
Posted: 21/03/2017
Aztec Diamond launch their glamorous Spring 2017 Limited Edition Collection this spring which has a high fashion, graphic print that is more catwalk than camouflage. In an ultra-hip, khaki colour the range, consists of base layer, technical leggings and sports top all featuring the unique, tone on tone, embossed print. Using... Read More

Posted: 21/03/2017
Hiho Silver is delighted to announce that it is sponsoring the trot up at this year’s Badminton Horse Trials. This is the first time that a company has sponsored the trot up. The sponsorship will see Hiho’s Andrew Ransford work with Badminton’s team to judge the best... Read More

Posted: 17/03/2017
THE WORLD’S BEST HORSE AND RIDER COMBINATIONS GATHER AT THE WINTER EQUESTRIAN FESTIVAL FOR THE HIGHLIGHT OF THE COMPETITION, THE ROLEX GRAND PRIX
Wellington, USA – On Saturday 25 March, the sell-out crowds of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) will congregate under the bright lights of the Palm Beach International Equestrian Centre... Read More

Posted: 17/03/2017
Leading manufacturer of animal first aid products, Robinson Animal Healthcare is delighted to welcome event riders, Kevin and Emma McNab, to their team of sponsored riders.
Kevin and Emma both moved to England from their native Australia in 2012 to pursue their eventing dreams.
A regular on the Australian National Squad, Kevin was... Read More

Posted: 17/03/2017
The new Tri-Zone Brushing Boot is a great value, super-stylish boot, perfect to use every day for hacking, flatwork and schooling. The new curved shaping is contoured to fit comfortably around the horse’s leg to provide good protection from brushing injuries, whilst looking modern and stylish. Made from high quality neoprene,... Read More

Posted: 17/03/2017
Alltech are once again delighted to be supporting the Hartpury Student Conference, this year to be held at Hartpury College on Wednesday May 3, 2017.
Now in its seventh successful year, this annual conference is aimed at both undergraduate and postgraduate students who are interested in research to enhance performance in equestrian... Read More

Posted: 16/03/2017
Country and equestrian jewellery company, Hiho Silver, has increased its equestrian range to include a number of solid gold pieces, due to customer demand. The Solid Gold Collection includes the Snaffle Ring and Snaffle Bracelet. Both of these designs have been created from the best selling sterling silver pieces available... Read More

Posted: 16/03/2017
The eight contestants for series 2 of Horse & Country TV’s popular show Blue Chip All Star Academy have been announced. The selectors had a hugely difficult task, with almost 200 Video auditions received during the short audition period. As in series 1, the aim was to find riders of varying... Read More

Posted: 15/03/2017
Horse of the Year Show, “The World’s Most Famous Horse Show”, is thrilled to announce details of their exclusive displays for this year’s Show. Atkinson Action Horses present LIMITLESS, a never-seen-before equestrian extravaganza combining both stunt riding and liberty work. With a performance showcasing stunts as seen in the movies, the... Read More

Posted: 15/03/2017
A new foundation degree (FdA) will soon be available through Abingdon & Witney College at their recently refurbished Abingdon campus. The Events Management FdA is an innovative and exciting course, available full-time or part-time, that will help to develop future talent in this fast-growing sector, whether it is someone looking to... Read More

Posted: 15/03/2017
LeMieux, the premium equine product manufacturer, has confirmed its sponsorship of the La Liga Awards at Horse of the Year Show for the next three years. The La Liga Consistency Awards are designed to award the successes of horses and ponies during the outdoor qualifying season. Competitors can gain points towards... Read More

Posted: 13/03/2017
Kensington are a family-owned, well-established U.S. market leader in horse clothing and available exclusively in the UK from Shadow Horse. They take pride in designing well-fitting, extremely robust effective products.
Kensington use US-manufactured Textilene® mesh for all their fly protection products. This is a highly robust fabric which uses polyester fibres coated... Read More

Posted: 10/03/2017
Brooke, Action for Working Horses and Donkeys, has been named the chosen charity for as Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show, which takes place 14 – 18 June . The two organisations are working together to raise awareness of the lives of working equines overseas.
Brooke, a UK based charity, works globally to... Read More

Posted: 10/03/2017
Abingdon & Witney College had much to cheer about last night at the inaugural 2017 Oxfordshire Apprenticeship Awards, hosted at the Marlborough Enterprise Centre in Woodstock. Eighteen finalists battled it out across eight categories during the three-hour event run by the Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (OxLEP). The Awards celebrate the achievements... Read More

Posted: 09/03/2017
Wyoming is a hot contender for this summer’s top getaway list, as on 21 August a total solar eclipse will sweep across the state. Billed as America’s biggest tourist event of all time, guests of the Goosewing Working/Guest Ranch will have access to exclusive viewing areas as the property is situated... Read More

Posted: 09/03/2017
Television star Martin Clunes presents a new documentary show on Horse & Country TV, all about how equine learning can benefit people with special needs. In ‘Martin Clunes: Riding Therapy’, the actor and horse lover heads to the Fortune Centre of Riding Therapy in Hampshire to meet a group of young... Read More

Posted: 08/03/2017
Leading young showjumper, Laura Robinson (22), has recently joined the Equi-Thème team.
Based in North Yorkshire, Laura has been selected to represent Great Britain on a number of occasions including last year, and has ridden at Pony, Junior and Young Rider European Championship levels.
Laura was thrilled to be chosen in 2016, as... Read More

Posted: 08/03/2017
Hartpury College student April Joynson will be celebrating after a very successful campaign at the Under-25s Dressage National Championships saw her win three Champion titles. The Gloucestershire-based rider’s busy weekend with early starts and six tests to ride was more than worth it as April and her two horses, Alwin and... Read More

Posted: 07/03/2017
England secured a narrow 12-11 win over the Commonwealth team in the Bryan Morrison Trophy, the annual international arena polo Test Match held at the All England Polo Club, Hickstead (Saturday 4 March).
Image (c) Tony Ramirez/Images of Polo
It was the third successive win for Team England, who were victorious over the... Read More

Posted: 06/03/2017
Capel Manor College Governing Body are delighted to announce the appointment of Malcolm Goodwin as Principal, to succeed Dr Dowbiggin on his retirement on 31 July 2017. The appointment was made by a Panel of Governors led by Lady Salisbury, which used an independent consultant to advise them on the process.... Read More

Posted: 06/03/2017
Good hygiene and cleaning methods should be adopted and applied at all times. Protect all animals, your business and the community. VirEquine is a disinfectant-cleaner and has been rigorously tested and APPROVED by DEFRA. Passing ‘General Orders’ as defined in The Diseases of Animals (Approved Disinfectants - England Order... Read More

Posted: 06/03/2017
Nettex launch Ulsa Shield as part of their new V.I.P.® range of products.
V.I.P.® Ulsa Shield is an advanced, sugar free formula containing a unique blend of ingredients to maintain gastric health, soothe the stomach walls and support normal acid levels. Ulsa Shield is Vet Approved and is ideal to feed following... Read More

Posted: 03/03/2017
The 2017 show season promises to be better than ever, with the fabulous shopping at many events offering an amazing range of products.
Leading equestrian and country events now provide a wide range of shopping from boutique, designer stands to homeware, luxury goods, artisan food, saddlers and equestrian retailers.
However, sometimes just getting... Read More

Posted: 03/03/2017
The bigger the show means a bigger arena, therefore your horse will need to be fitter. With the major shows remember to anticipate what the judge will require when riding. Ensure you have long enough stirrup leathers, big stirrup irons and ensure that your saddle fits correctly with extra padding... Read More

Posted: 03/03/2017
ALWAYS keen to put something back into the equestrian world Trickle Net, the ultimate slow feeder net, is delighted to be supporting the Pony Championship at The City of Edinburgh Horse Show. Held on Sunday, April 30, 2017 at the Scottish National Equestrian Centre, West Lothian, the show proved very popular... Read More

Posted: 03/03/2017
As Equifest, the Festival of Horse Lovers, celebrates its tenth year, the Championship Arena will again offer a spectacular showcase throughout the event. TopSpec is once again sponsoring the main Indoor Championship Arena, helping to provide another amazing five-day show which draws competitors and spectators from far and wide. Equifest takes... Read More

Posted: 03/03/2017
COMMITTED to developing world class equestrian entertainment and a fantastic day out for all the family, this year’s Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show has an exciting new layout and design. The 2017 event runs Wednesday to Sunday, June 14 to 18, at Bolesworth Castle near Chester and is set for topclass... Read More

Posted: 01/03/2017
Why not secure yourself an amazing discount if you are planning a fantastic trip to The Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show this summer? For all tickets Wednesday to Sunday, June 14 to 18 you can save yourself a great 25%, through the special Early Bird offer. Simply log on to... Read More

Posted: 01/03/2017
Commandant John Ledingham, an International showjumper and coach, recently spent time with Hartpury Equine Academy students giving them hints, tips and exercises to improve their jumping. Ledingham has decades of experience from competing at international level including at Olympic Games, World and European Championships. Since retiring from riding he has gone... Read More

Posted: 01/03/2017
THE 2017 Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show looks set to stamp its mark on the world of dressage as well as show jumping from June 14 to 18. Show president Nina Barbour revealed the exciting plans to media and dressage royalty at the official launch of the new Bolesworth CDI*** at... Read More

Posted: 01/03/2017
Nettex are delighted to announce the latest addition to their team of brand ambassadors, International Showjumper and trainer Phillip Spivey.
Philip has a wealth of experience having travelled and worked with high profile showjumpers in his early career. He returned to England and set up his own yard to train and produce... Read More

Posted: 01/03/2017
The Racehorse Sanctuary and Re-homing Centre, a charity dedicated to improving the lives of thoroughbred horses (Reg Charity No. 1117361) and established for over 10 years, is thrilled to announce the pledge of a major grant from The Sir Peter O'Sullevan Charitable Trust. The grant will allow the planned development of... Read More

Posted: 01/03/2017
Fancy a new pair of comfy and trendy breeches? The Equi-Thème Comète breeches could be the addition you are looking for. They are straight cut breeches made from 95% cotton and 5% elastane for a luxurious fit and feature plenty of pockets, including rider pockets at the front and flat pockets... Read More

Posted: 01/03/2017
IT is well documented that some dressage horses spend up to 23 hours a day in their stable!
Dressage is a highly skilled form of riding and as a discipline is one of those sports where a spectacular routine from horse and rider is required
Keeping the dressage horse fit and healthy is... Read More

Posted: 01/03/2017
Wellow Trekking Centre based in Bath, Somerset, is holding a special event in support of Disabled Access Day. Accessibility Mark has joined forces with Disabled Access Day to encourage more disabled people to consider taking part in horse riding activities and learn about the benefits of spending time with horses.
Taking place... Read More

Posted: 01/03/2017
Horse bit experts Neue Schule, renowned for innovative designs and high quality manufacture, have applied their expertise to create a range of elegant, superior comfort spurs. The range of ‘SpurSMART’ spurs have been made from high grade steel using a single mold, making them durable yet flexible and ensuring a smooth... Read More

Posted: 01/03/2017
There’s no need to hunt down that perfect Easter break, as Ranch Rider has an ‘eggcellent’ saving of £1,272 for a family of four booking a ten night stay at British Columbia’s Sundance Guest Ranch. Located in Ashcroft, one of the sunniest spots in the province, your brood can... Read More

Posted: 24/02/2017
Two Hartpury students recently returned from a successful trip to Norway having both secured podium places in the 2017 Equestrian Educational Network student competition. Degree students Sophie Hulme and Kirsten Wing, alongside Hartpury University Centre’s Senior Lecturer and equestrian coach Victoria Lewis, all came home with medals after heading to Norsk... Read More

Posted: 24/02/2017
Lauren Robertson’s young middleweight show hunter, Solomon, was progressing well in his showing career, having qualified for the Royal International Horse Show in both Open and Amateur Hunter classes last year.
However, even though he looked well she felt he was missing a bit of extra topline – as well as the... Read More

Posted: 24/02/2017
Australian-born newlyweds, Kevin and Emma McNab, have recently signed a sponsorship deal with Avant. Kevin and Emma go from strength to strength in their eventing careers and a new prestigious sponsor such as Avant is exactly what the couple want to support their ongoing success.
They both recognise sponsorship agreements as long... Read More

Posted: 23/02/2017
From an early age horse lover Karen Morris was determined to become a successful show jumper. However, serious injury prevented her dreams from coming true but thanks to her dedication and courage to succeed this led her to take up the sport of scurry driving instead. Having had a few successes... Read More

Posted: 21/02/2017
The region’s most significant and influential equine event, Dubai International Horse Fair, will return for its 13th edition from March 16 to 18 at Dubai World Trade Center The event is co-located with the 14th edition of the world-acclaimed Dubai International Arabian Horse Championship Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The 13th Dubai... Read More

Posted: 21/02/2017
Lara Dyson and the talented Jazzed up enjoyed a phenomenal three days at the Winter Regional Championships, held at Bishop Burton, securing three regional titles.
The pair was on fire to come out on top in the Medium Gold, Medium Freestyle Gold, and Elementary Gold, with Gary Foggon riding Gypsy Fortune standing... Read More

Posted: 21/02/2017
THERE was much to celebrate for Derbyshire-based international rider Gary Foggon recently when he qualified for no less than four finals at the British Dressage Winter Championships The Black Country Saddles team rider was in fantastic form at the Winter Regional Championships at Bishop Burton College with his two rides Gypsy... Read More

Posted: 21/02/2017
HRH The Princess Royal was the guest of honour at this year’s prestigious Society of Master Saddlers’ National Saddlery Competition awards at Saddlers’ Hall, London.
As Master of the Worshipful Company of Saddlers, HRH The Princess Royal presented awards to the successful apprentices currently undertaking the Millennium Apprenticeship Scheme, those who had... Read More

Posted: 21/02/2017
This year’s Society of Master Saddlers’ National Saddlery Competition saw a prestigious Fellowship awarded to one of the leading figures in the industry.
Held at Saddlers’ Hall in London and supported by The Worshipful Company of Saddlers, the event provided the ideal occasion to present Laurence Pearman with his Fellowship and this... Read More

Posted: 21/02/2017
Local equitation centre, Wrea Green is holding a special event to mark Disabled Access Day.
Accessibility Mark has joined forces with Disabled Access Day to encourage more disabled people to consider taking part in horse riding activities and learn about the benefits of spending time with horses.
Taking place from 10th-12th March 2017,... Read More

Posted: 21/02/2017
Saddles Riding School, based in Bexley, Kent, is holding a special event in support of Disabled Access Day.
Accessibility Mark has joined forces with Disabled Access Day to encourage more disabled people to consider taking part in horse riding activities and learn about the benefits of spending time with horses.
Taking place from... Read More

Posted: 21/02/2017
The Equi-Thème Riding Clubs Intermediate Winter Championship qualifiers are proving hugely popular and there is a real buzz of excitement now that the finals are just around the corner.
Held at Bury Farm Equestrian Village in Bedfordshire, April 28 to 30 the event is not to missed.
Across the country both dressage and... Read More

Posted: 21/02/2017
Leading showjumper Phillip Miller is renowned nationally for numerous championships wins. With many top horses on the yard, Phillip works hard to keep them all fighting fit and ready to compete.
Based at the Hertfordshire yard, Greenacres Equestrian, Phillip started riding as a child, and despite coming from a non-horsey background he... Read More