Posted: 11/05/2016
The Organisers of Royal Windsor Horse Show have announced that today’s show (Wednesday 11th May) is cancelled due to flooding in the public car park and lorry parks. The rain is expected to leave by lunchtime and tomorrow’s events are planned to go ahead as usual. More updates will... Read More
Posted: 11/05/2016
Hiho Silver is delighted to announce the launch of the new Exclusive Sterling Silver Willberry Wonder Pony Charm. This charm has been designed for Hannah Francis for Willberry’s first birthday. For each charm sold at £20, Hiho Silver will donate £10 to Hannah’s Willberry Wonder Pony Charity. “We’ve been in awe... Read More
Posted: 11/05/2016
At a recent seminar hosted by Dengie, leading veterinary expert Professor Celia Marr from the world famous Rossdales Equine Hospital and Diagnostic Centre in Newmarket, gave an update on Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS).
Recent research suggests that once horses begin training their likelihood of developing gastric ulcers increases. Figures show that... Read More
Posted: 11/05/2016
International Dressage rider Hannah Biggs confirms a new sponsorship deal with premier equestrian sportswear brand euro-star. The sponsorship will provide Hannah with quality performance equestrian clothing for both Hannah and her line-up of horses, for training and competition purposes. Hannah joins euro-star’s impressive line-up of VIP riders which also includes... Read More
Posted: 11/05/2016
As this summer's Rio Olympics edge closer, many of showjumping’s elite will be competing at Bolesworth's CSI **** in the spectacular grounds of Bolesworth Castle, Cheshire from June 16-19. And as well as showcasing top international sport, Bolesworth organisers are thrilled to announce a new spectator attraction - The Equine Zone... Read More
Posted: 11/05/2016
The Worshipful Company of Saddlers has accepted an invitation from leading bodies across the equestrian industry to chair a steering group that will look at education, training and qualifications for Saddle Fitters. Those invited to attend include the British Equestrian Trade Association, British Horse Society, British Equine Veterinary Association, Society of... Read More
Posted: 10/05/2016
An extensive equestrian facility in a non-isolated semi-rural location offering a fantastic business opportunity. The site benefits from 17 acres, ménage, 18 stables, 3 tack rooms and several large agricultural outbuildings which can be utilised for a variety of different uses, subject to the necessary planning consents. The equestrian facilities have... Read More
Posted: 10/05/2016
While the warmer weather means longer periods in the saddle and more daylight hours to spend with your equine friends, horses have to cope with the irritating arrival of flies and other pesky biting insects. So make this summer a more pleasant one for your horse by stocking up with Nettex... Read More
Posted: 10/05/2016
Partners Rob Cullen and John Hartley have just returned from an absolutely fantastic trip to this year’s Rolex Kentucky 3-Day Event having been joined and supported by a very strong team of highly qualified BCS Dealers from all over the United States.
John commented that the support from the dealers said everything... Read More
Posted: 10/05/2016
British Showjumping is delighted to welcome Haygain® as the new title sponsor of the well contested Pony Discovery Championship. The Haygain® Pony Discovery Championship Series is for registered ponies in Grade JD and JC that have not won a total of 300 points and they are to be ridden by a... Read More
Posted: 10/05/2016
Foulrice Park Racing are delighted to announce they will be holding an Open Day at their yard, Little Spigot in Middleham on Sunday May 22, 2016 from 10am until 2pm.
Supported by British Horse Feeds, the makers of Fibre-Beet, the event will run in conjunction with racehorse retraining charity, New Beginnings.
The event... Read More
Posted: 09/05/2016
The Essentials Club has joined forces with Hickstead to offer all new members a pair of tickets to the Equestrian.com Hickstead Derby! Become a full member for an annual fee of £20 and receive 2 tickets to Hickstead worth £40 absolutely free! What is the Essentials Club?
The Essentials Club... Read More
Posted: 09/05/2016
THE effort and determination of leisure horse rider Julie Kelshaw to compete in a race at York Racecourse has caught the eye of the team at British Horse Feeds.
Under their Fibre-Beet banner, the North Yorkshire-based business will be supporting Julie in the 2016 MacMillan Charity race which will take place at... Read More
Posted: 09/05/2016
Mollichaff has relaunched its range of three complete feeds with brand new, full colour packaging and a new size of 15kg for all three varieties. The Mollichaff Complete range offers three fibre-based complete feeds for specific conditions: Mollichaff HoofKind for horses and ponies prone to laminitis; Mollichaff Calmer for nervous or... Read More
Posted: 09/05/2016
Tickets are now on sale for Olympia, The London International Horse Show which is coming back bigger and better than ever from 13th to 19th December 2016. Olympia, The London International Horse Show 2016 is predicted to sell quickly following the announcement of an enhanced visitor experience, to go alongside... Read More
Posted: 09/05/2016
New TopChop Zero from TopSpec is designed for horses and ponies that are overweight and need an exceptionally low-calorie source of mature forage. Horses and ponies can pick away steadily at TopChop Zero when they no longer have access to grass or hay or even haylage. By doing this they will... Read More
Posted: 09/05/2016
Go cowboy up in Arizona - Colorado - Montana - Washington - Wyoming
Add on a seven night self-drive from only £595pp A holiday in the USA should be on this year’s bucket list, as on the 25th of August America’s National Park Service will celebrate its centenary. Ranch Rider covers... Read More
Posted: 06/05/2016
The beginning of June sees the annual volunteer week that has proved so popular it has now been extended from June 1- 12. This big celebration aims to shine a light on those who give up their valuable spare time to make a real difference to the people in their community.
The... Read More
Posted: 06/05/2016
My horse is very talented in the dressage arena but can get anxious at times. Can you suggest a feed that will maintain his condition but assist with keeping him calm – Karen Hicks. Even the most talented horse can suffer from anxiety, especially at competitions. This can manifest itself... Read More
Posted: 06/05/2016
For the first time ever, Royal Windsor Horse Show will be available to view across the world as the action is live streamed via the Show’s website. Royal Windsor Horse Show, in conjunction with British Showjumping, will be streaming unrestricted content live from... Read More
Posted: 06/05/2016
A high speed dash, a blur of coloured silks, flying manes and tails and the roar of the crowd – all the excitement of a day at the races condensed down to little Shetland pony size. Catch all the action from the Shetland Pony Grand National at Equifest during the Saturday... Read More
Posted: 29/04/2016
Irrespective of the discipline that horses compete in, fibre should still form the basis of the diet. Gastrointestinal disorders are most commonly associated with competition horses due to the high starch diet it is believed they need to be fed in order to have sufficient energy to perform. It is only... Read More
Posted: 29/04/2016
FMBs Therapy Systems is giving riders competing at Badminton Horse Trials and Royal Windsor Horse Show the chance to use the company’s popular Activo-Med products for free during the two events. The Activo-Med brand utilises state of the art technology to create a range of products that help to support the... Read More
Posted: 29/04/2016
Renowned equestrian bronze sculptor, Belinda Sillars, will be unveiling ‘Icarus’, her latest creation, at this year’s Badminton Horse Trials. As a limited edition piece with a ground-breaking palomino finish, he’s something that any equestrian or appreciator of art will be enchanted by. Icarus is based on Belinda’s own pony, a striking... Read More
Posted: 29/04/2016
The global market leader in bitting has some exciting new riders on board for the 2016 season. As well as continued sponsorship of many successful riders including Mark Todd, Richard Davies and Nicola Wilson, Neue Schule has agreed contracts with: Pandora Briselden – 14yo, pony event rider.... Read More
Posted: 29/04/2016
Undergraduate research is being put back on the map thanks to the British Equestrian Trade Association (BETA), which is relaunching the prestigious Equine Thesis of the Year competition.
This academic initiative, designed to recognise and reward the excellent work carried out by students on equine-related courses, will be reintroduced this year after... Read More
Posted: 29/04/2016
Up and coming Hartpury dressage rider Lily Hewitt will take the next step in her development as she represents Great Britain as part of the Young Rider team at the upcoming Saumur CDI in France. Hewitt, 20, is part of a four-strong team of 18-21 year olds who will compete... Read More
Posted: 29/04/2016
Haygain has joined forces with World Horse Welfare to support two exciting initiatives. Haygain is delighted to announce their support of World Horse Welfare. Haygain will be sponsoring “Macy”, one of the sculptures on the World Horse Welfare Invisible Horse Sculpture Trail that will be exhibited at the 2016 Mitsubishi... Read More
Posted: 29/04/2016
Based at Leigh Farm on the outskirts of the Cotwolds, Johnathan Bowman is a true horse man, a talented showjumper and competitor and a respected and much sought after trainer and has recently been selected to join Team Champion as brand ambassador. Johnathan comments “I’m very aware that riding, and even... Read More
Posted: 29/04/2016
The Outline Jodhpur boots from Grubs are ideal for riding, everyday general stable work and encompasses specialised technology to ensure long lasting comfort.
Featuring Insu-Foam Technology, which ensures the boot is self insulating and gives a soft and bouncy feel with a low compression set. The moisture wick terry lining helps to... Read More
Posted: 29/04/2016
Make every evening a night to remember at Bolesworth International with show-stopping performances from leading pop bands Atomic Kitten, 5ive and Retake That.
Held on Thursday 16 to Sunday 19 June, 2016 at Bolesworth Castle near Chester, Bolesworth International is a spectacular extravaganza, with fun for all the family, all day long.... Read More
Posted: 29/04/2016
Entries are now open for this year’s much anticipated Somerford Park Premier League Dressage Show, the fourth of British Dressage’s eight annual Premier League competitions. With Rio just a couple of months away this is the perfect opportunity to watch some of Britain’s leading dressage stars in action.
Three action packed days... Read More
Posted: 26/04/2016
Huge congratulations to Team Derriere! We are behind you all the way!
LONDON, 25 April 2016—FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp (NYSE: FDX) and the world’s largest express transportation company, has today announced the winner of its first Small Business Grant Contest in the UK. Derriere Equestrian was awarded the... Read More
Posted: 26/04/2016
The eight riders who will attend the Blue Chip All Star Academy have been selected.
Our panel of selectors went through nearly 130 videos and chose just eight finalists to attend the training camp at Talland School of Equitation in Gloucestershire.
“It was a very difficult decision, but ultimately we’re really pleased with... Read More
Posted: 26/04/2016
Preparations for HM The Queen’s 90th Birthday Celebration, taking place 12th – 15th May, are well under way in Windsor. Today one of the main acts set to perform, The Royal Cavalry of Oman will touch British soil for only the second time in history. From the south eastern coast of... Read More
Posted: 26/04/2016
Equestrianism has helped a huge number of people tackle the challenges they face through living with a disability and offers the opportunity to participate in sport and activities.
Para Equestrian Dressage has been growing as a sport steadily for the last 25 years and ranges from grassroots to Paralympic level.
As a Paralympic... Read More
Posted: 25/04/2016
Warwickshire based arena suppliers; Equestrian Direct Surfaces is delighted to be exhibiting at Badminton International Horse Trials 2016, 4th to 8th May 2016.
The Equestrian Direct team of arena advisors will be on hand to answer all your arena and surface queries, showcasing our current products with samples on display and a... Read More
Posted: 25/04/2016
Horse & Country TV is delighted to report that its new reality show, Blue Chip All Star Academy, has received a huge thumbs-up from the equestrian sector.
The show, which aims to recruit a group of video bloggers for the H&C website, invited riders to submit a video audition in order to... Read More
Posted: 25/04/2016
Bolesworth International organisers are delighted to announce Equerry Horse Feeds as title sponsor of this year's headline grand prix showjumping class, which will have a bumper prize fund of almost £60,000. And Equerry has also been confirmed as joint-title sponsors of the four-day Bolesworth International with Ashford Farm. The Equerry brand... Read More
Posted: 21/04/2016
With our horses now enjoying more field time exuberant behaviour can sometimes lead to superficial injuries, these minor wounds require appropriate management, to avoid infection.
Vetalintex® Sterile Wound Hydrogel from Robinson Animal Healthcare is a clear, viscose starch based hydrogel dressing, and is a must for any first-aid kit.
Easy to apply, with... Read More
Posted: 21/04/2016
Are you looking to breed a pony that will one day be ridden by the junior members of your family? If so, then the pony stallion that you choose to sire your foal needs serious consideration.
NWPCS pony stallion Cyden Oostings Amigo is everything you would want in a pony, his stunning... Read More
Posted: 21/04/2016
British Horse Feeds sponsored rider, Hannah Bown, and her seven-year-old gelding, Sandro’s Storm, are riding high after being crowned Novice Restricted National Champions at the Winter Dressage Championships held at Hartpury College in Gloucestershire.
Hannah, who qualified on a wildcard at Merrist Wood, also took fourth in the Novice Restricted Music Freestyle... Read More
Posted: 21/04/2016
Some of the world’s most esteemed riders will take part in the National Dressage Grand Prix Freestyle invitational competition at Royal Windsor Horse Show 2016 where they will perform their routines on Wednesday 11th May. For many of the riders, this highly-anticipated exhibition will be the last chance to polish off... Read More
Posted: 21/04/2016
Neue Schule’s latest innovative design, the Turtle Tactio™ with Flex™ was launched in January and has now hit the shelves of approved stockists. The bit has been eagerly awaited since its launch at BETA International 2016 in January where it was recognised as Highly Commended in the Innovation... Read More
Posted: 21/04/2016
Equimins is delighted to welcome Neem Shampoo to its range of quality grooming products, just in time for summer. Neem Shampoo contains neem extract that comes from the neem tree that grows in India. Neem is well known for its versatility and effectiveness when it comes to supporting skin conditions. It’s... Read More
Posted: 21/04/2016
The 2017 BETA Business Awards will see SEIB Insurance Brokers return as sponsor of Retailer of the Year -- one of the British Equestrian Trade Association’s highly prized accolades designed to recognise and reward companies and individuals who have made significant contributions to the industry.
SEIB will support this popular award for... Read More
Posted: 21/04/2016
British saddlepad and numnah designer and manufacturer, NuuMed, is delighted to welcome the new ‘3 Pocket’ shimmy design to its Corrective range of HiWither half pads, saddlepads and numnahs. Each product in the new HiWither 3 Pocket Shimmy range has a memory foam inner and three pockets on each side... Read More
Posted: 21/04/2016
For the seventh year running Land Rover North America will return as presenting sponsor of the 2016 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, continuing their longstanding support of the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and equestrian sports. The event will run from April 28th – May 1st, 2016 at the state-of-the-art Kentucky Horse... Read More
Posted: 21/04/2016
Up and coming dressage stars from the Hartpury Equine Academy filled three of the 10 UK selection spots for the prestigious Keysoe CDI – the first international on home soil this year. Lucy Pincus, Francesca Bradley and Lily Hewitt were among 10 UK Young Riders selected to compete for Great Britain... Read More
Posted: 19/04/2016
ROLEX KENTUCKY THREE-DAY EVENT THURSDAY 28 APRIL - SUNDAY 1 MAY 2016
18 April 2016, Lexington, USA – Three-day eventing is considered by many to be the ultimate equine test. The triathalon of equestrianism, the competition sees horse and rider partnerships compete across gender and... Read More