
Posted: 23/11/2020
EQUI-TREK CONTINUE DECADE LONG SPONSORSHIP OF THE JOCKEY CLUB SOUTH WEST FREQUENT RUNNER AWARD The Jockey Club is delighted to announce that Equi-Trek will continue to sponsor the Frequent Runner Award for the 2020-21 season for racecourses in the South West of The Jockey Club; Cheltenham, Warwick, Wincanton and Exeter... Read More

Posted: 23/11/2020
For veteran horses and ponies winter can be tough and present owners with a challenge to ensure that they come through into spring in good condition.
Horses and particularly ponies can live active lives well into their twenties and beyond, defying the age bracket where traditionally we would have classed them as... Read More

Posted: 20/11/2020
HorseFest THE Exciting New OutdoorSummer Festival for Horse Lovers!
WANT to spend time with like-minded horse lovers in a picturesque outdoor location this coming summer?
HorseFest is a fantastic new, three day festival, taking place from July 23 to 25, for all those horse fans with an interest in the equine world, allowing... Read More

Posted: 19/11/2020
With its distinctive green, clover logo, the name Bucas has been synonymous with innovative rug designs for nearly 40 years. The brand was founded in 1981 when most horses would have had a traditional New Zealand turnout and a jute stable rug, a far cry from the extensive wardrobe of most... Read More

Posted: 19/11/2020
EQUINE HEALTH CENTRE ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH CHRISTOPHER BURTON
Somerset based business, Equine Health Centre are pleased to announce their partnership with, Australian Olympian, Christopher Burton. As UK distributors for Horse Gym 2000 and Vitafloor, Equine Health Centre have been working closely with the three times CCI5* winning event rider in the development... Read More

Posted: 18/11/2020
Pioneering rug design since 1981, Bucas continue their great tradition of innovative intelligent horse rugs and the range today includes a greater choice of high performance products than ever before. Bucas Atlantic Range
The Bucas Atlantic Turnout range includes a selection of robust and durable turnouts offering protection across a broad range... Read More

Posted: 16/11/2020
The Para Equestrian Foundation is asking horse lovers to support its Unicorn Campaign The Para Equestrian Foundation, a new non-profit community interest company dedicated to supporting para riders, is launching its Unicorn Campaign to raise the funds to buy 2 very special horses for its beneficiaries to ride. With this amazing... Read More

Posted: 16/11/2020
The Event Horse Owners Syndicate launches the Shadow Man Experience with Ben Hobday The newly-launched Event Horse Owners Syndicate (EHOS) is delighted to have teamed up with event rider Ben Hobday and fellow owner Jane Chambers to offer an exclusive opportunity to be involved in Shadow Man II, one of the... Read More

Posted: 16/11/2020
REDWINGS IS RUNNING AN ONLINE CHRISTMAS SHOW - HORSES, DOGS AND PETS CLASSES - OPEN TO EVERYONE.
ROSETTES TO BE WON!
ENTRIES CLOSE SUNDAY 13TH DECEMBER 2020
Best-selling novelist Elly Griffiths will be helping to judge a fun festive online horse and pet show launched by Redwings Horse Sanctuary.
Elly, author of the hugely... Read More

Posted: 16/11/2020
Hartpury has announced a new partnership with Racing Welfare to carry out industry-driven research into stable staff injuries and recommend strategies to support injured stable staff to the UK horseracing industry.
Emma Davies, Programme Manager for BSc Equestrian Sports Science at Hartpury University, is leading the project in collaboration with the national... Read More

Posted: 13/11/2020
12-year-old Ruby, a pure bred Oldenburg mare owned by Jessica Clack from Coventry regularly competes in dressage and showing and loves being out in the field or going on hacks with her companion, Penny, an Irish cob. However Ruby did become anxious and excited at times, particularly with puddles and water,... Read More

Posted: 13/11/2020
There’s a real treat in store for dressage fans coming up on Horse & Country’s streaming service. On Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd November H&C+ will be live-streaming every session of the British Dressage National Convention in Association with Harrison Clark Rickerbys.
With the event taking place behind closed doors this year,... Read More

Posted: 13/11/2020
When it comes to winter, only one thing is certain...we can never really know exactly what weather to expect! As a result, our wardrobes must be able to cope with every eventuality – from freezing temperatures and snow drifts to torrential downpours, howling gales and occasionally, unseasonably warm weather. Blending... Read More

Posted: 11/11/2020
Horse & Country and training app Ridesum announce wide-ranging content and community partnership
Leading international equestrian sports network Horse & Country (H&C) and training app Ridesum today announced a partnership that will see the two companies working together across a number of key areas. H&C and Ridesum are both digitally led organisations... Read More

Posted: 11/11/2020
IMOGEN MURRAY EXTENDS SPONSORSHIP WITH AUBIOSE
Follow a short, but highly successful, 2020 season Leicestershire based 5* international rider Imogen Murray has extended her sponsorship agreement with, La Chanvriere de L’Aube’s bedding brand, Aubiose for a further year.
“We’re extremely grateful to Aubiose for their continued support, at a time when we realise... Read More

Posted: 10/11/2020
As well as being horse insurance experts, many of our team are horse riders and owners too, so we understand that keeping horses is not a cheap hobby. From livery yard bills to feed, hay and farrier fees the costs can quickly add up.
To help you to try and reduce your... Read More

Posted: 10/11/2020
With those in England asked to stay at home for November, and other parts of the UK encouraging people to remain at home, we’ll all be spending more time at ‘Home Sweet Home’. Take 10 minutes out of your month at home to look around, check the value of your... Read More

Posted: 10/11/2020
– Helping you and your horse get through winter
Soothe, freshen and calm your horse all in one this Winter with the popular Lavender No-Rinse Wash from NETTEX. Containing the highest quality ingredients it is thoroughly relaxing and the perfect choice for your horse after a strenuous work-out, or after clipping to... Read More

Posted: 10/11/2020
Bed down with Miscanthus this winter and see the benefits of using a sustainable, natural material for your horse. With concerns for climate change at a critical level, switching to Miscanthus bedding not only benefits the environment by reducing carbon emissions and waste, it provides positive changes to your yard and... Read More

Posted: 10/11/2020
As riders, we know how important a truly comfortable jacket is whether riding down the centre line or popping over fences. We have tried them all, made to measure and custom made, cheap and expensive and nothing ever seemed to work just right, despite the rhetoric and the claims of companies... Read More

Posted: 10/11/2020
This September, University Centre Bishop Burton (UCBB) and Riseholme College welcomed a new cohort of Equine degree students. Although this year may look a little different through a blended learning approach, students are still able to get a full and rich experience, including socially distanced practical sessions in our fantastic facilities.
The... Read More

Posted: 10/11/2020
The Monart team pushed against the odds and came out defiant as Ireland’s only elite horse sale, selected by a panel of elite 5* riders, records best sales results to date.
“We’re thrilled that it worked and how every aspect played out” confirmed Sale Director, and Irish Olympian, Niall Griffin.
The 2020 sale... Read More

Posted: 10/11/2020
Having initially focused on customer experience, marketing and business consultancy services, EquiConsulting (the trading name of The Bit Media Service Ltd) has expanded their offering for content production. Content is king, and although it isn’t quite true that video killed the radio star, video is a go-to medium for successful and... Read More

Posted: 10/11/2020
Much has changed for Charlotte Dujardin since her dominance with Valegro on the international dressage stage made her that rare equestrian: a household name well beyond it. The Olympic, World Equestrian Games, World Cup and European Champion was awarded the Officer of the Order of the British Empire, OBE, in 2013,... Read More

Posted: 10/11/2020
A five bedroom detached barn conversion with stables, 2.93 acres in a rural position and with countryside views. This equestrian property has versatile accommodation arranged over two floors. The ground floor includes a bedroom with an en suite shower room, both with underfloor heating; four reception rooms; and a farmhouse style... Read More

Posted: 10/11/2020
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

Posted: 10/11/2020
As equestrians, horses are our time out, a chance to relax and take a break from the stress of daily life. Time spent with them leaves us feeling refreshed, but do you know that due to their calming presence we can actually learn a lot from them?
As prey animals, horses are... Read More

Posted: 09/11/2020
Growing in popularity, Miscanthus Horse Bedding from Terravesta Equine is the ideal choice for horse owners looking for a bedding that is easy to use, good for your horse and good for the environment. Made from finely chopped Miscanthus, which is grown by British Farmers, the bedding is 100% natural and... Read More

Posted: 04/11/2020
From November 6th to the 8th, Anne Kursinski will be running a clinic from her Market Street Facility in Frenchtown NJ streamed exclusively on H&C+. Across the three days Anne will use her great talents as a trainer and clinician to help riders achieve their goals through communication, gymnastics and mental... Read More

Posted: 04/11/2020
Brand new to the collection and just in time for Winter, MOCHARA Equestrian have launched these stunning breeches in black, stone, navy and white, all the classic colours every equestrian will appreciate.
Stylish and comfortable, the fit on these is second to none. The high waisted design provides extra support which is... Read More

Posted: 04/11/2020
The Yaris Core Waterproof Exercise Sheet is designed to keep your horse warm and dry during the cold winter months.
As well as protecting your horse from the elements, the exercise sheet was developed with both practicality and style in mind as the cutaway design allows full freedom of movement during exercise.
Velcro... Read More

Posted: 04/11/2020
Multi-purpose, eco-friendly disinfectant launches for the equine industry. The coronavirus pandemic has made everyone aware of the need for bio-security. While research is ongoing into pets and horses carrying coronavirus, we are all aware that our horses are at risk of carrying and passing on infectious diseases and viruses, the equine... Read More

Posted: 04/11/2020
DVR Equestrian is inclusive of everyone; from age, body shape and size, ethnicity, ability/disability, and gender. They promote diversity through all their platforms, hoping to improve and encourage inclusivity within the equestrian industry.
DVR Equestrian champions the beauty in all of our differences. They promote the message that every one of us... Read More

Posted: 03/11/2020
Few comprehensive studies have been carried out about the benefits of warm-up exercises before competition and their impact on performance
The purpose of this new study was to improve the understanding of what dressage and show jumping riders consider to be the benefits of performing particular warm-up exercises
Approximately 50% of the riders... Read More

Posted: 28/10/2020
The British Horse Society Supports Government Research into the Impact of Firework Noise on Animals In the last year, more than double the number of incidents involving fireworks were reported to the BHS, up from 66 to 134. Over 400 incidents and, tragically, 23 horse fatalities have been reported to... Read More

Posted: 27/10/2020
Eliza Stoddart was in superlative form at this autumn’s Oasby (2) Horse Trials when securing the British Eventing Tigga’s Saddlery Five-Year-Old Championship for a second year running. Riding the stunning grey, De Pleasure, owned by Eliza, Georgina Stoddart, Heather Sandell and Sue Brankin Frisby, the talented pair finished on their dressage... Read More

Posted: 27/10/2020
As practical and comfortable as a riding tight with a little more space, these best-selling ‘Dexter’ Recycled Trackpant Breeches are the ultimate must-have this season. DVR Equestrian are committed to sustainability and proudly make their entire technical-wear collection from 78% recycled ocean plastics (econyl©). These produce fabrics which boast fantastic... Read More

Posted: 27/10/2020
Having a confidence crisis? Fear not. Performance coach Sandie Robertson can help you feel on top of your game. Hugely successful, world renowned equestrian performance coach, Sandie Robertson believes there is no problem too big to overcome if you have the help of a qualified mind coach. With over 20 years’... Read More

Posted: 27/10/2020
The leaves have just begun to fall and there’s a familiar Autumnal chill in the air. The season change is beautiful, but the cold air and changes in air pressure can cause problems with our horses’ joints.
Prolonged exposure to the cold can cause increased stiffness in both muscle and connective tissue,... Read More

Posted: 27/10/2020
Riding horses should always be done safely but when the wet weather starts in early autumn, the prospect of mud fills horse owners with dread and fear. Thankfully, the clever engineer at FOMO made the outer layer of the FAZE body protector removeable, and therefore easy to chuck in the wash... Read More

Posted: 27/10/2020
PDS saddles, the range of dressage saddles created in conjunction with Carl Hester MBE, are launching a UK campaign to increase awareness and sales. While 2020 has been a year of uncertainty for many brands, including PDS who are a family run business based in Argentina, they have decided to concentrate... Read More

Posted: 27/10/2020
Just in time for the chilly Winter season comes this stylish Half Zip Sweatshirt from MOCHARA Equestrian, the perfect all rounder. Made from a comfortable soft cotton fabric with a fleecy lining this feels like the cosy cuddle we’ve all been waiting for. Mochara’s sweatshirt is perfect for slipping on... Read More

Posted: 27/10/2020
Henrietta Knight is a world-renowned Thoroughbred racehorse trainer, best known for her work with National Hunt racehorses. During September Henrietta had her Outdoor School at West Lockinge Farm totally renovated and replaced by the Martin Collins team. Having put her trust in Martin Collins almost 40 years ago when Martin himself... Read More

Posted: 27/10/2020
Grab your horse’s favourite lick this winter and help support their respiratory function with SUPAlyx Easy Breather from NETTEX.
NETTEX SUPAlyx Horse and Pony Easy Breather is a tasty feed, vitamin and mineral lick to help support your horse or pony’s overall wellbeing and respiratory health.
A carefully selected blend of eucalyptus, menthol,... Read More

Posted: 23/10/2020
Add a splash of colour to your first aid kit with Equiwrap® Cohesive Bandages from Robinson Animal Healthcare.
Available in a wide range of colours including fluorescent green, orange and pink, Equiwrap® Cohesive Bandages are a powerful, flexible bandage that sticks to itself but not to skin or hair.
Easy to tear, Equiwrap®... Read More

Posted: 22/10/2020
London-based interior designer and part-time potter, Victoria Tar, has recently gained a real confidence boost with her Irish Sports horse, Captain Corlea (or Casper, as he is known at home).
She purchased the 14-year-old grey gelding just over six months ago following a six month loan to make sure they clicked and... Read More

Posted: 22/10/2020
TopSpec Super Conditioning Flakes are a highly innovative muesli blend that is 25% more conditioning than traditional conditioning mixes and cubes.
Super Conditioning Flakes include cooked naked oats and therefore provide ‘fast-releasing’ energy. As an approximate guide 1.5kg (3lb) of Super Conditioning Flakes will replace 2kg (4lb) of traditional cereals/cereal-based feeds.
Super Conditioning... Read More

Posted: 22/10/2020
In this issue we talk to The Society of Master Saddles to find out more about the work they carry out, how saddles have developed over the years and the real importance of having a correctly fitted saddle.
A saddle is without a doubt the most important purchase for your horse. It... Read More

Posted: 22/10/2020
The cast has been confirmed for an upcoming short film which will tackle the issue of mental health around jockeys.
“The Fall” has been written by Equine Productions’ Visual Director Nathan Horrocks, who will co-direct the feature with Cold Feet star Robert Bathurst.
It’s been confirmed Bathurst will play the role of the... Read More

Posted: 21/10/2020
There’s a real treat in store for eventing fans coming up on Horse & Country (H&C). From the 22nd to the 25th October, every phase of Les 5 Étoiles de Pau will be live on H&C’s streaming service, H&C+, with exclusive English commentary.
With Pau being the only 5* event to run... Read More