
Posted: 10/01/2019
SmartBunker:
Investigation into feed hygiene during storage – Repeat of mould and yeast testing due to contamination of original feed I.N.I. Innovation Voucher No.: 0213180 Dr. Stephanie Wood Senior Equine Technologist Greenmount Campus Overall project aim: Greenans Products Ltd developed a new style of animal feed storage container (SmartBunker).... Read More

Posted: 10/01/2019
As the Chinese philosopher and teacher Confucius says: “Choose a job you enjoy doing and you never work a day in your life.” So if your passion lies in equestrianism, and you're on the lookout for your dream career; then working with horses may well be the perfect choice for you.... Read More

Posted: 10/01/2019
Shearwater Insurance are thrilled to announce the launch of their new Quote and Buy Portal which allows customers to instantly get insurance cover for their horseboxes and trailers. The portal is easy to navigate and after filling in some basic information customers can simply click for their quote. The quote is... Read More

Posted: 09/01/2019
Have you made a New Year’s resolution to book some lessons to kick-start your training in 2019? If so, event rider and trainer, Harriet Morris-Baumber, is offering lessons for the amazing price of £20 per hour.
The limited offer is available on Tuesday, January 29 and Tuesday, February 19, only and must... Read More

Posted: 08/01/2019
The Lead Rein Pony of Hunter Type of the Year welcomes brand new sponsor
Bryony Gribbin of Vale Farm Ltd are one of the latest in a flurry of new sponsors signed up to support Horse of the Year Show 2019. Taking on title sponsorship of one of the pony showing classes... Read More

Posted: 07/01/2019
UK-based equine nutrition company Equidiet’s range of liquid fibre diet solutions have been recognised in a recent global equestrian technology and product report as an important innovative disruptor in the field of Equine Nutrition. The Global HorseTech Market Report highlighted Equidiet, which was founded by equine nutritional hydrotherapist Sandra Murphy BSc... Read More

Posted: 04/01/2019
Reins - connected on either side of the bridle to the bit and attached to one another near the horses withers, this forms a loop to make the reins.
Reins are an important piece of tack on the bridle as it is one of the riders methods of communication to the horse.
Depending... Read More

Posted: 04/01/2019
Fourwinds Equestrian Centre, based in Spalding, Lincolnshire is hoping to inspire more people to take up horse riding thanks to its Accessibility Mark accreditation.
The Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA), in partnership with the British Equestrian Federation (BEF), launched the revolutionary Accessibility Mark scheme to work with riding centres with the... Read More

Posted: 04/01/2019
With so many gorgeous new additions in the Spring Equetech Collection, you'll find it hard to pick just one item as your favourite. Whether it's technical riding leggings and training tops or competition wear, Equetech has the season ahead all sewn up.
The Equetech Ladies Showing Cape is perfect for those early... Read More

Posted: 04/01/2019
Haygain are thrilled to announce their sponsorship of Tweseldown. The sponsorship is for the 2019 season as well as title sponsor for the British Eventing event in May. There has been a connection between the two brands for some time and both parties are excited for the future of this agreement.
"We... Read More

Posted: 03/01/2019
Kicking 2019 off to a flying start, Grandstand Media Ltd are delighted to announce an exciting new sponsorship confirmed for the Puissance at HOYS 2019! Ripon Select Foods and the Wood Family are thrilled to be taking on the sponsorship of the iconic Saturday evening showjumping class, which sees top riders... Read More

Posted: 22/12/2018
An eager crowd was treated to an action-packed fifth day at Olympia, The London International Horse Show. The first Show Jumping competition of the day saw 18-year-old Robert Murphy produce a sublime performance going double-clear and securing a memorable victory in The Voltaire Design Under 25 British Championship Final. A faultless... Read More

Posted: 22/12/2018
There were ecstatic scenes as William Whitaker won the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ at Olympia, The London International Horse Show, in front of a packed, cheering British crowd. Riding Ludwig Criel’s stallion Utamaro D’Ecaussines, Whitaker, 29, stormed around the testing jump-off course designed by Portugal’s Bernardo Costa Cabral in 37.02... Read More

Posted: 22/12/2018
Alberto Zorzi became the fifth rider in history to win The Turkish Airlines Olympia Grand Prix back-to-back when he produced an incredible burst of speed to outdo his four rivals in the jump-off and bring a brilliant five days of jumping to an enthralling close.
Last year, Zorzi, a member of the... Read More

Posted: 21/12/2018
The crowds on day four of Olympia, The London International Horse Show were treated to some exhilarating Driving and Show Jumping performances, breathtaking displays from Santi Serra, La Garde Républicaine, The Kennel Club Dog Agility and the Shetland Ponies, while more than 40 junior and senior medallists from Equestrian Team GBR... Read More

Posted: 21/12/2018
With everyone getting ready to celebrate Christmas and welcome in the New Year, Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) are delighted to announce that the showing qualifiers for the 2019 season are now live on the HOYS website https://hoys.co.uk/competitor-zone/showing-qualifiers/.
With a total of 29 Showing Championships to contest, there has never been... Read More

Posted: 20/12/2018
easibed equine bedding is planning to gallop into 2019 full of New Year joy, as it celebrates its18th year of business by giving away a year’s worth of prizes! The dust free wood fibre bedding first landed in the equine bedding market 18 years ago in December 2000. To celebrate this... Read More

Posted: 19/12/2018
Day three of Olympia, The London International Horse Show attracted a sell-out crowd for The Cayenne Puissance, one of the star attractions of the week-long event. The Puissance title was eventually shared by Great Britain's Guy Williams (Mr Blue Sky UK) and France's Mathieu Billot (Dassler), after both pairs cleared the... Read More

Posted: 19/12/2018
OLYMPIA, THE LONDON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW DAILY REPORT
Day two of Olympia, The London International Horse Show promised to be a spectacle and it certainly lived up to expectations. The FEI Dressage World Cup™ Grand Prix Freestyle supported by Horse & Hound was won by Germany's Frederic Wandres on his chestnut gelding,... Read More

Posted: 19/12/2018
Make your New Year resolution to keep your horse fit and healthy while you monitor any tiny changes in symmetry or rhythm once you increase their workload simply by using the app on your phone. The Equestic Saddleclip which was launched in October in the UK, can detect changes and... Read More
Posted: 19/12/2018
It is with great sadness that the Nina Barbour and the team at Bolesworth announce the passing of Ramiro B, after being diagnosed with irreversible kidney failure at the age of 24. Ramiro B has been standing in the UK since 2011, and has consistently been one of the most popular... Read More

Posted: 18/12/2018
OLYMPIA, THE LONDON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW DAILY REPORT
Olympia, The London International Horse Show opened its door for the first day of the week-long event. The UK's largest indoor Show saw many of the world's best Dressage riders out in full-force for the newly formatted FEI Dressage World Cup™ Grand Prix supported... Read More

Posted: 14/12/2018
Guide Dogs Volunteers Christine and Paul were surprised recently when they met with staff from Warwickshire based event company Grandstand Media who presented them with a further donation. Sarah Measom, Marketing and Communications Manager handed over a cheque for over £2500, making the total that Grandstand Media have donated to Guide... Read More

Posted: 14/12/2018
Horses are amazing animals that have the ability to make a real difference to people’s lives. Evidence of this can be seen on a daily basis at Accessibility Mark centres up and down the country.
When Church Farm Equestrian Centre organised an event to mark Disabled Access Day in March 2017, they... Read More

Posted: 14/12/2018
EquidGel® and Endurance GB celebrate successful first annual awards
Equine Nutritional Hydrotherapy brand EquidGel® are pleased to announce the success of their first annual awards ceremony in conjunction with Endurance GB. The event was held at the Daventry Court Hotel on Sunday 25th November and was well supported by EquidGel® users of... Read More

Posted: 14/12/2018
The very first edition of the Global HorseTech Market Report profiles some of the most exciting, innovative and disruptive new technologies available to the modern equestrian or veterinarian in 2018. The objective of the report is to highlight these companies and their products, helping to educate the reader about the latest... Read More

Posted: 13/12/2018
Living in Scotland, Robinson Animal Healthcare sponsored event rider, Louisa Milne Home, is used to facing the extra challenges of trying to keep her horses in training during winter, so she is just the person to offer advice on how to cope with the unpredictable winter weather.
Louisa tries her best to... Read More

Posted: 13/12/2018
For a number of reasons hay shortages are becoming commonplace. Products within Dengie’s range of high fibre feeds can help supplement or replace hay rations, limited turnout time or poor grazing.
The fussy eater – Hi-Fi Senior – suitable for a wide range of horses not just veterans. A blend of high-temperature... Read More

Posted: 13/12/2018
easibed equine bedding has reported a thirty four per cent increase in sales over the summer and autumn months compared to the same time last year. And the bedding company, which manufactures the dust free wood fibre bedding from clean white recycled wood, says it is forecasting a continuation in the... Read More

Posted: 12/12/2018
Well-known for their Original 10 minute beet and high fibre, conditioning feed, British Horse Feeds has updated their classic bags for Speedi-Beet and Fibre-Beet.
In an effort to be environmentally friendly and after customer feedback on the bags the team has moved the loyalty scheme rosettes from the base of the bag... Read More

Posted: 12/12/2018
RACING LEGEND SIR AP MCCOY GEARS UP THE YOUNGER GENERATION OF SHETLAND PONY JOCKEYS
Ahead of Olympia, The London International Horse Show, which opens its doors on 17-23 December, retired racing legends Sir AP McCoy OBE and Bob Champion MBE headed to Ascot Racecourse to give some of the stars of the... Read More

Posted: 12/12/2018
OLYMPIA, THE LONDON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW BRINGS A SHOPPING EXTRAVAGANZA, NOT-TO-BE-MISSED TALKS IN THE LIVE ZONE AND THE TIM STOCKDALE FOUNDATION
Olympia, The London International Horse Show will return from 17-23 December 2018 with an even bigger and better Olympia Shopping Village, featuring around 240 exhibitors, offering a spectacular selection of shops... Read More

Posted: 12/12/2018
Making your Christmas complete with the HOYS Christmas Gift Voucher Rosette Box
If you want to make someone’s Christmas extra special this year, then a Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) Christmas Gift Voucher Rosette Box makes the perfect gift for the equestrian enthusiast in your life. Making your Christmas shopping that... Read More

Posted: 11/12/2018
Equerry Cool Cubes and Mix are ideal for horses and ponies in light work.
‘Non-Heating’ the cubes and mix are a low energy, high fibre formula and are suitable for horses and ponies that tend to be sharp or fizzy.
Both contain low levels of sugar and starch and include added vitamins and... Read More

Posted: 11/12/2018
TopSpec Healthy Hoof is designed to be added to any horse feed to greatly improve hoof quality.
It not only includes optimum levels of all the micronutrients that promote hoof quality but also a broad range of micronutrients that improve the efficiency of the hoof supplement whilst also supporting light work.... Read More

Posted: 11/12/2018
For most horse owners, one or two major health issues in their horse would be enough to put an end to any horsey plans and dreams but for one exceptional horse leading the All The Queen's Horses on the London New Year's Day Parade on the January 1st, his story is... Read More

Posted: 06/12/2018
The annual International Eventing Forum has become an essential date in the calendar of riders of all levels of skill and ambition, and 2019 looks set to be no different.
Taking place on Monday the 4th of February at Hartpury Equine, this year the ‘Theme’ of the day is ‘Better - Not... Read More

Posted: 06/12/2018
Although stirrups are a fundamental part of the saddle and have been for thousands of years, there is relatively little research on them.
Melissa Andrew Rudd and Charlotte Farmer-Day (Brooksby Melton College), Hilary Clayton, Jane Williams (Hartpury) and myself have two papers available online "in press" today (November 29 2018).
The first paper... Read More

Posted: 06/12/2018
Sudbury, Suffolk. Brook Farm is a character home with impressive reception rooms, vaulted ceilings and of particular merit are the garden and grounds approaching 4 acres providing a delightful setting to the property This unlisted timber frame barn has 4 bedrooms, en suite shower room, bathroom, 4 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast... Read More

Posted: 06/12/2018
In the space of just one month, Emily Culpeck’s horse, Chump, suffered two freak injuries. Luckily Emily had the knowledge and a fully stocked first aid kit to deal with each injury promptly and efficiently, which all aided a speedy recovery. Emily, a veterinary physiotherapist from Shropshire, has owned Chump... Read More

Posted: 06/12/2018
Simply Equine is your first port of call for Equestrian DVD's and as an Equestrian Index user, you get a fantastic 25% discount on any order by using the code EQIND25 at the checkout! We have just added 6 great new DVD's to our extensive range of almost 200... Read More

Posted: 04/12/2018
New from Aztec Diamond Equestrian are these Technical 3D Thermals, designed to flatter where it matters.
There’s nothing like a snuggly warm layer next to the skin to help keep the chill of winter at bay. Now you can layer up with these super soft, flexible, 3D knit seamless tights. Designed with... Read More

Posted: 04/12/2018
ELITE INTERNATIONAL LINE-UP ANNOUNCED FOR OLYMPIA, THE LONDON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW
From 17-23 December the world’s leading equestrian stars will compete at Olympia, The London International Horse Show, including 5 of the world’s top 10 Show Jumpers, some of Dressage’s biggest names and 6 of the world’s top 10 Drivers.
Spectators will be... Read More

Posted: 04/12/2018
The new Covalliero quilted Joline Jacket is every rider’s must have for the upcoming winter months.
Perfect for riding, the jacket has a contrasting metallic look, two-way zip fastener on the front and a convenient riding slit with statement buttons on the back for comfortable, easy riding whilst keeping warm and dry.
The... Read More

Posted: 03/12/2018
More than 250 guests attended a very special ‘Evening with Ramiro B’ at Bolesworth Castle in Cheshire to learn more about the many successes of this legendary stallion.
Hosted by his owner, Nina Barbour, the event allowed visitors to get close up and personal with the Belgian Warmblood stallion and gave those... Read More

Posted: 30/11/2018
Following the success of the 2018 Horse of the Year Show, it is with great pleasure to announce the showing judges for the 2019 Show. Each year the venue transforms into a mecca for equestrian enthusiasts as they arrive in their masses to compete or spectate and to witness who will... Read More

Posted: 29/11/2018
Haygain are dedicated to improving equine health through research and innovation, and here they examine why a horse might cough, and the steps horse owners can take to help avoid their horse developing a cough in the first instance.
It’s important to note that a healthy horse shouldn’t cough at all, so... Read More

Posted: 29/11/2018
Welcome back, Jonty!
Olympic rider Jonty Evans has made a welcome return to Hartpury as part of his rehabilitation from a serious head injury.
On a momentous day for everyone involved, he experienced the feeling of what it’s like to ride a horse again for the first time since sustaining life-threatening injuries... Read More

Posted: 27/11/2018
Looking to give your horse the gift of vitality this Christmas?
Aloeride is a natural organic aloe vera supplement on the market, which alongside daily grooming and good hygiene practices can help maintain healthy skin and hooves and encourage a shiny coat from the inside out.
Aloeride not only helps to promote healthy... Read More

Posted: 27/11/2018
Looking for the perfect stocking filler? The Equithème Côtes Kitted Bobble Hat is the ideal gift to give this Christmas.
Available in stylish Black, Ecru and Raspberry with a White pompom and wide cable knit design, this hat is perfect for on or off the yard.
Decorated with a small emblem of the... Read More