Posted: 13/07/2018
UViator – the Solution for Summer Kensington Equestrian Products are available in the UK exclusively from Shadow Horse and they have just launched their smart fly mask into the UK – just in time for the hot weather!
The UViator is the latest innovation in fly masks, it offers 90% UV protection,... Read More
Posted: 13/07/2018
Hiho Silver launches Exclusive Love Hearts Roller Bead
Hiho Silver is in the mood for summer love with the introduction of the new Exclusive Sterling Silver Love Hearts Roller Bead and Exclusive Cherry Bangle featuring the new bead. Not only will this bead fit Foxtail bracelets and Cherry Roller bangles, it’ll also... Read More
Posted: 13/07/2018
Tapner aiming to rise to the Challenge once again
Last year’s MS Amlin Eventers’ Challenge winner Paul Tapner is set to return to Hickstead this month with the aim of retaining the title.
The Australian rider, who won Badminton in 2010, claimed the title last year with a perfectly-judged round on the grey... Read More
Posted: 13/07/2018
SAVE £485pp (36%) on a seven-night stay at Wyoming's family owned and operated New Haven Working Ranch, the property located on the edge of the scenic Black Hills. The real deal, you'll be helping the wranglers to move cattle, check fence lines and round up strays on a daily basis.... Read More
Posted: 12/07/2018
Have you ever had your asymmetry professionally measured? Our recent assessment of 160 riders using a state of the art pressure mat found that 155 sat with their weight disproportionately to the right. You can improve your fitness and your posture, which will help, but skeletal asymmetries in adults are not... Read More
Posted: 12/07/2018
Sony Award nominated best mates, Ollie Gallant and Si Alexander will be broadcasting their breakfast show live from the British Showjumping National Championships (BSNC) and Stoneleigh Horse Show (SHS) on Saturday 11th August. Taking place at the NAEC Stoneleigh, Warwickshire from 7th – 12th August, BSNC and SHS hosts some of... Read More
Posted: 10/07/2018
THE WHITE HOUSE Set amidst attractive open farmland, the property enjoys a lovely rural position in Tysoe Road, Radway, about a half mile from the village centre, with a delightful outlook towards the historic Edge Hill escarpment to the rear. Probably originally built in the early 1900’s, it comprises a... Read More
Posted: 10/07/2018
It may not be on your mind every day, but the British Equestrian Federation places high priority on safeguarding and expects all staff and volunteers providing riding or horse management opportunities to have an up-to-date safeguarding training certificate. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. In previous years, safeguarding training was a source... Read More
Posted: 10/07/2018
Good hygiene and cleaning methods should be adopted and applied at all times. Protect all animals, your business and the community. VirEquine is a disinfectant-cleaner and has been rigorously tested and APPROVED by DEFRA. Passing ‘General Orders’ as defined in The Diseases of Animals (Approved Disinfectants - England Order S.I.... Read More
Posted: 10/07/2018
ADVICE TO KEEP YOU AND YOUR HORSE SAFE IF YOU ARE TRAINING & COMPETING IN WARM OR HOT WEATHER
Dr David Marlin
Acclimatisation If the weather suddenly becomes warmer, don’t attempt to try acclimatise your horse by exercising it in the hottest parts of the day if you are competing within a... Read More
Posted: 09/07/2018
Equestrian charity, The Mark Davies Injured Riders Fund reach their 30th year anniversary this autumn. Dedicated to helping and supporting injured equestrians and their families, they provide a priceless lifeline to those in need. On 16th October 2018, they present an extraordinary celebrity event to help raise funds to help preserve... Read More
Posted: 09/07/2018
To celebrate being supporters of the All England Jumping Course, Hickstead, Suregrow is giving away two pairs of tickets to the BHS Royal International Horse Show so you can experience the action at the show first hand! Specialising in the care of grassland for horses and ponies, Suregrow has a range... Read More
Posted: 04/07/2018
Horse of the Year Show is proud to present the HOYS Live Zone for the second year running with some new and exciting talks and demonstrations. The HOYS Live Zone is located in the HOYS Retail Village at Horse of the Year Show which takes place the NEC Genting Arena Birmingham... Read More
Posted: 03/07/2018
More young riders than ever will have the chance to compete here at the famous All England Jumping Course, due to the expansion of the Hurstpierpoint College National Schools and Pony Club Jumping Championships.
(c) Julian Portch
The annual showjumping competition will now run over two days (1-2 August) instead of one, with... Read More
Posted: 03/07/2018
Leading manufacturer of equine first aid products, Robinson Animal Healthcare, are delighted to be sponsoring the CCIY* at Frickley Horse Trials, (July 26 -29). The competition is open to riders under 21, and will take placethroughout the four days of the event.
Robinson Animal Healthcare is the brand synonymous with many household... Read More
Posted: 03/07/2018
Make your schooling sessions easier by marking out your field with a set of Stubbs dressage markers from Abbey England. Placed around the edge of your schooling area, the letters are used during a dressage test to instruct the rider on when to perform different transitions or changes of direction.... Read More
Posted: 02/07/2018
From October 2018 the wormer brand, Equitape®, commonly used to treat tapeworm infection will be discontinued from sale in the UK. This wormer is the only licenced product for horses containing praziquantel as a single active ingredient. Going forward, it will only be available in ‘combination wormers’ also containing either ivermectin... Read More
Posted: 29/06/2018
A TAILCOAT FOR CHAMPIONS With the championships looming, focusing on your winning look is easier than ever before with the Equetech Dressage Collection. The Equetech Jersey Dressage Tailcoat is an affordable, timeless double-breasted jacket which brings together classic styling with contemporary design and thinking: Wipe clean tail lining, weighted ends to... Read More
Posted: 29/06/2018
Childéric Saddles Continue Annual Dressage Sponsorship
Childéric Saddles UK are delighted to announce that they are sponsoring the Elementary Championships at the LeMieux National Dressage Championships (20th – 23rd September 2018)
The sponsorship of the Childéric Saddles Elementary series has seen the brand supporting all eight Regional Championships, in the lead up to... Read More
Posted: 29/06/2018
Alltech Showing Classes Hotly Contested at Hickstead
In the heat of the June sunshine some of the country’s best show riders and producers hotly contested the showing classes at The Al Shira'aa Hickstead Derby Meeting.
For the fourth consecutive year, Alltech has supported a range of showing classes, with a number of Horse... Read More
Posted: 28/06/2018
Grub’s has revolutionised its wellington boot range with the launch of their NEW Adventure Boot, ideal for taking on the countryside whatever the weather. These boots have been designed to keep feet warm when temperatures drop to -20?C.
Built with comfort in mind the Adventure Boot includes specialist lining for warmth... Read More
Posted: 28/06/2018
Research conducted by David Marlin, a member of the Specialist Consultants Board for Equine Veterinary Education was commissioned to compare the most commonly used leg cooling methods. CRYOCHAPS, follows the principles of ice bath technology & provides a lower leg ice wrap chap for everyday use.... Read More
Posted: 27/06/2018
The hunt is on for the 70 winning Platinum Scratch Cards for exclusive HOYS prizes Horse of the Year Show has released 70,000 HOYS platinum scratch cards this week into well-known equestrian magazines and the hunt is on for the 70 winning scratch cards with some fabulous prizes to be won... Read More
Posted: 27/06/2018
Rocky gleams in the ring With Mollichaff ShowShine!
Looking to add a little extra shine to your horse or pony’s coat this show season?
Benvarden Rach Two (or Rocky, as he is known at home) is a 15hh, ten-year-old Irish Sports Horse x Connemara owned by Emily Ashcroft.
He is fed on Mollichaff ShowShine... Read More
Posted: 26/06/2018
Mastering Beautiful Bridles
Here we meet member of the Society of Master Saddlers, Issi Russell as she tells us about her story and what it takes to become a Master Saddler and make ‘Beautiful Bridles’.
I grew up in the centre of London (Southwark), and pestered my parents from an early age to... Read More
Posted: 26/06/2018
Riding on hard ground - Question & Answer
Q. After the relatively dry weather we have experienced recently, the ground in my area has become quite hard. I want to continue to enjoy hacking out and compete in a few one-day-events which will obviously require my horse to gallop across country. How... Read More
Posted: 26/06/2018
It proved a spectacular debut for 14 year old Chanie Matthews at the BDS Annual Show on Sunday 24th June, crowned BDS Young Driver Champion and presented to Her Majesty the Queen.
Weymouth teenager made the trip to compete at the British Driving Society Annual Show which took place at Smiths Lawn,... Read More
Posted: 26/06/2018
French brand Equithème is well known for its’ matching sets, sleek and sporty styles and fashionable influences for horse and rider wear across Europe. And this season the company has extended its ranges to have two specific collections for children.
The Equi-Kids clothing is for the young budding equestrian aged from four... Read More
Posted: 25/06/2018
Brash lifts the Bunn Leisure Derby Tankard Thursday 21st June
Olympic gold medallist Scott Brash had his first international win at the All England Jumping Course today when competing at the Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby Meeting.
His victory in the Bunn Leisure Derby Tankard came on the nine-year-old Hello Shelby, who... Read More
Posted: 20/06/2018
Specialist operator, Ranch Rider is introducing a new Montana Wilderness Pack Trip, the horseback adventure taking guests deep into the Beartooth Mountains and Custer Forest. Led by the Wilcox-Starkweather family, the knowledgeable fifth generation ranchers know every inch of the trail, their stories breathing life into the landscape.... Read More
Posted: 20/06/2018
The Equus brand of polymer-based rubber products from Abbey England strives to maintain quality, using only the best UK-sourced rubber compound. The materials used result in an end product which is flexible, durable and suitable for all climatic conditions. Equus Rein Grips are used to cover leather reins and provide extra,... Read More
Posted: 19/06/2018
Olympia, The London International Horse Show is delighted to announce international animal welfare charity, Brooke, as the event’s official charity for 2018. Brooke is dedicated to improving the lives of working horses, donkeys and mules across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. With around 900 staff, including vets, animal... Read More
Posted: 18/06/2018
Brilliant Win for Irishman Paul Kennedy Irishman Paul Kennedy hailed the "amazing" Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show after claiming a brilliant win in Friday's four-star feature class. Paul, who finished third in last year's Bolesworth grand prix with his home-bred Cartown Danger Mouse, returned to the show's International Arena and once... Read More
Posted: 18/06/2018
Julie Sparkles at Bolesworth International American Julie Welles overcame a rainstorm of tropical proportions and a testing course to claim an impressive victory at the Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show on Saturday. And there was a connection with reigning Olympic showjumping champion - British star Nick Skelton - as Julie won... Read More
Posted: 15/06/2018
Aztec Diamond Equestrian’s new SS18 range is now available! Stylish and functional, the base layer has been designed to keep you cool during the Summer months, worn alone with breeches as a training or competition top or underneath another top during colder weather.
The base layer collection is made from a substantial... Read More
Posted: 14/06/2018
Charlotte Dujardin enjoyed a wonderful Wednesday at the Equerry Bolesworth International Horse by winning a remarkable four classes in eight hours.
The celebrated double Olympic dressage champion thrilled her audience thronged around Bolesworth's International Arena by landing the feature grand prix class, two young horse competitions and the day's closing Intermediate Freestyle... Read More
Posted: 14/06/2018
The entries are in for the 57th Al Shira’aa Derby, with one of the most open fields in years set to contest Hickstead's iconic showjumping class. With a prize fund of £105,000, including £35,650 to the winner, it remains one of the most coveted titles in equestrian... Read More
Posted: 13/06/2018
BRING YOUR DOGS TO ST JAMES’S PLACE BARBURY!
For many people, being able to bring their dogs to horse trials is an essential part of a good day out. At St James’s Place Barbury Horse Trials (5-8 July), there’s more to do for dogs – and their owners – than ever before.
Members... Read More
Posted: 13/06/2018
Choosy Eaters – Think About Your Grass Seed
Horses are picky eaters. Offer them a paddock with a good covering of grass all over and for no apparent reason they’ll still pick and choose between different areas.
It is therefore important to ensure that any area used primarily for grazing horses should be... Read More
Posted: 13/06/2018
Charlotte Dujardin and Mount St John Freestyle served further notice of their rich potential as a partnership by claiming victory in Wednesday's headllne dressage class at the Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show.
The double Olympic dressage champion - individual gold medallist at London 2012 and Rio 2016 - has high hopes for... Read More
Posted: 12/06/2018
COULD YOUR HORSE BENEFIT FROM SALT AND/OR ELECTROLYTES?
The main electrolytes are sodium (Na), potassium (K), chloride (Cl), Calcium (Ca) and Magnesium (Mg).
Salt is a mixture of two electrolytes (Sodium and Chloride, chemical formula NaCl).
Electrolytes are required for almost all bodily functions including thirst & hydration control, nerve function, digestion and muscle... Read More
Posted: 12/06/2018
The leading French label Equithème has extended its ranges and created a brand NEW collection for children aged 4 to 10 called EQUI-KIDS.
Included in this fun and vibrant collection is the EQUI-KIDS Pony Rider Piqué Polo Shirt for boys.
This comfortable, smart, Marine coloured top features a contrasted collar and sleeve edges,... Read More
Posted: 12/06/2018
According to Tony Daly, Managing Director at Ranch Rider, while he’ll always be keen on cattle drives, tracking the Big Five on horseback is up there as one of his all-time favourite riding experiences. “Encountering large herds of elephant and galloping alongside zebra and giraffe in Botswana was truly exhilarating.... Read More
Posted: 12/06/2018
Home Farm, Cocking Causeway, Midhurst, West Sussex GU29 9QH
A spacious detached 1930’s house which has been extended and refurbished in recent years, Home Farm now provides excellent family accommodation. The house has colour washed elevations of brick, partly tile hung, beneath a clay tiled roof. The current owners have greatly... Read More
Posted: 12/06/2018
Taking place for its fourth consecutive year, the British Showjumping National Championships (BSNC) and Stoneleigh Horse Show (SHS) returns to NAEC Stoneleigh at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire. The now well-established show boasts top showjumping championships and HOYS showing qualifiers running from 7th – 12th August.
British Showjumping National Championships
A wide range of... Read More
Posted: 12/06/2018
French brand of horse and rider wear, Equithème, has added another rider to its impressive team of ambassadors. Joining Scarlett Cox-Lomas, Natalie Devlin and Keira and Aliyah Shafiq is Lauren Shelley (23) from Worcestershire.
Lauren is currently studying her final year at Aston University, but she still has time to compete in... Read More
Posted: 12/06/2018
The Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby Meeting (21-24 June 2018) will be broadcast live for the first time on ClipMyHorse.TV.
This international streaming platform already shows many of the world’s top equestrian events, and Hickstead’s famous Derby Meeting is the latest to join its prestigious line up.
Craig Payne Photography
ClipMyHorse.TV will be showing all... Read More
Posted: 11/06/2018
British Horse Feeds Products Gain Gastric Ulcer Feed Assurance Mark
British Horse Feeds are delighted to announce that both their products, Speedi-Beet and Fibre-Beet, have been awarded the Gastric Ulcer Feed Assurance Mark by the British Equestrian Trade Association.
Speedi-Beet becomes the first and only 10 minute quick soaking Beet pulp whilst Fibre-Beet... Read More
Posted: 11/06/2018
HAVING travelled to Bramham International Horse Trials for many years to watch and support her mum, Mary, 2018 was the time to shine for Emily King when taking the British Horse Feeds Under 25 CCl3* National Championship.
Will I’Anson of British Horse Feeds with Under 25 National Champion, Emily King and Dargun
Emily... Read More
Posted: 11/06/2018
If you have owned horses all your life or if you are purchasing your first four legged friend – horse insurance can be a total minefield. Whether or not to bother insuring and is it really worth it are often the questions that immediately come up, shortly followed by what is... Read More