Posted: 18/10/2017
The Mounted Branch of the Metropolitan Police are set to make a fiery return to Olympia, The London International Horse Show (12-18 December, 2017).
Adding to this year’s stellar line-up of entertainment, the Mounted Branch of the Metropolitan Police will be returning with their breath-taking Activity Ride, a phenomenal demonstration of skill... Read More
Posted: 18/10/2017
Optimise Your Horses Suppleness With Advice From Emma McNab
In this issue we talk to Emma McNab about the importance of having a supple horse and how the correct schooling movements can help to improve your horse’s suppleness.
Emma looks at riding accurate serpentines and loops to gain marks in the dressage arena.
When... Read More
Posted: 16/10/2017
Haygain is a science driven company, with the horse’s health as a primary focus. We are committed to improving equine health through research and innovation in respiratory and digestive health issues. Developed by riders, for riders, we understand the importance of clean forage in maintaining the well-being of the horse.
Our hay... Read More
Posted: 12/10/2017
Craig Wins British Horse Feeds Recognition Award After a successful weekend at the British Horse Feeds Red Dagon Festival of Endurance there was one last prize to be awarded!
Like any competition, not just in Endurance, it is always helpful to have someone there to support and offer a helping hand.
The prestigious... Read More
Posted: 12/10/2017
Meet Event Rider Harriet Morris-Baumber
Here we talk to event rider Harriet Morris-Baumber about her many achievements and her busy life with her team of horses.
What are some of your biggest achievements?
I have ridden for Great Britain internationally and have been lucky enough to train with some of the world’s best coaches.... Read More
Posted: 12/10/2017
Woodview Shangri-La is Victorious in The Price Family Mini Show Pony of the Year Championship at HOYS
Katrina Kozersky’s British Riding Pony, Woodview Shangri-La and daughter Alina Kozersky were picture-perfect from start to finish in The Price Family Mini Show Pony of the Year Championship at HOYS.
After taking the First Ridden title,... Read More
Posted: 12/10/2017
Don't look a gift horse in the mouth! Try the perfect gift for horse-mad children that adults can ride too... now under £70!
Introducing the ‘Interactive Rocking Horse’ - the ideal gift for pony-loving children, from online retailer (and BETA’s ‘Internet Retailer of The Year 2017’), The Saddlery Shop.
This lovely rocking horse... Read More
Posted: 11/10/2017
Maple House is a contemporary four double bedroom detached house which is set on the fringes of the sought-after Suffolk village of Hintlesham. Adjacent to Maple House are superb equestrian facilities, set on a plot in excess of 5 acres, which will be appreciated by a serious rider.
Together with the 7... Read More
Posted: 11/10/2017
Specialist tour operator, Ranch Rider is launching an exclusive, three part riding holiday. The nine night Classic Arizona Adventure, will depart on 15 November, the itinerary including three night stays at Tucson’s White Stallion Guest Ranch, the Tombstone Monument Ranch and Sasabe’s recently re-opened, Rancho de la Osa. Tony... Read More
Posted: 11/10/2017
Keep your horse happy and healthy this winter with New SPILLERS® SPEEDY-MASHFibre. It’s a new super-fast soaking sugar beet blend with an irresistible apple aroma and it takes less than a minute to prepare. SPILLERS® SPEEDY-MASH Fibre is high in fibre, low in starch and molasses free so it’s suitable for... Read More
Posted: 11/10/2017
Now we are in October, despite some nice warm Autumn days the colder nights and mornings probably have most of us reaching for our body-warmers, fleeces and jackets when we go to see our horses. But does this mean its time to start to drag out the rugs and blankets from... Read More
Posted: 11/10/2017
The Equestrian Focus at Farm Business Innovation 2017 has been designed to support Rural Entrepreneurs wishing to start up in the sector or those searching for new ways to evolve their existing equestrian business. Whether you are looking to generate more visitors or to improve an established equestrian facility, discuss funding... Read More
Posted: 10/10/2017
Professor Meriel Moore-Colyer, Dean of the School of Equine Management and Science at the Royal Agricultural College talks about the different types of haylage and their uses.
(Look out for the part 2 to this article where she discusses the challenges posed by the different types of haylage.)
Haylage is fermented forage that... Read More
Posted: 10/10/2017
This year’s prestigious British Horse Feeds Red Dragon Festival of Endurance was once again hugely successful with competitors travelling far and wide to compete. The hugely popular event took place in the beautiful countryside at the Royal Welsh Showground in Builth Wells.
British Horse Feeds sponsored the Speedi-Beet Red Dragon (2 x... Read More
Posted: 09/10/2017
It was the fifth and final day at Horse of the Year Show and it was the day of champions. Following a week of incredible showing talent in the TopSpec Arena, the 12 Champion ponies from across the week were picture perfect in the Andrews Bowen International Arena for the Ruckleigh... Read More
Posted: 09/10/2017
Kathryn Ellison hailed the biggest win of her career after posting a stylish victory in the prestigious Speedi-Beet Grade C Championship at Horse of the Year Show. The West Dorset showjumper emerged victorious with her home-bred nine-year-old bay mare, Cherokee Bay, following a five horse jump-off, clocking a time of 42.93... Read More
Posted: 08/10/2017
ay three at Horse of the Year Show saw the start of the International Showjumping, with a fantastic line up of both British and foreign talent. Taking the Grandstand Welcome Stakes was Irish Nations Cup rider, Anthony Condon. Now based in Cheshire, Anthony won in thrilling fashion to take the £3,300... Read More
Posted: 08/10/2017
The penultimate day at Horse of the Year Show, held at Birmingham’s Genting Arena NEC and there was not an empty seat in the house. Both the Retail Village and the HOYS Live Zone were packed out with both arenas buzzing throughout the day.
For the showjumping fans, the national riders contested... Read More
Posted: 06/10/2017
Freda Newton’s five-year-old Irish Sport Horse Ebony King displayed wisdom beyond his years to impress the judges and claim the prestigious Small Show Hunter of the Year Championship title ahead of 28 starters on his debut appearance here at Horse of the Year Show (HOYS).
Bought from Dublin last year, where he... Read More
Posted: 06/10/2017
Wiltshire teenager Tahnia Jordan-Jones produced a stunning performance to win the Blue Chip Pony Newcomers class at the Horse of the Year Show. The 15-year-old, from Swindon, set a scintillating pace that proved way too hot for the rest on her wonderfully aptly-named 11-year-old grey gelding Jumper.
They were among a remarkable... Read More
Posted: 06/10/2017
A firm favourite at Horse of the Year Show, the Virbac 3D Worming Pony Club Mounted Games highlights the sheer athleticism and team work displayed by these young riders and their ponies. This is the seventh consecutive year that Virbac 3D Worming have sponsored the event, a competition which is extremely... Read More
Posted: 06/10/2017
David Curtis’ 10-year-old Percheron gelding, Hales Hector, has rounded off his first year as a ridden horse with utter style by claiming The Barber Family British Ridden Heavy Horse of the Year Championship. Ridden to success by Household Cavalry Corporal of Horse, Jamie Bradbury, the horse known as Tim at home... Read More
Posted: 06/10/2017
Laburnum Richard pulls off the perfect end to a perfect day in The British Show Pony Society Mountain & Moorland Working Hunter Pony of the Year. After settling for second place in her section last year, Amy Smith was “gobsmacked” when her 10-year-old Connemara gelding Laburnum Richard not only took the... Read More
Posted: 06/10/2017
Double Olympic dressage Champion, Charlotte Dujardin, produced a profound performance in front of HRH the Princess Royal at Horse of the Year Show on Thursday evening.
Charlotte, riding the shining eight-year-old prospect Mount St John Freestyle, claimed an emphatic victory in the Dressage Future Elite Championship, with Maria Eilberg finishing second aboard... Read More
Posted: 06/10/2017
It was a worthwhile trip for Alison Talbot when her five-year-old gelding Young Lochinvar was crowned Topham Barnes Hack of the Year Champion on day two of Horse of the Year Show (HOYS), at the NEC Birmingham. By the late Kilvington Scoundrel and out of Fair Ellen, the youngster displayed pure... Read More
Posted: 06/10/2017
It was a night to remember on day two of Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) as HRH Princess Anne made a very special appearance to present the prizes of the prestigious NPS/Baileys Horse Feeds Mountain & Moorland Ridden Pony of the Year Championship. As a past competitor, judge and visitor,... Read More
Posted: 06/10/2017
Yorkshireman Matt Sampson added his name to a who's who of British Showjumping when he won the prestigious Equitop Myoplast Senior Foxhunter Championship at Horse of the Year Show, Birmingham’s NEC. Matt, who is now based in Sussex, guided the eight-year-old grey mare Ebolensky to victory by more than two seconds... Read More
Posted: 06/10/2017
Day two at Horse of the Year Show, being held at Birmingham’s NEC Genting Arena, had some unbeatable athletes and VIP guests to boot. Double Olympic dressage Champion, Charlotte Dujardin, produced a profound performance in front of HRH the Princess Royal. Charlotte, riding the shining eight-year-old prospect Mount St John Freestyle,... Read More
Posted: 05/10/2017
Prolific Horse of the Year Show winner Jayne Ross, from Berkshire, began the 2017 event in trademark fashion at the Genting Arena in Birmingham. Jayne delighted the Wednesday morning audience as she guided 10-year-old bay mare Time 2 Reflect to an impressive win in the Ladies Side Saddle Horse of the... Read More
Posted: 05/10/2017
The 2017 British Riding Clubs TopSpec Dressage to Music Championships 2017 took place at Bury Farm Equestrian Village.
And this year’s event had a new sponsor with TopSpec, well known for their range of feed balancers and other innovative horse feed, supporting the championships until 2019.
Said Katy Mickle of TopSpec: “We were... Read More
Posted: 05/10/2017
There were tears of joy as Ann Leftley’s 13-year-old ex racehorse Beware Chalk Pit took the honours in the SEIB Racehorse to Riding Horse of the Year Championship on day one of Horse of the Year Show (HOYS). ‘Pete’, as he is known at home, won more than £9,500 over his... Read More
Posted: 05/10/2017
Thistledown Van-Der-Vaart does it again! A round of applause roared around the TopSpec Arena on Wednesday lunchtime at Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) in appreciation of one fantastic pony who was crowned Brineton Colne Mountain & Moorland Mini Pony of the Year for the third year running. Lucy Richardson’s Thistledown... Read More
Posted: 05/10/2017
The Price family’s superstar pony - and reigning Supreme Pony of the Year - Litton Enterprise has made a stylish comeback to the TopSpec Arena on the first day of Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) with a win in the Equissage Pulse Ridden Partbred Pony of the Year Championship. Ridden... Read More
Posted: 05/10/2017
Paul Atkinson and Black Boy went two better than last year to win the Horse of the Year Show's Harness Horse and Pony of the Year Championship. Third-placed finishers 12 months ago, Paul and the stunning 11-year-old black gelding won following a nerve-tingling finale in the Genting Arena as the leading... Read More
Posted: 05/10/2017
Fourth time lucky for Mirv and the Purebred Arab of the Year title. Clare Fitch punched the air in delight as her ride, Mirv, was called forward to take the Simon Constable Equine Vets and Mr & Mrs Roberts Ridden Purebred Arab of the Year Championship. After being placed for three... Read More
Posted: 05/10/2017
Nicole Pavitt continued her recent domination of the Connolly's Red Mills Senior Newcomers Championship with a stylish performance at the Horse of the Year Show. Just two combinations - Sussex-based Nicole on her mother Sandra's HC Cornet and Adam Botham, riding Jerome Du Luot - went clear in round one from... Read More
Posted: 05/10/2017
When Daniel Brian Carroll bought a five-year-old gelding with “no job to do” straight from the field, he had an inkling success was in the pipeline. Fast forward three years and Red Why Salute has proven his class and clinched the prestigious Cuddy Working Hunter of the Year Champion title on... Read More
Posted: 05/10/2017
Chloe Winchester described her opening day win at Horse of the Year Show as "what dreams are made of." Chloe, from Suffolk, triumphed in the Talent Seekers, incorporating the seven-year-old, Championship, with Louise Saywell riding Mac Uwe finishing in second place on the leading seven-year-old. Chloe's jump-off time of 37.11 seconds,... Read More
Posted: 05/10/2017
Horse of the Year Show 2017 Equestrian of the Year Award went to GB Para-dressage rider Sophie Wells. Fresh from her time on the podium at the Para-European Dressage Championships in August, Sophie was presented with the award under the Andrews Bowen International Arena spotlight.
Sophie who was born in 1990... Read More
Posted: 05/10/2017
Day one of Horse of the Year show 2017 got off to a flying start in the Horseware Bronze League Championship and Silver League Championship. Emma Sargeant from Staffordshire turned back the clock as she claimed a superb victory in the Silver League Championship on Fool's Business, winning two years after... Read More
Posted: 03/10/2017
Just one day to go until the start of Horse of the Year Show, which takes place at Birmingham’s NEC Genting Arena from Wednesday 4th – Sunday 8th October. A place where audiences can be inspired by world-class international Showjumping along with an exciting line up of national Showing and Showjumping... Read More
Posted: 03/10/2017
This year’s Horse of the Year Show features the fifth running of the annual Dressage Future Elite Championship. Taking place during the evening performance on Thursday 5th October, this prestigious competition provides a platform for the UK's rising Grand Prix horses to gain invaluable experience under the spotlight at a world... Read More
Posted: 28/09/2017
Derbyshire-based Stephanie Hill, who is a previous HOYS Finalist, has this year taken the Miss England title and is now preparing for the Miss World final in Sanya, China, on 18th November. As someone who is no stranger to HOYS, Stephanie will be delivering a different kind of performance under the... Read More
Posted: 28/09/2017
Organisers of Olympia, The London International Horse Show (12 – 18 December, 2017) are delighted to announce the Osborne Refrigerators Shetland Pony Grand National will be back in action at the iconic venue, with a fierce line-up of young jockeys following the footsteps of their famous parents.... Read More
Posted: 27/09/2017
British Horse Feeds extended their endurance sponsorship this year and were the proud new sponsor of the British Riding Clubs Endurance Team Event. The prestigious event, organised and hosted by Endurance GB, came to an exciting end with the final taking place at the famous Lion’s Tail Ride near Rutland.
British... Read More
Posted: 27/09/2017
Equine Construction continued their support of the British Dressage Advanced Medium Championships for a third season with great success. For a second year running the Gold and Silver sections were hotly contested with Charlotte Dujardin running away with victory in the Gold classification. The double Olympic Gold medallist stole... Read More
Posted: 27/09/2017
Passionate about offering beautiful boots that are accessible to all women, The Spanish Boot Company are highlighting their ‘wide fit’ this season, which unlike many fashion footwear brands recognises that not all of us have long, lean pins! The website has a dedicated off the peg ‘wide fit’... Read More
Posted: 27/09/2017
With the catwalk dictating that the waist is back, the tweed experts, Timothy Foxx have introduced the Astrid Waistcoat to perfectly tick this trend. The Timothy Foxx Astrid Waistcoat is available in two gorgeous tweeds: Foxglove and Amber (pictured) and celebrates curves with flattering consequence.
The front of the waistcoat in Amber... Read More
Posted: 21/09/2017
International Showjumpers confirmed to compete at Horse of the Year Show
Get ready to take your seats to witness the greatest names of British Showjumping compete at this year’s Horse of the Year Show. HOYS is delighted to announce the International Showjumpers who will be competing at “The World’s Most Famous Horse... Read More
Posted: 21/09/2017
Hiho’s 4 Star Roller Bead with diamonds launches at Burghley Horse Trials
Hiho Silver’s exclusive Cherry Roller Collection was joined by a solid gold new addition at Burghley Horse Trials – the 4 Star Roller Bead, which comes with four diamonds around the outside of the bead.
The 4 Star Roller Bead can... Read More