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Posted: 22/06/2015
Scotland's James Smith made it a case of third time lucky in the Ashford Farm CSI**** Bolesworth International as he captured the opening four-star class on a busy final day. Smith had already claimed two second-placed finishes at Bolesworth on the 14-year-old grey mare Cumina, but he went one better in... Read More
Posted: 22/06/2015
Yazmin Pinchen hailed "the biggest win of my career" after a superlative display saw her crowned Redrow Grand Prix champion at the Ashford Farm CSI**** Bolesworth International. The 22-year-old Sussex rider delivered three clear rounds aboard the 12-year-old chestnut gelding Van De Vivaldi, which is owned by her mother Nancy, to... Read More
Posted: 22/06/2015
British star Robert Whitaker carried his blistering form into day three of the Ashford Farm CSI**** Bolesworth International by winning another headline four-star class on Saturday. The 32-year-old Yorkshireman followed up his victory with Catwalk IV in Friday's 1.55m competition by collecting his second successive £7,260 winner's purse, landing the 1.45m... Read More
Posted: 22/06/2015
Bolesworth's ground-breaking elite sport horse auction enjoyed a command performance under the Friday night floodlights at Bolesworth Castle amid unprecedented scenes in British equestrian sport. It was the first time that an auction had been combined with an international showjumping show in the United Kingdom, with Ashford Farm CSI**** Bolesworth International... Read More
Posted: 22/06/2015
Superstar horse Valegro has been working out at Hartpury ahead of his appearance at this year’s Hartpury Festival of Dressage. Top equestrian magazine, Horse and Hound, recently came to the college to film the multiple world record holder using Hartpury’s Aquafit water treadmill and interview Felicity Marshall – the manager... Read More
Posted: 19/06/2015
Ashford Farm CSI**** Bolesworth International owner and show president Nina Barbour had cause for celebration on the eve of this year's four-day event. Opening competitive action in the grounds of Bolesworth Castle on Wednesday afternoon saw Dubarry Burghley Young Event Horse four and five-year-old qualifier classes take place. And it was... Read More
Posted: 19/06/2015
International rider and trainer Hannah Biggs and her own stallion Weltzin, have put in an impressive performance in the Grand Prix at Rotterdam CHIO (18th June). “Words can't describe how much I love this horse! He rose to the occasion in a huge daunting stadium,” says Hannah. The pair scored an... Read More
Posted: 19/06/2015
Dressage and the sport's dancing horses took centre-stage at the Ashford Farm CSI**** Bolesworth International on Thursday evening with a showcase of world-class talent. Lit up by glorious evening sunshine, Bolesworth's international arena had a golden hue as London 2012 Olympic team gold medallist Laura Tomlinson headlined an eight-strong class on... Read More
Posted: 19/06/2015
Irish star Lennon won the 1.50metre four-star speed class, sponsored by AGA, to continue a successful season that saw the combination crowned grand prix champions at Royal Windsor last month. Their time of 60.13 seconds proved too hot to handle for the rest of a 55-strong field as world number one... Read More
Posted: 17/06/2015
Guy Robertson, an expert in natural horsemanship is holding a fun horsemanship clinic on Sunday 19th July, to raise money for Cancer Research UK. The clinic will be held at Northern Racing College, Doncaster and will focus on building control confidence and respect from your horse and the techniques aim to improve... Read More
Posted: 17/06/2015
Equimins has added new Lavender Shampoo to its grooming range; a rich shampoo that’s ideal for washing horses and ponies this summer. The purple shampoo is made with lavender essential oil and has been created to leave the horse’s coat clean, shiny and smelling fresh. As an additional benefit, lavender can... Read More
Posted: 17/06/2015
A beautiful framed portrait of 2014 Equestrian.com Derby winners Trevor Breen and Adventure De Kannan will be auctioned off at this year’s Hickstead Derby Meeting (25-28 June), to raise funds for the Mark Davies Injured Riders’ Fund. Equine photographer Matthew Seed was commissioned to create a series of... Read More
Posted: 17/06/2015
There’s no more satisfying feeling than finding a greetings card that is “just perfect” for someone in your life. If you know a budding show jumper, horse lover or someone with a soft spot for dogs, a wide selection of “perfect for” greetings cards can be hard to find. However, look... Read More
Posted: 15/06/2015
The sun is shining and the meadows are beckoning for long summer hacks and outdoor competition. For equestrians who want to create as much of a buzz with their outfit as they do with their riding, Carrots have the answer! Carrots’ Bright Bee Hat Cover is a sure fire... Read More
Posted: 15/06/2015
Two Hartpury students flew out to Finland to represent both Hartpury and Great Britain at the Equestrian Education Network (EEN) European Student Championships. Katie Patrick and Madison Penfound attended the third EEN European student Championshipsat the Ypäjä Equine College in Finland last month. They went up against eight other nations in... Read More
Posted: 15/06/2015
A new, world class sporting event to be held in Liverpool will kick off the sporting and Olympic year of 2016. The Liverpool International Horse Show will be staged at the Liverpool Echo Arena on January 1st, 2nd and 3rd on the city’s historic waterfront. The event is being organised... Read More
Posted: 15/06/2015
Moorland Rider has added a new shopper to its range, featuring the popular horse’s head that’s seen on the Horse Stuff Big Bag. The strong cotton bag is natural in colour and has an extra large capacity thanks to the large gusset…so it’s perfect for shopping! It’s 40cm x 40cm in... Read More
Posted: 15/06/2015
John Whitaker's remarkable longevity as one of showjumping's all-time greats is underlined by the astounding fact that when he won an Olympic silver medal in Los Angeles 31 years ago, current world number one Scott Brash was not even born. And while Brash is currently at the peak of his powers,... Read More
Posted: 10/06/2015
Black Country Saddles Client Executive, Gemma Cullen and her partner Brett Gollick are celebrating after the birth of their baby boy Caleb. Their first baby, Caleb arrived a few weeks early on May 26 but still weighed a healthy 6Ib 3oz and both mother and baby are doing well. Said Gemma: “We are... Read More
Posted: 10/06/2015
Thousands of people poured through the gates to experience a hatful of new hands-on events as Hartpury hosted its biggest ever Summer Fair. With more on offer than ever before, including a brand new activity zone and food and drink marquee, more than 5000 people streamed on to the campus... Read More
Posted: 10/06/2015
Hiho’s Sterling Silver Farrier Nail Bangle has been reintroduced to the range, due to customer demand. Hiho’s King of the Road designed the stunning piece after he watched the farrier shoe his horse. Andrew thought that a farrier nail would be a great shape to include in a bangle…and so the... Read More
Posted: 10/06/2015
Kent based event rider Adam Trew is to compete at 4* level for the first time in his career at Luhmühlen, Germany (18th – 21st June) riding his top horse Willows Accent. Equine Events UK spoke to Adam fresh from his return from Tattersalls to see how the event faired for... Read More
Posted: 10/06/2015
They’re good friends out of the show ring but make no mistake about it, Trevor Breen and Phillip Miller will be going all out to beat the other in this year’s Equestrian.com Derby at Hickstead (Sunday 28 June 2015). In 2013, Phillip scored his first win in Hickstead’s... Read More
Posted: 10/06/2015
Three Hartpury College students have been gaining valuable work experience at a variety of star showjumpers’ yards. Equine students Hanna Bertorelli, Maisie Hill and Emily Sparkes have been providing grooming support to professional riders, ensuring that the horses are in tip-top condition for upcoming events. The trio are members of the Grooms... Read More
Posted: 10/06/2015
If you own a leisure horse or pony that just enjoys a quiet hack or a retired equine friend that has been part of the family for years, the chances are they will now be living out 24/7, making the most of the long summer days. Horses and ponies living this... Read More
Posted: 05/06/2015
New from Champion, the Junior X-Air Dazzle features a dazzling coloured centre panel and sparkling silver vent which is designed to make little Champions sparkle. Built upon a lightweight injection moulded shell with a soft 4 point padded harness, the Junior X-Air Dazzle incorporates a vented air flow system to help... Read More
Posted: 05/06/2015
Fancy a pairs of tickets to Equifest 2015 – The Festival for Horse Lovers! Packed with top class showing competition and an exciting demonstration arena which includes driving displays, dog agility, show jumping advice and a dog and duck spectacular, there is something for every member of the family. The Equestrian Index is... Read More
Posted: 05/06/2015
Whether competing in dressage or show jumping, the Equiline Cecille X-Grip Full Seat breeches for women offer comfort and stability in the saddle combined with Italian design elegance. Made from E-Plus microfibre, which has a superior four-way stretch plus a stretch fastening system, they guarantee perfect adherence along the entire leg... Read More
Posted: 05/06/2015
Following the successful launch of The Essentials Card, the team are taking to the road and setting up at The Hickstead Derby from 24th – 28th June 2015. You can visit the girls who will be on stand 109 to find out more about this fantastic money saving initiative, enter competitions and... Read More
Posted: 05/06/2015
By Dr Meriel Moore-Colyer Senior Lecturer at RAC and Scientific Consultant to HAYGAIN. Late spring is always one of the most difficult times of the year with horses. For those lucky enough to have free-draining soil and horses are out at pasture already, just be aware that the increasing light intensity coupled... Read More
Posted: 05/06/2015
Have you had any issues whilst training or competing this week? Allow us to introduce Alice, our guest blogger and equestrian agony aunt, here to answer your questions and offer advice on a whole range of topics. Head to www.tottie.co.uk/askalice/ to submit your questions today. Here are a couple of top tips from Alice,... Read More
Posted: 05/06/2015
Have peace of mind that you are feeding all the vitamins and minerals that your horse needs by adding Nettex All Purpose Vits & Mins to the daily diet. Nettex All Purpose Vits & Mins is a high quality all-round general purpose supplement and is formulated to ensure essential vitamins, minerals and... Read More
Posted: 05/06/2015
With only weeks to go, make sure you get your tickets for Bolesworth International, running from June 18 to 21. It’s sure to be an action packed, fun-filled weekend to be enjoyed by all the family. The event features top class show jumping, with a host of leading riders competing for... Read More
Posted: 04/06/2015
LOOKING for a day out with a difference this summer for all the family! If you are an avid equestrian fan wanting to get your horsey fix but your partners and children want something more adventurous Equifest has so much to offer to keep everyone entertained throughout the day. As well as the... Read More
Posted: 04/06/2015
Model and presenter Jodie Kidd will be joining the judges at Bolesworth International on 19 June to assess the artistic performance of top event riders competing in the Ride-away Express Eventing Challenge, the compact form of traditional three-day eventing. Dubbed the Twenty20 of equestrianism, Express Eventing has a number of unusual... Read More
Posted: 04/06/2015
The countdown has begun to Hartpury’s biggest ever Summer Fair. With free entry for everyone, even the family dog, the Summer Fair on Saturday, June 6th, will be an unmissable day out. This year’s fair will offer lots of new and exciting activities for children and families. In... Read More
Posted: 02/06/2015
With the sun threatening to appear at any time, the gates finally opened to herald the launch of St Teresa’s Equestrian (STE) after months of planning, preparation and construction of our superb new complex. STE is managed by our newly appointed Equestrian Director, Jen Pogacic, and her growing team of helpers. A... Read More
Posted: 28/05/2015
Abandoned horse Barry is now fully kitted out thanks to Alltech and its generous support of his rehabilitation. Barry was found back in February in a terrible state, emaciated and worm burdened and was signed over into the care of World Horse Welfare when his owners couldn’t be traced. Alltech’s UK Marketing Manager... Read More
Posted: 28/05/2015
On behalf of the Society of Master Saddlers, Master Saddler and Qualified Saddle Fitter, Kay Hastilow provides advice when it comes to frequently asked questions on fitting a pony saddle. 1, What issues do you see arising most frequently when it comes to fitting ponies with saddles? There are two main issues... Read More
Posted: 28/05/2015
These days we have so much information at our finger tips on our computers, smartphones and tablets, but nothing beats a face to face presentation with a real person to whom you can ask questions. Our sales team has a wealth of experience in equine knowledge and would be very happy... Read More
Posted: 27/05/2015
After the successful launch of the Classique jumping and dressage saddle in 2014, WOW has now introduced a General Purpose version to meet customer demand. The Classique collection, powered by WOW, was the result of research within the market that identified a demand for an ‘off the peg’ saddle which... Read More
Posted: 27/05/2015
Animalife, the creators ofVetrofen, Vetroflex and the innovative Lifestage range of supplements, are expanding their support for event riders with the introduction of Oxfordshire-based Izzy Taylor and Austin O’Connor to the team. Animalife’s support for riders is at the core of their business. The Team Animalife scheme has proved a huge... Read More
Posted: 27/05/2015
This year’s Royal Windsor Horse Show was a huge success for the Supreme Products sponsored rider showing team. Robert Walker was certainly king of the ring with a number of foot perfect performances from his horses. He made it five out of five classes and two championship titles. Robert rode Jill Day’s hunters,... Read More
Posted: 27/05/2015
Ayrshire based Jennifer Garland has been enjoying great success with her stunning Riding Horse, Jemoon Tambourine Man who looks a picture of health. Jennifer bought the eight-year-old by Jemoon Celtic Warrior in March 2013 and attributes much of his accomplishments to his Equerry feed which keeps him looking in tip top condition. ‘Norman,’... Read More
Posted: 27/05/2015
Although having longer legs is usually thought of as an advantage when it comes to riding there are times when it can be difficult to find a saddle that is comfortable for the taller rider. With longer limbs in mind, Black Country Saddles developed the Jumping-LL saddle which is specifically designed... Read More
Posted: 27/05/2015
I am a regular competitor at Riding Club level and compete in showing and dressage classes. Monty, my horse is a 15.2hh middleweight type and eight-years-old. On the whole he looks in good condition but I could just do with a bit of extra bloom on his coat for... Read More
Posted: 27/05/2015
4* Parelli Professional Lyla Cansfield provides advice on how to catch your horse or pony when things go wrong! Have you ever noticed how horses are very willing to come up and see you when you’re doing the poo picking or something that doesn’t involve them? They know when your attention... Read More
Posted: 27/05/2015
We talk to Lucy Chester about her decision to quit the film industry to pursue a career with horses and Parelli Natural Horsemanship. 1, Tell us about yourself and how you first became interested in horses? I’m 26 and caught the horse bug, aged 2. Despite hopeful predictions from my parents that... Read More
Posted: 27/05/2015
Here Cyden Dressage Stallions owner and rider Lara Dyson helps dispel some of the myths about allowing stallions time in the field. All horses must be allowed time to just ‘be a horse’, including stallions and high value competition horses. In order to be afforded this luxury they must be able to... Read More
Posted: 22/05/2015
Filmed at the Royal Windsor Horse Show, he talks about his hopes for the season, and thoughts over which horses will make it to the 2016 Olympics in Rio. https://youtu.be/hABnX8ub-Gk... Read More
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