.

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