Posted: 31/07/2017
Horse Riding – An Activity for All
An East Yorkshire riding school has become the latest riding establishment to sign up to a national scheme encouraging more disabled people to take up horse riding.
Oxmardyke Equestrian Centre, based on the outskirts of Gilberdyke, has received the seal of approval to become an Accessibility... Read More
Posted: 28/07/2017
Paul Tapner times things to perfection in the MS Amlin Eventers’ Challenge
Australia’s Paul Tapner secured his first win in the International Arena at Hickstead today when claiming the honours in the MS Amlin Eventers’ Challenge. The popular Wiltshire-based event rider produced a perfectly timed round to win on board... Read More
Posted: 28/07/2017
Showjumpers take tea with ‘The Queen’ at Hickstead
Teams from the world’s top showjumping nations had afternoon tea by Royal appointment today when they met ‘The Queen’ in the grounds of Hickstead Place.
Showjumpers from Great Britain, Ireland, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Spain, Brazil, Germany and France posed for a regal photoshoot ahead of... Read More
Posted: 27/07/2017
Olympic event riders aiming for Hickstead glory A number of Olympic event riders will be contesting this year’s MS Amlin Eventers’ Challenge at Hickstead.
Taking place on Thursday of the Longines Royal International Horse Show (26-30 July), this invitational class sees top eventers galloping around the International Arena over cross-country fences.
This year’s... Read More
Posted: 27/07/2017
Excitement for the NAF Hartpury Horse Trials heats up as event course designers promise world-class action Hartpury’s NAF International Horse Trials are set for an exciting weekend of action when the event rolls around in August. That's according to course designer Eric Winter. Winter, who is also course designer at... Read More
Posted: 27/07/2017
Good going the key at Bicton Arena International A raft of eventing legends are heading to Bicton Arena International Horse Trials on August 18 – 20 headed by the doyenne of the sport Lucinda Green who has won a raft of individual and team medals and a record six Badminton Horse... Read More
Posted: 27/07/2017
Lauren Edwards adds another Hickstead sash to her collection after 12-year wait Southampton-based Lauren Edwards, 22, had her first win at Hickstead for more than a decade when she claimed today’s final class, the Winter Grades B & C Championship.
She saw off opposition from several of Britain’s leading national riders, with... Read More
Posted: 21/07/2017
SEIB Trailblazers Championships 2017 SEIB Trailblazers Championship 2017 series has enjoyed another thrilling year of qualifying rounds and competitors have their sights firmly fixed on competing at the prestigious Championship Finals at Stoneleigh Park 28 July - 5 August. Trailblazers two Master Classes, supported by Supreme Products, will... Read More
Posted: 21/07/2017
Five historic trophies to be won at the Longines Royal International Horse Show
Having celebrated its centenary in 2007, next week’s Longines Royal International Horse Show (26-30 July) is 110 years old this summer, making it one of the oldest horse shows in the world.
The Longines Royal International Horse Show has been... Read More
Posted: 21/07/2017
EQUITHÈME, the leaders in competition and leisure wear for horse and rider, are looking to expand their team and the search is on to find one lucky rider to be a part of their ambassador squad and win £1,000 worth of gear.
Whether you are a show jumper, event rider or dressage... Read More
Posted: 20/07/2017
HANNAH’S WILLBERRY WONDER PONY TO BE OFFICIAL CHARITY AT OLYMPIA, THE LONDON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW 2017 Olympia, The London International Horse Show is delighted to announce Hannah’s Willberry Wonder Pony as the event’s official charity for 2017. Founded by the late Hannah Francis, a successful young... Read More
Posted: 20/07/2017
Foot perfect at the Longines Global Champions Tour Martin Collins are delighted to announce that they have been awarded the contract to provide the surface for the Longines Global Champions Tour 2017, London Chelsea. The event will take place at the prestigious Royal Hospital Chelsea in the heart of London, marking... Read More
Posted: 20/07/2017
Watch Highlights from the Alltech Ideas Conference Online ‘ONE’ - The Alltech Ideas Conference, was held recently in Lexington, Kentucky, and featured a host of focus sessions specifically dedicated to the equine industry.
Experts and enthusiasts alike gathered for intriguing discussions on innovations in the industry, with 4000 people attending from... Read More
Posted: 19/07/2017
So, the girth won’t go up as many holes as usual… or perhaps it’s not even going up at all and you’ve recently swapped to a bigger one. No need to strain your eyes trying to spot your equine friend out in the paddock, you can spot that big old cresty... Read More
Posted: 18/07/2017
New Sleeveless Equithème Mesh Polo Shirt
With a tailored cut and official high collar, the sleeveless Equithème Mesh Polo Shirt is a great choice to go under your competition jacket.
This light-weight and breathable shirt is comfy for riders to wear and is fastened with five buttons on the front near the chest.
For... Read More
Posted: 17/07/2017
Showjumping's most famous family feature on British squad at Hickstead
Several members of the famous Whitaker showjumping family have been named on the Team NAF-sponsored British squad for the upcoming FEI Nations Cup™ leg at Hickstead (Friday 28 July).
Brothers John and Michael have been lynchpins of the British team for years, and... Read More
Posted: 13/07/2017
ROLEX GRAND PRIX FROM AACHEN LIVE ON HORSE & COUNTRY TV 23rd JULY 2017 The Rolex Grand Prix from the World Equestrian Festival in Aachen will be broadcast live on Horse & Country TV in the UK, Ireland, Sweden and The Netherlands on Sunday, July 23rd.
The Rolex GP from Aachen is... Read More
Posted: 13/07/2017
Pablo’s Horse Sanctuary Gets Support From HorseHage HorseHage, manufacturer of the well-known dust-free bagged forage and the Mollichaff range of fibre feeds and chaffs, is supporting two rescued equines at Pablo’s Horse Sanctuary near Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire. The two animals, Oscar – a 17.2hh Thoroughbred, and Rupert – a 13.2hh... Read More
Posted: 12/07/2017
A new sponsor for the National 4 year old Championship at the British Showjumping National Championships Horse First Supplements have been confirmed as the new sponsor for the National 4 year old Championship at the British Showjumping National Championship which takes place at the NAEC Stoneleigh, Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire 8th... Read More
Posted: 12/07/2017
Dressage at Hickstead unveil new Martin Collins Ecotrack arenas Dressage at Hickstead and Martin Collins Enterprises are delighted to announce their partnership for the forthcoming competition seasons. Martin Collins Enterprises are now the official surface supplier for Dressage at Hickstead. The international competition venue in West Sussex is upgrading two of... Read More
Posted: 12/07/2017
We Did It! On May 1st, 2017, Grub’s Boots supported Meirion Owen, a well-respected sheepdog handler, judge and event organiser in an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for ‘The Most People Throwing Wellington Boots Simultaneously’. After long deliberation and final checks with marshals, the record was broken and a... Read More
Posted: 12/07/2017
Watch the Longines Royal International Horse Show on Sky Sports
Three days of showjumping from the Longines Royal International Horse Show at Hickstead will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.
The event will be shown live on Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoon, with coverage produced by top sporting broadcaster IMG. Alongside the televised... Read More
Posted: 12/07/2017
Dancing to the beat of Beauty and the Beast and Bake Off on Festival day three. Photos show Charlotte Dujardin riding Hawtins Delicato and Spencer Wilton aboard Super Nova II. Dancing to the beat of Beauty and the Beast and Bake Off on Festival day three The... Read More
Posted: 12/07/2017
Superstar Spencer finishes Hartpury’s Festival of Dressage in fine style It was an action-packed last day at Hartpury’s Festival of Dressage with the best of British-bred ponies taking the top spoils and another win for Olympian Spencer Wilton. The last to go in the final class of the day was... Read More
Posted: 12/07/2017
Elite competitors and world-class show jumping will be on display at CHIO Aachen this July, as the sport’s leading riders compete in the first equestrian Major of the year.
Each summer over 360,000 spectators travel to the iconic equestrian venue in West Germany to watch five disciplines of equestrian sport over 10... Read More
Posted: 07/07/2017
Local Olympic legend Charlotte Dujardin left the rest of the field standing in both classes she contested on day two of Hartpury’s Festival of Dressage. Watch live stream here: http://hartpuryfestivalofdressage.co.uk/visitors-information/live-stream/ With two rides in the Elite Stallions Young Horse Prix St Georges, in which riders were competing for a spot... Read More
Posted: 07/07/2017
The 2016 Dressage Future Elite Championship winner, Hawtins Delicato, has recently been announced as Carl Hester’s 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games hopeful. The drive behind the Dressage Future Elite Championship is to showcase the most promising Grand Prix dressage horses of the future, making this an incredible success story for the initiative... Read More
Posted: 07/07/2017
Grandstand Media Ltd are delighted to announce that renowned country property specialists, Fine & Country, has come on board as supporters of the British Showjumping National Championships this year which takes place at the NAEC Stoneleigh, Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire 8th – 13th August.
Regularly featured in Horse & Hound, Fine &... Read More
Posted: 07/07/2017
This simple, stylish baseball cap from Aztec Diamond Equestrian comes in five must have colours; Navy, Grey, Black, Burgundy and Pink. Crafted from the highest quality pure cotton it is soft and breathable making it perfect for a whole host of activities. This super stylish, sporty baseball cap looks effortlessly chic... Read More
Posted: 07/07/2017
More than 35,000 visitors came through the gates at the All England Jumping Course for last month’s Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby Meeting. With considerably better weather for this year’s event compared to that of 12 months ago, the gate figures were up by more than five percent.... Read More
Posted: 06/07/2017
Hartpury’s Festival of Dressage got off to a great start in the sunshine as all of the top spots in the International Para Dressage competition were clinched by the home team.
The FEI CPEDI3* Team Test Grade V kicked off the day in which Sophie Wells and her own Fatal Attraction stormed... Read More
Posted: 05/07/2017
Get Close Up and Personal with a Leading Rider Coursewalk at The Liverpool International Horse Show HAVE you sat watching leading riders walk the courses at some of the major horse shows in the country and wondered what they are thinking and what goes through their minds? Well here’s your... Read More
Posted: 05/07/2017
Nettex launch V.I.P.® Hoof Builder
VISIBILITY…INTEGRITY…PERFORMANCE Nettex launch Hoof Builder as part of their new V.I.P.® range of products.
V.I.P.® Hoof Builder provides the building blocks for your horse to maintain healthy, strong hooves. Its V.I.P. formula combines high levels of biotin with fundamental micronutrients necessary to support healthy, strong hooves and encourage... Read More
Posted: 05/07/2017
Laurence Pearman is a twice president of Society Master Saddlers, Lecturer / Assessor on Saddle fitting courses and Master Saddler. Here is provides answers to reader questions. 1, I've bought a lovely second-hand saddle for my horse, but it's brown and his bridle is black. Is it possible to... Read More
Posted: 05/07/2017
KENTUCKY HORSEWEAR ANATOMIC GIRTH
New girth design from Kentucky offering maximum freedom of movement.
Specially shaped and designed to follow the horse’s natural movement, the Kentucky Horsewear Anatomic Girth available from leading equestrian retailers offers both comfort and freedom. It relieves the horse’s shoulders and elbows, reducing pressure and the risk of injury.... Read More
Posted: 05/07/2017
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Simon Reynolds Black Country Saddles sponsored Simon Reynolds is thriving on success again this season after finishing on a high note at Royal Windsor Horse Show in May when Morrows Marksman (Bentley) topped the open heavyweight cob line-up. But what is it that has... Read More
Posted: 04/07/2017
Up-and-coming Hartpury event rider Victoria Leabeater will take the next step her in development as she represents Great Britain as part of the team at the upcoming CIC2* European Eventing Championships. Leabeater, who has just finished the first year of her BSc (Hons) Equestrian Sports Science degree, is set for an... Read More
Posted: 04/07/2017
With only five weeks left before the start of the British Showjumping National Championships, hundreds of riders around the UK have secured their place at the highly coveted finals held at the NAEC Stoneleigh, Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire 8th- 13th August. Sophie Huntley, age 15, from Salisbury has qualified for the... Read More
Posted: 04/07/2017
With so many competitors who have already picked up their qualifying tickets to the British Showjumping National Championships set to take place at the NAEC Stoneleigh, Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire 8th – 13th August, there is still time for many more to qualify. Summer shows are well underway and for those... Read More
Posted: 04/07/2017
We have teamed up with Equestrian Index to offer a pair of tickets to the Longines Royal International Horse Show on Thursday 27th July. The feature class on Thursday 27 July is the MS Amlin Eventers' Challenge, a competition that brings the thrills, spills and speed of cross-country to Hickstead’s... Read More
Posted: 04/07/2017
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This ranch season, there’s even more reason to hit the trail with riding holiday specialist, Ranch Rider. Colorado's Zapata... Read More
Posted: 03/07/2017
Olympic legends set to showcase their skills at Hartpury Festival of Dressage Olympic legend Charlotte Dujardin is set to wow the crowds on each day of the Festival of Dressage at Hartpury with a host of her up-and-coming horses. Running from Wednesday 5th to Sunday 9th July, there are lots of... Read More
Posted: 03/07/2017
The countdown is on to the British Showjumping National Championships 2017 Featuring many National showjumping titles and daily supporting classes along with retail stands, children’s activities, hospitality offerings, catering facilities, a fully licensed bar, singing and maybe even dancing……the countdown is on to the British Showjumping National Championships 2017! Taking... Read More
Posted: 03/07/2017
TopSpec Sponsor British Riding Clubs
Dressage to Music Championships
TOPSPEC is the new sponsor of the British Riding Clubs Dressage to Music Championships.
The sponsorship is a new foray for the North Yorkshire-based company well known for their leading range of feed balancers and other innovative horse feed.
This exciting new title sponsorship sees a... Read More
Posted: 03/07/2017
TOPSPEC is running an amazing sponsorship competition where one lucky winner will receive £5,000 worth of prizes.
Whatever your chosen discipline, show jumping, dressage, eventing, showing or endurance the competition is open to everyone and the North Yorkshire-based horse feed experts wants to hear from you!
The 2016 sponsorship search was awarded to... Read More
Posted: 03/07/2017
I’Anson, parent company of British Horse Feeds, will donate £60,000 over three years to the Yorkshire Air Ambulance charity to support its lifesaving work throughout Yorkshire. The company will fund the donation out of the savings it is set to make from replacing its old style conventional lighting with energy efficient... Read More
Posted: 30/06/2017
The Mark Davies Injured Riders Fund (www.mdirf.co.uk) is asking all equestrians to consider their charity via their new campaign ‘MDIRF Summer Of Love.'
Supported by high profile names including top riders Spencer Wilton, Nick Skelton and equestrian TV presenter Steven Wilde, the #mdirfsummeroflove campaign aims to raise awareness of the charity’s invaluable... Read More
Posted: 29/06/2017
PROTECTION AND PERFORMANCE This stunning Childéric Short Stud Guard Girth combines protection and performance in one tack room essential. Styled in beautiful soft buttery leather, the anatomically designed girth features softly padded edging for comfort and is cut to allow the girth to sit in the correct position, without catching... Read More
Posted: 29/06/2017
Expansion for the Equithème Ambassador Team Equithème, the stylish French brand well known for its cutting edge rider and horse wear is delighted to announce new sponsorship support for top event riders Astier Nicolas and Victor Levecque.
With a team gold and individual silver at the Rio 2016 Olympics, Astier needs no... Read More
Posted: 29/06/2017
Alltech Showing Classes at Hickstead Attract Top Riders
There was strong competition in the showing classes at the The Al Shira'aa Hickstead Derby Meeting, with many of the country’s leading show riders and producers competing.
In the beautiful sunshine the top horse and rider combinations contested a wide range of classes, which were... Read More