Posted: 03/08/2018
Keep your horse’s feet looking and feeling great this year with Nettex Traditional Hoof Oil. This non-spirit formula nourishes and protects the horse’s hooves, while allowing them to breathe and still function at their best.
If you’re heading for the show ring then Nettex Traditional Hoof Oil will provide an instant, long-lasting... Read More
Posted: 03/08/2018
The University of Nottingham’s School of Veterinary Medicine and Science is celebrating its continued success in this year’s National Student Survey.
The School has remained top of the NSS since its first graduating cohort in 2011.
The Veterinary School, at the University’s Sutton Bonington campus, achieved the highest overall mean satisfaction score of... Read More
Posted: 03/08/2018
Abbey England, a family run business is known for supplying and producing quality British products to a diverse range of industries, especially for saddlery, leather goods and the fashion industry both at home and abroad.
Here we find out ten interesting things we didn’t know about Abbey England.
Abbey England has a total... Read More
Posted: 02/08/2018
Twice president of Society Master Saddlers, Lecturer / Assessor on Saddle fitting courses and Master Saddler Laurence Pearman answers three frequently asked questions on saddlery
Q1. I would like to sell my saddle, but I am unsure of its size. How do you measure a saddle?
A saddle is measured from the centre... Read More
Posted: 02/08/2018
Hiho Silver is delighted to welcome two new additions to its charm bracelet collection… and both are made using leather.
The Leather Charm Bracelets are available in two styles, as a single wrap and a double wrap. Both are made using plaited leather and have a stainless steel clasp that’s designed in... Read More
Posted: 02/08/2018
New 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... Read More
Posted: 02/08/2018
The British Horse Society Supreme Horse Championship at Hickstead went to Diamonds Are Forever for the second year in a row.
Photograph © Sian Hayden
Twelve months ago, show producer Allister Hood took the title, and this year it was son Oliver who piloted Annabel Jenks’ nine-year-old gelding to take the overall honours.
Diamonds... Read More
Posted: 02/08/2018
The chosen recipient of this year’s Dorian Williams Trophy was James Wells, a member of the ground staff.
James started helping out at Hickstead at the age of 12, first of all lending a hand during school holidays, and became a full-time member of staff after he finished school.
Now 28, James is... Read More
Posted: 02/08/2018
At times a controversial subject the issue of buying your new horse or pony’s existing saddle and bridle with your new purchase is an interesting topic to discuss. Here the Society of Master Saddlers offer advice on the pros and cons of buying the tack if it is available when... Read More
Posted: 01/08/2018
Dreaming of more rain for the benefit of your paddocks? Paddocks all over the country are definitely suffering from the recent dry, hot weather resulting in sparse, burnt out brown fields which are normally fields of luscious, bright green grass at this... Read More
Posted: 31/07/2018
Technical & Terrific!
Looking for style, performance and comfort in your riding legwear this season?
These gorgeous Paragon Equestrian Technical Riding Leggings are styled in a four-way stretch technical fabric offering outstanding performance and comfort. This stylish legwear features moisture-wicking properties and excellent breathability with flat seams which add style and durability and... Read More
Posted: 30/07/2018
With autumn just around the corner, paddocks may have started to look tired and worn out. This is the perfect time to give your field a head start.
Autumn is both the beginning and the end of the grassland year. It is the beginning because it is the ideal time of the... Read More
Posted: 30/07/2018
For the latest fashion trends in equestrian wear, check out the new Equetech autumn winter collection. Taking inspiration from the catwalk, the British brand introducing a range of rider clothing that looks as good in the saddle as it does around town.
The Equetech Apollo Quilted Soft-Shell Jacket is your introduction... Read More
Posted: 30/07/2018
British equestrian fashion brand Equetech is celebrating getting through the prestigious finals of the Rural Business Awards.
Selected to go forward to final judging for the Best Rural Manufacturing Business (South East), MD Liz Hayman is delighted to have been chosen as a finalist saying:
"It means so much just to be nominated... Read More
Posted: 30/07/2018
Lara Edwards stormed to victory in the Advanced Medium Northern Regional Championships, just three months after giving birth to her second daughter, Emily.
Riding the phenomenally talented, Jazzed Up (Felix) the pair were crowned champions after breaking the 70% mark, to win with an impressive 71.23%, at Port Royal Equestrian.
Lara got back... Read More
Posted: 30/07/2018
It came down to a head-to-head battle between Britain and Ireland, but in the end Team Ireland rode out the winners of today’s Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ of Great Britain at Hickstead.
Photograph © Nigel Goddard
The team of Trevor Breen (Bombay), Richie Moloney (Freestyle De Muze), Michael Duffy (EFS Top Contender)... Read More
Posted: 27/07/2018
Australia’s Paul Tapner and Bonza King of Rouges did the double today at Hickstead when claiming the MS Amlin Eventers’ Challenge for the second year in a row. Drawn last to go, the reining champion was feeling both the heat and the pressure, after some of the... Read More
Posted: 27/07/2018
Here, Alltech’s European Technical Manager, Dr Helen Warren, explains the science behind Alltech’s new supplement, Forage Guard®.
Leading figures in the equine nutrition industry agree that more research is required into the effects of mycotoxins. All horses encounter mycotoxins on a daily basis and good management practices, such as using quality feedstuffs,... Read More
Posted: 26/07/2018
Emma McNab shows how to poultice a hoof Here Robinson Animal Healthcare sponsored event rider, Emma McNab offers her advice on perfecting a poultice
Most horse owners will, at some point be faced with a hopping lame horse that has developed a hoof abscess. Very often the lameness can appear suddenly... Read More
Posted: 26/07/2018
‘Heniarth Yes Sir’ Wins the TopSpec Pretty Polly Ridden Championship 2018
Judged by Hannah Long and Terry Pattinson, Heniarth Yes Sir owned by Anouska Potter took the TopSpec Pretty Polly Ridden Championship at the North of England Summer Pony Show at Arena UK, Grantham.
The competition drew in 14 finalists of all types... Read More
Posted: 26/07/2018
Georgie Strutton toasts Hickstead success
Georgie Strutton won The Champagne Cave Winter Grades B & C Championship with Khaled OL this afternoon at Hickstead.
Six riders jumped clear in the first round, with West-Sussex based Georgie producing the fastest clear in the jump-off in a time of 49.82sec. It was enough to relegate... Read More
Posted: 26/07/2018
LA GARDE RÉPUBLICAINE SET TO PERFORM AT OLYMPIA, THE LONDON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW
Olympia, The London International Horse Show is delighted to announce that La Garde Républicaine and its famous cavalry regiment, one of the most talked about branches of the French Gendarmerie, is to bring their display to the UK’s most... Read More
Posted: 20/07/2018
British Horse Feeds is delighted to announce their continued support and title sponsorship of the prestigious Red Dragon Festival of Endurance. Running from September 28 to 30, 2018 the Red Dragon Festival of Endurance held at the Royal Welsh Showground in Builth Wells is always a hugely popular event.
David Saunders Photography
This... Read More
Posted: 20/07/2018
Riding holiday specialist Ranch Rider has rounded up three of its best offers for summer and beyond - prices starting from only £840pp (no single supplement) for a week on the range in Wyoming. The tour operator is also holding its 2018 prices for 2019 bookings for the world-famous Medicine Lodge... Read More
Posted: 20/07/2018
IT’S BRIDGET’S GIRLS VS FRANKIE’S BOYS IN THE ‘BATTLE OF THE SEXES’ MARKEL CHAMPIONS CHALLENGE AT OLYMPIA, THE LONDON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW
‘Race Night’ at Olympia, The London International Horse Show, is set to wow crowds on Friday 21 December, with an evening of competitive racing action including the Markel Champions Challenge,... Read More
Posted: 18/07/2018
Super X Country is delighted to announce that its long awaited SXC Summer Breeches are available now. The breeches are made from an extremely light cotton/polyester stretch breathable fabric that’s light enough for everyday riding, but ideal for competition too. The white fabric is complemented by light grey thread stitch... Read More
Posted: 18/07/2018
THE 2019 Society of Master Saddlers’ National Saddlery Competition will see a classic and innovative President’s Choice class. Master Saddler Chris Taylor will take up the reins as President at this year’s Annual General Meeting in September and has come up with the concept of entrants designing and making any leather... Read More
Posted: 18/07/2018
As our country continues to bask in an unusually long heatwave, our horses health and welfare continues to be at the forefront of our minds. But how well do they cope in the heat? Equine Scientist and Haygain consultant Andrea Ellis investigates. “Horses can self-regulate their temperature with ease (in that... Read More
Posted: 17/07/2018
Grandstand Media Ltd are delighted to announce the appointment of a new Sponsorship Sales Executive to work across their portfolio of equestrian events which include the British Showjumping National Championships and Horse of the Year Show. Sian Nash joins the team having previously worked at Weatherbeeta for over seven years and... Read More
Posted: 17/07/2018
White Horse Bedding is the new official equine bedding supplier to the SsangYong Blenheim Palace Horse Trials (13-16 September). Each horse stabled for the horse trials will be provided with a bed made up from six bales of Platinum Plus Wood Pellets, which are highly absorbent, quick and easy to muck... Read More
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