Posted: 19/04/2016
Lancashire based rider Julie Andrews struggled to find a feed suitable that agreed with her gelding, Jazz, until she came across Fibre-Beet.
The nine-year-old, 16.3hh Cleveland Bay X Thoroughbred has an allergy to feed which is high in protein and brings him out in lumps within hours of eating it.
Said Julie: “I... Read More
Posted: 19/04/2016
Do you have a thirst for knowledge and want to develop your equine nutrition skills? Want to get your teeth into equine specific nutritional requirements for equine conditions? Or need advice from experts on how to feed your horse or pony?
If the answer is yes to any of these questions, Equine... Read More
Posted: 18/04/2016
A BUSY 12 months has seen activities at a Cornish riding centre prove heaps of fun while also encouraging more disabled riders to take up horse riding.
Barguse Riding Centre in Lockengate is an Accessibility Mark accredited centre and their recent Fun and Games morning was attended by riders of all abilities,... Read More
Posted: 18/04/2016
Often people have certain perception regarding Straw and it often suffered misconceptions in the past about its efficiency and value for money. However, with the development of straw based products such as Nedz and shavings becoming more expensive Straw is now being reconsidered by many owners, not just for horses but... Read More
Posted: 15/04/2016
Hannah Vincent and Jabberwocky were crowned Haygain® Hay Steamer Diamond Champions at the prestigious Blue Chip Championships, held at Hartpury Arena in Gloucestershire.
Based in Bunwell, Norfolk, 22-year-old Hannah, secured first place, after a very speedy jump-off with the talented black gelding.
Now 11-years-old, Jabberwocky (Ozzy) was on great form throughout the competition.
The... Read More
Posted: 15/04/2016
HAVE you ever thought about steward at a show or event?
If so 2016 could be your year to have a go and find out more about this fun role which really makes you feel part of a team.
Equifest – The Festival for Horse Lovers are on the lookout for more stewards... Read More
Posted: 15/04/2016
Yazmin Pinchen hopes to be back at Bolesworth CSI**** International this summer to defend a grand prix title that provided arguably the greatest moment of her showjumping career so far. The 22-year-old Sussex rider lit up a thrilling Bolesworth grand prix finale last June, producing a masterclass on the chestnut gelding... Read More
Posted: 15/04/2016
THE British Thoroughbred Retraining Centre has launched an informative new website as part of its recent new identity and modernisation.
Packed with interesting information the easy to navigate site provides advice on how to get involved with the centre and the fantastic work carried out.
2016 is a very special year for the... Read More
Posted: 15/04/2016
Olympic gold medallist Carl Hester is the latest equestrian star to join the line-up of experts for the Blue Chip All Star Academy, a new reality series being produced for Horse & Country TV and sponsored by Blue Chip Feed.
Carl is a regular on the channel, having appeared in the hit... Read More
Posted: 12/04/2016
Experts in steaming hay and haylage, Haygain® is delighted to sponsor the stable area and new Working Hunter Grand Prix classes at Equifest 2016. Equifest, the popular annual show, takes place at the East of England Showground, Peterborough from August 17th to 21st August 2016. As one of the largest... Read More
Posted: 12/04/2016
Lara Dyson was over the moon to get placed in two classes at the recent British Dressage Winter Championships held at Hartpury College.
Riding Laura and Tracey Milner’s Jazzed Up, the pair secured 8th in the Elementary Open Music Freestyle and 5th in the Elementary Open both with scores of over 70%.
With... Read More
Posted: 12/04/2016
RouteShoot Ltd this month announced the worldwide release of their new product PlotMyTrot; the first equestrian specific, GPS-tagged video, platform. “Riders have been seeking the perfect application to capture video, images, statistics and a GPS trail, and we’ve responded by introducing the PlotMyTrot app. This gives the equine industry a whole... Read More
Posted: 11/04/2016
THE British Thoroughbred Retraining Centre celebrates its 25th Anniversary in 2016 and is delighted to announce they have secured support from three of the industry’s leading names.
Market leaders BEDMAX and Albion Saddlemakers, join long term partner TopSpec who have supported the TRC for nearly 10 years.
In its anniversary year the Lancashire-based... Read More
Posted: 11/04/2016
TopSpec are delighted to be sponsoring the BSPS Working Hunter Pony classes at this year’s Royal International Horse Show.
The North Yorkshire-based company, well known for its range of feed balancers and other innovative horse feed will sponsor the 133cm WHP class, the 143cm WHP class, the 153cm WHP class and the... Read More
Posted: 11/04/2016
Grub’s, neoprene performance boot experts, are delighted to continue their support in the eventing world by sponsoring a fence at the recent British Eventing Kelsall Hill Horse Trials. Kelsall Hill offers competitors ‘grass root’ level eventing with BE80 and BE90 classes right up to Advanced Intermediate classes over the three days.... Read More
Posted: 11/04/2016
Bolesworth International will kick off in fine style this year, with a glamorous Ladies Day on the opening day.
Held at Bolesworth Castle, near Chester from 16 to 19 June 2016, Bolesworth International is a spectacular equestrian extravaganza, with fun for all the family, all day long.
For the first time, there will... Read More
Posted: 11/04/2016
BETA International 2017 is limbering up for another highly successful show as more than 70 per cent of stand space has already been taken by companies from the UK and overseas.
“With nine months to go until next year’s trade fair, things are continuing to gather momentum at an incredibly positive rate,”... Read More
Posted: 11/04/2016
International dressage rider Hannah Biggs has won the Advanced Medium Freestyle class at the British Dressage National Championships (Hartpury, Gloucester, 10th April) with her own Don Schufro gelding, ‘Don Caledonia’ on a score of 75.83% “He gave me the most incredible feeling, so soft and willing to dance with me!” Hannah... Read More
Posted: 08/04/2016
Mirrors for Training is delighted to announce the launch of a new competition that will run until the end of September 2016. The prize on offer is four high quality Professional Arena Mirrors that the team will also install at the winner’s premises. “We’re really excited to launch our new competition,”... Read More
Posted: 07/04/2016
Quob Stables Equestrian Centre in Durley are holding their annual Family Fun Day on Monday 2nd May, this year raising money for Naomi House & Jacksplace and The Teenage Cancer Trust at Southampton General Hospital.
Visitors can enjoy a fabulous free day out for all the family with pony rides, face painting... Read More
Posted: 07/04/2016
Western riding holidays are often life changing. For Tony Daly, Ranch Rider’s Managing Director, a week spent at Arizona’s Tanque Verde Resort Ranch fostered a switch of careers, from accountant to tour operator. Still very much set in the West and offering over 60 handpicked ranches in North America, on the... Read More
Posted: 07/04/2016
Organisers of Royal Windsor Horse Show are pleased to announce a stellar showing line-up for the prestigious annual event, which kicks off the summer show season from Wednesday 11 to Sunday 15 May 2016. Royal Windsor Horse Show plays host to over 120 showing classes during the five-day show in... Read More
Posted: 07/04/2016
THIS year the Society of Master Saddlers celebrates its’ 50th Anniversary and to mark the occasion a call has gone out to the trade and equestrian community. Can you remember any major milestones, do you have any fantastic memorabilia to share or are you a walking encyclopaedia when it comes to... Read More
Posted: 06/04/2016
Important seven bedroomTudor family home restored to an exceptional standard providing good levels of accommodation with a wealth of fine period features and a three bedroom annexe
Excellent leisure facilities including an outdoor swimming pool complex, tennis court, stabling and paddocks
Elevated position overlooking the picturesque semi-rural village of Roxwell, approximately 4 miles... Read More
Posted: 06/04/2016
It’s not often that a new show jacket is launched onto the market at under £120 that has style, technical qualities and fits the bill for all disciplines.
Just Togs have just launched their new Elegance Show Jacket and it has been a hit from the start.
This jacket doesn’t just speak volumes... Read More
Posted: 06/04/2016
With the stresses and strains that we place on our horse’s limbs looking after their joints is essential and this is where Nettex can help. Nettex Joint & Muscle Maintenance Powder can be fed to horses and ponies of all ages and disciplines to help maintain healthy joints and muscles.... Read More
Posted: 05/04/2016
Be the Fanciest Dressed at Equifest 2016
The sun has started shining and the days are finally drawing out, so it is time to think about your perfect fancy dress costume for Equifest.
Held at the East of England Showground, Peterborough, August 17 to 21, Equifest promises to be action packed with great... Read More
Posted: 05/04/2016
I own a 13.2hh jumping pony that my daughter rides at Pony Club rallies and at local shows. He is in good condition but I want to make sure he has enough energy for the summer season can you help? Feeding a child’s pony can be quite a... Read More
Posted: 05/04/2016
BETA International has named two chosen charities for its 2017 show – Riding for the Disabled Association, which is dedicated to improving the lives of people with disabilities through the provision of horse riding and carriage driving, and HorseBack UK, an organisation that was set up to help military personnel suffering... Read More
Posted: 05/04/2016
They say never work with children or animals. Obviously, they have neither been bitten by the overriding passion that is horses, nor the resulting urge to share this passion with everyone and anyone who will listen. They don’t understand! Or perhaps they do… Over the next few months, we will be... Read More
Posted: 05/04/2016
Fancy winning tickets to Equifest 2016 – The Festival for Horse Lovers!
Here’s your chance to win tickets as the show team puts three car passes up for grabs!
Held on August 17 to 21 at the East of England Showground, Peterborough this phenomenal event promises to deliver five amazing, action packed days... Read More
Posted: 05/04/2016
Horse ownership is a challenging and time consuming task, requiring hard work and dedication and also a high level of skill to ensure that all aspects of care are attended to. Are your horse management skills up to scratch? Or would they benefit from some expert tuition? Maybe you are a... Read More
Posted: 05/04/2016
Oscar-winning actress Dame Judi Dench has landed an important new role – as principal Patron of the British Thoroughbred Retraining Centre. The Centre is the biggest in Britain dedicated to the retraining and rehoming of retired racehorses to give them happy and useful lives once their racing days are over and... Read More
Posted: 05/04/2016
Horse & Country TV viewers will be able to watch hours of action from this year’s Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials (4th-8th May) on Horse & Country TV. Programming will be available both on the channel and on H&C Play, H&C’s online service, which is also available on smartphone and tablet... Read More
Posted: 01/04/2016
BETA feed assurance schemes topped the menu at the British Equestrian Trade Association’s sixth annual Feed Industry Conference on 22 March. A diverse audience of 123 delegates, representing many of the UK’s equine feed and supplement companies, arrived at the Windmill Village Hotel, near Coventry, to hear the latest news and... Read More
Posted: 01/04/2016
Tuffa Footwear is delighted to unveil its new website which is packed with new features, a Look Book and new images to make shopping for riding boots and accessories a much better experience. The new website, which can be found at www.tuffaboots.com, has been created to ensure it’s easy to use... Read More
Posted: 30/03/2016
A Government Minister is the latest VIP visitor to be wowed by Hartpury’s exceptional equine facilities. Last weekend, Rory Stewart MP, who is the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), visited the college along with Forest of Dean MP, Mark Harper, who... Read More
Posted: 30/03/2016
Collective Equestrian, at Moorledge Lane, Chew Magna is a brand new breed of equestrian training and livery centre offering not just superb facilities but also a unique collaborative environment that allows riders and owners to benefit from being part of a genuine collective. Set up by Grand Prix dressage rider... Read More
Posted: 30/03/2016
Sentomol, the company responsible for the Horsefly Trap (H-Trap) in the UK, has introduced a new line for 2016 that harnesses many of the H-Trap’s properties, but in a smaller size to increase its versatility. The MT Trap, like the larger H-Trap, uses a black ball that absorbs and then emits... Read More
Posted: 30/03/2016
Horse & Country TV, in partnership with Blue Chip Feed, is launching a nationwide search for an elite group of equestrian all-stars to join our blogging team and become faces of the channel. The Blue Chip All Star Academy
There are millions of horse riders in Britain, and from these we... Read More
Posted: 24/03/2016
Hartpury’s equine students have been running a series of charity events that have kept spectators and riders on the edge of their seats. Two events held recently included a novelty showjumping competition and an instructional evening with a former Badminton Horse Trials Winner. Second year students on the Equine Business Management... Read More
Posted: 23/03/2016
Toggi’s much-anticipated new collection of half chaps and gaiters is now available in a store near you! The culmination of 18 months of research, design and development, three half chap designs - Toggi Castor, Chelmsford and Glint - and one gaiter – Toggi Carlisle - make up this stylish new collection... Read More
Posted: 23/03/2016
Bolesworth International will return this summer to take centre-stage with another bumper production showcasing world-class sport and blockbusting family entertainment. Running again at CSI**** level, the four-day show takes place in the spectacular grounds of Bolesworth Castle, Cheshire from June 16-19 and promises an exciting mix of thrilling showjumping less than... Read More
Posted: 23/03/2016
There are times in your life when new goals or challenges hit the spot! And for 35 year-old Paul Gardner 2016 is the year when he has set himself two fundraising initiatives for the Mark Davies Injured Riders’ Fund. Paul plans to run the London Marathon and the Race to the... Read More
Posted: 21/03/2016
HAYGAIN is delighted to welcome International Blind Dressage rider Verity Smith to the team of sponsored riders.
Verity has competed at able bodied Prix St Georges which is the highest level that a blind rider has ever achieved. She is trained by Olympic rider and Grade 1 Listed International Judge Sandy Phillips... Read More
Posted: 18/03/2016
AS part of its on-going commitment to the world of showing TopSpec is once again sponsoring the prestigious Supreme Pretty Polly Ridden Championship at the North of England Summer Pony Show. This major championship carries a £1,000 prize to the winner with a further £650 allocated from second to eighth place.... Read More
Posted: 18/03/2016
THE country’s leading young dressage riders will converge on Somerford Park in Cheshire this May to take part in the TopSpec Under 25 Grand Prix.
Held as part of the Somerford Park Dressage Premier League event, May 28 to 30 the class provides a fantastic opportunity for riders to compete at the... Read More
Posted: 18/03/2016
Cyden Dressage Stallions and South Grange Stud (SGS) have teamed up together with top reproductive vet Dr James Crabtree of Equine Reproductive Services (UK) Limited (ERS), Malton, to offer stud services and AI at South Grange Stud, Huggate, York.
This provides mare owners wanting to get their mare in foal this year... Read More
Posted: 18/03/2016
NEW and wowing the crowds at Equifest 2016 will be The Iberian Dressage Masters classes.
Held at East of England Showground, Peterborough, August 17 to 21 the event is one of the largest shows in the equestrian calendar and also a hugely enjoyable occasion for all the family.
The Iberian Dressage Masters was... Read More
Posted: 18/03/2016
The Bolesworth International ‘Design A Jump’ Art Competition was launched today at Huxley Primary School in Cheshire. School children across the North West are being given the opportunity to design one of the show jumping fences for Bolesworth International, a world class sporting event happening in the heart of... Read More