Posted: 17/03/2021
HORSES NAMED IN HONOUR OF NHS HEROES AFTER REMOVAL FROM ANIMAL SANCTUARY Nineteen horses saved from an animal sanctuary due to their lack of care and named in honour of our NHS heroes are enjoying new lives at Redwings Horse Sanctuary. Following the recent conviction and sentencing of the former owner of Whispering... Read More
Posted: 15/03/2021
BETA Feed Awareness Week is back – running for a third time – earlier in the year than usual but with the same mission, to dispel feeding myths and grow nutritional knowledge. This popular campaign will take place from 27 March to 4 April, just as spring arrives and the competition... Read More
Posted: 15/03/2021
Many of the country’s leading event riders are set to converge on Oasby for their Elite event on Monday, March 22. Organised by the team at BEDE Events, Oasby Elite attracts major names in the sport and Horse & Country will live stream more than five hours of action from the... Read More
Posted: 12/03/2021
New statistics released by The British Horse Society (BHS) show road incidents involving horses and vehicles remain a problem, with 1,010 incidents reported to the equine charity over the past year. While the number of incidents decreased by 3% compared to the previous year, the number of incidents is still worryingly high,... Read More
Posted: 12/03/2021
2021 Carolina International three-day event to be live-streamed exclusively on Horse & Country The season may not have kicked-off yet in the UK but there’s a treat in store on Horse & Country for eventing fans, with exclusive coverage of one of the most prestigious events on the US eventing calendar, the... Read More
Posted: 11/03/2021
The findings of a new British Equestrian Trade Association survey provide a fascinating snapshot of the UK’s equestrian sector in the wake of a global pandemic. The survey set out to measure the impact of Covid-19 on riding and equestrian spending habits. It took place in December 2020 and January 2021,... Read More
Posted: 11/03/2021
Dulwich Riding School in London has been forced to close because ofCovid restrictions and like many other riding schools across the UK, is facing mounting pressure to pay the bills. Georgina Billings attended Dulwich Riding School from the age of eight and now takes her two-year-old daughter Dillan there. The two of... Read More
Posted: 11/03/2021
Just Jodz pride themselves on offering the very best in value and comfort and these Multi Use Leggings do not disappoint. A riding wear staple, these leggings are made from thick, breathable, four way stretch fabric which is extremely flattering. Featuring a single pocket on the leg, double layer fabric on... Read More
Posted: 10/03/2021
The British Horse Society has released a new app that enables equestrians to quickly and easily submit details of incidents that have negatively affected their safety. The free of charge new app, ‘Horse i’, has been specifically designed to empower equestrians to immediately report any incidents they encounter directly to the BHS... Read More
Posted: 10/03/2021
Leading event rider, Lissa Green brings her wealth of knowledge to HorseFest this July at Weston Park in Shropshire. Lissa, 5* event rider and daughter of the legendary Lucinda Green, will be at HorseFest not only passing on her training and producing skills but also to talk about her eventing journey so... Read More
Posted: 08/03/2021
The Padded Body Warmer from Yaris Equestrian is ideal for that transition from winter to spring. Layer on top of a hoodie on a chilly spring morning or throw over a long-sleeve t-shirt to head out on a hack, the Padded Body Warmer is a must have item for your equestrian wardrobe. Lined... Read More
Posted: 08/03/2021
Gillian Higgins Brings Her Inspirational Horses Inside Out Demonstration to HorseFest Are you interested in your horse’s anatomy and biomechanics, and how that has a related effect on so many other aspects of their health and well being. Gillian Higgins and Horses Inside Out will be appearing at HorseFest, the new summer festival... Read More
Posted: 08/03/2021
Former Society of Master Saddlers’ President, Kay Hastilow, provides advice on making saddle fitting checks at home. Q. What are some quick checks I can make day to day to ensure my horse’s saddle fits him well between visits from the saddler. A. Once a saddle has been selected and carefully fitted... Read More
Posted: 04/03/2021
Hi Visibility clothing for horse and rider is vital all year round to allow us to ride our horses safely. Luckily, DVR Equestrian have a whole range of beautiful high-performance, high-visibility equestrian wear. The DVR Equestrian STYLE VIS Signature Triangle Recycled Hat Silk is a truly innovative product. The signature stand-out triangle... Read More
Posted: 04/03/2021
Following the recent Government announcement and confirmation that staying away from home will not be permitted until after 12 April at the earliest, it is with huge regret that we have to make the sad decision to cancel the Blue Chip Winter Show Jumping Championships 2021. Losing four and a half out... Read More
Posted: 04/03/2021
Prada, Gucci, Chanel, all premium, all aspirational and all brands that experience unscrupulous counterfeiting. Copying luxury brands is big business, feeding those who aspire to a particular lifestyle by enabling the purchase of cheaper, inferior product is rife the world over. In most cases it is obvious that the counterfeit product... Read More
Posted: 04/03/2021
Topping grass is essential for maintaining a healthy paddock. Regular maintenance of your paddock brings benefit to both horse and owner alike. Topping your paddock in the spring and throughout the season will help to control weed growth and coupled with regular paddock vacuuming to clear manure, this encourages strong new grass... Read More
Posted: 04/03/2021
With the advent of spring and its promise of better weather, many of us start to contemplate projects we can begin to undertake outside. With the likelihood of restrictions remaining into the summer, that means working on projects close to home. For many years Garside Sands near Leighton Buzzard has been one... Read More
Posted: 04/03/2021
Miscanthus Horse bedding is rapidly becoming the go-to bedding for horse owners due to its high absorbency, quick mucking out times and its eco-friendly credentials fitting with the global move to more sustainable choices. Many have still not heard of this completely natural alternative to wood shavings and other forms of... Read More
Posted: 04/03/2021
Dreaming of your own equestrian empire? Great Witchingham, Norfolk £875,000 This superb detached equestrian property offers a plethora of facilities including nine stables, a sand school plus an all-weather manege. Built in 1994, it also represents the best of modern living as well as providing around ten acres of land. Located next... Read More
Posted: 04/03/2021
Love and Mollichaff Condition Complete Saved the Day for Lottie Ann Bishop, a retired teaching assistant ruled by her heart, rescued and fostered a beautiful mare called Lottie, now seven years old standing at 13.2hh. Although there is more to Ann’s rescue story than what she initially thought! Ann has... Read More
Posted: 04/03/2021
Based in the stunning North Yorkshire hills, Millbry Hill Stud is home to some of the country’s leading stallions. Recently purchased by the Jones family, the Great Ayton base is the former home of well-known and highly regarded producer Jerome Harforth and the Stanley Grange Stud. Now with Charlotte and Emma Jones at... Read More
Posted: 03/03/2021
It is with great disappointment and regret, which we know will be shared by many, that we announce the cancellation of the 2021 Badminton Horse Trials which was due to be held “Behind Closed Doors” between the 5th and 9th May. This cancellation also includes the BE90 and BE100 Championships (4th... Read More
Posted: 03/03/2021
These bestselling technical leggings from MOCHARA Equestrian have been designed with style and practicality in mind. The sleek design doesn’t just look amazing, these leggings really deliver with their performance qualities too. Available in a range of must-have colours they are perfect for all your sporting activities; whether you’re smashing your workouts... Read More
Posted: 01/03/2021
MOCHARA Equestrian recently launched their eagerly awaited breeches which provide performance and comfort like no other. They are perfect for everyday riding and competition wear, with a flattering fit which is second to none. Now, brand new to the collection, MOCHARA have introduced ‘belt bags’, an ingenious accessory which will change the... Read More
Posted: 01/03/2021
New from Cavalor this spring are LaminAid and PodoSens. Cavalor LaminAid is recommended for horses and ponies with sensitive hooves due to metabolic problems. It supports the sensitive intestinal flora and brings hormonal and metabolic processes back into balance while improving blood circulation and flow in the hoof. Cavalor LaminAid is a unique, balanced... Read More
Posted: 01/03/2021
A national week of action encouraging people from across the equestrian community to speak out about their experiences of the infectious disease Strangles is returning this year. Strangles Awareness Week 2021 will take place from 3rd to 9th May with the aim to provide horse owners, yard managers, vets and equine professionals... Read More
Posted: 01/03/2021
Eventing competitors are set to converge on Oasby Horse Trials, as the season gets underway for the team at organiser’s BEDE Events. Oasby, Lincolnshire will take place on Friday and Saturday, April 2 and 3 with the possibility of sections also running on Sunday, April 4 depending on entries. Held over flat ground... Read More
Posted: 24/02/2021
Robinson Animal Healthcare is on the search for a new sponsored rider to join our team of top riders who represent the brand. As a leading manufacturer of first aid and wound care products, we are looking for someone to help spread the word about our legendary products such as Animalintex®, which... Read More
Posted: 23/02/2021
Now 15-years-old, Welsh Section A pony, Ed first experienced laminitis at the age of five and his devoted owner Sam Bull has done everything in her power ever since to keep him happy and comfortable. Sam first came across Ed when a friend bought a host of foals from the sales and... Read More
Posted: 23/02/2021
TopSpec AntiLam is a pelleted multi-supplement and is used and recommended by nutritionists, vets and farriers. Most overweight ponies, and some overweight horses, are susceptible to laminitis, as are horses and ponies diagnosed with Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS), Insulin Dysregulation (ID) and/or Cushings (PPID). AntiLam is a brilliant formulation combining several supplements with... Read More
Posted: 19/02/2021
New from Cavallo, the Sanna waistcoat will make a great addition to your spring wardrobe. Perfect for working around the yard and in the saddle but will look equally as good teamed with leisure wear for a quick trip to the shops. Made from 100% polyester, the Sanna waistcoat will keep you warm... Read More
Posted: 19/02/2021
Perfect for warm spring days, the new Sera t-shirt from the Cavallo Sportswear range is a must have for any capsule wardrobe. The round neck t-shirt is made from 94% polyester and 6% elasthane for a comfortable fit. For a fun twist the chest features the quote ‘Keep Riding, Keep Loving, Keep Smiling’... Read More
Posted: 19/02/2021
Redwings Horse Sanctuary has launched an urgent appeal having been forced to spend an extra £100,000 on hay this winter. The registered charity, which cares for 1,500 rescued horses, ponies, donkeys and mules across the UK, had been facing a hay shortage due to the extreme wet weather conditions. After heavy rain and... Read More
Posted: 18/02/2021
Dressage pony superstar, Gigolo, owned by the Lickley family has been a stalwart of British teams for many years. Ridden by Izzy Lickley, the talented veteran competed in the Pony Europeans in Denmark in 2016 but started his British team debut aged just six-years-old. Now 22 and very much enjoying his retirement he... Read More
Posted: 18/02/2021
Carl Hester features in new episode of “In the Frame” on H&C. Interview on Instagram Live this evening Carl Hester is the latest guest to feature in “In the Frame”, the new series from Horse & Country (H&C) where presenter Alice Plunkett asks an equestrian legend to select five photographs that define... Read More
Posted: 17/02/2021
FOMO, the company behind the UK’s newest body protector FAZE that was launched earlier this year has just released the first findings in a study into body protection for the equestrian market. FOMO was awarded an Innovate UK SMART Grant in October of 2019 and has spent the past 15 months... Read More
Posted: 17/02/2021
If you are going to be out and about competing this spring and summer you will want to ensure that your horse looks super smart when they arrive at the competition venue. Yaris Equestrian manufacture rugs of the highest quality and their custom range features three show rugs that can be customised... Read More
Posted: 16/02/2021
The Insignis Dressage Boot from the Cavallo range is a stunning boot ideal for riders of any level, from professional to amateur. Made from full-grained leather and lined with the highest quality calf leather, these boots are comfortable but hard-wearing, so will easily transition from training to competition. Designed with a technical antibacterial... Read More
Posted: 12/02/2021
Well-known for their fantastic series of horse trials nationally as well as regional dressage and show jumping competitions, BEDE Events has launched a Virtual Dressage competition. With the aim of ‘bringing riders together while apart’ the competition will see three British Eventing dressage tests to choose from. Due to the BEDE winter dressage... Read More
Posted: 10/02/2021
As cold weather grips the United Kingdom, The Racehorse Sanctuary, a registered charity which rehabilitates and re-homes ex-racehorses, is asking horse lovers for help. The charity, which is based at Mulsey Farm in West Sussex, has seen its fundraising income all but dry up thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic, and has... Read More
Posted: 09/02/2021
WINDRUSH FOUNDATION PARTNERS WITH AN EVENTFUL LIFE CROSS-COUNTRY VIDEO The Windrush Equestrian Foundation are pleased to announce a new partnership with leading cross-country video provider, An Eventful Life. The partnership will allow members of the Foundation’s Young Eventers’ Programme to benefit from access to their cross-country videos from a range of events across... Read More
Posted: 08/02/2021
The Estoril mSTR Ladies Competition Jacket from Cavallo will ensure that you feel suitably dressed for the occasion when entering the arena. Cut to fit the body, the jacket features a shellfabric collar with rhinestone detailing and lurex piping for a touch of glamour. The back and the shoulders are designed with... Read More
Posted: 08/02/2021
Style meets comfort with the Cavallo Caja Grip Ladies Breeches, making them an ideal choice for your competition wardrobe. Made from 64% cotton, 29% polyamide and 7% elasthane, the breeches provide excellent freedom of movement in the saddle with added security from the Cava Tec Grip PU full seat. With a straight cut... Read More
Posted: 08/02/2021
The Ladies Panita Competition Shirt from Cavallo is a stylish shirt that will look effortlessly smart in the show ring. Made from 90% polyamide and 10% elasthane, with a figure-hugging fit, the Panita is both flattering and functional when competing. Featuring sleeves made from sparkling lurex lace and a button panel you will... Read More
Posted: 05/02/2021
66th Annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show to be live-streamed exclusively on Horse & Country There’s a real treat this month on Horse & Country (H&C) for the passionate Arabian horse community. From 11th – 21st February the 66th annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show is live and exclusive on H&C’s streaming service, H&C+.... Read More
Posted: 04/02/2021
A sports bra is an essential item of clothing for every equestrian athlete. Looking for the perfect one that combines comfort, support and style can be quite the challenge. Thankfully, DVR Equestrian have created just that with their Chiara Compression bra. Offering superb support, the Chiara Compression bra will... Read More
Posted: 04/02/2021
The humble rosehip has wonderful health-giving properties for both us and our horses. Elite Equine is the modern purveyor of this centuries old herbal treatment, with its advanced equine formulation that contains no artificial additives and is 100% organic. In a bid to increase general health and wellbeing of the many... Read More
Posted: 04/02/2021
Firle Place Country Show and Horse Trials has been chosen as one of the prestigious venues for the new Science Supplements Area Festivals. Organised by the team at BEDE Events, Firle Place is the first of these exciting new additions to the calendar, taking place May 15 and 16, and is the... Read More
Posted: 04/02/2021
At Reeve Brown we have seen an increasing number of enquiries from land owners as to how they can maximise the value of their land. However in these difficult times it can be difficult to commit to what is sometimes a lengthy, costly and, to an extent, uncertain process. With planning... Read More
