Posted: 29/03/2018
Hartpury has launched a new bursary scheme to help more UK students looking for careers working with animals and in farming to benefit from its world-leading facilities. The Guyll-Leng Bursary is open to applicants from households with limited income and demanding circumstances wishing to study Agriculture, Animal, Equine and related land-based... Read More
Posted: 29/03/2018
Mollichaff Calmer Complete Gives Lux Results! Owned by Michelle Byard for three years, Lux is a 17hh, 13-year-old Irish sports horse. When Michelle first purchased him they enjoyed competing together at show-jumping and dressage at their local riding club. However Lux was diagnosed with arthritis and so needed to slow the... Read More
Posted: 29/03/2018
The Organising Committee of Olympia, The London International Horse Show, was deeply saddened to hear of the sudden death today of its Chairman, Mike Tucker.
Mike had been Chairman of the Organising Committee for the past two years and for over 30 years was the Show’s Senior Commentator.
Simon Brooks-Ward, Show Director, said:... Read More
Posted: 29/03/2018
Shift Those Stains With Fiebing’s Green Clean from Abbey England
There’s nothing more annoying than opening your stable door on the morning of a show to find your horse or pony covered in stable stains, after you spent the previous afternoon bathing him ready for the show ring.
Fiebing’s Green Clean spot and... Read More
Posted: 29/03/2018
The Al Shira'aa Hickstead Derby Meeting 2018
The Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby Meeting (21-24 June) at Hickstead is one of the most popular events in the equestrian calendar, with top class showjumping featuring alongside showing, carriage driving and more.
The CSI4* show culminates in the famous Al Shira’aa Derby on the Sunday afternoon.... Read More
Posted: 28/03/2018
Carriage Driving Stallion Paddy is a Golden Oldie!
AT 23-years-old carriage driving stallion, Paddy had started to look his age and owner, Sam Kelly was looking at retiring her much loved liver chestnut.
Known as Stapleford Enchantment in the show ring, Sam has owned Paddy since he was a weaned foal, and driving... Read More
Posted: 28/03/2018
Different Types of Martingale
A martingale is a piece of tack which is usually used to control head carriage and act as an additional form of control. There are several different types of martingale which are used for varying reasons and are seen across several disciplines. In this feature we look... Read More
Posted: 28/03/2018
Feeding to Support Joints
Article supplied by nutritionists from the TopSpec Multiple Award-Winning-Helpline.
Your horse’s joints are subjected to repetitive trauma during everyday life and exercise, which can eventually lead to inflammation within the joints, or arthritis. Breed, conformation, condition, diet, fitness and foot balance all play a part in supporting your horse’s... Read More
Posted: 28/03/2018
FOXY AND FABULOUS
Cutting a dash in this show ring this season is the new champion of style, the Equetech Foxbury Tweed Riding Jacket.
A stunning combination of olive green with a subtle brown and green over check, this jacket takes tweed and traditional showing attire and give it a fashionable update.
Featuring slanted... Read More
Posted: 28/03/2018
Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) is set to bring another unforgettable five days of entertainment to Birmingham’s NEC Genting Arena this year (3rd – 7th October) for the Show’s 70th year anniversary. With show stopping displays, exhilarating Showjumping and outstanding Showing Championships, this year’s Show is setting supreme standards by... Read More
Posted: 28/03/2018
RIDING THE LITE FANTASTIC AT BADMINTON!
When it comes to having the edge against your competitors this season, the Childéric Lite Event Saddle brings together a revolutionary lightweight design with innovation.
Available in their popular single flap models, the new lightweight version has been remodelled to remove 4kg of weight by striping the... Read More
Posted: 28/03/2018
Carl Hester Teams up with Van Holst Horses for Exclusive Masterclass at Bolesworth International
BUILDING on the huge success of Carl Hester’s extremely popular demonstration at last year’s Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show, the maestro himself is once again set to wow the crowds this June.
The Carl Hester Masterclass will take place... Read More
Posted: 27/03/2018
Clinics - A Great Way to Learn
Are you looking for a new challenge with your horse this summer or are you stuck in a rut with your training?
Clinics offer a great opportunity to get out and about with your horse, ride in a different environment, learn new training techniques and use... Read More
Posted: 27/03/2018
Pevlings Farm Riding Stables Opens Up More Opportunities for Disabled Riders
A Somerset riding stables has gained a national stamp of approval to enable more disabled people to experience the fun and freedom of horse riding.
Thanks to its Accessibility Mark accreditation, Pevlings Farm Riding Stables, based in Templecombe, hopes to accommodate more... Read More
Posted: 27/03/2018
Abbey England Supports Saddlery Trade with New Specialised Tools
Continuing to support the saddlery trade with the production of specialised tools, Abbey England has listened to its customers and is supporting the saddlery industry with the introduction of two highly demanded tools.
Made by Abbey’s manufacturing division, the team has produced traditional saddler’s... Read More
Posted: 27/03/2018
Xena Blossoms with Good Health and Happiness
Xena has been a resident at World Horse Welfare’s Hall Farm Rescue and Rehoming Centre in Norfolk for 10 months and in this time she has grown in confidence, allowing her lovely personality and kind-nature to shine through.
Having been largely un-handled in her previous home... Read More
Posted: 23/03/2018
Making a nostalgic return to the Andrews Bowen International Arena is the Musical Drive of the Heavy Horses at Horse of the Year Show 2018. The popular and emotive Musical Drive performance has delighted the HOYS audiences for many years with their superb harrowing display; from the 1950’s up until... Read More
Posted: 21/03/2018
Grub’s Boots sponsored rider James Sommerville, is based in Yorkshire and first started eventing in 2002. He has been competing against some of the biggest names in the sport and has a wealth of experience when it comes to the cross country phase. Here he provides some useful tips for cross-country... Read More
Posted: 20/03/2018
Entries have just closed for the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials 2018 and we are in for another thrilling event in May. Last year’s winner Andrew Nicholson (New Zealand) with the evergreen Nereo will again take on double Olympic Champion Michael Jung (Germany) and La Biosthetique – Sam FBW, 2nd twice... Read More
Posted: 20/03/2018
TopSpec Launch Two New Mashes
TopSpec has added High Fibre Mash and Linseed Mash to its range of innovative horse feed.
Mashes are very useful for hydrating horses and volumising their feed. The highly digestible fibre in both these mashes helps to promote the beneficial bacteria in the hindgut therefore helping to maintain... Read More
Posted: 20/03/2018
Alltech-Hartpury Student Conference 2018
The annual Alltech-Hartpury Equine Student Conference will take place on May 2, at University Centre Hartpury, Gloucester.
Now in its eighth year, the conference aims to provide higher education students with experience of writing and submitting an abstract and going through the review and revisions process, through to delivering... Read More
Posted: 20/03/2018
Bandaging Tricky Areas
Bandaging is a skill that gets better with practice; however there may be an occasion when you are required to bandage areas that are slightly more difficult to tackle such as the knee or hock.
If you are faced with the need to bandage one of these tricky joints it... Read More
Posted: 20/03/2018
Breathe Life into Your Paddocks with Suregrow CSM DID you know 85% of grassland is mineral and trace element deficient?
Your paddocks and grassland may look in reasonable condition but is both the soil and the grass the very best it can be?
CSM from the Suregrow fertiliser range provides more than 70... Read More
Posted: 20/03/2018
Top Tips for a Healthy Stable Environment this Spring!
It is crucial that horses are kept in a clean environment as it assists with their respiratory system and overall wellbeing.
Therefore it is extremely important to take every possible precaution against the spread of bugs and bacteria.
Here are a few top tips to... Read More
Posted: 20/03/2018
William and Pippa Funnell Take Centre Stage at Bolesworth International Where do you get the chance to meet and learn from both a showjumping and eventing legend at the same time? The Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show of course – with the organisers announcing a new and exciting Masterclass... Read More
Posted: 14/03/2018
Jonathan Cox of Suregrow UK provides advice on getting your winter weathered paddocks in top form for the new season. As we step into Spring, paddocks and fields will have suffered from their fair share of the unpredictable British weather including rainfall and snow making them nothing more than a muddy... Read More
Posted: 14/03/2018
Time to Spring Clean the Yard with Grub’s So winter is finally behind us and we can now look to the spring and summer months and plan ahead. This is an ideal opportunity to completely blitz your tack room, feed store, barn, rug racks and stables by giving them a good... Read More
Posted: 14/03/2018
Tango and Inky Thrive on Fibre-Beet
Owner Rosemary Brook was looking for a feed to supplement the 24/7 paddock turnout that her 28-year-old Shetland, Inky and 13-year-old Welsh Section D cross, Tango enjoy.
Although both are used to living out, it was important for Rosemary to know they are both receiving the goodness... Read More
Posted: 14/03/2018
Hulabaloo Wins the Face of TopSpec 2018
After a nationwide search Hulabaloo owned by Kate Massey from Ipplepen in Devon has been chosen as ‘The Face of TopSpec 2018’ in a nationwide competition.
Their prizes include £500 worth of TopSpec feed, a professional photo-shoot and framed print and a top of the range... Read More
Posted: 14/03/2018
Say goodbye to flies, thanks to Nettex
Summer can be a challenging time for horses and ponies, as they constantly battle to keep flies and other irritating flying insects away. However, the good news is that help is at hand with Nettex’s Fly Repellent Advanced, an extra strength spray which offers long-lasting... Read More
Posted: 13/03/2018
The incredible Equestrian Vaulters are the third display announced to be in the line-up at this year’s 70th Anniversary Horse of the Year Show, taking place at Birmingham’s NEC Genting Arena from Wednesday 3rd – Sunday 7th October 2018.
With breath-taking feats of gymnastics, exciting somersaults and awe-inspiring acrobatics the talented ‘troupe’... Read More
Posted: 12/03/2018
Based in Sasabe, Arizona, the Rancho de la Osa offers an endless list of adventures, from clay pigeon shooting and 3D archery on the 590-acre property to guided horseback adventures and fat bike riding in the nearby 120,000-acre Buenos Aires Wildlife Refuge. After purchasing a small herd of Criollo cattle -... Read More
Posted: 06/03/2018
Competition Clothing You WANT To Wear
With the fashion of competition jackets regularly changing it is important to keep up to date with the latest rules and regulations regarding competition wear.
British Eventing rule changes for 2018 state that for the dressage and showjumping phases at Intermediate level and below, jackets may be... Read More
Posted: 05/03/2018
A Guide to Caring for Your Leather Boots with Abbey England
Investing in a pair of long leather riding boots can be an expensive purchase so make sure you are prepared to care for the leather to ensure they last as long as possible and remain in good condition.
Without proper conditioning and... Read More
Posted: 05/03/2018
Fenwick Liquid Titanium Quick Wraps from Shadow Horse Fenwick Equestrian is dedicated to designing and producing high quality horse clothing that is both stylish and high-performing. They have created Liquid Titanium quick wraps to help boost circulation to the joint to reduce inflammation and promote healing. The smart fabric helps your... Read More
Posted: 05/03/2018
This stunning competition shirt from Aztec Diamond’s latest collection features a diagonal design on both the back and the front creating a sophisticated look. The shirt has detailing on both sleeves and a chic black rubber logo badge added to the back. The high neck zip opening on the front makes... Read More
Posted: 05/03/2018
The Roceiro Boots from The Spanish Boot Company are the perfect boot to bring some Latino love to your seasonal wardrobe.
These authentic Spanish style boots are made in Valverde Del Camino and are styled in buttery waxed leather with Good-year welted leather sole for fashion with function.
Available in unisex sizing and... Read More
Posted: 05/03/2018
THE SPANISH BOOT COMPANY STEPS FORWARD WITH THEIR BGA ASSOCIATION!
Country and equestrian style brand, The Spanish Boot Company is proud to announce that they are to continue supporting the British Grooms Association for 2018.
The on-going relationship sees the British company offering discounts across their range of footwear to members and as... Read More
Posted: 05/03/2018
For all the Equestrians, farmers and smallholders out there, Fresh Group is introducing the petrol post driver to its vast range of smallholder equipment and machinery!
A portable and lightweight commercial grade fence post driver designed to knock round fence posts up to four-inch diameter or smaller and even a 3-inch square... Read More
Posted: 05/03/2018
Most horses in the UK may not be acclimatised to the low temperatures we are experiencing currently especially as a drop to -5°C or lower with wind chill has come on fairly suddenly. Here are some tips to help keep your horse healthy in this cold snap.
Colic
Cold weather often results in... Read More
Posted: 05/03/2018
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... Read More
Posted: 05/03/2018
This month on www.equestrianproperty4sale.com we feature a pretty Grade II listed period cottage with about 10.86 acres, and two converted outbuildings. Range of stabling and a sand school. The property occupies a fantastic position at the end of a rural no through lane, with views of the Bedham Hills. This property... Read More
Posted: 01/03/2018
Leading event rider James Sommerville has secured new sponsorship with leading footwear experts Grub’s. James (29), a talented 4-star eventer rider based in Yorkshire has been out competing on the professional circuit for many years against some of the top names and made his Badminton debut last May.
With a wealth of... Read More
Posted: 01/03/2018
The Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show will see the popular Ladies Day return on Saturday, June 16. Taking pace in the stunning grounds of Bolesworth Castle near Tattenhall, Cheshire from June 13 to 17, Bolesworth International is a spectacular equestrian extravaganza with amazing four-star level show jumping and three-star level dressage.... Read More
Posted: 01/03/2018
Speedi-Beet is a highly nutritious micronized (cooked) beet pulp feed which provides an excellent source of digestible fibre and is suitable for overweight horses and ponies, and those prone to, being treated for, or recovering from laminitis.
Due to its unique manufacturing process, Speedi-Beet can be soaked and ready to use in... Read More
Posted: 01/03/2018
Childéric Saddles are delighted to announce that they are to be working closely with East Midlands based competition centre and equestrian retailer, Eland Lodge for 2018 and beyond.
The new relationship will see Childéric Saddles supporting the venue with the sponsorship of their first British Eventing Event of the year on 14th... Read More
Posted: 01/03/2018
With Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) set to celebrate its 70th Anniversary this year, there’s never been a better time to upgrade your ticket or to treat that special someone in your life. Returning to the Genting Arena, Birmingham’s NEC this year from 3rd – 7th October, audiences can be... Read More
Posted: 28/02/2018
As builders of some exquisite stable buildings, the addition of a new brand of stable interiors to the UK market brings an exciting new development to the Equine Construction and Planning family. Equine Construction are pleased to confirm they are now the sole UK distributors for the elite German stable brand,... Read More
Posted: 28/02/2018
We promise warmer days are on their way, but to fill the gap and designed to set temperatures rising are these hot new fashion drops from Paragon Equestrian. This pre-summer capsule collection brings together a collection of gorgeous basics that you'll want to wear every day, whether you're in the saddle,... Read More
Posted: 28/02/2018
With riding centres, equestrian centres and local stables offering everything from pony trekking across the beautiful countryside to horse therapy, how do you decide where the best place is to learn to ride? Many establishments promote lessons for riders of all abilities, including disabled riders, but how do you know that... Read More