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Posted: 23/01/2019
Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) has launched a new website to better reflect the organisation in its 50th anniversary year. The new site, still at www.rda.org.uk, has a clear focus on attracting new participants, volunteers and donors. It’s bright and vibrant new look brings the site in line with the fresher... Read More
Posted: 23/01/2019
As the countdown begins to the start of the most sought-after HOYS qualifiers, Horse of the Year Show organisers, Grandstand Media Ltd, are delighted to be able to update competitors with the latest updates, developments and changes for the 2019 season. Some exciting new developments have been given the go ahead for... Read More
Posted: 23/01/2019
Following the huge success of its inaugural saddler scholarship last year, Abbey England launched the 2019 award last August. The winner has now been chosen and we can announce that the Abbey England Saddlery Scholarship apprentice for 2019 is 26-year-old Lucy Cushley. Lucy has won £500 to spend on workshop tools... Read More
Posted: 22/01/2019
Pairing expert legal advice with the UK’s highest calibre of competitors, Horse of the Year Show is thrilled to announce its new partnership with The Equine Law Firm for HOYS 2019. With over 1,500 competitors and 60,000 equine enthused visitors passing through the doors throughout the five day show, we are... Read More
Posted: 22/01/2019
In 2019 RDA will be celebrating its 50th anniversary, and the success of the Accessibility Mark scheme is testament to the charity’s work in breaking down barriers and making riding a sport for all. The Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA), in partnership with the British Equestrian Federation (BEF), launched the... Read More
Posted: 22/01/2019
Horse riders could be having a damaging impact on their performance and long-term health because their stirrups are the wrong length, according to new collaborative research by Hartpury University. More than 2,000 riders were asked about which factors affect their choice of stirrup length for a joint study by Hartpury and Brooksby... Read More
Posted: 22/01/2019
Some of the best-known names in the equestrian industry gathered to celebrate the winners of the 2019 BETA Business Awards, which were announced during the British Equestrian Trade Association's annual Gala Dinner, at the National Motorcycle Museum, near Birmingham, on Monday 21 January. These highly prized awards were presented to companies and... Read More
Posted: 17/01/2019
Hiho Silver is delighted to welcome a new addition to its Roller Charm Collection – and this one is perfect for Valentine’s Day- the Exclusive Valentine’s Love Heart Roller Charm. The new charm bead is made from sterling silver and has indented enamelled red love hearts all the way around. It fits... Read More
Posted: 17/01/2019
Whatever discipline we choose to partake in, we always want our horses and ponies to look their best. Mollichaff ShowShine from HorseHage could be just what your equine needs. Marco Fresco (or Harley, as he is known at home) is a 15-year-old Arab/KWPN gelding owned by Fiona Wright who is based in... Read More
Posted: 14/01/2019
Time is galloping on to the 2019 International Eventing Forum! As we’re nearly mid-way through January, do you have a plan in place to ensure you have your best eventing season yet? A great way to start is with the annual International Eventing Forum, which has become an essential date in the... Read More
Posted: 14/01/2019
Brilliant new book aims to harmonise the minds of horse and rider. Quiller Publishing are delighted to announce they will be launching Eric Smiley’s new book, Two Brains One Aim, at the International Eventing Forum on 4 February 2019. Smiley, a former international event rider turned international coach and FEI judge, will... Read More
Posted: 14/01/2019
Winter can sneak up on us when Christmas is around the corner, but in January there’s no doubt that we are now facing the coldest time of year and the short days, frost, mud, rain, wind, sleet and snow that all conspire to make horse owner’s lives that little bit trickier. To... Read More
Posted: 11/01/2019
The finalists in the 2019 BETA Business Awards – recognising companies and individuals making a significant difference to the equestrian industry – have been announced. There are 10 categories in the British Equestrian Trade Association’s annual awards and the winners will be announced during the BETA Gala Dinner, at the National... Read More
Posted: 10/01/2019
As usual preparations for Badminton Horse Trials, in their 28th and final year under the record breaking sponsorship of Mitsubishi Motors, are well underway. This may be the 70th anniversary of the first competition but innovations are made with each running. The Event is now providing an E Ticketing service which should... Read More
Posted: 10/01/2019
It may not be on your mind every day, but the British Equestrian Federation (BEF) and Sporting bodies in general, rightly place a high priority on safeguarding. The BEF expect all staff and volunteers providing riding or horse management opportunities to have an up-to-date safeguarding training certificate. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Historically,... Read More
Posted: 10/01/2019
What are the top considerations for usability when it comes to yard and stable design? No equestrian hasn’t at one time or another sat an dreamt about what their ideal yard and stable layout would be. From relocating the tack room, to adding finishing touches such as automatic drinkers, what... Read More
Posted: 10/01/2019
Many of you will be starting to get your horses fit with long-slow work. A good basis for increasing bone strength, muscular and cardiovascular fitness. Many of you will be using roads. Given the high prevalence of lameness and arthritic type injury/disease in horses here are some points to consider with... Read More
Posted: 10/01/2019
A rare equestrian property, massively improved and standing with no near neighbouring property in a beautiful scenic area of the Lincolnshire Wolds. 3.6 acre grounds (sts) including grass paddocks stable yard with 5 stables tack room and hay store pole barn superb newly installed 40m x 20m arena gardens, woodland and a large wildlife... Read More
Posted: 10/01/2019
Many factors will contribute to the success of your business, but having the right insurance in place is one simple step to help you side step failure. Whether you’re running an equestrian establishment, a retail business, are purely online or have physical premises to consider, the various insurance considerations can be... Read More
Posted: 10/01/2019
SmartBunker: Investigation into feed hygiene during storage – Repeat of mould and yeast testing due to contamination of original feed I.N.I. Innovation Voucher No.: 0213180 Dr. Stephanie Wood Senior Equine Technologist Greenmount Campus Overall project aim: Greenans Products Ltd developed a new style of animal feed storage container (SmartBunker).... Read More
Posted: 10/01/2019
As the Chinese philosopher and teacher Confucius says: “Choose a job you enjoy doing and you never work a day in your life.” So if your passion lies in equestrianism, and you're on the lookout for your dream career; then working with horses may well be the perfect choice for you.... Read More
Posted: 10/01/2019
Shearwater Insurance are thrilled to announce the launch of their new Quote and Buy Portal which allows customers to instantly get insurance cover for their horseboxes and trailers. The portal is easy to navigate and after filling in some basic information customers can simply click for their quote. The quote is... Read More
Posted: 09/01/2019
Have you made a New Year’s resolution to book some lessons to kick-start your training in 2019? If so, event rider and trainer, Harriet Morris-Baumber, is offering lessons for the amazing price of £20 per hour. The limited offer is available on Tuesday, January 29 and Tuesday, February 19, only and must... Read More
Posted: 08/01/2019
The Lead Rein Pony of Hunter Type of the Year welcomes brand new sponsor Bryony Gribbin of Vale Farm Ltd are one of the latest in a flurry of new sponsors signed up to support Horse of the Year Show 2019. Taking on title sponsorship of one of the pony showing classes... Read More
Posted: 07/01/2019
UK-based equine nutrition company Equidiet’s range of liquid fibre diet solutions have been recognised in a recent global equestrian technology and product report as an important innovative disruptor in the field of Equine Nutrition. The Global HorseTech Market Report highlighted Equidiet, which was founded by equine nutritional hydrotherapist Sandra Murphy BSc... Read More
Posted: 04/01/2019
Reins - connected on either side of the bridle to the bit and attached to one another near the horses withers, this forms a loop to make the reins. Reins are an important piece of tack on the bridle as it is one of the riders methods of communication to the horse. Depending... Read More
Posted: 04/01/2019
Fourwinds Equestrian Centre, based in Spalding, Lincolnshire is hoping to inspire more people to take up horse riding thanks to its Accessibility Mark accreditation. The Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA), in partnership with the British Equestrian Federation (BEF), launched the revolutionary Accessibility Mark scheme to work with riding centres with the... Read More
Posted: 04/01/2019
With so many gorgeous new additions in the Spring Equetech Collection, you'll find it hard to pick just one item as your favourite. Whether it's technical riding leggings and training tops or competition wear, Equetech has the season ahead all sewn up. The Equetech Ladies Showing Cape is perfect for those early... Read More
Posted: 04/01/2019
Haygain are thrilled to announce their sponsorship of Tweseldown. The sponsorship is for the 2019 season as well as title sponsor for the British Eventing event in May. There has been a connection between the two brands for some time and both parties are excited for the future of this agreement. "We... Read More
Posted: 03/01/2019
Kicking 2019 off to a flying start, Grandstand Media Ltd are delighted to announce an exciting new sponsorship confirmed for the Puissance at HOYS 2019! Ripon Select Foods and the Wood Family are thrilled to be taking on the sponsorship of the iconic Saturday evening showjumping class, which sees top riders... Read More
Posted: 22/12/2018
An eager crowd was treated to an action-packed fifth day at Olympia, The London International Horse Show. The first Show Jumping competition of the day saw 18-year-old Robert Murphy produce a sublime performance going double-clear and securing a memorable victory in The Voltaire Design Under 25 British Championship Final. A faultless... Read More
Posted: 22/12/2018
There were ecstatic scenes as William Whitaker won the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ at Olympia, The London International Horse Show, in front of a packed, cheering British crowd. Riding Ludwig Criel’s stallion Utamaro D’Ecaussines, Whitaker, 29, stormed around the testing jump-off course designed by Portugal’s Bernardo Costa Cabral in 37.02... Read More
Posted: 22/12/2018
Alberto Zorzi became the fifth rider in history to win The Turkish Airlines Olympia Grand Prix back-to-back when he produced an incredible burst of speed to outdo his four rivals in the jump-off and bring a brilliant five days of jumping to an enthralling close. Last year, Zorzi, a member of the... Read More
Posted: 21/12/2018
The crowds on day four of Olympia, The London International Horse Show were treated to some exhilarating Driving and Show Jumping performances, breathtaking displays from Santi Serra, La Garde Républicaine, The Kennel Club Dog Agility and the Shetland Ponies, while more than 40 junior and senior medallists from Equestrian Team GBR... Read More
Posted: 21/12/2018
With everyone getting ready to celebrate Christmas and welcome in the New Year, Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) are delighted to announce that the showing qualifiers for the 2019 season are now live on the HOYS website https://hoys.co.uk/competitor-zone/showing-qualifiers/. With a total of 29 Showing Championships to contest, there has never been... Read More
Posted: 20/12/2018
easibed equine bedding is planning to gallop into 2019 full of New Year joy, as it celebrates its18th year of business by giving away a year’s worth of prizes! The dust free wood fibre bedding first landed in the equine bedding market 18 years ago in December 2000. To celebrate this... Read More
Posted: 19/12/2018
Day three of Olympia, The London International Horse Show attracted a sell-out crowd for The Cayenne Puissance, one of the star attractions of the week-long event. The Puissance title was eventually shared by Great Britain's Guy Williams (Mr Blue Sky UK) and France's Mathieu Billot (Dassler), after both pairs cleared the... Read More
Posted: 19/12/2018
OLYMPIA, THE LONDON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW DAILY REPORT Day two of Olympia, The London International Horse Show promised to be a spectacle and it certainly lived up to expectations. The FEI Dressage World Cup™ Grand Prix Freestyle supported by Horse & Hound was won by Germany's Frederic Wandres on his chestnut gelding,... Read More
Posted: 19/12/2018
Make your New Year resolution to keep your horse fit and healthy while you monitor any tiny changes in symmetry or rhythm once you increase their workload simply by using the app on your phone. The Equestic Saddleclip which was launched in October in the UK, can detect changes and... Read More
Posted: 19/12/2018
It is with great sadness that the Nina Barbour and the team at Bolesworth announce the passing of Ramiro B, after being diagnosed with irreversible kidney failure at the age of 24. Ramiro B has been standing in the UK since 2011, and has consistently been one of the most popular... Read More
Posted: 18/12/2018
OLYMPIA, THE LONDON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW DAILY REPORT Olympia, The London International Horse Show opened its door for the first day of the week-long event. The UK's largest indoor Show saw many of the world's best Dressage riders out in full-force for the newly formatted FEI Dressage World Cup™ Grand Prix supported... Read More
Posted: 14/12/2018
Guide Dogs Volunteers Christine and Paul were surprised recently when they met with staff from Warwickshire based event company Grandstand Media who presented them with a further donation. Sarah Measom, Marketing and Communications Manager handed over a cheque for over £2500, making the total that Grandstand Media have donated to Guide... Read More
Posted: 14/12/2018
Horses are amazing animals that have the ability to make a real difference to people’s lives. Evidence of this can be seen on a daily basis at Accessibility Mark centres up and down the country. When Church Farm Equestrian Centre organised an event to mark Disabled Access Day in March 2017, they... Read More
Posted: 14/12/2018
EquidGel® and Endurance GB celebrate successful first annual awards Equine Nutritional Hydrotherapy brand EquidGel® are pleased to announce the success of their first annual awards ceremony in conjunction with Endurance GB. The event was held at the Daventry Court Hotel on Sunday 25th November and was well supported by EquidGel® users of... Read More
Posted: 14/12/2018
The very first edition of the Global HorseTech Market Report profiles some of the most exciting, innovative and disruptive new technologies available to the modern equestrian or veterinarian in 2018. The objective of the report is to highlight these companies and their products, helping to educate the reader about the latest... Read More
Posted: 13/12/2018
Living in Scotland, Robinson Animal Healthcare sponsored event rider, Louisa Milne Home, is used to facing the extra challenges of trying to keep her horses in training during winter, so she is just the person to offer advice on how to cope with the unpredictable winter weather. Louisa tries her best to... Read More
Posted: 13/12/2018
For a number of reasons hay shortages are becoming commonplace. Products within Dengie’s range of high fibre feeds can help supplement or replace hay rations, limited turnout time or poor grazing. The fussy eater – Hi-Fi Senior – suitable for a wide range of horses not just veterans. A blend of high-temperature... Read More
Posted: 13/12/2018
easibed equine bedding has reported a thirty four per cent increase in sales over the summer and autumn months compared to the same time last year. And the bedding company, which manufactures the dust free wood fibre bedding from clean white recycled wood, says it is forecasting a continuation in the... Read More
Posted: 12/12/2018
Well-known for their Original 10 minute beet and high fibre, conditioning feed, British Horse Feeds has updated their classic bags for Speedi-Beet and Fibre-Beet. In an effort to be environmentally friendly and after customer feedback on the bags the team has moved the loyalty scheme rosettes from the base of the bag... Read More
Posted: 12/12/2018
RACING LEGEND SIR AP MCCOY GEARS UP THE YOUNGER GENERATION OF SHETLAND PONY JOCKEYS Ahead of Olympia, The London International Horse Show, which opens its doors on 17-23 December, retired racing legends Sir AP McCoy OBE and Bob Champion MBE headed to Ascot Racecourse to give some of the stars of the... Read More
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