Posted: 20/03/2019
The new men’s Covalliero Lio Gilet is a must-have for layering up this season. Perfect for riding, the gilet has a two-way zipper and features two zipped pockets for keeping belongings safe and secure when on the yard or out riding. With its liberal sprinkling of additional details, such as the... Read More
Posted: 20/03/2019
The Ciora Pro Grip C Mix Breeches featured in the new Cavallo 2019 Competition Line are a must have item to your competing wardrobe. Featuring a Swarovski stone fastening for a subtle hint of glamour, the breeches have two front slit pockets, piping at the back and contrast GRIP trimming. The breeches... Read More
Posted: 20/03/2019
The Event Bat from Fleck is a classic, attractive bat handmade by experts to the highest standards from the finest materials. It is designed with a fibreglass core, long soft cushion flap and strong competition grip handle offering efficient support for jumping. Available in the colour Black, the bat is 24” (60cm). The Event... Read More
Posted: 20/03/2019
British-based para-dressage rider, Bert Sheffield, who rides for Canada, and her 10-year-old, home-produced, part-bred Gelderlander mare, Fairuza (known affectionately as ‘Wonky’ at home), pulled out all the stops at the recent CPEDI3* invitational competition at Al Shaqab in Doha, Qatar, to win the Grade III Freestyle on the final day with... Read More
Posted: 19/03/2019
Defending Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Champion, Jonelle Price from New Zealand and 3 of the 4 British team gold medal winners from the 2018 World Equestrian Games head the entries for the 2019 Badminton Horse Trials, which takes place on 1st – 5th May. Jonelle’s Burghley winning husband Tim is also among... Read More
Posted: 18/03/2019
A motivated student from Capel Manor College, Louis Golfier, was inspired to raise money for a charitable cause after hearing about the community benefits of a local food bank funded with help from Comic Relief. Louis studies animal care at the College’s Enfield campus, he is a high needs learner with autism... Read More
Posted: 15/03/2019
Q. My horse recently developed a hoof abscess; the lamenesscame on suddenly, with no warning. What causes an abscess to develop and are some horses more susceptible than other? A. Lameness that comes on suddenly is more often than not caused by an abscess and most horses will suffer from this condition... Read More
Posted: 14/03/2019
Winter sees most domesticated horses in the Northern Hemisphere being fed dried forage for months on end to make up for the poor (or, in some cases, non-existent grass) in their field during the cold, dark months. But, once the weather starts to warm up and the days lengthen, grass growth... Read More
Posted: 12/03/2019
New research has shown that horses being given omeprazole, the ingredient used to manage Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS), are at risk of a calcium deficiency as omeprazole is reducing the digestibility of calcium in the diet. Alfalfa is abundant in calcium and has long been recommended for helping to... Read More
Posted: 07/03/2019
A valuable equestrian centre and farm set in about 76 acres of land in a strategic location, together with an excellent four bedroom Victorian semi detached family house Stratford upon Avon 5 miles – Warwick & Warwick Parkway Station 13 miles – Leamington Spa 16 miles – M40 (J15) 11 miles... Read More
Posted: 07/03/2019
Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS) The preferred term currently is Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (a syndrome is a group of symptoms which consistently occur together, or a condition characterised by a set of associated symptoms as distinct from a disease which is characterised by specific symptoms). EGUS comprises two diseases –... Read More
Posted: 07/03/2019
With our horses often being an extension of our own families, their safety will be a consideration close to the heart of any owner. We offer our equines the highest levels of veterinary care, nutritional support and even alternative therapies to aid their performance, but are you offering a safe... Read More
Posted: 07/03/2019
With multiple outbreaks of Equine Influenza (flu) hitting the headlines in recent weeks, more and more people are talking about the importance of good biosecurity. Equine flu is just one of several highly infectious diseases that can affect horses, causing not just misery for your own four-legged friend but for the wider... Read More
Posted: 07/03/2019
Our horses and ponies are a huge part of our lives and so leave a massive hole when they go. They are all unique and have their own personalities and can never be replaced. Having a memorial stone for your horse can help, especially when placed in an area where your... Read More
Posted: 07/03/2019
It’s that time of year when we’re hopefully dusting off the show kit and planning for a sunny and successful season – whether it’s a gentle hack down the lane, our first pony club/riding club outing, preparation for top level competition or something in-between… At some point, the age-old question – do... Read More
Posted: 07/03/2019
Divoky Riding School, based in Shepton Mallet, Somerset is hoping to raise funds to turn an unused warehouse into a riding therapy room. Owner, Pat Bishop, was inspired by a similar indoor riding arena at Bolsover Castle in Derbyshire, and her aim is to create an area where small ponies can be... Read More
Posted: 07/03/2019
Haygain, the leading horse health innovation company, examine the effect of airborne fungi particles on the health of the competition horse, and examine the ways owners can limit their presence in the stable environment. If you are producing a horse or pony for competition then you will be well aware how much... Read More
Posted: 07/03/2019
Very rarely do trainers or saddle fitters consider the position of the stirrup bar in relation to a rider’s balance. The rider’s leg geometry and the way their leg is articulated from the hip, as well as their riding discipline, determine the best position. No amount of shouting at a... Read More
Posted: 06/03/2019
With the foaling season upon us all breeders want to make sure that they support their breeding stock’s nutritional needs and give foals the right start in life. Lots of myths surround breeding – probably because a lot of things are beyond our control. A myth that has been around for... Read More
Posted: 04/03/2019
The World of Eventing At ArcEquine, we fully understand the close bond between rider and horse and have spent 10 years helping equine athletes recover from injury and manage their pain. Eventing is a high impact discipline for both human and equine athletes. Over time, repetitive movements such as jumping... Read More
Posted: 01/03/2019
With spring just around the corner Dengie has issued some helpful advice to horse owners on the best practise to help reduce the risk of laminitis. Once thought of as a disease in its own right, laminitis is now better described as a symptom of another underlying health problem such as Equine... Read More
Posted: 01/03/2019
Royal Windsor Horse Show (8 – 12 May) is set to become the UK’s richest show for competitors by offering a record-breaking prize fund at the country’s largest horse show. Showcasing a star-studded line-up in its spectacular setting, the increased prize fund and new additions to the event reaffirm its prominence... Read More
Posted: 01/03/2019
Approved by the Laminitis Trust, Dengie Healthy Hooves Molasses Free is a low calorie, nutritionally balanced fibre feed especially developed for leisure horses and ponies. Containing essential nutrients for healthy hooves, Dengie Healthy Hooves Molasses Free includes a full range of B vitamins including biotin and chelated trace minerals for general condition... Read More
Posted: 01/03/2019
Whatever discipline we choose to partake in, we always want our horses and ponies to look their best. Mollichaff ShowShine from HorseHage could be just what your equine needs. Marco Fresco (or Harley, as he is known at home) is a 15-year-old Arab/KWPN gelding owned by Fiona Wright who is based in... Read More
Posted: 01/03/2019
A healthy tummy is widely known to be a major contributing factor when it comes to maintaining performance levels and general wellbeing. Dengie Healthy Tummy is a nutritionally balanced feed providing 11.5MJ/kg of digestible energy, comparable to a medium energy mix or cube but with around 10 times less starch, and when... Read More
Posted: 26/02/2019
Horse of the Year Show welcomes a new sponsor for the Mountain and Moorland Working Hunter Pony of the Year Championship 2019 After a flying start to 2019, Grandstand Media Ltd, organisers of Horse of the Year Show, are delighted to welcome yet another new sponsor on board for HOYS 2019. Thor... Read More
Posted: 22/02/2019
The chase for the illustrious HOYS qualifiers is soon to get underway and tickets are already on sale for you to book yourself in for another memorable week at The NEC in Birmingham for Horse of the Year Show 2019, 2nd – 6th October. Each year over 1,500 competitors descend on... Read More
Posted: 22/02/2019
Hartpury University student and Great Britain international rider Victoria Leabeater has been named Pony Club Young Coach of the Year. The third-year BSc (Hons) Equestrian Sports Science student, who is captain of Hartpury’s Equine Academy, was announced as the winner of the award at the Pony Club Coaches Conference held at Hartpury. Victoria... Read More
Posted: 22/02/2019
Equine Influenza Virus (Horse Flu) – caused by strains of Influenza A Some useful information from GHS Direct www.ghs-direct.com Incubation period: 1-5 days. Transmission: Airborne droplets that spread in the air by infected animals coughing and spluttering the virus. Ill horses pass the virus on in... Read More
Posted: 19/02/2019
Horses are roaming animals and need open spaces to graze. However, this needs to be balanced against the horse owner’s obvious concerns about their equine friends wandering too far. This is particularly important with the risks posed by modern roads, so keeping your horses contained in a safe but adequate space... Read More
Posted: 19/02/2019
If you are planning on wrapping your horse up in cotton wool, make sure it is veterinary cotton wool from Robinson Animal Healthcare. Made from 100% pure cotton, the premium quality cotton wool is soft, absorbent and gentle on the skin. Ideal for topical wound cleansing, particularly around delicate areas such as the... Read More
Posted: 15/02/2019
Equissage Pulse are pleased to announce the results of scientifically proven research, recently published on the Journal of Equine Veterinary Science website, into the benefits that a 20-Minute Cycloidal Vibration has on Whole Horse Locomotion and Thoracolumbar Profiles. Carried out by Centaur Biomechanics, the independent blinded randomised controlled study delivers a... Read More
Posted: 14/02/2019
Prevention is better than cure – how the Haygain Steamer helps to prevent bacterial infections in your horse, limiting the need for antibiotics. News reports often state how the overuse of antibiotics is making infections harder and leading to thousands of deaths a year through drug-resistant superbugs. This problem does not just... Read More
Posted: 14/02/2019
Line Hansen, Saddlery & Footwear Team Leader, at Capel Manor College, won the President’s Award at The Palace Awards on 30 January for her exceptional delivery of City & Guilds qualifications. This was the 140th anniversary of the esteemed event and Line was also commended by The Rt Hon Lord Mayor,... Read More
Posted: 14/02/2019
With the days starting to show signs of getting a little longer, for most of us this signals that spring is perhaps finally on the way. This is good news and as many owners will start to think about increasing turnout time for stabled horses, it is also a good time... Read More
Posted: 14/02/2019
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: 14/02/2019
Hooves & Love is thrilled to announce the launch of the new Touch of Silk gift box, containing a luxurious silk scarf with all the Hooves & Love touches you’ve come to expect from this new brand. The Touch of Silk gift box contains a 100% silk scarf measuring 30cm by... Read More
Posted: 14/02/2019
Unique lifestyle property occupying gardens and grounds of around 11 acres including a 0.47 of an acre private fishing lake and outbuildings located around 20 miles east of central London. The property offers equestrian facilities including Stabling Paddocks outdoor riding arena 139 sq.m (1500 sq.ft) steel framed barn There are 5 loose boxes, tack... Read More
Posted: 14/02/2019
Ranch Rider is extending its sale to include bookings made by 28 February. The specialist tour operator is offering a £50pp discount on all riding holidays of six nights and more. GO YEEHAW THIS HALF-TERM: Situated just outside Bandera (also known as the Cowboy Capital of the World), lies Texas’... Read More
Posted: 13/02/2019
Each October, the NEC in Birmingham undergoes a horsey transformation like no other in order to host the incredibly impressive Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) which is the biggest week of the year for equestrian entertainment. The show takes place this year from 2nd – 6th October 2019 at The... Read More
Posted: 13/02/2019
Capel Manor Lecturers and Student Win Awards at Society of Master Saddlers’ National Competition WHILE watching her many students past and present receiving awards at theSociety of Master Saddlers’ National Saddlery Competition, Capel Manor lecturer, Line Hansen was also a worthy winner thanks to her entry in the Presidents’ Choice class. Held at... Read More
Posted: 13/02/2019
FOURTEEN-year-old sport horse Poppy took a turn for the worse one day, completely losing her appetite, dramatically dropping weight and generally not being her willing and loveable self – one of the many things owner Charlotte Parry loves about her. Charlotte, based in Shropshire, was worried as Poppy increasingly became more and... Read More
Posted: 13/02/2019
THIS year’s Society of Master Saddlers’ National Saddlery Competition at Saddlers’ Hall, London proved as popular as ever with a host of prestigious awards presented in front of esteemed guests and industry professionals. The Worshipful Company of Saddlers’ Prime Warden, James Welch, presented awards to the successful apprentices currently undertaking the Millennium... Read More
Posted: 13/02/2019
Today’s modern feeding practices such as feeding large amounts of cereal feed and suppressing natural foraging behaviour, is at odds with keeping the horse’s gastrointestinal tract functioning well. The horse’s digestive system has evolved to utilise a high fibre diet, using bacterial fermentation in a highly developed large intestine. Equines are... Read More
Posted: 12/02/2019
Help beat the itch before it starts, with Nettex Summer Freedom Salve Complete Fed up of having your horse or pony using the gate post to scratch his tail? Sick of having your precious show pony rubbing his tail so you end up with something more akin to a toilet brush than... Read More
Posted: 12/02/2019
We are pleased to announce that Lindsay Wilcox-Reid, director of EquiPilates, is the latest addition to the KBIS supported team. Lindsay was the first British Dressage Registered Trainer in the UK to recognise the potential of Pilates to transform riders and commit to train as a Pilates teacher to help her clients.... Read More
Posted: 11/02/2019
The Mark Davies Injured Riders Fund are delighted to welcome legendary equestrian names, William and Pippa Funnell as the latest high-profile Vice Presidents to lend their support to this small but significant Charity. William Funnel. Photography by Jon Stroud Media The couple based in Surrey, are both well-established professional riders with William, an... Read More
Posted: 06/02/2019
Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) is calling on the government to prescribe volunteering as a method of tackling loneliness and mental health issues. Following a survey of 1,629 volunteers, RDA is marking its 50th anniversary by launching a report on the impact of volunteering on health and wellbeing and the... Read More
Posted: 04/02/2019
Makers of the classic mash products Speedi-Beet and Fibre-Beet, British Horse Feeds has teamed up with the charity Hope Pastures to offer their support. Before Hope Pastures, it was formally known as the Phyllis Harvey Horse and Donkey Trust based in Leeds. This was started by Phyllis M Harvey who devoted her... Read More
Posted: 04/02/2019
Kingsmead Equestrian Centre, based in Warlingham, Surrey is holding a special event to mark Disabled Access Day. Disabled Access Day was launched in 2015 to create opportunities for disabled people to try something new, highlighting the fantastic facilities that already exist at venues, as well as a friendly welcome. Taking place on March... Read More
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