Posted: 06/02/2020
One of the major factors in delaying wound healing is the onset of infection and once an infection becomes established it can be a long and costly road to recovery. The time between an injury occurring and receiving treatment is critical as infection can take hold in as little as six... Read More
Posted: 06/02/2020
Spring is on the horizon, and many of us are giving our horses more work ready for the summer season, whether that means a series of competitions, or longer days to enjoy hacking. Plus the quality of the grazing will soon improve, adding to the factors influencing your horse’s shape.... Read More
Posted: 06/02/2020
Moreton Morrell College is a UK and international leader in the development and delivery of equine courses. For over 40 years, the college has provided specialist equine degree programmes, designed with industry input to enhance your employability.
Subjects include equine performance coaching, equine science and equine therapy and rehabilitation offering career progression... Read More
Posted: 05/02/2020
Cavalleria Toscana Announce New Sponsorship of Ben and Emma Hobday
Leading Italian brand Cavalleria Toscana, much sought after for their collection of stylish and unique rider clothing, is delighted to announce its sponsorship of Ben and Emma Hobday through well-known equestrian distributors Zebra Products.
Distributed in the UK by Zebra Products, Cavalleria Toscana... Read More
Posted: 05/02/2020
Vale Farms Ltd sign for second year as Horse of the Year Show sponsors
The Gribbin family of Vale Farms Ltd are looking forward to sponsoring the Vale Farms Ltd Lead Rein Pony of Hunter Type of the Year Championship once again at Horse of the Year Show 2020.
From qualifying for the... Read More
Posted: 04/02/2020
Foot Perfect for Ex-Racehorses with Mollichaff HoofKind Complete Two ex-racehorses, owned by Kirsty Holder, were both having problems with poor feet.
Copper Sound, a 15-year-old chestnut Thoroughbred gelding, had been raced in point-to-points and National Hunt until he was eight years old and then retired due to injury. Kirsty introduced him... Read More
Posted: 04/02/2020
SPANISH HORSE WHISPERER SANTI SERRA TO PERFORM IN THE 2020 ‘EDWARDIAN PAGEANT’ AT ROYAL WINDSOR HORSE SHOW
Organisers of The Edwardian Pageant, held in the private grounds of Windsor Castle on the evenings of 14, 15 and 16 May, have announced the participation of world-famous horse whisperer Santi Serra. The Spanish performer... Read More
Posted: 04/02/2020
The Price Family shows their support to Horse of the Year Show for the fifth year The Price Family will return to Horse of the Year Show as class sponsors for the fifth consecutive year in 2020, supporting... Read More
Posted: 03/02/2020
Sophie Slavin of SAS Consultancy is delighted to announce the sponsorship of Ashley Edmond. Ashley, an international 5* event rider from the South West of England, will receive social media support from SAS Consultancy during her 2020 season. Ashley and her top horse Triple Chance II (pictured) competed at Badminton in... Read More
Posted: 03/02/2020
USG and Kieffer are delighted to announce their partnership with Admire PR who will handle their promotion in the UK market. Andrea Sexton of Admire enjoyed her first BETA with the German brands,
“We had an excellent show and are looking forward to working with our distributors Battles and Hucklesbys as well... Read More
Posted: 31/01/2020
Without doubt certain types of horses and ponies are by nature harder to fit and those with less wither and wider, flatter backs can prove thought-provoking when it comes to finding a suitable saddle. This type of conformation can lead to a host of issues which need to be discussed with... Read More
Posted: 31/01/2020
TopSpec Win Nutritional Helpline of the Year Award for Eleventh Time The... Read More
Posted: 30/01/2020
Abbey England Business Finalist in North West Family Business Award
Knutsford-based Abbey England is a finalist in two exciting categories for the prestigious North West Family Business Awards 2020.
The team at Abbey England, is well known as manufacturers and distributors of an extensive product range and is a finalist in the Manufacturing... Read More
Posted: 29/01/2020
The Königs Palermo Boots will have you sitting pretty in the dressage arena and set to impress the judges whether competing at Prelim or Grand Prix.
These bespoke boots are made to the highest standards with perfection in mind and are tapered for a superb fit.
Available in colour Black or Whisky with... Read More
Posted: 29/01/2020
The Vespucci Martingale is fully adjustable at neck and girth for a comfortable fit. A martingale is a short-term corrective aid that applies pressure to help prevent a horse's head from coming up too high when being ridden.
Available in Black, Brown, Australian Oak and Newmarket in size Full and priced at... Read More
Posted: 29/01/2020
The Equipe EK-GO Special Saddle is built on Equipe’s revolutionary carbon tree to offer the rider unrivalled contact with the horse. Designed to offer a unique fit for both horse and rider, it is a welcome addition to the Equipe carbon saddle range.
The saddle features a more shapely tree suiting higher... Read More
Posted: 29/01/2020
Save the Date forTheraPlate UK Liverpool International Horse Show 2020 After another electrifying New Year’s Eve with Billy Twomey claiming the TheraPlate UK Grand Prix for the third time, the show is confirmed to open with the first performance to see in New Year’s Eve 2020!
A major part of the city’s... Read More
Posted: 29/01/2020
The British Equestrian Trade Association is launching a new assurance scheme designed to help minimise the risk of prohibited substances occurring in all types of equine bedding. The BETA NOPS Code for Bedding is being introduced following the success of the BETA NOPS Code for Feed, which has nearly 90 companies... Read More
Posted: 29/01/2020
SAVE 20% (£199pp) on a working ranch holiday in Montana. Lying in the Clark Fork Valley, the Lonesome Spur is nestled between the snowy peaks of the Beartooth and Pryor mountains. Aside from tending to cattle, there will be plenty of time for novices to enjoy leisurely scenic rides and... Read More
Posted: 29/01/2020
You've been training your horse for months, refining your performance under saddle and your horse is feeling amazing, but could the same be said for your competition wardrobe? If your competition wardrobe has seen better days, then Equetech has plenty of new additions to tempt you:
The Equetech Moonlight Jacket in Navy... Read More
Posted: 29/01/2020
Horse & Country Announces New Programme Line-up Including Record Live Sports Coverage
Horse & Country TV (H&C) today announced a raft of new programmes scheduled to run across February and March this year.
As well as a roster of brand new series and documentaries, the line-up includes a record number of live... Read More
Posted: 27/01/2020
BETA International ended its final year at the NEC, Birmingham, on a high with a visit from Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal, who addressed the show’s visitors after being introduced to exhibitors on a tour of the halls.
“I do hope coming here helps you to focus on what to do,... Read More
Posted: 27/01/2020
Celebrating five years of continuous support for horses and ponies in the care of World Horse Welfare, Alltech is set to follow the progress of Teddy in 2020.
Teddy is the foal born to Primrose who Alltech supported throughout 2019. The little cremello cob mare was found abandoned and suffering from severe... Read More
Posted: 23/01/2020
The Colne Stud return as class sponsors at Horse of the Year Show 2020
Horse of the Year Show is pleased to once again welcome The Colne Stud as class sponsors for 2020. Founded in 1972, The Colne Stud has been going for 45 years under the care of wife and husband... Read More
Posted: 23/01/2020
Dehydration is something that horse owners are most likely to worry about during prolonged hot weather or when intense exercise means that their horse is visibly sweaty. However, it’s worth noting that there are plenty of other situations when horses are at risk of dehydration and some of them just might... Read More
Posted: 23/01/2020
The EquiBiome Prebiotic is ‘restoring gut diversity through gene technology’ as a result of more than ten years of research which analysed the community of bacteria within hundreds of horses, both wild and domesticated, using the latest next- generation sequencing technology.
This research enabled the development of the EquiBiome Prebiotic that has... Read More
Posted: 23/01/2020
BETA International is set for pastures new, with a bold and exciting move to NAEC Stoneleigh, Warwickshire, allowing the UK’s leading trade show for equestrian, pet, country and giftware a chance to grow and develop.
The new venue will become home to BETA International from 2021, when the show takes over the... Read More
Posted: 23/01/2020
Horse & Country and EQ Sports Net join forces to raise the bar on equestrian sports streaming
Horse & Country TV (H&C), the leading international equestrian sports network, is pleased to announce its acquisition of the dominant US equestrian streaming provider, EQ Sports Net (EQSN).
Fans of equestrian sports in the US and... Read More
Posted: 23/01/2020
BETA International’s Innovation Awards, with their fresh, new format for 2020, certainly hit the spot with the trade-only audience who gathered to hear the winning products announced as the first day of the show ended at the NEC, Birmingham, on Sunday 19 January.
Sixty-four exciting new products were entered into the awards... Read More
Posted: 23/01/2020
HorseHage Returns as Official Forage Supplier at Horse of the Year Show 2020
HorseHage is gearing up to return to Horse of the Year Show for another year as Official Forage Supplier. Competitors will be able to purchase HorseHage products throughout their stay at the show.
HorseHage is a high quality, dust-free bagged... Read More
Posted: 23/01/2020
This year’s BETA International saw young and talented apprentices and trainees competing for the top awards in the Society of Master Saddlers’ competitions over the three days.
Always a popular draw for visitors to the trade fair, the apprentice competitions bring a lot of interest to the Saddlery Pavilion to see the... Read More
Posted: 23/01/2020
Abbey England launched its third Saddlery Scholarship with a prize of £500 worth of workshop tools and the lucky winner for 2020 is Zoe Hurst from Wiltshire.
Zoe studied leatherworking at Capel Manor College and is currently completing the Friends of the Cotswolds Craft Apprenticeship at Cirencester Saddlery under the experienced tutelage... Read More
Posted: 23/01/2020
The Eventing Riders Association of Great Britain (ERA of GB) are delighted that Horse & Country (H&C), supported by the Cavewood Productions team, will be livestreaming the Australia Day (Sunday 26th January) fundraising event to a global equestrian audience.
“ERA of GB is incredibly grateful to Horse & Country, and the team... Read More
Posted: 23/01/2020
Companies and individuals who have made a significant contribution to the equestrian industry were celebrated at the 2020 BETA Business Awards. Winners of these prestigious accolades were announced during the British Equestrian Trade Association's annual Gala Dinner, at the National Motorcycle Museum, near Birmingham, on Monday 20 January.
Guests at this high... Read More
Posted: 23/01/2020
Aivly Country Store, of Ringwood, Hampshire, was crowned winner of the BETA Lorinery Retail Display Competition for the second time at the British Equestrian Trade Association’s Business Awards last night.
The award, which is supported by the Worshipful Company of Loriners, is designed to encourage high standards of in-store bit and bitting... Read More
Posted: 17/01/2020
Exhibitors at BETA International 2020 have lined up some special events, promotions and celeb visitors on their stands to make the show experience truly memorable. Here are just some of the exciting activities...
The BRITISH EQUESTRIAN TRADE ASSOCIATION (BETA) has news of its forthcoming NOPS bedding standard and EquiToolz, a training portal... Read More
Posted: 16/01/2020
RIDE DARTMOOR WITH MARY KING MBE!
Ride Dartmoor with British Three- Day Eventer and Olympic Legend Mary King MBE and explore deepest Dartmoor from horseback.
Join Mary King MBE and ride deep into Dartmoor among the wild ponies, buzzards and cattle…
“I can’t believe I’m following Mary King,” said Catherine Watts as she cantered... Read More
Posted: 16/01/2020
Feeding horses that tend to be excitable or sharp can prove to be quite a challenge, especially if they drop weight easily, or are particularly fussy. With these individuals, it is equally important to look at their management routines and environment to ensure that any potentially stressful situations are kept to... Read More
Posted: 16/01/2020
Holly is described as ‘bargy’. She has injured several people in her hurry to leave her stable after breakfast, and if you can get her safely out of the barn, she will drag you all the way to the field.
Red is nearly un-rideable over the winter months. He spooks at everything,... Read More
Posted: 16/01/2020
Flax Hill is a wonderful equestrian property located in the village of Ufton, near Leamington Spa. This property presents a fantastic opportunity to acquire a large detached residence in its own grounds and adjoining paddock extending to 5.87 acres. Flax Hill provides generous living space along with superb EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES... Read More
Posted: 16/01/2020
Dr Tracey Cole, the UK’s leading equestrian-focused NLP and hypnosis Master Coach and Trainer, is delighted to unveil a brand-new course for 2020, Empowered Equestrian™ Coach Training. This totally unique programme will deliver riders, coaches and instructors with the confidence and focus they need to take their personal performance or business... Read More
Posted: 16/01/2020
Make your New Year’s biosecurity resolutions!
Are you feeling motivated to build some new good habits in the New Year? While we’re all quick to make resolutions about ourselves, why not commit to making some positive changes to help protect your horse from infectious disease?
As part of its award-winning #StampOutStrangles campaign, Redwings... Read More
Posted: 16/01/2020
Look out for the brand new packaging on Mollichaff’s range of high fibre chaffs! The brand has kept its cream coloured bags but has updated the front bag image to fit alongside its complete feed range, featuring the outline of the complete feeds’ horse’s head. The new modern design keeps the... Read More
Posted: 16/01/2020
Sprenger is delighted to announce their implementation of the brand Nathe into their program.
Nathe will officially be distributed by Sprenger in the United Kingdom and Ireland by well-known equestrian distributors Zebra Products.
Nathe bits are known for being suitable for sensitive horses as they are extremely soft and gentle to the horse’s... Read More
Posted: 15/01/2020
GOT the winter blues or your horses are resting but you still need your winter showjumping fix? Thanks to Horse & Country you can keep up to date on the regional county showjumping scene from the comfort of your arm chair.
The Horse & Country team is live streaming all the action... Read More
Posted: 15/01/2020
The Delta Pro Jockey Bat from Fleck is a classic bat handmade by experts to the highest standards from the finest materials and complies with the new British Showjumping rules that came into place this year.
The new British Showjumping rules have also been adopted by the British Riding Clubs, making the... Read More
Posted: 15/01/2020
These days we have so much information at our finger tips with computers, smartphones and tablets, but nothing beats a face to face presentation with a real person to whom you can ask questions. Our sales team has a wealth of experience in equine feeding and would be very happy to... Read More
Posted: 15/01/2020
British Horse Feeds Supports Australian Horse Owners with Speedi-Beet Donation
Following the plight of horses and ponies due to the devastating fires in Australia, British Horse Feeds has made a generous donation to help owners throughout the country.
British Horse Feeds’ team has donated 600 bags of Speedi-Beet for retailers to hand out... Read More
Posted: 15/01/2020
Horse of the Year Show is pleased to welcome back the British Show Pony Society as class sponsors in 2020. The British Show Pony Society Children’s Riding Pony of the Year will take place in the TopSpec Arena at HOYS in October.
Since its establishment in 1949, the British Show Pony Society... Read More
Posted: 15/01/2020
Research has confirmed that many disabled people would like to be more active with seven in 10 wanting to increase their activity levels.
Participating in sport can increase self-confidence and has many other health benefits, and as well as being fun, achieving goals, however small can be empowering.
With the start of a... Read More