Posted: 30/03/2016
A Government Minister is the latest VIP visitor to be wowed by Hartpury’s exceptional equine facilities. Last weekend, Rory Stewart MP, who is the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), visited the college along with Forest of Dean MP, Mark Harper, who... Read More
Posted: 30/03/2016
Collective Equestrian, at Moorledge Lane, Chew Magna is a brand new breed of equestrian training and livery centre offering not just superb facilities but also a unique collaborative environment that allows riders and owners to benefit from being part of a genuine collective. Set up by Grand Prix dressage rider... Read More
Posted: 30/03/2016
Sentomol, the company responsible for the Horsefly Trap (H-Trap) in the UK, has introduced a new line for 2016 that harnesses many of the H-Trap’s properties, but in a smaller size to increase its versatility. The MT Trap, like the larger H-Trap, uses a black ball that absorbs and then emits... Read More
Posted: 30/03/2016
Horse & Country TV, in partnership with Blue Chip Feed, is launching a nationwide search for an elite group of equestrian all-stars to join our blogging team and become faces of the channel. The Blue Chip All Star Academy There are millions of horse riders in Britain, and from these we... Read More
Posted: 24/03/2016
Hartpury’s equine students have been running a series of charity events that have kept spectators and riders on the edge of their seats. Two events held recently included a novelty showjumping competition and an instructional evening with a former Badminton Horse Trials Winner. Second year students on the Equine Business Management... Read More
Posted: 23/03/2016
Toggi’s much-anticipated new collection of half chaps and gaiters is now available in a store near you! The culmination of 18 months of research, design and development, three half chap designs - Toggi Castor, Chelmsford and Glint - and one gaiter – Toggi Carlisle - make up this stylish new collection... Read More
Posted: 23/03/2016
Bolesworth International will return this summer to take centre-stage with another bumper production showcasing world-class sport and blockbusting family entertainment. Running again at CSI**** level, the four-day show takes place in the spectacular grounds of Bolesworth Castle, Cheshire from June 16-19 and promises an exciting mix of thrilling showjumping less than... Read More
Posted: 23/03/2016
There are times in your life when new goals or challenges hit the spot! And for 35 year-old Paul Gardner 2016 is the year when he has set himself two fundraising initiatives for the Mark Davies Injured Riders’ Fund. Paul plans to run the London Marathon and the Race to the... Read More
Posted: 21/03/2016
HAYGAIN is delighted to welcome International Blind Dressage rider Verity Smith to the team of sponsored riders. Verity has competed at able bodied Prix St Georges which is the highest level that a blind rider has ever achieved. She is trained by Olympic rider and Grade 1 Listed International Judge Sandy Phillips... Read More
Posted: 18/03/2016
AS part of its on-going commitment to the world of showing TopSpec is once again sponsoring the prestigious Supreme Pretty Polly Ridden Championship at the North of England Summer Pony Show. This major championship carries a £1,000 prize to the winner with a further £650 allocated from second to eighth place.... Read More
Posted: 18/03/2016
THE country’s leading young dressage riders will converge on Somerford Park in Cheshire this May to take part in the TopSpec Under 25 Grand Prix. Held as part of the Somerford Park Dressage Premier League event, May 28 to 30 the class provides a fantastic opportunity for riders to compete at the... Read More
Posted: 18/03/2016
Cyden Dressage Stallions and South Grange Stud (SGS) have teamed up together with top reproductive vet Dr James Crabtree of Equine Reproductive Services (UK) Limited (ERS), Malton, to offer stud services and AI at South Grange Stud, Huggate, York. This provides mare owners wanting to get their mare in foal this year... Read More
Posted: 18/03/2016
NEW and wowing the crowds at Equifest 2016 will be The Iberian Dressage Masters classes. Held at East of England Showground, Peterborough, August 17 to 21 the event is one of the largest shows in the equestrian calendar and also a hugely enjoyable occasion for all the family. The Iberian Dressage Masters was... Read More
Posted: 18/03/2016
The Bolesworth International ‘Design A Jump’ Art Competition was launched today at Huxley Primary School in Cheshire. School children across the North West are being given the opportunity to design one of the show jumping fences for Bolesworth International, a world class sporting event happening in the heart of... Read More
Posted: 18/03/2016
LOOKING for help and advice with Customer Care issues in the saddlery world? The Society of Master Saddlers is holding a ‘Confidence and Professionalism’ Seminar with the theme of ‘The Art of Customer Care’. The seminar takes place on June 9 at Sandford on Thames in Oxford and looks set to provide an... Read More
Posted: 18/03/2016
THIS year sees a host of new sponsorships in the world of dressage for North Yorkshire-based TopSpec. Well known for their range of feed balancers and other innovative horse feeds, TopSpec enter their second year of sponsorship of the Medium Open and Medium Restricted series with the finals taking place at the... Read More
Posted: 16/03/2016
Hartpury will showcase its exceptional equine facilities as the college welcomes another Government Minister this weekend. Rory Stewart MP, who is the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), will visit the college along with Forest of Dean MP, Mark Harper, who is... Read More
Posted: 16/03/2016
The sixth Alltech - Hartpury Conference is being held on May 4, 2016 at Hartpury College. This annual conference is aimed at students at both undergraduate and postgraduate level interested in the application of emerging scientific and business oriented research, to promote the enhancement of performance in the equestrian athlete and within... Read More
Posted: 15/03/2016
A NORTH Yorkshire-based riding centre has joined a national initiative aimed at providing more opportunities for disabled riders to take up the sport. Snainton Riding Centre, based near Scarborough was inspired to put the centre forward for Accessibility Mark accreditation after seeing the benefits that horses can bring to people with disabilities... Read More
Posted: 15/03/2016
A FORWARD thinking nationwide initiative to encourage more disabled people to take up horse riding is going from strength to strength, with the number of riding schools applying for Accessibility Mark accreditation rapidly growing. Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA), in partnership with Hoof, the British Equestrian Federation’s (BEF) participation initiative launched... Read More
Posted: 15/03/2016
Putting in the foundations for good health at the beginning of an equine’s life is of utmost importance. The groundwork that is in place in those first few days, weeks and months will set up your youngster for the future – and this means everything from nutrition to handling, and even... Read More
Posted: 15/03/2016
13 March 2016, ‘s-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands – Marcus Ehning rode Cornado NRW to win the Rolex Grand Prix at Indoor Brabant in the Netherlands, with Hans-Dieter Dreher in second and Willem Greve in third place. The world's best riders gave everything to win the CSI5* Rolex Grand Prix with... Read More
Posted: 15/03/2016
Organisers are delighted to announce that the Equestrian.com Liverpool International Horse Show - an exciting and spectacular new entry on the British sporting calendar - will make its eagerly-awaited return from December 31-January 2, 2017. And tickets for three days of thrilling showjumping action, along with world-class family entertainment, are... Read More
Posted: 15/03/2016
Wool has so many benefits when incorporated into a saddlepad or numnah, but some people can be a little concerned about its care. That’s the reason that British saddlepad and numnah manufacturer, NuuMed, created a video to explain how easy it is. The short video highlights the fact that NuuMed’s wool... Read More
Posted: 10/03/2016
Cyden Bodyguard Moorland is a stallion with a reputation for very un-stallion like behaviour. With a pedigree that is dripping in dressage royalty, his temperament is more that of a family pony. Here Lara tells us about the stallion that has a special place on her yard. How did you come across Bodyguard... Read More
Posted: 10/03/2016
FMBs Therapy System has recently added the Activo-Med Equine Spa to its range of products which, with the other products available, makes this company the place to come for all your equine rehabilitation needs. The Activo-Med Equine Spa can be used for rehabilitation and performance. It’s often used to support recovery... Read More
Posted: 10/03/2016
Hartpury’s Equine students took their learning out of the classroom on a trip to Vienna, experiencing the famous ‘Fiaker’ and the celebrated stallions of the Spanish Riding School. Nineteen BTEC Diploma in Horse Management students and two staff flew to Austria, kick-starting their three-day trip with a visit to... Read More
Posted: 08/03/2016
Substantial home with far reaching views over the Essex countryside. An attractive Grade ll Listed farmhouse occupying a rural setting with excellent equestrian facilities standing in gardens and grounds of around 3.3 acres. Court Farmhouse is fine example of an early C17 century building being of timber frame with weather-bordered elevations under a... Read More
Posted: 08/03/2016
Hiho Silver is delighted to add two new pieces to its Equestrian Collection: the Exclusive Sterling Silver And 18ct Rose Gold Plated Complete Horseshoe Necklace and matching Exclusive Sterling Silver And 18ct Rose Gold Plated Complete Horseshoe Bracelet. Both stunning pieces are made up of perfectly formed hand cast sterling silver... Read More
Posted: 08/03/2016
TopSpec has welcomed two new Business Development Managers to its team with the appointment of Jessica Burbage and Sarah McAndrew. Jessica will cover the South and Sarah the West Midlands. Their roles are dedicated to supporting retailers, wholesalers, vets and horse-owners in the region. Jessica has previously worked for an agricultural... Read More
Posted: 08/03/2016
Where’s the place to be this summer? Bolesworth International of course – and in this issue we have teamed up with the organisers to offer two readers the chance of winning a pair of tickets to this fantastic event. The four days combine great shopping with top-level competition and demonstrations from leading experts,... Read More
Posted: 08/03/2016
New for 2016, Equilibrium Products has teamed up with Performance Psychologist, Charlie Unwin to help competition riders of all levels and abilities focus on the way they think about their riding and allow them to compete at their best. Charlie has built a reputation for his specialist experience in helping equestrians accelerate... Read More
Posted: 08/03/2016
Are you keen to learn more about laminitis? Do you need expert advice regarding the correct and effective management of your horse or pony to minimise their susceptibility to laminitis? If so, Equine Education is offering an excellent online course, ‘Nutritional Management of Laminitis’ which offers plentiful information and will help... Read More
Posted: 08/03/2016
The Essentials Club provides members with a range of discounts to help look after their horses for less. The Essentials Club is the brainchild of Amanda Watson, Managing Director at The Equestrian Index. As a horse owner herself, she was keen to create a community where members receive discounts on horse... Read More
Posted: 08/03/2016
Launched early in 2016, Smart Horse Nutrition is a brand new feed company with an overarching mission – to allow you to take control of your horse’s diet. By providing you with the 3 essential building blocks of a balanced diet – micro nutrients (Smart Balance), macro nutrients (a Smart Museli)... Read More
Posted: 08/03/2016
The Easyboot Cloud Therapy Hoof Boot, distributed by Trelawne Equine, is the ultimate hoof boot for laminitics and horses with other chronic hoof problems. The Easyboot Cloud comes complete with a specialist, removable EVA hoof pad inside that conforms to the hoof, and offers additional comfort and support to the sole.... Read More
Posted: 08/03/2016
England beat the USA to win the Bryan Morrison Trophy, the Arena Polo International Test Match held at Hickstead on Saturday 5 March. The match featured two of the world’s greatest arena players, with England captain Chris Hyde and the USA’s captain Tommy Biddle both playing off a handicap of 10-goals, the... Read More
Posted: 04/03/2016
The aptly named Luminosity™ www.luminosityonline.co.uk, recently formed to bring the horse world ‘bright ideas for wise riders’, launched its inaugural range of Visijax® award winning* Hi Viz LED wearable technology apparel and accessories to the equestrian market at this year’s BETA International trade fair 24 – 26 January, NEC Birmingham, to... Read More
Posted: 04/03/2016
It may still be three months away but planning is already underway to make Hartpury’s Summer Fair even bigger and better this year. Last year’s event was a sizzling success as the sun shone on thousands of visitors who enjoyed a host of activities, from zorbing, rock climbing and archery to... Read More
Posted: 04/03/2016
By Dr Meriel Moore-Colyer Dean of the School of Equine Management and Science & Principal Lecturer in Equine Science at RAU and Scientific Consultant to HAYGAIN. It seems hard to imagine light mornings and warmer days, at the moment, but spring is on its way! The increase in light and temperature... Read More
Posted: 04/03/2016
A group of Hartpury students have been helping city folk discover the joys of riding and learn more about horses in the heart of urban Gloucester. The BTEC Extended Diploma Horse Management students have been employing all of their equine expertise to help deliver an ongoing programme to visitors and volunteers... Read More
Posted: 03/03/2016
Over the past few years, Saddles Direct has established firm recognition in the industry for providing amazing customer service when it comes to selling new and used saddles. Taking a one-to-one, personal approach to each and every customer, Saddles Direct are market leaders in the Saddlery market – and not only... Read More
Posted: 03/03/2016
Despite increased publicity of the dangers associated with overfeeding and obesity, there has been an unprecedented increase in the number of investigated cases relating to obesity and laminitis. In fact, obese horses now present welfare organisations with more problems than underweight. The latest research published by the National Equine Health Survey... Read More
Posted: 02/03/2016
Grooming is an important element of correct horse management and a horse should be groomed thoroughly on a regular basis to keep his coat and skin in good health and looking great. This feature explains the process that should be followed when grooming a horse and we provide some top tips... Read More
Posted: 02/03/2016
With spring finally here and the winter behind us, now is the time to start planning ahead for the summer season. It is a great time to give your yard a thorough spring clean and prepare everything for the coming months. The long winter with endless dark nights, meaning less time out... Read More
Posted: 02/03/2016
TopSpec Lite is the ultimate low calorie feed balancer designed for horses and ponies that need their weight controlled. These are usually good-doers that may be overweight and it is very important that this group of horses and ponies receive their full requirement of vitamins and minerals. TopSpec... Read More
Posted: 02/03/2016
ARE you looking for a feed that can help increase weight and topline ready for the competition season? Equerry Conditioning Cubes and Equerry Conditioning Mix are designed for just that. The Equerry conditioning feeds have been scientifically formulated to provide your horse with the calories and quality protein they need to promote... Read More
Posted: 02/03/2016
WITHOUT doubt the Championship Arena is THE place to be during an evening performance at Equifest – The Festival for Horse Lovers. Always a huge draw for competitors and spectators alike this year’s Equifest is set to be a fantastic five days and once again TopSpec is sponsoring the main Indoor... Read More
Posted: 02/03/2016
TopSpec AntiLam is a pelleted multi-supplement designed to provide 5-way nutritional support for those prone to, being treated for, or recovering from laminitis. AntiLam is used and recommended by nutritionists, vets and farriers. Most overweight ponies, and some overweight horses, are susceptible to laminitis. AntiLam is a brilliant formulation combining several... Read More
Posted: 02/03/2016
Cyden Dressage, based in North East Lincolnshire, is holding an Open Day for anyone interested in seeing the stars of the yard up close. The Open Day will take place on March 19 between 10am and 1pm. Cyden Dressage is home to KWPN-approved Cyden Bodyguard Moorland, who made his international debut in 2015... Read More
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