
Posted: 24/10/2018
Degenerative joint disease, more commonly known as arthritis, is an uncomfortable disease associated with the ageing horse. Becoming increasingly painful throughout the colder winter months, this issue can become devastating if left unmanaged.
In many cases arthritis is caused by inflammation, this inflammation leads to swelling and the associated pain. When the... Read More

Posted: 23/10/2018
Hiho Silver has added a new Exclusive Friendship Bracelet to its Collection and, at £25, it makes a great stocking filler this festive season. The bracelet combines strong, silken cord with evenly spaced sterling silver balls, held in place with knots. The fastening means that the bracelet is highly adjustable... Read More

Posted: 19/10/2018
This year’s British Horse Feeds Red Dragon Festival of Endurance was a great success, attracting more than 200 competitors from all over the UK. The 160km Speedi-Beet Red Dragon was hotly contested with a close finish but it was young rider, Emily Cooke, who raced to the end, securing the 2018... Read More

Posted: 19/10/2018
Haygain, manufacturers of the eponymous, innovative hay steaming range (from £695.00), Forager slow feeders, Flexineb equine nebulisers and the Comfortstall flooring system, examine the pros and cons of soaking and steaming hay for insulin-resistant horses.
Horses can become insulin resistant for a range of reasons including obesity, metabolic syndrome, equine Cushing’s disease,... Read More

Posted: 19/10/2018
Event rider Georgie Spence has joined horse health experts Haygain as a supported rider. Georgie has been using the Haygain products for some time and relies on their patented technology to ensure her horses feel their best for their International and top level competition. "Team Spence will be working closely with... Read More

Posted: 18/10/2018
Nathalie Wahlund and Oldencraig Echo O captured the TopSpec Medium Silver at the LeMieux National Dressage Championships after a stunning performance. The pair won in convincing style on what was a Championship debut for Nathalie riding Oldencraig Echo O to head the class with a score of 70.83%.
Nathalie Wahlund and Oldencraig... Read More

Posted: 18/10/2018
British Horse Feeds presented Darren Jones with the recognition award for ‘Best Crew Member’ at the British Horse Feeds Red Dragon Festival of Endurance 2018. Darren, who is based in Powys, was nominated by his partner Karen Cadman and friend Kat Ingram. Darren Jones with his award for Best Crew Member... Read More

Posted: 18/10/2018
29-year-old, 16hh gelding, Fritz, owned by Gwen Findlay from Glasgow for 24 years, has been a faithful companion – a real golden oldie. Over the years, Gwen and Fritz have enjoyed having a go at a variety of disciplines and in later years have had some success at veteran showing, with... Read More

Posted: 18/10/2018
Henry Bell & Co's EQUIGLO Quick Soak 10 Minute Beet® has been awarded the BETA feed assurance mark to help owners identify feeds suitable for horses and ponies prone to EGUS (equine gastric ulcer syndrome).
The feed, made from British-grown, non-GM sugar beet, successfully passed the BETA scheme's stringent, three-stage application process,... Read More

Posted: 17/10/2018
Returning for another year of top equestrian action, Olympia, The London International Horse Show will be hosting the world’s best riders in London, from the 17-23 December. Bringing a ‘first ever’ to Olympia, Charlotte Dujardin CBE and her protégée, Mount St John Freestyle, dubbed ‘Mrs Valegro’, will be performing their never... Read More

Posted: 17/10/2018
New and exciting for 2018:
Friday is “Train like the Stars” day. Whether you’re a qualified trainer, coach or rider there is something here for everyone to learn and take away. Be inspired, amazed and informed with our Masterclasses covering Dressage, Show Jumping, Eventing and Showing. Visitors get to watch the SEIB... Read More

Posted: 15/10/2018
Autumn has arrived and wet weather is not far away. If you have a horse that suffers with mud related conditions then Nettex have a Muddy Marvellous range that is here to help. Before wet weather starts, preparation is key and should you get caught out we have everything you need... Read More

Posted: 12/10/2018
After a record-breaking twenty eight years as title sponsor of the Badminton Horse Trials, Mitsubishi Motors in the UK has decided to withdraw after the 2019 Event. Badminton is recognised as one of the world’s greatest sporting contests. Mitsubishi Motors has played an enormous role in maintaining the prestige of this... Read More

Posted: 12/10/2018
Leading supplement manufacturer, Hilton Herbs, based in Somerset, recently welcomed two new team members from the world of Eventing.
Kate Jupp Bsc (Hons) AMCST has joined to manage the Hilton Herbs Helpline which has a worldwide reputation as an objective informed and empathetic advice line. Kate, a qualified equine brings a... Read More

Posted: 11/10/2018
ArcEquine have created the world’s smallest microcurrent therapy device specifically for use with equines, to promote tissue repair and assist with pain management. Microcurrent therapy is a completely non-invasive and drug-free treatment used by leading riders and trainers around the world for the prevention and cure of equine sports injuries –... Read More

Posted: 09/10/2018
As the overnight temperatures dip to ~5°c we are pulling out the fleeces and jumpers from our Winter clothes drawers! Should we do the same for our horses? If they are fit, healthy, unclipped and in good body condition then maybe not! We should not necessarily judge what “clothing” our horses... Read More

Posted: 09/10/2018
Here at Hi Form Equine, we are always on the lookout for high quality brands that focus on the care and well-being of our horses. With all our partnerships we are looking for the “best of breed” so that our customers are always delighted with the innovations that we bring.
Our latest... Read More

Posted: 09/10/2018
EXCEPTIONAL COUNTRY HOUSE with STUNNING VIEWS OVER ROLLING COUNTRYSIDE with a SELF CONTAINED ANNEXE, EQUESTRIAN & LEISURE FACILITIES. In all about 36 ACRES with a further 36 acres available by negotiation. Kniveton Wood Farm is an exceptional property. It is situated just 3 miles north of the market town of Ashbourne,... Read More

Posted: 09/10/2018
Our super business members now have a unique opportunity to offer their discounts, promotions and special offers directly to you via our new SPECIAL OFFERS TAB!
Visit the homepage of www.equestrianindex.com where you will find a new tab directing you to some fab special offers from top companies giving you the chance... Read More

Posted: 09/10/2018
Most students returning back to full-time education after the summer holidays will be back in the traditional classroom, pen and textbook in hand. Not so for the new batch of trainee farriers at Moreton Morrell, Warwickshire who have swapped pen for hammer and the classroom for a fiery forge! This September,... Read More

Posted: 09/10/2018
A conversation with David Kempsell, co-founder and Managing Director of Wow Saddles, uncovered a surprising question.
He told us that at events this summer, he has continually been asked “Why are WOW saddles so cheap?” £2,700 or thereabouts is still a lot of money, but the question repeatedly comes after the potential... Read More

Posted: 08/10/2018
Francois Mathy Jr takes the Grandstand Welcome Stakes
Belgium's Francois Mathy Jr staved off a powerful British challenge to win the opening international class of Horse of the Year Show at the NEC Genting Arena in Birmingham. Francois, riding 13-year-old gelding Falco van de Clehoeve, posted a time of 54.23 seconds in... Read More

Posted: 08/10/2018
View Point holds onto his crown in the Catplant Group of Companies Ltd. Show Hunter of the Year Championship The fantastic View Point didn’t let his Show Hunter crown slip away on day three of Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) as he reclaimed the Catplant Group of Companies Ltd. Show... Read More

Posted: 08/10/2018
The British Showjumping 128cm Championship Izabella Rogers showed great form by winning the 128cm Pony Championship at Horse of the Year Show in Birmingham on Sunday. The 10-year-old, from Chelmsford in Essex, triumphed in the corresponding class at Hickstead this summer, and she was again on top form with her 15-year-old... Read More

Posted: 05/10/2018
With the possibility of a hard winter ahead and forage prices increasing, you can provide additional high quality digestible fibre by feeding a fibre-based feed in place of cereals. If you have an underweight horse or pony or one that tends to lose weight over the colder months and then struggles... Read More

Posted: 05/10/2018
Jessica Howard takes the Blue Chip Pony Newcomers Champion title
Jessica Howard produced a nerveless performance to win the Blue Chip Pony Newcomers Championship on day two of Horse of the Year Show in Birmingham. Almost half of the 24 starters jumped clear, setting up a jump-off that did not disappoint in... Read More

Posted: 03/10/2018
Today marks the start of Horse of the Year Show’s 70th Anniversary celebrations, which take place at Birmingham’s NEC Genting Arena through until Sunday 7th October. A place where audiences can be inspired by world-class International Showjumping along with an exciting line up of National Showing and National Showjumping Championships with... Read More

Posted: 03/10/2018
Get ready to take your seats to witness the greatest names of Showjumping compete at this year’s Horse of the Year Show. HOYS is delighted to announce the International Showjumpers who will be competing at the 70th Anniversary Show held at the Genting Arena, Birmingham’s NEC from 3rd – 7th October... Read More

Posted: 03/10/2018
As we get ever closer to winter in the Northern Hemisphere, horse owners can look forward to months of reliance on stored forage to ensure their horses are warm and comfortable during the colder months of the year. Hay and haylage are by far the most popular types of forage fed... Read More

Posted: 03/10/2018
Natasha Hewitt launched the 2018 Horse of the Year Show in Birmingham by being crowned Horseware Bronze League Champion. There was no doubting the Doncaster-based rider's supremacy in the opening class of an eagerly-awaited 70th anniversary show aboard JJS Impressive. Image: 1st Class Images
While Natasha admitted that she was struggling to... Read More

Posted: 03/10/2018
Scottish rider Lucinda Stewart made a nine-year wait worthwhile as she claimed a thrilling victory on the opening day of the Horse of the Year Show at Birmingham's Genting Arena. Lucinda, from Ayrshire, last competed at the prestigious event, which celebrates its 70th anniversary this year, in 2009.
But she returned in... Read More

Posted: 02/10/2018
Horse owners in the UK are being invited to take part in a new project to help improve the management of the skin and flesh wounds that are a common type of emergency in horses. Researchers at the School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, University of Nottingham have teamed up... Read More

Posted: 02/10/2018
Be prepared for the colder months with the new Covalliero Active Bianca Shirt from the Autumn/Winter Collection.
Every rider’s winter must have, the Bianca shirt is long sleeved, lightweight and breathable making it the perfect item for layering.
The central zip creates a statement look whilst being practically efficient for temperature control.
With the... Read More

Posted: 02/10/2018
In the horse world there are many guiding principles developed over many years.
When it comes to saddle safety three areas to consider are regular checks to ensure correct fit, good and thorough cleaning and checks for safety and repair.
When cleaning saddles and bridles this is the ideal time to check for... Read More

Posted: 02/10/2018
Fed up with being cold, wet and miserable? While we can't do anything about the winter weather but British equestrian fashion brand, Equetech can help you stay warm, stylish and just a little happier as we head into the depths of winter life with horses.
The Equetech Lexi Long Packable Coat is... Read More

Posted: 02/10/2018
A prestigious new category recognising the considerable skill and knowledge held by saddlers throughout Walsall has gained its first recipient.
The Society of Master Saddlers’ ‘Master Saddle Maker’ title has been awarded to longstanding industry expert, Sean Jeffs of Vale Brothers.
Sean has worked for the Walsall-based business for 11 years after they... Read More

Posted: 01/10/2018
This year’s Horse of the Year Show features the sixth running of the annual Dressage Future Elite Championship. Taking place during the evening performance on Thursday 4th October, this prestigious competition provides a platform for the UK's rising Grand Prix horses to gain invaluable experience under the spotlight at a world... Read More

Posted: 01/10/2018
Add a touch of style to your riding look with the Onyxx Glamour from Uvex.
This child’s riding helmet offers a touch of sparkle with its fun design but essentially delivers on safety.
As children grow so quickly, the three-dimensional size adjustment system ensures an excellent long-term fit.
Outstanding ventilation properties and a climate... Read More

Posted: 01/10/2018
The Bucas Atlantic 200 is a middleweight, robust and durable turnout rug offering protection against the elements.
The rug is made from a high quality waterproof and breathable Ballistic Nylon outer with an interlocking weave outer to combine strength and resilience.
A new silky ‘Dermo-care’ lining includes wicking and ‘Stay-dry’ properties that help... Read More

Posted: 01/10/2018
KEEPING with tradition, yet providing the utmost style and sophistication – the new Cavallo Flint II Tweed Jacket will have you dressed to impress.
Made from a wool, polyester and spandex mix, the jacket is designed to flatter the figure and is Dark Blue in colour with a Deep Blue check.
This ladies... Read More

Posted: 01/10/2018
WITH the colder, wetter, winter months hooves can easily deteriorate and before you know it problems arise that can leave lasting damage.
Veredus Winter Hoof is a grease with thyme-oil and vitamin F that has been specially developed and is particularly recommended during the coldest periods of the year.
The nutritional action of... Read More

Posted: 01/10/2018
THE Veredus Carbon Gel Vento Boots by Marcus Ehning include a Tendon and Fetlock Boot, both with double ventilation.
Carbon Gel Vento is the first cannon bone protector that guarantees double ventilation thanks to the latest research and technology.
The heat released from the horse’s leg passes through the microperforated neoprene layer and... Read More

Posted: 01/10/2018
The Equithème Zipped Sweatshirt with hood is a comfortable and warm choice for those who love a trendy look. The front of the jacket features heat-retaining padded nylon to keep the warmth within, whilst the back and arms include the classic sweatshirt fabric for a cool look.
An S-shaped fit on the... Read More

Posted: 28/09/2018
The World Equestrian Games in Tryon this month has seen 550 elite equine athletes flown in from around the world to take part, with another 270 being transported overland from within the United States. This is an incredible feat of logistics, yet it represents just a fraction of the millions of... Read More

Posted: 28/09/2018
This season Grub’s have added three new vibrant colours to their Frostline range offering you a great choice. Further to their classic colours of Black, Moss Green and Violet, there is now Fuchsia, Scarlet and Ocean to brighten up this winter.
Famous for being the perfect boot to wear all day, the... Read More

Posted: 28/09/2018
Speedi-Beet from British Horse Feeds is a unique beet pulp feed which can be soaked in warm water and ready to feed in just under ten minutes. Feeding Speedi-Beet warm helps to raise the horse’s core body temperature.
There's a high proportion of soluble fibre, mostly pectins in Speedi-Beet, which means its... Read More

Posted: 28/09/2018
Here Robinson Animal Healthcare catches up with their sponsored rider, double gold medal winner Sophie Wells, following a phenomenal World Equestrian Games.
Golden Girl
Q. Congratulations on a phenomenally successful World Equestrian Games. Two gold medals and team silver, did this surpass your expectations?
A. Definitely the individual medals. The performances that managed to... Read More

Posted: 26/09/2018
In recognition of the Platinum Jubilee year, a Horse of the Year Show commemorative plate has been designed to celebrate what has made Horse of the Year Show the equestrian spectacle that it is today. It is a tribute to everyone who has supported the show over the years and continues... Read More

Posted: 26/09/2018
The Shearwater Young Horse Finals took place over the last weekend of September at the LeMieux National Dressage Championships. As always the popular classes drew big audiences to watch the top ten four, five and six year olds from around the country come forward to be judged by Ulf Möller, Maria... Read More

Posted: 24/09/2018
All horses are seen by the vet at some point, be it an emergency situation or annually for a check-up and a booster vaccination.
Being prepared for the vet’s arrival will make the experience a lot easier for everyone involved, including your horse. The vet’s time is valuable but this is also... Read More