Posted: 31/05/2017
Comfy Competition Shirt From Equithème With the competition season in full swing and summer upon us, why not update your competition wardrobe with the new Popper Shirt from Equithème. Made from stretch cotton and having a short sleeve makes this shirt light and practical, perfect for the warmer weather. The official... Read More
Posted: 31/05/2017
Maisie Joins Trickle Sponsored Team THE sponsorship search for a dressage rider to join the Trickle Net team is finally over and will see 17-year-old Maisie Hodge become their new ambassador.
Based in Gloucestershire, Maisie is an aspiring dressage rider with the passion to work her way up the levels and compete... Read More
Posted: 30/05/2017
Spring and summer arrive and horse owners understandably become excited to leave their horses or ponies out in the field for most of the day or overnight.This is great with workloads eased and happy horses out grazing until the fields get short of grass and the dry periods with lack of... Read More
Posted: 26/05/2017
HEROS Charity is working in alliance with Abingdon & Witney College to address the current shortage of stable staff in the horseracing industry by offering full time further education training programmes for young people. This new initiative aims to support the horseracing industry by delivering a complement of nationally recognised equine... Read More
Posted: 26/05/2017
Hiho Silver is delighted to announce its sponsorship of the best dressed at Bramham International Horse Trials in June. Following the success of a similar sponsorship at Badminton Horse Trials in May, Hiho is delighted to announce further support at Bramham, one of the events that is much loved by the... Read More
Posted: 25/05/2017
Ahead of Chestertons Polo in the Park, McLaren Racing Driver, Euan Hankey, swapped horsepower for the day with England polo player and La Martina ambassador, George Meyrick. This short film reveals what happened when the two sports stars switched roles for the day. https://youtu.be/l6g-dMoZPpk After a brief introduction to... Read More
Posted: 25/05/2017
A visit from HRH The Duke of Gloucester, cousin to the Queen, has marked the official opening of Abingdon & Witney College's Witney Campus. The Duke toured the recently refurbished campus to see the now cutting-edge facilities, and to also speak to the students who use them.
His first stop was to... Read More
Posted: 25/05/2017
LOOKING to spend time with your family on Father’s Day and want your children to experience something truly special. The organisers of this year’s Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show have come up with a fantastic deal that will see you and your family sat in luxury VIP while watching the highlight... Read More
Posted: 23/05/2017
Horse & Country TV is delighted to announce that its UK and German channels are now available on Amazon Channels, the new service accessible to Amazon Prime members.
Amazon Channels launched today in the UK and Germany with a line-up of genre channels including, in the UK, Discovery Channel, Eurosport Player and... Read More
Posted: 19/05/2017
AVANT has extended its support of the All England Jumping Course, Hickstead for the 2017 competition season with a new sponsorship agreement recently announced. The Avant Ring 2 will be officially in place for the duration of the Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby Meeting, The Longines Royal International Horse Show, The Hurstpierpoint... Read More
Posted: 19/05/2017
BIG Star, Nick Skelton’s legendary gold medal winning partner at the Rio Olympics is set to appear at The Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show. Following the highly emotional and media charged retirement of the crowd-pleasing pair at The Royal Windsor Horse Show, Big Star will form part of the Stallion Parade... Read More
Posted: 19/05/2017
Little Downham Horse Trials, located just outside of Ely in Cambridgeshire, yet again welcomes a star studded line up of International eventing stars to their first event of the season, which will also see the event make a donation of over £5,000 to the East Anglian Air Ambulance.
Lorraine Porter Photography
The British... Read More
Posted: 19/05/2017
Excitement is building with just over a week remaining until Somerford’s Premier League Dressage Show 27th - 29th May. With an increase in entries exceeding 2016 figures event organisers have been required to order 100 temporary stables, bringing the total available to 185. And are delighted to announce that the show... Read More
Posted: 15/05/2017
An unobtrusive, UV protective face mask for fly free summer riding and relief from the symptoms of headshaking. Net Relief® Riding Mask is a unique fly mask specially designed for ridden work, protecting the horse’s face, eyes and ears from flies and strong sunlight.
Attaching quickly and easily to the bridle,... Read More
Posted: 15/05/2017
Nottinghamshire’s Louise Saywell owned her first pony, Lottie the Shetland, when she was just three-years-old, but she had to share the pony with her brother! A five-minute chat with Louise helps us to understand where her drive and passion for success comes from: Louise is critical of her early... Read More
Posted: 12/05/2017
Royal Windsor Horse Show continued in style with successful day for the Home Nation. There was a Royal victory in the showing arena, a win for Team GB Olympic gold medalist Carl Hester MBE in the CDI4* Dressage and success for local rider Laura Mantel in the Show Jumping.
DRESSAGE: HESTER KEEPS... Read More
Posted: 11/05/2017
There is just over a week to go until the 2017 FEI Rockingham International Horse Trials. Yet again entries are at capacity – in excess of 1,000, with a Wait List being held. Every year riders vote with their feet, so popular is the stunning Rockingham Castle parkland venue.
The stables are... Read More
Posted: 11/05/2017
Britta Francis has been riding horses for most of her life and for her, horse riding is her passion. Despite having a complex medical condition, Britta keeps on coming back into the saddle and that is partly thanks to the team at Urchinwood Manor Equestrian Centre. 37-year-old Britta, was diagnosed with... Read More
Posted: 11/05/2017
With the world’s best riders in action, the opportunity to see the British showjumping team competing on home turf, plus the chance to watch thousands of top-class show horses and ponies being put through their paces, a visit to the Longines Royal International Horse Show is a must for any equestrian... Read More
Posted: 09/05/2017
Where’s the place to be this summer?
The Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show of course – and in this issue we have teamed up with the organisers to offer three lucky subscribers the chance of winning a pair of tickets to this fantastic event for Friday, June 16.
The five days combine top-level... Read More
Posted: 09/05/2017
Littleton Manor Equestrian Centre is a SUBSTANTIAL RESIDENTIAL & EQUESTRIAN ESTATE located in Reigate Surrey with over 70 acres The Grade II Listed Manor House with seven bedrooms is approached by a private drive with electric gates. It benefits from secondary access for equestrian business and a four-bedroom staff cottage... Read More
Posted: 09/05/2017
Feeding for Optimum Condition with Fibre-Beet. A Super Fibre conditioning feed, Fibre-Beet is a formulated blend containing all the benefits of the original Speedi-Beet product, with added high quality Alfalfa for optimum condition and to provide quality protein for muscle tone and function. Fibre-Beet also provides a good range of... Read More
Posted: 09/05/2017
For over 15 years I have helped riding centres to implement change. People management, business planning, strategy and technology all fall into this bracket: but one thing is sure – Change is Inevitable! We’ve been in business for over 25 years
With increases in rates we’re going to have to change... Read More
Posted: 08/05/2017
The Black Country Saddles team of designers and Master Saddlers have once again utilised and combined their extensive knowledge and skills in developing a new collection of saddles for dressage riders. The Dressage range offers ultimate choices to help achieve perfection whether training at home or travelling the globe to world... Read More
Posted: 08/05/2017
Aztec Diamond has introduced two new stunning shades into their popular base layers for the Spring/Summer 2017 season. The Base Layer top is in a soft, Rose Pink that is feminine and flatters skin tones and a modern and stylish Metal Grey, gives the Aztec Diamond base layers collection an added... Read More
Posted: 08/05/2017
The organisers of the Blue Chip Winter Show Jumping Championships are delighted to announce the continued sponsorship by Blue Chip Feed. After 18 years as title sponsor of this prestigious show jumping winter series Blue Chip Feed have agreed to continue their sponsorship securing their involvement with the event for a... Read More
Posted: 08/05/2017
From scenic wildflower rides to cattle drives, you won’t want to miss out on Ranch Rider’s late spring through summer deals. Saddle up with the tour operator and save up to 40% at Wyoming’s Paradise Guest Ranch or save up to £418pp at the New Haven Working Ranch - the property... Read More
Posted: 08/05/2017
One of the most prolific and consistent horses in Hickstead’s history will be officially retired at this year’s Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby Meeting (22-25 June). Adventure De Kannan, the ride of Irishman Trevor Breen, has an extraordinary record at the All England Jumping Course, winning many of Hickstead’s most famous classes.... Read More
Posted: 08/05/2017
Imogen Murray, 23 from Willoughby Waterleys, Leicestershire, becomes leading under 25 rider at The Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials on her debut appearance, to claim the Worship Company of Saddlers’ Saddle.
As one of only 31 clear rounds, out of 81 starters, Imogen riding, M.S. Team Eventing Ltd’s and Aivar Ward’s, Ivar... Read More
Posted: 08/05/2017
The summer season has seen a flying start for Hartpury student showjumpers and eventers as they compete at international events across Europe. Hartpury Equine Academy students have been reaping the rewards of a winter of training and hard work with their horses. Eventing scholar Anna Horton, who is currently completing... Read More
Posted: 04/05/2017
IT’S all systems go with a feast of top class show jumping, family entertainment and new for 2017 – Dressage to Music – planned for this year’s Liverpool International Horse Show – December 29 to 31. And if that’s not all the show is running an Early Bird offer with... Read More
Posted: 04/05/2017
Land Rover has today announced seven-time Olympic event rider Sir Mark Todd as its latest equestrian ambassador signing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ncu-rtMJSaw&feature=youtu.be Todd, 61, one of the most successful riders of all time, joins Land Rover’s illustrious stable of equestrian ambassadors which includes Zara Tindall MBE, Nick Skelton CBE, Ben Maher MBE, Sir... Read More
Posted: 03/05/2017
Hiho Silver is inviting all visitors to Badminton Horse Trials to ‘trot up’ to its stand at the event (number 192), take a photo on the stand, upload to Instagram and enter a competition to win one of three great prizes. Following Hiho’s sponsorship of best dressed at the Badminton... Read More
Posted: 03/05/2017
Nettex launch Ulsa Shield as part of their new V.I.P.® range of products. V.I.P.® Ulsa Shield is an advanced, sugar free formula containing a unique blend of ingredients to maintain gastric health, soothe the stomach walls and support normal acid levels. Ulsa Shield is Vet Approved and is ideal to feed... Read More
Posted: 03/05/2017
Horse of the Year Show is delighted to announce that the Lancashire based equestrian and countrywear retailer, Naylors Equestrian, will this year take on the sponsorship of the crowd-favourite Puissance during the Saturday evening performance. “The World’s Most Famous Horse Show” is an equestrian utopia which attracts visitors from all around... Read More
Posted: 03/05/2017
The UK’s largest self-catering holiday company, cottages.com, has announced its support of Imogen Murray ahead of her appearance at the Badminton Horse Trials this week (3rd – 7th May 2017). The sponsorship and support of cottages.com will see the up-and-coming rider work alongside the brand to demonstrate, educate and involve... Read More
Posted: 03/05/2017
Westgate Labs is delighted to announce a new association with international Event rider Sarah Bullimore. Sarah, an athlete on the Equestrian World Class Podium Eventing Squad, competes at the top level of her sport as well as bringing on an exciting string of young horses and running a small breeding programme... Read More
Posted: 03/05/2017
Castle Leslie Equestrian Centre recently triumphed by taking home the ‘Irish Sport Horse: Best Domestic Equine Enterprise Award’ at The Irish Sport Horse Industry Awards 2017, which took place at the five star Radisson Blu St. Helen’s Hotel in Stillorgan, Co. Dublin. The awards recognize and celebrate the most original and... Read More
Posted: 03/05/2017
These beautiful bespoke boots are new from The Spanish Boot Company and will be officially launching at the Royal Windsor Horse Show in May. The Spanish Riding Boots Suede & Leather Mix Boots are part of the ‘La Caballeria Collection’ (Meaning ‘Cavalry Collection’ in Spanish) and celebrate the brand’s beautiful range... Read More
Posted: 03/05/2017
The team at Martin Collins Enterprises are honoured to have had their Royal Warrant of Appointment to HM The Queen re-granted until 2023. The Royal Warrant is a hallmark of quality, excellence and service and traditionally lasts for a period of five years. The Royal Warrant was originally granted by HM... Read More
Posted: 03/05/2017
The new documentary film exploring the career of racehorse Gordon Lord Byron will make its UK television premiere on Horse & Country TV this month.
Irish sprinter Gordon Lord Byron has amassed more than £1.7m in prizemoney, having won 15 times from 71 starts, including Group One successes in the Betfred Sprint... Read More
Posted: 03/05/2017
Without doubt a show of the calibre and magnitude of Bolesworth International brings with it many highs and it has to be said even a few lows! 2017 marks the 10th anniversary of the show which this year has title sponsorship from Equerry Horse Feeds. Here we take a look... Read More
Posted: 02/05/2017
After four thrilling days of world-class equestrian sport, Germany’s Michael Jung made history once again, claiming a third consecutive title of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event Presented by Land Rover, aboard his 12-year-old mare, fischerRocana FST. It was second place for France and Maxime Livio, with Land Rover Ambassador Zara Tindall... Read More
Posted: 28/04/2017
Get noticed by the judges this summer for all the right reasons with this stunning new tweed from British equestrian fashion brand Equetech. Available in a contemporary tweed riding jacket or tweed tailored waistcoat for in-hand showing, the new Equetech Hambelden Tweed Showing Collection introduces a contemporary and stunning exclusive... Read More
Posted: 28/04/2017
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... Read More
Posted: 28/04/2017
With just three weeks to go until this year's Rockingham International Horse Trials (19th-21st May), just shy of 1,000 horses have been entered to compete in the eventing classes and around 700 more are expected for the Pony Club and Riding Club team showjumping, Arena eventing, British Showjumping and Burghley Young... Read More
Posted: 28/04/2017
Over the past two decades, British equestrian fashion brand Equetech has dressed riders of all ages, sizes and disciplines. Available in sizes 8 – 24 across much of the range, the brand is designed for riders by riders, and with their 25th anniversary this year, they are now looking for real... Read More
Posted: 28/04/2017
This summer Khaki is set to march into your wardrobe so stand to attention with military precision with some ‘on trend’ fashion footwear from The Spanish Boot Company.
These beautiful Spanish Suede Riding Boots feature an elegant silhouette complimented further by a full-length side zip, suede tassel detail and Good Year welted... Read More
Posted: 28/04/2017
Aptly named the Floride (French for Florida) this gorgeous luxury travel bag by French Saddlery brand Childéric Saddles certainly makes us think of sunny skies and long sandy beaches and is the perfect travel companion! Styled in beautifully buttery soft leather, this stunning bag is offered in over 25 colour ways... Read More
Posted: 28/04/2017
Horse of the Year Show are proud to unveil their new website www.hoys.co.uk which has been built with the aim of providing a more modern feel whilst still encapsulating the heritage of the iconic equestrian event known as “The World’s Most Famous Horse Show”.
The new features on the website will ensure... Read More