Posted: 08/02/2017
Lasers are now big news in equine veterinary circles. "And about time too!" - according to Jessica Nelson of Omega Laser Systems Ltd, the UK's longest established manufacturer of laser phototherapy equipment. She explains that "the healing optimisation and pain-relief laser therapy can deliver has no adverse side-effects, is... Read More
Posted: 07/02/2017
Car owners have never had it easier when it comes to selling their motors, whether it’s in the local paper, online auction sites, or with a dealership. It’s a rarity, then, to hear of a car being donated for free but that’s exactly what happened on a wet January morning this... Read More
Posted: 07/02/2017
- U.S. Eventing Team rider Boyd Martin creates history by securing third consecutive title at the Land Rover Wellington Eventing Showcase
(WELLINGTON, FLORIDA) – February 4, 2017 – Defending champion, Boyd Martin riding Welcome Shadow, clinched a superb victory to secure a historic third consecutive title with a score of 27.9 in... Read More
Posted: 07/02/2017
England will face a team from the Commonwealth as they bid to win the Bryan Morrison Trophy, the Arena Polo International Test Match at Hickstead, for the third year in a row.
Credit: Images of polo
The two teams are due to clash at the All England Polo Club on Saturday 4 March,... Read More
Posted: 07/02/2017
The Smartbunker from Greenans Products Ltd is a new style of animal feed storage container that just makes sense! We are giving away a Smart Bunker this month! Details on how to enter can be found below.
Traditionally, feed stored within containers is accessed via a lid, meaning the feed closest... Read More
Posted: 03/02/2017
Star of Horse & Country TV Jenny Rudall caught up with The Equestrian Index at last years Farm Business Innovation show at the NEC. A diverse exhibition for rural innovation and diversification is increasing it's offering to include the equestrian sector. In this interview, Jenny chats to Robin Finlay from... Read More
Posted: 02/02/2017
Let the Middle East’s leading equestrian event carry you towards an expanded business network and increased brand awareness On the 16th of March, the Dubai International Horse Fair will return for its 13th edition at the Dubai World Trade Centre to welcome the world’s equestrian elite for 3 days of networking... Read More
Posted: 01/02/2017
Horse owners that have equines susceptible to laminitis will already be monitoring their turnout well before spring has sprung! Mild, wet winters mean that the grass will have been growing in the winter months too so there will already be plenty of it! Prevention is certainly better than cure when it... Read More
Posted: 31/01/2017
Subscription boxes…..
You can sign up to receive just about anything in a box every month from Gin to Bird seed. But we aren’t interested in that – well, maybe the Gin one…..
We are Horse People! We want a goody box full of fabulous products from the companies that bring us... Read More
Posted: 31/01/2017
TopSpec UlsaKind Cubes are formulated to be highly sympathetic to the equine digestive system, even when it is compromised by extreme acidity. The formula is very low in starch (UltraLowStarchAnalysis) and sugar and high in fibre but still has a conditioning index of 12MJ/kg making these cubes both ‘Non-Heating’ and conditioning.... Read More
Posted: 31/01/2017
DESPITE his 29-years of age, former top event horse Dougie was still stressing as if he was heading to Badminton Horse Trials.
A previous ride of Bill Levett when known as In The Black II, Dougie was the first horse the Australian event rider took round the prestigious Gloucestershire event where he... Read More
Posted: 30/01/2017
Degree student Jessica Parsons will have the opportunity to learn from the best after winning an exciting mentorship with a Great Britain Paralympian. Jess, who is in the second year of her Equine Business Management degree at Hartpury, will be working with Natasha Baker, MBE – the Para Dressage rider... Read More
Posted: 30/01/2017
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... Read More
Posted: 30/01/2017
Barguse Riding Centre based in Lockengate, Cornwall, was established by Lisa Todd and her husband Alistair in 2007. After running a livery yard for many years, training and schooling clients’ horses and teaching in her spare time, Lisa decided to set up her own riding school with the aim of helping... Read More
Posted: 30/01/2017
2016 is a year Jamie Williams will never forget as he represented Team GBR for the first time in Carriage Driving.
Based in Hastings, Jamie broke his back 10 years ago, which resulted in him being left paralysed from the waist down. Not letting this get in his way, Jamie’s hard work,... Read More
Posted: 26/01/2017
Introducing ‘Zorro’ the latest equestrian artistic alchemy by world renowned fine art photographer Matthew Seed - The Horse Photographer. This latest piece of fine art showcases Zorro a 4 year old black stallion owned by Jennifer Whittaker and standing at stud at White Hill Stud, a purpose built facility in the... Read More
Posted: 25/01/2017
Europe’s largest equine education centre will lend its world-class facilities to British Showjumping after being selected as the group’s Regional Training Venue for the South West. Throughout the year, various training courses will be held at Hartpury, which will include coaching, coach training, UKCC courses and assessments, CPD workshops, officials... Read More
Posted: 25/01/2017
Do you have the next Valegro in your yard or do you ride like Charlotte Dujardin?
If so the team at Trickle Net – the ultimate slow feeder net – want to hear from you!
The Lincolnshire-based business is looking for a future dressage superstar to support throughout 2017.
The lucky sponsored rider will... Read More
Posted: 25/01/2017
On Wednesday 1 February, tickets go on sale for the event which marks the start of London’s summer social season, Chestertons Polo in the Park, taking place on 9, 10, & 11 June 2017 at Hurlingham Park, Fulham. There will also be a limited number of Super Early Bird tickets on... Read More
Posted: 20/01/2017
Effective, fast-acting and convenient; Animalife’s Vetrofen Intense 3.5g sachets are back, new and improved and will hit the shelves in Animalife-accredited stockists from early February 2017. Your first choice for keeping your horse sound, supple, happy and active, Vetrofen has a quick and long-lasting effect like no other. It has been... Read More
Posted: 19/01/2017
A local business is benefitting from the clipping skills of our equine students’ as the horsehair is used for a historical plastering technique. The yard has been buzzing over the winter as students and staff have been busy clipping over 50 horses with all the excess hair bagged up and given... Read More
Posted: 18/01/2017
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal opened East Durham College’s redeveloped Houghall Campus, Durham, during a visit on Friday 13th January 2017.
The region’s leading land-based College recently underwent an exciting £12.75 million redevelopment as part of its plans to fully modernise the entire site, which originally opened in 1938. After a... Read More
Posted: 16/01/2017
Nettex is launching its new, vet approved V.I.P.® supplement range in Spring 2017.
V.I.P.® represents the Nettex core values of Visibility, Integrity and Performance. Nettex has developed a high quality, performance range of supplements in conjunction with an equine vet and is endorsed by world leading equestrians from a range of disciplines.
All... Read More
Posted: 16/01/2017
The finalists in the 2017 BETA Business Awards – prestigious B2B awards designed to celebrate and reward companies and individuals judged to have made a significant difference to the equestrian industry – have been revealed.
“Everyone has done incredibly well to get this far,” said BETA executive director Claire Williams. “We have... Read More
Posted: 13/01/2017
Hiho Silver’s range of shooting jewellery has increased to include a collection based around 12 bore and 20 shotgun cartridges…but not as you know them! The company has used the dimensions of standard 12 and 20 bore cartridges and created two stunning designs based on these. All... Read More
Posted: 13/01/2017
Leading global animal health and performance company, Alltech, has launched their third continuous year of support for a number of showing classes at the Hickstead Derby Meeting (22nd – 25th June). Since the very first Hickstead Derby in 1961, many of the country’s top riders and producers have competed at Hickstead... Read More
Posted: 13/01/2017
Her Royal Highness Princess Anne visited Neue Schule Group at its new North Yorkshire base on Thursday 12 January to unveil a commemorative plaque in celebration of equestrian innovation in the county.
“This unique visit by the Princess provided an insight into the innovations and activities undertaken by Neue Schule Group companies,”... Read More
Posted: 13/01/2017
This season Aztec Diamond have introduced a beautiful fitted V neck sweater to their range of fashionable equestrian clothing. This soft, high quality knit is an essential multipurpose item for your wardrobe. Being totally versatile it is perfect for layering under your show jacket to keep you warm, with a pair... Read More
Posted: 11/01/2017
The Ticketing Office for the 2017 Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials is now open for advance sales. The world’s premier Three Day Event, which runs from Wednesday 3rd May to Sunday 7th May in the Duke of Beaufort’s Gloucestershire park will for the first time offer a first prize of £100,000,... Read More
Posted: 10/01/2017
If there's only one event you attend next summer make sure it's Bolesworth International from Wednesday 14th – Sunday 18th June 2017! Following on from the huge success of last year's event, this year's promises even more. With top class competition, a host of leading international riders, a fantastic atmosphere, breath... Read More
Posted: 10/01/2017
Crosemere Hall is surrounded by the stunning Shropshire countryside and yet is not isolated, being located on the edge of the village of Cockshutt, where a warm welcome can always be found. Moving closer, you will note that the sand and rubber based Manege is floodlit and that concrete bases are... Read More
Posted: 10/01/2017
The Neue Schule Group has expanded its corporate portfolio with the launch of Avansce – an equestrian sports performance monitoring company. This new division, focusing on the development of intelligent sports training tools for equestrians, is headed by Dr Graham Cross, formerly executive technical director of Neue Schule, a producer and... Read More
Posted: 10/01/2017
Valentines for your horse;
Dengie Leisure Vits & Mins 2kg £16.89
Dengie Leisure Vits & Mins is a broad spectrum vitamin and mineral supplement formulated to meet the needs of horses and ponies at rest or in light work. Vitamins and minerals are needed for a wide variety of functions including as structural... Read More
Posted: 05/01/2017
Stay wrapped up warm and dry this winter with some fantastic new gear from Equestrian.com. Featuring brands like Woof Wear, Harry Hall and Horseware they have all the gear you need to keep the cold and wet at bay!
These Boots were made for walking.....and riding!
The Woof Wear Horizon is an all-terrain... Read More
Posted: 05/01/2017
Aztec Diamond is a brand new fashion forward equestrian brand and they are introducing their first sports bra to their ‘Essentials Range’. Many women who ride need that extra bit of support in the saddle so Aztec Diamond have designed this sports bra to keep a woman’s assets under control while... Read More
Posted: 05/01/2017
The fit of your horse or pony’s bridle is so much more than simply how it looks and there are many points to consider in order that it fits and works correctly.
Without doubt a correctly fitting bridle is essential for your horse’s comfort and performance.
Here we will explain the process that... Read More
Posted: 05/01/2017
A team that always has its finger on the pulse – the marketeers at Equestrian.com hit the spot at the Equestrian.com Liverpool International Horse Show when reaching new highs during the Grand Prix coursewalk.
Marketing Executive Victoria Ward walked the Equestrian.com Grand Prix course with BEF Performance Manager for Jumping, Di Lampard... Read More
Posted: 05/01/2017
Need a functional new bag that has handy compartments to store all your valuables? The Equit’M Backpack is a trendy new bag that makes carrying equipment hassle free.
To carry the bag with ease there are padded back and shoulder straps that can be adjusted for a comfortable fit.
A relief area is... Read More
Posted: 04/01/2017
Friday Round Up:
The remarkable pony Tixylix bowed out in trademark fashion as classes began at the equestrian.com Liverpool International Horse Show on Friday.
Tixylix was previously ridden with outstanding success by Jessica Mendoza, who has risen rapidly through the senior ranks and was travelling reserve for the Great Britain showjumping team... Read More
Posted: 04/01/2017
Michael Whitaker delivered a performance of class and panache to give a bumper crowd British success as day two of the Equestrian.com Liverpool International Horse Show ended in thrilling fashion. Michael, winner of numerous major championship medals and part of the Great Britain team at last summer's... Read More
Posted: 04/01/2017
Billy Twomey delivered another masterful display to retain his crown as Equestrian.com grand prix champion at the Liverpool International Horse Show. The Irish star once again thrived under pressure at the Echo Arena, guiding 14-year-old bay gelding Diaghilev home - as he had done 12 months ago... Read More
Posted: 04/01/2017
WHEN Ellen Chapman’s horse Sully became seriously ill she needed to find a way to control his hay intake. He had to eat very slowly, but he didn’t want to!
At a loss when he destroyed every small hole net on the market, it gave her the idea to launch a revolutionary... Read More
Posted: 04/01/2017
Having ridden big warmblood horses for many years, Gloucester-based Kate Vickery wanted to down-size and ride out with her children as they became more confident in the saddle.
With this in mind, at the end of May, Kate bought Roscoe a 148cm Connemara to produce and educate ready for her children to... Read More
Posted: 12/12/2016
Olympia, the London International Horse Show, gets underway next week (13-19 December), and once again viewers will be able to watch highlights from the competition on Horse & Country TV.
In the week running up to Christmas, H&C will be showing the FEI World Cup Driving (Tuesday 20th December at 8.30pm), FEI... Read More
Posted: 12/12/2016
British Horse Feeds is delighted to announce title sponsorship of the prestigious Red Dragon Festival of Endurance which celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2017.
Running from September 29 to October 1, 2017 the Red Dragon Festival of Endurance at the Royal Welsh Showground in Builth Wells is always a hugely popular event.
Tricia... Read More
Posted: 12/12/2016
Hiho Silver has introduced a new style of leather double wrap bracelet to its collection that is unisex in design and customisable. The bracelet is made using high quality leather selected just for Hiho, and benefits from saddle style stitching too, to echo the feel of tack.... Read More
Posted: 12/12/2016
The great and the good from the equine world headed to Hartpury on Friday (December 9th) as Olympian Carl Hester MBE officially opened the Margaret Giffen Centre for Rider Performance. The London 2012 and Rio 2016 medallist, who is also the elite dressage coach for Hartpury’s Equine Academy, was joined by... Read More
Posted: 12/12/2016
The Equestrian.com Liverpool International Horse Show is set to host the biggest and best New Year's Eve event in the city, and everyone is invited. The event takes place at The Echo Arena on Liverpool's iconic waterfront and is open to guests of all ages, so families can enjoy a rare... Read More
Posted: 08/12/2016
Simple, natural “green” horse feeds has always been the Dengie promise. Trusted for providing equines with the very best in locally grown, alfalfa based nutrition, Dengie are now delighted to be able to offer horse owners a British grown, grass product that will help to provide highly digestible, consistently clean fibre.... Read More
Posted: 08/12/2016
Discovering the WIld West from the back of a horse Keen to expand on its portfolio of authentic US ranches, Ranch Rider will be introducing Arizona’s Hideout Working Ranch in its 2017 brochure, the property situated near Portal and snuggled against the New Mexico border.
Tony Daly, Managing Director of Ranch Rider... Read More