Posted: 08/02/2018
Achieving Inner Greatness with Accessibility Mark
At the end of 2017, Hall Place Equestrian Centre based in Reading gained its Accessibility Mark accreditation.
Riding for the Disabled Association, in partnership with the British Equestrian Federation’s participation programme, launched the revolutionary Accessibility Mark scheme to work with commercial riding centres with the aim of... Read More
Posted: 08/02/2018
After a brilliant response to the new Abbey England Saddlery Scholarship, apprentice Rachel Lok has been chosen as the winner and lucky recipient of £500 worth of workshop tools. Scholarship winner Rachel, had her first taste of saddlery during a week long course, studying under Master Saddler David May and hasn’t... Read More
Posted: 06/02/2018
Leading International equine product manufacturers Haygain have expanded their range, launching an entirely unique, revolutionary flooring system that goes above and beyond anything on the market. ComfortStall® combines three key veterinarian-recommended compounds to offer comfort and health benefits unlike any other, beneficial to both horse and owner. Orthopaedic Precision Foam™ padding... Read More
Posted: 06/02/2018
Mears Farm House, Oxhill Bridle Road, Pillerton, Hersey, Warwickshire CV35 OQB Impressive five bedroom farmhouse with stabling, outbuildings and land in a tranquil rural setting. Entrance hallway Kitchen/breakfast room Utility room and cloakroom Dining room Drawing room Five double bedrooms Two bathrooms Cellar Stabling with tack room... Read More
Posted: 06/02/2018
Love the outdoors? Love horses? Join them together and check-out the best trail riding holidays in the world from Venture Co. This month we focus on “The Nile River Ride and Mountain Gorillas”. Africa has a greater variety of wildlife and in greater numbers than anywhere else in the world. And... Read More
Posted: 06/02/2018
A small change in a horse’s shape will significantly alter the way the saddle sits, making it uncomfortable for the horse and altering the rider’s balance. In addition to the effects of age and condition, eventers will change shape through training, and as a result of physiotherapy. Under a well-fitted... Read More
Posted: 06/02/2018
It’s Winter. It’s supposed to be cold. And it looks as though the next week the UK will see a marked drop in temperatures to around -10 to 5°C and possibly more snow if the forecasts are accurate. But should this have any influence on how and when we ride our... Read More
Posted: 06/02/2018
In this issue, Dr Tom Shurlock, nutritionist at British Horse Feeds, gives his 10 top tips when it comes to talking about laminitis:
1 - Check.
Laminitis develops in a number of phases. Symptoms such as hot hooves, physical damage such as white line and bruising etc. can appear at any time, depending... Read More
Posted: 06/02/2018
On 24th April 2018, The Mark Davies Injured Riders Fund are presenting an evening of cocktails, canapés and comedy with award-winning comedian, Rory Bremner headlining this very special one-off London event. Bringing together some of the UK's hottest comedy talent, the event aims to raise funds for this small but incredibly... Read More
Posted: 06/02/2018
To keep their customers fully accessorised from head to toe, Aztec Diamond have introduced a great range of Bamboo Training Socks for this season.
These stylish branded knee-high sport socks are knitted in bamboo yarn with added coolmax for extra comfort. Bamboo will keep feet pleasantly dry thanks to the hollow structure... Read More
Posted: 02/02/2018
Right in the heart of England, stands a town which has been the centre of excellence for many years when it comes to saddlery manufacturing and production. British made saddlery remains at the forefront of design and diversification thanks to generations of leather craftsmen and women putting their skills to practice... Read More
Posted: 02/02/2018
Master Saddler Laurence Pearman answers three frequently asked questions on saddlery. Laurence is twice president of the Society Master Saddlers and a Lecturer / Assessor on Saddle fitting courses. Q1. People often state that you should be able to fit two fingers width under the pommel, but is this a... Read More
Posted: 02/02/2018
A North Wiltshire equestrian centre is seeking sponsorship to be able to hold an event offering free equine-assisted learning for autistic children. Rein & Shine’s Hoof Club is running the event in support of the National Autistic Society (NAS), with the aim of benefitting the wider community on a not for... Read More
Posted: 02/02/2018
Purveyors of premium grooming tools, Renwick & Sons have announced their new partnership with The British Grooms Association, an organisation committed to supporting members in their careers as grooms and also offering a vital lifeline in providing support, advice and education. The newly launched brand’s British designed & handcrafted grooming kits... Read More
Posted: 02/02/2018
Childéric Saddles are not only innovators in beautiful & bespoke saddle design, but the UK technical team are currently sweeping the UK with their revolutionary ‘Childéric Experience Roadshow’. The events, throughout the coming months, bring together top professional riders and well-respected equestrian names with the opportunity to train and ride... Read More
Posted: 01/02/2018
Are you looking for a fantasticday or evening out, watchingthe leading names in the world of dressage and show jumping, in a stunning setting while eating delicious food and enjoying high-end hospitality? The Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show provides the answer and will provide a brilliant experience to remember.
The amazing... Read More
Posted: 01/02/2018
Well maintained stables are healthier for both horses and people, they are more comfortable to be in and stay in good condition for longer.
Keeping your horses stable in good repair is essential in order to ensure their health and safety as there are multiple micro-organisms that will live in a stable... Read More
Posted: 01/02/2018
This season, technical fabrics really do reign supreme with these gorgeous additions from Equetech.
The Equetech Isabella Training Shirt is new for spring and is styled in a technical wicking fabric with a pretty stretch lace panel on the underside of the sleeves for full ventilation. Combining mesh with beauty, this is... Read More
Posted: 30/01/2018
Dr Helen Warren - Alltech
Selenium is an essential trace mineral required by horses and other mammals for incorporation into numerous proteins found in the body. These proteins have major roles in metabolism, immune function, gene expression and fertility. Therefore, selenium is vital for optimum health and performance, ranging from growth in... Read More
Posted: 25/01/2018
Wyoming’s TX Ranch is a genuine working cattle ranch, its 35,000 acres straddling the Wyoming-Montana border. Owned and operated by the Tillett family for over four generations, the TX has been opening its doors to guests for over thirty years. An exciting opportunity for riders who want to start out... Read More
Posted: 25/01/2018
Ideal Combined Training Series proving a big hit with riders around the country. With 13 of the 19 qualifying dates for the British Dressage Ideal Saddles Combined Training Championship Series already completed, 104 grassroots riders have so far won the prestigious Ideal ‘qualification ticket’ rosettes to the March National Championship Final... Read More
Posted: 25/01/2018
Hickstead’s July fixture has been renamed the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ of Great Britain at the BHS Royal International Horse Show, to reflect the importance of this showcase class and the long-term relationship with series title partner Longines. ©CraigPayne The five-star international showjumping event takes place from 25-29 July 2018,... Read More
Posted: 25/01/2018
THIS year’s BETA International saw young and talented apprentices and trainees competing for the top awards in the Society of Master Saddlers’ competitions throughout the three days.
Always a major feature of BETA International, the competitions draw a lot of interest, with visitors able to see quality craftsmanship in the making as... Read More
Posted: 25/01/2018
In this article The Society of Master Saddles provides advice on whether, for the sport of eventing a dressage and jumping saddle are required or if a general purpose is the preferred option.
For an amateur rider competing at their local event and where every penny counts a good general purpose saddle... Read More
Posted: 25/01/2018
Glaze & Gordon, the British-born country and equestrian brand who celebrated their launch at Olympia in December, are delighted to announce that they now stock luxury American equestrian brand Goode Rider and are currently the only UK stockists. Glaze & Gordon was founded to deliver a carefully curated range of high-end... Read More
Posted: 22/01/2018
Empowering Success with Accessibility Mark
Seventeen-year-old Angel Dancy-Brock has seen her confidence blossom thanks to an Accessibility Mark riding school.
Angel has a visual impairment that means she only has approximately 25 percent vision in her left eye with no vision at all in her right eye. This causes Angel to feel unsettled... Read More
Posted: 22/01/2018
Welcome a new Contender from FMBs Therapy Systems
FMBs Therapy Systems has added a new product to its range of advanced therapy rugs for horses, called the Contender.
The Contender, from Activo-Med, is a new rug that applies pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMF) from the top of the horse’s neck to top of... Read More
Posted: 19/01/2018
Equithème British Riding Clubs Intermediate Winter Qualifier Round-Up
The Equithème British Riding Clubs Intermediate Winter Championship qualifiers are in full swing and the finals look set to be a great weekend of competition.
The championships will be held at Bury Farm Equestrian Village in Bedfordshire, April 27 to 29, 2018, with competitors challenging... Read More
Posted: 19/01/2018
First Aid Questions & Answers
Q. I have just bought my first horse and would like to build up a first aid kit to keep on the yard for emergencies. Can you recommend what products I should include?
A. It can be overwhelming as a new horse owner to choose essential first aid... Read More
Posted: 17/01/2018
Volunteer inquiries are currently being accepted for the FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018 (WEG). Expected to be the largest sporting event in North America in 2018, the Games will be held at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) on September 11-23, 2018 in Tryon, N.C. Currently, the WEG Volunteer Management Program... Read More
Posted: 17/01/2018
Alltech Helps Support Xena and Her Unborn Foal
Leading animal nutrition company, Alltech, is to continue its support of World Horse Welfare by helping to fund the rehabilitation of an in-foal mare at Hall Farm Rescue and Rehoming Centre in Norfolk.
Xena arrived at Hall Farm in June 2017 as part of a... Read More
Posted: 17/01/2018
Official Charity for Royal Windsor Horse Show announced The Free Spirit Horse Memorial Project, a charity which acknowledges the horse’s unfaltering service to mankind throughout history, has been announced as the official charity of Royal Windsor Horse Show 2018, taking place from 9 – 13 May in the private grounds of... Read More
Posted: 17/01/2018
Time is ticking on to the 2018 International Eventing Forum, which takes place on the 5th of February at Hartpury College! The Forum brings together some of eventing’s most influential riders, trainers and mentors for an inspirational day of training for success in the sport of eventing. Whether your goal is... Read More
Posted: 17/01/2018
Leading international equine product manufacturers Haygain have turned their focus of expertise to stable flooring systems with their latest revolutionary product, the ComfortStall® Orthopaedic and Sealed Flooring System Launching in the UK this January, ComfortStall® was co-developed with Cornell University Veterinary Hospital, one of the top three veterinarian hospitals in the... Read More
Posted: 16/01/2018
10 Top Tips for a Spring Clean with Stable Shield
In this issue the team at Stable Shield provide ten top tips for a through spring clean over the coming months. Taking your time to thoroughly clean your stables and yard will ensure a bacteria-free zone really pays off.
It is very important... Read More
Posted: 12/01/2018
Beat The Itch before it starts with Nettex Summer Freedom Salve Complete
Nettex Summer Freedom Salve Complete is an advanced formulation used around the world wherever midges are prevalent. It helps repel and protect against insects and biting flies and by applying it before the midges come out in the early spring... Read More
Posted: 11/01/2018
Hollywood Cottage in Newton Solney Derbyshire is an exceptional and extremely well maintained property which was created in 1991 from the former Newton Park estate office and barn. The property offers generously proportioned and versatile accommodation, which has been carefully designed to a high standard and includes solid oak doors and... Read More
Posted: 11/01/2018
As we kick off 2018 we’re all thinking about our next riding holiday, so Ranch Rider has rounded up a list of the best equestrian escapes for 2018. * Head to Idaho’s Western Pleasure Guest Ranch. Located in the state’s scenic Panhandle region, the fourth generation ranch featured in... Read More
Posted: 11/01/2018
If you love someone, tell them. You probably tell your horses all the time so here are some top products to share the love with your ponies this Valentines Day. If a gorgeous gift just isn’t your bag then don’t worry, a carrot or a polo serves just... Read More
Posted: 11/01/2018
Dressage at Royal Windsor Horse Show has been given a boost with the announcement that Al Shira’aa are to come on board as the headline sponsor. The Al Shira’aa CDI4* Dressage Grand Prix and Freestyle to Music will take place on the evenings of Thursday 10 and Friday 11 May respectively,... Read More
Posted: 10/01/2018
Luxury footwear and accessories brand Fairfax & Favor has signed a deal to take title sponsorship of the highly popular Rockingham International Horse Trials, which this year runs from 18 - 20 May. Established in 2013, Fairfax & Favor has been a regular exhibitor at the British Eventing affiliated fixture, and... Read More
Posted: 08/01/2018
The organisers of the 2018 Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials (2-6 May) have a new host in the recently acceded 12th Duke of Beaufort, Harry Somerset. Harry has always taken an active role in the Event and knows many of the team, who are very grateful for the estate’s continued support.
Last... Read More
Posted: 05/01/2018
March 24th, 2018 heralds the return of National Equestrian Safety Day, a safety awareness day aimed specifically at the equestrian community. The day has been created by the Mark Davies Injured Riders Fund (www.mdirf.co.uk) a registered charity dedicated to helping those injured through riding, handling or working with horses. Now,... Read More
Posted: 05/01/2018
These beautiful bespoke boots from The Spanish Boot Company are certainly deserving of a royal reception with their regal shade of Purple and majestic Red zip detail.The ‘La Reina’ boot is part of the ‘La Caballeria Collection’ (Meaning ‘Cavalry Collection’ in Spanish) and celebrates the brand’s beautiful range of bespoke boot... Read More
Posted: 05/01/2018
Here’s a heart-warming tale about a little donkey belonging to John Nuttall, whose award-winning donkeys can be seen on the Lincolnshire beaches of Skegness, Cleethorpes and now Mablethorpe.
The little donkey was due to be born in August 2017 and the Nuttall family was very excited at the forthcoming arrival of a... Read More
Posted: 05/01/2018
Equerry Conditioning Mash is a quick-soaking mash for horses that need to gain weight and condition. It is a ‘Non-Heating’ formula with low levels of starch and has a good level of protein for muscle development and topline.
Highly-digestible fibre sources include sugar beet; while oil and linseed promote condition and... Read More
Posted: 05/01/2018
Working with Your Saddle Fitter Developing a solid working relationship with your local Society of Master Saddlers Registered Qualified Saddle Fitter is a great way to ensure you have access to regular advice and support.
With thorough communication and a clear understanding from each party to end results will lead to all... Read More
Posted: 04/01/2018
NORTH Yorkshire-based British Horse Feeds is delighted to announce a new three-year sponsorship deal at the Equi-Trek Bramham International Horse Trials. Well-known for its unique and original horse feed, Speedi-Beet and Fibre-Beet, the company will sponsor the Speedi-Beet Double Feat cross-country fence and the prestigious Horse Inspection area in front of... Read More
Posted: 03/01/2018
The weather was kind, the crowds welcoming and for those equestrians who participated in the London New Year's Day Parade under the hugely popular 'All The Queen's Horses' section, it was certainly another fantastic event to remember by all who took part in this annual event. Eleven months of planning by... Read More
Posted: 03/01/2018
Falling in love is easy with these beautiful garments from British equestrian fashion brand, Equetech. The Equetech Interlace Breeches are new for spring and feature a gorgeous silicone lace print to knee grips. A beautifully feminine touch to a classically styled pair of breeches.
The Equetech Bella Competition Shirt continues the lace... Read More