Posted: 16/08/2019
Seventeen-year-old Antonia Platt was all smiles on winning the Windmill Farm Estate Six-year-old qualifier at the Equitop Bolesworth Young Horse Championships. Based in Essex, Antonia’s winning ride Imerald S is by the legendary Emerald out of a Corland mare. Photo: Antonia Platt receives her award from Dan Wright of Windmill Farm... Read More
Posted: 16/08/2019
Exclusive Action from The Land Rover Blair Castle Horse Trials on Horse & Country Set in the idyllic Scottish Highlands – The Land Rover Blair Castle International Horse Trials is brought to you by Horse & Country. Leading riders set to compete include eventing stars and legends William Fox-Pitt, Piggy French, Ben Hobday,... Read More
Posted: 16/08/2019
Surrey Heath win the National Team Jumping Championship The National Team Jumping Championship was the last competition in Arena 3 for the British Showjumping National Championships 2019. Horses and riders travelled from all around the UK to contest the final. The elated winners, who travelled two hours to get here, were the... Read More
Posted: 16/08/2019
Preparations are well under way for the official celebration week to mark the 50th anniversary of Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA). Taking place from September 30 – October 6, RDA Groups up and down the country will be holding special events and activities to celebrate 50 years of fun, therapy and... Read More
Posted: 14/08/2019
Verity Smith is one of Haygain’s stable of supported riders from across the spectrum of equestrian disciplines, and her story is certainly an exceptional one. For this Haygain rider update, we take a look at where Verity’s love of riding came from and how she copes with day-to-day life and competing... Read More
Posted: 14/08/2019
Georgia Tame stole the show and continued her fantastic form in the first class in the International Arena at the Equitop Bolesworth Young Horse Championships. Ten made it through to the jump-off in the John Oates Horseboxes Under 25’s, a fiercely competitive class featuring many of the country’s leading young riders... Read More
Posted: 13/08/2019
Horse & Country sees dramatic increase in streaming service viewing in 2019 Growth mirrors national trends described by Ofcom Horse & Country, the leading international equestrian sports network, has reported a sharp rise in viewing on its streaming services, as viewers embraced the increased live sports and video-on-demand offerings in the second... Read More
Posted: 13/08/2019
Piggy’s perfect ten becomes eleven at NAF International Hartpury Horse Trials Piggy French recorded her tenth international victory of the season on Saturday, winning the NAF Five Star Magic CCI4*-S competition onboard Quarrycrest Echo and also taking the runner up spot with Brookfield Inocent. Ten soon became eleven as she added... Read More
Posted: 13/08/2019
Equine Productions, the racing specialist film production house, have recruited the experienced PR Consultant John Maxse in a part-time role to assist the company in developing new business and projects. Sam Fleet, Managing Director of Equine Productions, said: “We have known John for several years and we have always enjoyed... Read More
Posted: 12/08/2019
Arena 4 There were just 6 clears from 23 starters in the opening Cuddy Working Hunter class on day one of the Stoneleigh Horse Show. Finishing 5 marks clear of second placed Chloe Smith and her Warwickshire based ride Banzi Dalarusi, was last year’s winner Tonya Wood riding her own Rebel Moon.... Read More
Posted: 12/08/2019
Arena 4 As the grey skies drew in over Stoneleigh Park, it was a previous Horse of the Year Show ridden welsh section A winner that took the tricolor in Arena 4 after a marathon amount of entries in the Thor Atkinson Steel Fabrications Ltd. Mountain and Moorland Working Hunter Pony classes.... Read More
Posted: 12/08/2019
The Equitop Myoplast Senior Foxhunter Masters goes to Bex Mason and Vancurtis The highly anticipated Equitop Myoplast Senior Foxhunter Masters saw 11 competitors progress through to the thrilling jump-off on Day 4 at the British Showjumping National Championship 2019, held at NAEC Stoneleigh. With the top four in the class offering a... Read More
Posted: 12/08/2019
Angie Thompson steals the British Horse Feeds Speedi-Beet HOYS Grade C Qualifier Arena 3 saw a very large British Horse Feeds Speedi-Beet HOYS Grade C qualifier get underway with 88 competitors. Each fence posed a different question and caught many out, leaving 16 combinations to go through to the jump off. Rising... Read More
Posted: 12/08/2019
Yvonne Goss and Untilla Legend win the Retraining of Racehorses Club League Championship title An ecstatic Yvonne Goss claimed her first British Showjumping National Championship title in the Retraining of Racehorses Club League Championship this morning taking place in the JS Teamwear Championship Arena 2. The renowned team chaser, riding superstar Untilla... Read More
Posted: 12/08/2019
Olivia Poole takes the Connolly’s RED MILLS Senior Newcomers Masters Olivia Poole and My Premier Touch strode to victory in the Connolly’s RED MILLS Senior Newcomers Masters on Day 4 at the British Showjumping National Championships 2019. With qualification for Horse of the Year Show at stake, there was all to play... Read More
Posted: 12/08/2019
Nicola Barry and Be Caprivi take the win in the National Grade C Championship Final In the JS Teamwear Championship Arena 2, Nicola Barry made the National Grade C Championship her own with the seven year old gelding Be Caprivi. The celebrations continue for Nicola, after getting married on Wednesday, the newly wed,... Read More
Posted: 10/08/2019
Luxury skincare for those who know that a life in the saddle is a life well spent Purdey & Sloane is a new luxury skincare brand with a range of products developed specifically for ladies who love to spend their time working and playing in the great outdoors. Launching with the... Read More
Posted: 10/08/2019
The ultimate mini-break! - Two day real trail ride, stopping overnight at a friendly B&B or Inn - Two full days in the saddle, covering 15-20 miles each day - Matched to one of our fantastic trail riding horses - Small groups with a maximum of 8 riders - Friendly, relaxed and professional guides - Stunning... Read More
Posted: 10/08/2019
Maverick win for Poppy in the Pony Discovery Championship Final Bringing the junior classes at the British Showjumping National Championships to a close was the Pony Discovery Championship Final. The final saw 86 starters come forward and despite exceptional talent on display, there were just 18 through to the jump off,... Read More
Posted: 10/08/2019
1.00m Final On day two of the NEXT Just for Schools Finals, it was the turn of the Herfordshire based Berkhamsted Red team to lead the way in the 1.00m Championship. Finishing the first round with a fence in hand over the second team that also originates from Berkhamstead School, it... Read More
Posted: 10/08/2019
The crowd were treated to an impressive display of teamwork by all horse and rider combinations competing in the National Para Equestrian Championship, which took centre stage in the JS Teamwear Championship Arena 2 this afternoon. The Championship consisted of four titles which were awarded to the various grades. The... Read More
Posted: 10/08/2019
Today the greatly anticipated first leg of the Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) International Wild Card Series took place in Championship Arena 1 in the shape of the National 1.40m Championship. The audience was expecting to see some exciting top class competition and the championship did not disappoint. The HOYS... Read More
Posted: 09/08/2019
Abbey England is delighted to announce that five highly skilled bit makers have joined the team following the company’s acquisition of Young & Co. Dedicated to maintaining British manufacturing and a heritage of industrial skills to secure future production, Abbey England has acquired a number of businesses over the years, including Liston... Read More
Posted: 09/08/2019
Eloise Squibb and Rudgeway Maestro win the Blue Chip Pony Newcomers Masters Eloise Squibb and Rudgeway Maestro were crowned the winners of the Blue Chip Pony Newcomers Masters in the final class of the day at the British Showjumping National Championships 2019. As the combination were early to go in the... Read More
Posted: 09/08/2019
Few manufacturing businesses that were founded in the 1800’s are still thriving as a British-made heritage brand but the family-owned ‘Abbey Foundry’ in the heart of Walsall is one of them. Traditionally, the Walsall area had a great mining presence which enabled a local metalworking culture to develop and allowed Walsall’s economy... Read More
Posted: 09/08/2019
When Kate Ledger from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, went to bring her horse Kenco in from the field a freak accident resulted in a nasty injury to his front leg. As Kate was about to put Kenco’s headcollar on, he was too eager to get in for his tea and pushed his way... Read More
Posted: 09/08/2019
TopSpec UlsaKind Cubes are very low starch and formulated to provide calories for condition (12MJ/kg) whilst being highly sympathetic to the digestive system, even when it is compromised by extreme acidity. That means that TopSpec UlsaKind Cubes are suitable for horses prone to, or suffering from ESGD (gastric ulcers). UlsaKind Cubes are... Read More
Posted: 09/08/2019
Eloise Squibb takes the Pony Foxhunter Masters Eloise Squibb piloting twelve year old grey gelding Rudgeway Maestro continued their winning streak and were the well-deserved winners of the Pony Foxhunter Masters on Day 3 of the British Showjumping National Championships 2019, after winning the Pony Newcomers Masters yesterday. At just fourteen years... Read More
Posted: 09/08/2019
Olympia The London International Horse Show introduces exciting new sustainability initiatives for 2019 In its ongoing commitment to the environment, Olympia, The London International Horse Show, has once again put sustainability as a top priority for 2019. Taking place between 16-22 December, the week-long Show has reduced its use of single-use plastic... Read More
Posted: 08/08/2019
Silver Birch Cottage is a distinctive residence, believed to have been built circa 1995 of oak-framed construction under a wonderful thatched roof. The property sits within an exceptionally private setting, including a detached single-storey annexe with courtyard garden, a separate games room with bar and a substantial timber-framed log cabin. The... Read More
Posted: 08/08/2019
Transporting Horses: Simple tips to make transport safer for your horse Dr David Marlin Millions of horses worldwide are transported millions of miles each year. Almost certainly 99.99% of these transport events occur without incident. However, transporting horses badly can lead to subsequent problems with loading, adverse effects on performance, illness and even... Read More
Posted: 08/08/2019
The impact on performance from incremental improvements to respiratory health Written by: Sharon Smith MSc SEBC(Reg) IEng BHSAPC My niece, Katy Skelton, competed for TeamGB at the London 2012 Olympics, so I witnessed the ‘marginal gains’ approach. The phrase describes how every aspect of the athlete’s day, beyond training sessions, is... Read More
Posted: 08/08/2019
The weather is warming up and the bitey bugs and flies are amassing in the air. Like with us humans, some pets may react to these nibbles and some do not. I tend to get huge, itchy bumps from any insect bite or sting. One of my horses, Thai, a 24-year-old... Read More
Posted: 08/08/2019
Olympic medallist Charlotte Dujardin takes centre stage in the BETA Arena for 3 days of incredible demonstrations plus there will be a special guest appearance from Valegro on Saturday and Sunday. Plus Irish Olympic team Eventing stars Padraig McCarthy, Jonty Evans, AND Art will be performing in the BETA Arena on Saturday... Read More
Posted: 08/08/2019
If you have recently taken the steps to start your own business, congratulations on this exciting move! Working for yourself can have some amazing benefits, choosing more flexible hours, working with people who inspire you and avoiding those long commutes to an office. We imagine your head will be swimming with... Read More
Posted: 08/08/2019
Europe’s leading event for farmers, landowners, estate owners, and rural businesses returns for its seventh edition at the Birmingham NEC on the 6th & 7th November and we are so proud to announce we have partnered with them this year! The Farm Business Innovation Show will be jam packed with inspiration, insight... Read More
Posted: 08/08/2019
Intrepid staff at Oswestry agricultural suppliers JFC Agri are once again pulling on their lycra as they launch a second marathon cycle ride raising funds for RABI and RDA in August. Last year the team completed the ride all the way from their plant in Galway to the finish line in... Read More
Posted: 08/08/2019
Leading Names Head to Equitop Bolesworth Young Horse Championship WITH the new and exciting Equitop Bolesworth Young Horse Championship just days away leading riders, owners, studs and industry professionals are heading to Cheshire. A host of high-class show jumping and equestrian sport combines with industry trade and networking – August 14 to 18... Read More
Posted: 08/08/2019
Horse & Country is broadcasting the top-level sporting action highlights from the FEI European Championships 2019 in Rotterdam and Luhmühlen. Starting with the Dressage Grand Prix Team Competition at 8.00pm on Saturday 24th August, Charlotte Dujardin, Charlotte Fry, Carl Hester and Gareth Hughes will ride for Great Britain. Subscribers can also watch the... Read More
Posted: 08/08/2019
NEXT Just for Schools Finals 70cm Final Galloway Pony Club member Erin Jamieson made the long journey from Scotland a rewarding one with an emotional win in the NEXT Just For Schools 70cm individual Final. Riding her mother Louise’s 15 year old Kyleston Chasing Dreams, Erin took a dominating lead by over 3... Read More
Posted: 08/08/2019
Clegg-Ingram takes Stepping Stones 138cm Championships Final A seven-hour round trip to jump just one course was all made worthwhile as Mia Clegg-Ingram from West Yorkshire was crowned Champion in the Stepping Stones 138cm Championship Final this evening at the British Showjumping National Championships. Only 10 out of the 57 starts managed to... Read More
Posted: 07/08/2019
Watch all the Cross-Country Action from The Festival of British Eventing on Horse & Country IF you didn’t make it to this year’s Magic Millions Festival of British Eventing at Gatcombe Park don’t despair. The team at Horse & Country is here to help with hours and hours of fantastic cross-country viewing from... Read More
Posted: 07/08/2019
Henry Nelson Strides into Victory as the Last Rider of the Day in the National Pony 1.15m Members Cup Last to ride for the evening was Henry Nelson with Strider IV where they clinched the title in a strong competition to end the day in the National Pony 1.15m Members Cup. Henry... Read More
Posted: 07/08/2019
With just one double clear, the course proved tough for the National 148cm Championship taking place in Championship Arena 1. It was a well-deserved win for Toby Fry who took the win with Zucan V over a technical course. Photo: 1st Class Images https://www.1stclassimages.com/ “AsI was first in the ring I told... Read More
Posted: 07/08/2019
Touch of Marmite rises to the challenge in the Pony Restricted Rider 1.00m Championship As the day draws to a close it was the turn of the Pony Restricted Rider 1.00m Championship in the JS Teamwear Championship Arena 2 at the 2019 British Showjumping National Championships. Sienna White and her... Read More
Posted: 07/08/2019
Competition was hard fought as 26 starters came forward in the National 138cm Championship Final; the penultimate class of the day in Championship Arena 1 at the British Showjumping National Championships 2019. Photo: 1st Class Images https://www.1stclassimages.com/ Out of the eight riders who made it through to the jump off, Tabitha had... Read More
Posted: 07/08/2019
Izabella Rogers aboard the grey mare ‘Whinney Lass’ jumped to the finish to take the National 128cm Champion title at the British Showjumping National Championships 2019. With the top four placings offering a qualification to Horse of the Year Show as well as Olympia there was all to play for. Photo:... Read More
Posted: 07/08/2019
This October, the much-anticipated Sunday Evening Gala Performance of Horse of the Year Show, held at the Resorts World Arena, the NEC, Birmingham from Wednesday 2nd – Sunday 6th, is set to host an impressive showcase of racing heroes never seen at the Show before. Leading the charge of spectacular equine... Read More
Posted: 07/08/2019
After a fantastic response earlier this year, event rider and trainer, Harriet Morris-Baumber, is bringing back her ‘£20 Tuesday’ offer, where for two dates only, lessons will be for the amazing price of £20 per hour. This limited, end of summer offer is available on Tuesday, August 27th and Tuesday, September... Read More
Posted: 06/08/2019
Cheshire-based business, Abbey England, renowned for its vast range of equestrian wholesale supplies, has joined other business leaders in the North West to be amongst the first in the country to take part in the government-backed Made Smarter Leadership Programme for manufacturers in the area. Photo: Peter Phillips of Abbey England... Read More
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