Posted: 10/10/2019
In England, there are tens of thousands of former Military personnel, who upon retirement from the armed forces have gone on to contribute immensely to their Country. Our Veterans Awards looks to celebrate these true hero’s. On the 25th September 2019 the English Veterans Awards was held at the Mercure Bristol... Read More
Posted: 08/10/2019
New to the 2019 Horse of the Year Show are two awards which take place inside the show’s retail village rather than the arenas. Working in conjunction with The Equestrian Index, Horse of the Year Show organisers are delighted to showcase this new initiative for traders at the five-day show. The... Read More
Posted: 08/10/2019
West Hants Pony Club do it again in the final of the Thistledown Developments Pony Club Mounted Games Prince Philip Cup. Entering the final round of games in the lead on 81 points, there was still all to play for with the double points on offer at Horse of the Year... Read More
Posted: 08/10/2019
Third time lucky for Tabitha Kyle in the Hilton Garden Inn 128cm Championship Leading from the beginning, 12-year-old Tabitha Kyle won the first showjumping class of the day in the Andrews Bowen International Arena to take the title in the Hilton Garden Inn 128cm Championship. The schoolgirl from Leicestershire showed experience beyond... Read More
Posted: 08/10/2019
Five riders made it through to the final round of the Five Fence Challenge at Horse of the Year Show and it was a British tie for Robert Whitaker and Emma Stoker as the only two riders to keep all five fences standing. With the Abbey Road fence at number three... Read More
Posted: 08/10/2019
Making his return to Horse of the Year Show very worthwhile, William Whitaker secured his victory in the Speed Horse of the Year class on the final day of competition. William last competed at the show in 2015 in national competitions but it is his first year competing here in international... Read More
Posted: 08/10/2019
Cavallo has launched a new horse wear collection. Synonymous with quality and style, Cavallo are best known for their vast collection of clothing, from competition wear to everyday riding gear. Launched at Spoga, Zebra Products is pleased to be distributing the stylish new horse wear collection. The collection includes a saddlepad, fleece... Read More
Posted: 08/10/2019
RG, known for their contemporary style of horse wear and stable accessorises will be available through Zebra Products, with their first delivery due in May 2020. Operating for more than 30 years in the equestrian market, RG’s success is the result of high quality manufacturing and excellent care for technical aspects. RG... Read More
Posted: 08/10/2019
The very best hospitality, world class equestrian competition, the very best family entertainment and great fun all at the same time – it has to be this year’s TheraPlate UK Liverpool International Horse Show! The show will see a host of leading names in action from December 28 to 31, at... Read More
Posted: 08/10/2019
Equipe is delighted to support the prestigious Go for Gold Sale at Gorsebridge in Ireland. Their backing includes giving everyone who buys a horse at the sale a stylish Equipe rug. The Goresbridge Go for Gold Sale of pre-selected event horses has become a showcase for champions in recent years. Now heading into... Read More
Posted: 08/10/2019
We had to say some emotional goodbyes this weekend as we saw HOYS stalwarts work on the show one last time before enjoying a well-earned retirement. Bob Ellis awarded the Horse of the Year Show Equestrian of the Year trophy To have one successful career takes talent; to have more takes... Read More
Posted: 08/10/2019
This August saw the launch of a series of test events across multiple sports taking place in Tokyo, Japan, as the organisers of next year’s summer Olympics get into the final stages of their preparations. One of those events was a trial run of the eventing set up, and Haygain rider... Read More
Posted: 08/10/2019
The unisex Rain Poncho from Covalliero has been specially developed for horse riders. The poncho features buttons at neck opening and on the sides for a comfortable fit whilst allowing freedom of movement. 100% waterproof with bonded seams and PU coating the poncho ensures its wearer stays dry from the elements. Other features... Read More
Posted: 08/10/2019
Wet summers and milder winters mean that grass is growing for longer periods of time throughout the year. This growth into the autumn and early winter means that owners need to remain vigilant in weight management and be aware of the risks of late autumn laminitis. What’s the best thing... Read More
Posted: 07/10/2019
With the colder months ahead, we spoke to Liz Hayman, Designer at British brand Equetech for her top tips on staying warm this winter without compromising on style. As a rider myself, top of the list of my priorities is staying comfortable, warm and dry while riding and doing yard duties in... Read More
Posted: 07/10/2019
The exciting new moulded range from Bombers Bits has launched with a dressage-legal, flexible mullen mouthpiece. The moulded range is available in popular cheekpiece styles including Loose Ring, Eggbutt, Full Check, Pelham and Drop Cheek. The South African company’s latest development sees a mouthpiece engineered with a rubbery texture that has... Read More
Posted: 07/10/2019
THIS year’s TheraPlate UK Liverpool International Horse Show will host the prestigious final of the new John Oates Horseboxes Eventing Grand Prix a ‘must watch’ after the two exciting qualifiers earlier this year. The country’s leading event riders are set to travel to the M&S Bank Arena on Liverpool’s iconic waterfront... Read More
Posted: 07/10/2019
Ride High, a charity in Milton Keynes that uses horses to transform the lives of disadvantaged children, will showcase its members’ artwork alongside that of the English painter George Stubbs at a world class exhibition at MK Gallery this autumn. Stubbs (1724-1806) is one of the UK’s greatest artists. Best known for... Read More
Posted: 07/10/2019
Is your horse or pony a bit light on condition or are you looking for that extra finish and glossy coat in the run up to the winter season? Throughout October and November there is £2 off Equerry Conditioning Mash at participating retailers and whilst promotional stocks last. Equerry Conditioning Mash is... Read More
Posted: 07/10/2019
New TopSpec Performance Lite Feed Balancer is designed for good-doers in hard work that need their weight controlled perhaps because of good grazing and forage quality. It is very important that this group of horses and ponies receive their full requirements of vitamins and minerals to support hard work. TopSpec Performance Lite... Read More
Posted: 07/10/2019
As winter approaches horse owners in UK will be digging out rugs ready to keep their charges warm as temperatures drop. At the same time, those changes in day length will have triggered the horse’s body to start growing a longer, thicker coat with more oil to help keep it warm... Read More
Posted: 07/10/2019
This year’s BRC TopSpec Dressage to Music Championships was a great success, with almost 230 junior and senior riders qualifying to take part at Bury Farm Equestrian Village in Buckinghamshire. These Championships allow competitors to ride from Prelim level up to our unique ‘Pick A Test’ class, which caters for those more... Read More
Posted: 07/10/2019
Leading Irish equestrian riding and holiday venue, Castle Leslie Estate in Ireland, offers a new equestrian and wellness holiday package for either three or five days. These unique riding packages involve the perfect balance of rejuvenation, relaxation and reward, making them the ideal ‘off season’ equestrian holiday. They offer a holistic... Read More
Posted: 07/10/2019
Full time student, Emily Hancock, has a great partnership with her grey mare, 17-year-old Phoebe. A Dutch Warmblood, Phoebe is a former show jumper and they have been together for just over a year. The pair now enjoy a variety of activities including cross-country, dressage, fun rides, jumping and hacking. They also recently... Read More
Posted: 05/10/2019
A brother and sister team had a successful day at Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) in the Miniature Horse of the Year Championship. Thomas and Hattie Miller jointly produce Moira Oatley’s four-year-old Pinto mare, Rosaphia Snippets Twilight Sparkle (Zaza), who took the spoils in today’s Championship. She was handled by... Read More
Posted: 05/10/2019
Riding holiday specialist adds historic Kay El Bar Ranch to its Arizona collection. While most parents find it hard to lure their children away from social media, tour operator, Ranch Rider claims a Western digital detox might be the answer. Where tweens and teens can truly switch off, Arizona’s Kay El... Read More
Posted: 05/10/2019
Working Show Pony – Champion Lisa Sergeant came to Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) with no expectations and was absolutely over the moon when her pony, Linsford Ear to the Ground, not only won the Working Show Pony class, but was crowned overall SEIB Search for a Star Champion. The SEIB... Read More
Posted: 05/10/2019
Wiltshire-based Toby Fry added his name to the Horse of the Year Show roll of honour tonight by winning the Leading Pony Showjumper of the Year 2019. Showcasing an impressive double clear, 15-year-old Toby showed no fear as last to go in the seven-rider jump-off riding Zucan V. The Leading Pony... Read More
Posted: 04/10/2019
It’s always exciting to see a line-up of top-quality ex-racehorses who have swapped the track for the arena at Horse of the Year Show (HOYS). Today it was an ex-racer with 10 race victories and just under £600,000 of winnings, who showed that a successful change of career is entirely achievable.... Read More
Posted: 04/10/2019
Charlotte Dujardin did not let anyone else get a look in for the title of the Dressage Future Elite Champion 2019. Taking the title for the fourth consecutive year with four different horses just proves her sheer talent for producing horses to the highest level. Her win this year was with... Read More
Posted: 04/10/2019
Simon Crippen finally had his day, taking the Equitop Myoplast Senior Foxhunter Championship riding Tim Peake’s seven-year-old gelding, Premier Titanium, at Horse of the Year Show 2019. Often described as the class everyone wants to win, Tim himself has been placed in the Championship many times, coming closest in 2010 when... Read More
Posted: 04/10/2019
Six-year-old Welsh Section A pony, Nantfforchog Blue Moondust (Dusty), won the National Pony Society/Baileys Horse Feeds Mountain & Moorland Ridden Pony of the Year Championship on Thursday evening at Horse of the Year Show (HOYS). 1st Class Images This prestigious Championship is a culmination of 10 class sections which took place across... Read More
Posted: 04/10/2019
Showing producer Jayne Ross rode to victory on Miranda Wallace’s Forgeland Hyde Park in the Topham Barnes Hack of the Year Championship. William, as he is known at home, has been placed second in the David Stennett Ltd. Large Hack of the Year with Jayne two years on the trot, but... Read More
Posted: 04/10/2019
The top four horses in last year’s winning line-up were back to contest the prestigious ExcLOOsive Small Show Hunter of the Year Championship on day two of Horse of the Year Show (HOYS). But it was a young horse, unplaced last year, who rose to the occasion to prove himself and... Read More
Posted: 26/09/2019
Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) groups around the UK are celebrating the charity’s 50th anniversary with events and celebrations throughout the first week of October. The date coincides with the official formation of RDA the same week in 1969. Throughout 2019, RDA has been using the anniversary to raise awareness of... Read More
Posted: 26/09/2019
With just one week to go before the start of Horse of the Year Show 2019, we are pleased to announce that Kim and Joseph McNeil will be sponsoring the British Ridden Heavy Horse Championship. The mother and son duo are a home produced showing team that have been extremely... Read More
Posted: 26/09/2019
Abbey England is to launch its third Saddlery Scholarship with a prize of £500 worth of workshop tools going to the lucky winner of this successful scheme. The 2019 winner, Lucy Cushley, has kept everyone updated with her progress of her career through her monthly blog on the Abbey England website. Said Lucy:... Read More
Posted: 26/09/2019
Protecting your horse against a threat that is invisible to the naked eye can seem like an impossible task. One of the key difficulties in identifying the risk of mycotoxins is that they can be present without the presence of mould on feed or hay and equally, not all mould growth... Read More
Posted: 26/09/2019
SIR ANTHONY MCCOY AND BRIDGET ANDREWS TO CAPTAIN THE TEAMS AT OLYMPIA'S STAR STUDDED 'RACE NIGHT' Sir Anthony ‘AP’ McCoy OBE and Bridget Andrews have been confirmed as the team captains for the 2019 edition of the Markel Jockeys Jumping, in aid of the Injured Jockeys Fund at Olympia, The London International... Read More
Posted: 26/09/2019
RDA Close 50th Anniversary Year as Chosen Charity at TheraPlate UK Liverpool International Horse Show Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) is delighted to have been chosen as the official charity at this year’s TheraPlate UK Liverpool International Horse Show (28th – 31st December). 2019 has been a momentous year for the charity... Read More
Posted: 25/09/2019
For most equestrians, the winter months can feel endless. Fortunately, British equestrian fashion brand, Equetech have launched two new additions, designed to make life in and out of the saddle more comfortable. The Equetech Alpha Quilted Coat is a gorgeous water-resistant, long, practical padded coat you can wear in the saddle... Read More
Posted: 24/09/2019
Animalintex® is a poultice and wound care dressing that is licenced by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD), meaning it is strictly controlled to ensure efficacy, safety and consistency. Each poultice contains two active ingredients, Boric Acid to kill infection and promote faster healing, and Tragacanth to draw out dirt and infection and... Read More
Posted: 24/09/2019
Sprenger Dynamic RS bits are characterised by an ergonomically shaped mouthpiece allowing a soft and even distribution of pressure for a better contact between horse and rider. The Dynamic RS Full Cheek bit lies very quietly in the horse’s mouth as the cheeks prevent the bit from being pulled through the mouth,... Read More
Posted: 24/09/2019
Lincolnshire-based Victoria Maw and and her own six-year-old Benito Dorato topped a highly competitive Novice Gold with 73.29% at the British Dressage National Championships. The TopSpec sponsored rider joined a line-up that oozed class and the standard proved high as the top ten each rode to plus 70% scores. Speaking about her test... Read More
Posted: 24/09/2019
Travelling with our horses to either competitions, a day on the beach or simply going for a lesson at another yard often means endless packing and taking huge amounts of equipment with you. Most horse boxes and trailers now have clever storage spaces, but naturally we like to over pack and there... Read More
Posted: 24/09/2019
World-renowned Badminton Horse Trials is proud to introduce a new look for the 2020 event and beyond. The new Badminton logo signals an exciting stage in the event’s evolution as it moves into its eighth decade. Having celebrated its 70th anniversary this year, the 2020 event will quite literally be... Read More
Posted: 24/09/2019
Here we catch up with Primrose and her foal, Teddy, who are being supported by Alltech, whilst they are in the care of World Horse Welfare’s Glenda Spooner Farm. The past few months have seen Primrose and her foal Teddy introduced to a new groom, Billie-Jo Roby, after their previous groom decided... Read More
Posted: 24/09/2019
The special composition of Veredus’ Winter Hoof grease is recommended particularly during the coldest periods of the year. Veredus Winter Hoof contains Thyme-Oil, Vitamin F and Lanolin. The nutritional action of Vitamin F quickens the process of hoof renewal whilst Thyme-Oil provides a protective shield and impregnates the hoof. Lanolin, an extract of... Read More
Posted: 24/09/2019
Celebrate the New Year in style with world class equestrian action, unrivalled entertainment and live music at the TheraPlate UK Liverpool International Horse Show. Horse, champagne, indoor fireworks and a rock royalty party band – it’s going to be a New Year to remember at the TheraPlate UK Liverpool International Horse Show. New... Read More
Posted: 24/09/2019
Leading Italian saddlery brand, Equipe is giving away a Cavallo Bale gilet with each saddle purchase throughout the months of October, November and December. Equipe represents quality craftsmanship and attention to detail, and each saddle is manufactured to satisfy the demands of both the rider and the horse in each equestrian discipline. Combining... Read More
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