Posted: 04/03/2021
Prada, Gucci, Chanel, all premium, all aspirational and all brands that experience unscrupulous counterfeiting. Copying luxury brands is big business, feeding those who aspire to a particular lifestyle by enabling the purchase of cheaper, inferior product is rife the world over. In most cases it is obvious that the counterfeit product... Read More
Posted: 04/03/2021
Topping grass is essential for maintaining a healthy paddock.
Regular maintenance of your paddock brings benefit to both horse and owner alike. Topping your paddock in the spring and throughout the season will help to control weed growth and coupled with regular paddock vacuuming to clear manure, this encourages strong new grass... Read More
Posted: 04/03/2021
With the advent of spring and its promise of better weather, many of us start to contemplate projects we can begin to undertake outside. With the likelihood of restrictions remaining into the summer, that means working on projects close to home.
For many years Garside Sands near Leighton Buzzard has been one... Read More
Posted: 04/03/2021
Miscanthus Horse bedding is rapidly becoming the go-to bedding for horse owners due to its high absorbency, quick mucking out times and its eco-friendly credentials fitting with the global move to more sustainable choices. Many have still not heard of this completely natural alternative to wood shavings and other forms of... Read More
Posted: 04/03/2021
Dreaming of your own equestrian empire?
Great Witchingham, Norfolk
£875,000 This superb detached equestrian property offers a plethora of facilities including nine stables, a sand school plus an all-weather manege. Built in 1994, it also represents the best of modern living as well as providing around ten acres of land. Located next... Read More
Posted: 04/03/2021
Love and Mollichaff Condition Complete Saved the Day for Lottie Ann Bishop, a retired teaching assistant ruled by her heart, rescued and fostered a beautiful mare called Lottie, now seven years old standing at 13.2hh. Although there is more to Ann’s rescue story than what she initially thought! Ann has... Read More
Posted: 04/03/2021
Based in the stunning North Yorkshire hills, Millbry Hill Stud is home to some of the country’s leading stallions.
Recently purchased by the Jones family, the Great Ayton base is the former home of well-known and highly regarded producer Jerome Harforth and the Stanley Grange Stud.
Now with Charlotte and Emma Jones at... Read More
Posted: 03/03/2021
It is with great disappointment and regret, which we know will be shared by many, that we announce the cancellation of the 2021 Badminton Horse Trials which was due to be held “Behind Closed Doors” between the 5th and 9th May. This cancellation also includes the BE90 and BE100 Championships (4th... Read More
Posted: 03/03/2021
These bestselling technical leggings from MOCHARA Equestrian have been designed with style and practicality in mind. The sleek design doesn’t just look amazing, these leggings really deliver with their performance qualities too.
Available in a range of must-have colours they are perfect for all your sporting activities; whether you’re smashing your workouts... Read More
Posted: 01/03/2021
MOCHARA Equestrian recently launched their eagerly awaited breeches which provide performance and comfort like no other. They are perfect for everyday riding and competition wear, with a flattering fit which is second to none.
Now, brand new to the collection, MOCHARA have introduced ‘belt bags’, an ingenious accessory which will change the... Read More
Posted: 01/03/2021
New from Cavalor this spring are LaminAid and PodoSens.
Cavalor LaminAid is recommended for horses and ponies with sensitive hooves due to metabolic problems.
It supports the sensitive intestinal flora and brings hormonal and metabolic processes back into balance while improving blood circulation and flow in the hoof.
Cavalor LaminAid is a unique, balanced... Read More
Posted: 01/03/2021
A national week of action encouraging people from across the equestrian community to speak out about their experiences of the infectious disease Strangles is returning this year.
Strangles Awareness Week 2021 will take place from 3rd to 9th May with the aim to provide horse owners, yard managers, vets and equine professionals... Read More
Posted: 01/03/2021
Eventing competitors are set to converge on Oasby Horse Trials, as the season gets underway for the team at organiser’s BEDE Events.
Oasby, Lincolnshire will take place on Friday and Saturday, April 2 and 3 with the possibility of sections also running on Sunday, April 4 depending on entries.
Held over flat ground... Read More
Posted: 24/02/2021
Robinson Animal Healthcare is on the search for a new sponsored rider to join our team of top riders who represent the brand.
As a leading manufacturer of first aid and wound care products, we are looking for someone to help spread the word about our legendary products such as Animalintex®, which... Read More
Posted: 23/02/2021
Now 15-years-old, Welsh Section A pony, Ed first experienced laminitis at the age of five and his devoted owner Sam Bull has done everything in her power ever since to keep him happy and comfortable.
Sam first came across Ed when a friend bought a host of foals from the sales and... Read More
Posted: 23/02/2021
TopSpec AntiLam is a pelleted multi-supplement and is used and recommended by nutritionists, vets and farriers.
Most overweight ponies, and some overweight horses, are susceptible to laminitis, as are horses and ponies diagnosed with Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS), Insulin Dysregulation (ID) and/or Cushings (PPID).
AntiLam is a brilliant formulation combining several supplements with... Read More
Posted: 19/02/2021
New from Cavallo, the Sanna waistcoat will make a great addition to your spring wardrobe.
Perfect for working around the yard and in the saddle but will look equally as good teamed with leisure wear for a quick trip to the shops.
Made from 100% polyester, the Sanna waistcoat will keep you warm... Read More
Posted: 19/02/2021
Perfect for warm spring days, the new Sera t-shirt from the Cavallo Sportswear range is a must have for any capsule wardrobe.
The round neck t-shirt is made from 94% polyester and 6% elasthane for a comfortable fit.
For a fun twist the chest features the quote ‘Keep Riding, Keep Loving, Keep Smiling’... Read More
Posted: 19/02/2021
Redwings Horse Sanctuary has launched an urgent appeal having been forced to spend an extra £100,000 on hay this winter.
The registered charity, which cares for 1,500 rescued horses, ponies, donkeys and mules across the UK, had been facing a hay shortage due to the extreme wet weather conditions.
After heavy rain and... Read More
Posted: 18/02/2021
Dressage pony superstar, Gigolo, owned by the Lickley family has been a stalwart of British teams for many years.
Ridden by Izzy Lickley, the talented veteran competed in the Pony Europeans in Denmark in 2016 but started his British team debut aged just six-years-old.
Now 22 and very much enjoying his retirement he... Read More
Posted: 18/02/2021
Carl Hester features in new episode of “In the Frame” on H&C. Interview on Instagram Live this evening
Carl Hester is the latest guest to feature in “In the Frame”, the new series from Horse & Country (H&C) where presenter Alice Plunkett asks an equestrian legend to select five photographs that define... Read More
Posted: 17/02/2021
FOMO, the company behind the UK’s newest body protector FAZE that was launched earlier this year has just released the first findings in a study into body protection for the equestrian market. FOMO was awarded an Innovate UK SMART Grant in October of 2019 and has spent the past 15 months... Read More
Posted: 17/02/2021
If you are going to be out and about competing this spring and summer you will want to ensure that your horse looks super smart when they arrive at the competition venue.
Yaris Equestrian manufacture rugs of the highest quality and their custom range features three show rugs that can be customised... Read More
Posted: 16/02/2021
The Insignis Dressage Boot from the Cavallo range is a stunning boot ideal for riders of any level, from professional to amateur.
Made from full-grained leather and lined with the highest quality calf leather, these boots are comfortable but hard-wearing, so will easily transition from training to competition.
Designed with a technical antibacterial... Read More
Posted: 12/02/2021
Well-known for their fantastic series of horse trials nationally as well as regional dressage and show jumping competitions, BEDE Events has launched a Virtual Dressage competition.
With the aim of ‘bringing riders together while apart’ the competition will see three British Eventing dressage tests to choose from.
Due to the BEDE winter dressage... Read More
Posted: 10/02/2021
As cold weather grips the United Kingdom, The Racehorse Sanctuary, a registered charity which rehabilitates and re-homes ex-racehorses, is asking horse lovers for help. The charity, which is based at Mulsey Farm in West Sussex, has seen its fundraising income all but dry up thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic, and has... Read More
Posted: 09/02/2021
WINDRUSH FOUNDATION PARTNERS WITH AN EVENTFUL LIFE CROSS-COUNTRY VIDEO
The Windrush Equestrian Foundation are pleased to announce a new partnership with leading cross-country video provider, An Eventful Life.
The partnership will allow members of the Foundation’s Young Eventers’ Programme to benefit from access to their cross-country videos from a range of events across... Read More
Posted: 08/02/2021
The Estoril mSTR Ladies Competition Jacket from Cavallo will ensure that you feel suitably dressed for the occasion when entering the arena.
Cut to fit the body, the jacket features a shellfabric collar with rhinestone detailing and lurex piping for a touch of glamour. The back and the shoulders are designed with... Read More
Posted: 08/02/2021
Style meets comfort with the Cavallo Caja Grip Ladies Breeches, making them an ideal choice for your competition wardrobe.
Made from 64% cotton, 29% polyamide and 7% elasthane, the breeches provide excellent freedom of movement in the saddle with added security from the Cava Tec Grip PU full seat.
With a straight cut... Read More
Posted: 08/02/2021
The Ladies Panita Competition Shirt from Cavallo is a stylish shirt that will look effortlessly smart in the show ring.
Made from 90% polyamide and 10% elasthane, with a figure-hugging fit, the Panita is both flattering and functional when competing.
Featuring sleeves made from sparkling lurex lace and a button panel you will... Read More
Posted: 05/02/2021
66th Annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show to be live-streamed exclusively on Horse & Country
There’s a real treat this month on Horse & Country (H&C) for the passionate Arabian horse community. From 11th – 21st February the 66th annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show is live and exclusive on H&C’s streaming service, H&C+.... Read More
Posted: 04/02/2021
A sports bra is an essential item of clothing for every equestrian athlete. Looking for the perfect one that combines comfort, support and style can be quite the challenge. Thankfully, DVR Equestrian have created just that with their Chiara Compression bra. Offering superb support, the Chiara Compression bra will... Read More
Posted: 04/02/2021
The humble rosehip has wonderful health-giving properties for both us and our horses. Elite Equine is the modern purveyor of this centuries old herbal treatment, with its advanced equine formulation that contains no artificial additives and is 100% organic.
In a bid to increase general health and wellbeing of the many... Read More
Posted: 04/02/2021
Firle Place Country Show and Horse Trials has been chosen as one of the prestigious venues for the new Science Supplements Area Festivals.
Organised by the team at BEDE Events, Firle Place is the first of these exciting new additions to the calendar, taking place May 15 and 16, and is the... Read More
Posted: 04/02/2021
At Reeve Brown we have seen an increasing number of enquiries from land owners as to how they can maximise the value of their land. However in these difficult times it can be difficult to commit to what is sometimes a lengthy, costly and, to an extent, uncertain process. With planning... Read More
Posted: 04/02/2021
Beautiful detached open plan barn conversion in a simply breath-taking private position looking out on to the River Avon and the Stoneleigh Abbey Estate. Along with some super equestrian facilities the property has five bedrooms plus a detached coach house with garaging, store and annexe
In Brief:
17 Acres of fenced paddocks &... Read More
Posted: 04/02/2021
For Eva, designing is not just a profession, it is an all-consuming passion. Since her first year of secondary school, she just knew where she was heading and was preparing for the world of fashion from a tender age.
Being fully aware of each step of the production is a must. The... Read More
Posted: 04/02/2021
Even "good" hay can have bad things in it. As the source of 50 to 90 percent of a normal, healthy horse's nutritional needs, hay warrants careful consideration. Yet, there is a lot of confusion over what, exactly, defines... Read More
Posted: 04/02/2021
Bishop Burton College and University Centre (UCBB), is renowned for its first-class equine facilities, which include world-class arenas, specialist rider fitness and performance suites, interactive dressage simulators and an equine therapy centre with spa, solarium and stocks. They deliver courses from diploma to undergraduate and are a BHS Approved Riding School... Read More
Posted: 02/02/2021
Stylish, up to the market and following the latest trends, the Cavallo Boot collection is offers something for everyone whatever your discipline and chosen level of sport.
But did you know?
1, Cavallo Boots are manufactured exclusively in Europe. The shoe makers have a wealth of skill and knowledge allowing boots to... Read More
Posted: 29/01/2021
It is with much sadness that the team at BEDE Events has announced this year’s Eventing Spring Carnival set to run at Thoresby Park, April 1 to 3 will not go-ahead.
The organisers led by BEDE’s Stuart Buntine have been monitoring the situation closely but in recent days it is becoming ever... Read More
Posted: 26/01/2021
An abscess may come on suddenly, leaving your horse in considerable discomfort, and even the smallest wound can become infected in just a few hours, so prompt treatment is vital.
To treat an abscess or an infected wound you will need to apply a hot, wet poultice, so there are a few... Read More
Posted: 25/01/2021
New Face Covering Specially Designed for Riders from Yaris Equestrian Yaris Equestrian has designed a new snood style face covering aimed specifically at horse riders.
The Riding Snood, which has been fully approved by the British Horseracing Authority offers protection against the transmission of COVID-19 whilst also being comfortable and warm... Read More
Posted: 21/01/2021
H&C launches new series “In the Frame” featuring legends of equestrian sport Horse & Country (H&C) today announced the launch of new series “In the Frame” featuring some of the biggest names from the world of horse sport. In each episode presenter Alice Plunkett asks an equestrian legend to choose five... Read More
Posted: 21/01/2021
Equerry Cool Mash is an efficient quick-soaking mash for horses that need a low energy feed.
Designed for horses and ponies in light to medium work Equerry Cool Mash is cereal-grain-free.
It has low levels of starch and benefits from a ‘Non-Heating’ formula. Equerry Cool Mash contains highly digestible fibre sources including sugar... Read More
Posted: 21/01/2021
In this issue former Society of Master Saddlers’ President, Kay Hastilow provides advice on how to fit a saddle for a short coupled horse. Q. I am looking at buying a horse who’s fairly short coupled, however I’ve got long legs so need a seat that could end up sitting... Read More
Posted: 20/01/2021
This year’s Osberton International Horse Trials will also play host to a national driving event for the very first time.
Following the huge success of a regional driving trials in 2019, the team at organiser’s BEDE Events are pulling out all the stops to bring top-level sport to the Osberton Estate from... Read More
Posted: 20/01/2021
Master Saddler Helen Reader Named in Inspirational Entrepreneur List
Society of Master Saddlers’ Vice President, Helen Reader has been recognised for her contribution to the equine industry.
Based in Carmarthenshire, Helen is passionate about her work and has recently been names as one of the UK’s 100 most inspirational entrepreneurs by Small Business... Read More
Posted: 20/01/2021
Hartpury College has launched a new qualification providing students with the specialised knowledge to pursue a number of rewarding careers within the equine industry.
The two-year Extended Diploma in Equine Management (Science) at Hartpury – on Ofsted Outstanding institution – will enable students to gain detailed academic knowledge and an in-depth understanding... Read More
Posted: 20/01/2021
During the winter months it can sometimes be a struggle to keep motivated and on track with your horse’s training.
Following a short winter break, event riders like Terravesta Equine’s brand ambassador, Hector Payne, will have to ignore the gloomy conditions and crack on with preparations for the season ahead.
This year will... Read More