
Posted: 24/04/2026
The “World’s Most Famous Horse Show”, Horse of the Year Show, returns to Birmingham for its 25th anniversary year at the NEC from 7–11 October 2026, bringing together the very best in showing and showjumping. Each year, thousands of visitors attend to witness elite competition, world-class displays and one of the... Read More

Posted: 12/03/2026
The Masterclass series has become a standout feature of Brooksby College’s Equine curriculum this year, giving second-year Level 3 students the chance to deepen their industry knowledge, build practical skills, and explore future career paths through bespoke workshops with key industry professionals.
The series launched in January with three practical demonstrations led... Read More

Posted: 12/03/2026
The Annual Show at Moreton Morrell College is back - and you’re invited.
Taking place from 10:00am to 5:00pm, our campus will be open for a full day celebrating college life and our wider community. We’re welcoming prospective students, alumni, current students and staff, local residents, families, farmers, and anyone curious to... Read More

Posted: 11/03/2026
The British Equestrian Trade Association (BETA) is delighted to share that the first BETA Safety Conference will take place on 21st April 2026 at Loughborough University – and you’re invited.
The one day event is packed with expert speakers from all over the world, sharing their knowledge on a range of subjects... Read More

Posted: 11/03/2026
When the Rain Hasn’t Stopped, Managing Parasites After a Waterlogged Winter
If the start of 2026 has felt like one long downpour, you are not imagining it. Many horse owners have spent weeks staring at waterlogged paddocks, deep mud and gateways that swallow wellies whole. When the ground is saturated and a... Read More

Posted: 11/03/2026
Although we have to wait until May for Strangles Awareness Week, protecting horses is of course a year-round commitment. Redwings Horse Sanctuary knows that there have already been more than 70 lab-diagnosed Strangles cases this year and it's never too soon to give people the BEST chance to protect their horses,... Read More

Posted: 19/02/2026
Redwings Horse Sanctuary has today announced the beginning of a consultation process regarding the potential closure of two of its visitor centres, Redwings Mountains in Forfar, Angus, and Redwings Oxhill in Warwickshire, due to rising costs.
The proposals impact 39 roles across the two centres, and the consultation process is expected to take at least... Read More

Posted: 12/02/2026
Respiratory Problems Remain the No.1 Stable Health Threat for Horses – And More Than One in Three Owners The latest Equine Health & Bedding Survey, carried out in December 2025 by the UK’s leading equine bedding manufacturer Bedmax, once again highlights the biggest health threats facing horses in their stables... Read More

Posted: 12/02/2026
For many in the equestrian industry, turnout is treated as a welfare “nice to have” rather than a fundamental need. Yet a growing body of scientific work challenges this view, consistently demonstrating that access to movement, grazing, and social interaction is essential to horses’ mental and physical health. This review by... Read More

Posted: 12/02/2026
YardWise Returns in 2026 with a Two-Day Focus on Smart Care and Smarter Business Following the success of YardWise 2025, plans are now underway for YardWise 2026: Smart Care, Smarter Business, taking place on 15 - 16 September 2026 at Warwick Trident College, Royal Leamington Spa.
YardWise is a specialist business and... Read More

Posted: 13/01/2026
Brooksby College Equine Lecturer and Alumna, Olivia Swinbourne, recently secured the BHS Young Volunteer of the Year title at an awards ceremony at Newbury Racecourse.
Presented by actor Martin Clunes, the award recognised Olivia’s work as a volunteer Horse Care and Welfare Advisor for the British Horse Society, through which she assists... Read More

Posted: 13/01/2026
Connemara pony returns to full soundness following six months of pain and discomfort
West Sussex equine charity warns of rising risks posed by modern horse-management practices
A leading equine rehabilitation charity in West Sussex is drawing attention to the growing impact of modern management practices - such as intermittent feeding, high-grain diets, intensive... Read More

Posted: 13/01/2026
Keeping your horses healthy in their stables is one of the big challenges facing owners in the winter months, and climate change is raising the risks of infection and disease higher than ever before.
As a repository for faeces and urine, bedding has always been recognised as a potent breeding ground for... Read More