Posted: 02/03/2016
THIS year the Society of Master Saddlers celebrates its’ 50th Anniversary with a glittering dinner and dance.
Held at The Forest of Arden Hotel and Country Club, Bickenhill, Warwickshire on November 19, this celebratory occasion will showcase the 50 years of the society set up in 1966.
Said SMS Chief Executive, Hazel Morley:... Read More
Posted: 02/03/2016
The Nettex Electrolyte Range has been formulated to replace vital salts that are lost through any form of sweating brought on from strenuous exercise, travelling or stress-related conditions.
Ideal for use all year round, especially during the hotter months and competition season. However electrolyte supplementation is equally important in the winter... Read More
Posted: 02/03/2016
National Entries for Royal Windsor Horse Show 2016 are now open for all those hoping to compete at the prestigious Horse Show, which takes place in the private grounds of Windsor Castle from Wednesday 11 to Sunday 15 May 2016. As the first major outdoor equine show of the season... Read More
Posted: 26/02/2016
THE new Dante Vinici Jump from Black Country Saddles provides a jumping saddle that is designed for optimum performance of the horse and the rider.
Designed to enhance rider position when show jumping, the Dante Vinici is a fantastic example of the craftsmanship and technological advances available today.
Incorporating the well-established Vinici single/mono... Read More
Posted: 26/02/2016
The Rideline™ boots from GRUBS are ideal for riding and stable work and are sure to keep your feet dry and warm in all weathers.
The Rideline boots from Grub’s are designed for all weathers with the advanced Grub’s technology that comes with every boot.
These boots combine the unique Super-Dri lining with... Read More
Posted: 26/02/2016
Ex-racehorse, Baz, has found his calling in the show ring taking two championships at their first ever show.
Owned by Lucy Dobson from Scotland, Baz headed the line up in both the in-hand ex-racehorse class and the large ridden hunter class, before standing champion in both sections at Highfield Show in Fife.
Known... Read More
Posted: 26/02/2016
Today endurance riding is an increasingly popular sport, which involves controlled long distance riding. The rides can vary in distance and can be over 150km long. A horse must be very fit in order to compete and is required to pass a number of vet checks at the start, en route... Read More
Posted: 26/02/2016
After suffering a broken back at the age of five in a trailer incident, the 17hh chestnut gelding, Sergeant Squirrel has never had much of an appetite until he was introduced to Equerry Conditioning Mash.
Now 24-years-old the Hanoverian x TB, owned by young event rider Lauren Marsh (20), is looking in... Read More
Posted: 26/02/2016
Equestrian enthusiasts and equines alike are going to fall in love with Collective Equestrian - a brand new livery and training centre in Chew Magna, Somerset – which celebrates its official launch on Sunday 14th February 2016. The superb equestrian venue will be running an open house on Sunday 14th, inviting... Read More
Posted: 25/02/2016
HorseHage is proud to announce that it will be continuing its support for the British Showjumping National Championships and Stoneleigh Horse Show (BSNC) this year as the show’s ‘Official Forage Supplier’. HorseHage high quality, dust-free bagged forage will once again be available to all horses and ponies competing at the show... Read More
Posted: 24/02/2016
The new Therapeutic Support Boot Air from Italian protection specialist, Zandona, features 18 magnets that improve cellular function and provide natural therapeutic support from the hoof to the knee and/or hock.
The boot has been developed to provide support to the suspensory ligaments and tendons and can be used for travelling and... Read More
Posted: 24/02/2016
Kate Negus Saddlery has added a new style of double headpiece to its collection, the Double Grand Prix. The Double Grand Prix is made using quality English leather and comes complete with a throatlash in addition to three hangers on each side to attach the noseband and cheekpieces to, giving riders... Read More
Posted: 24/02/2016
Dressage stallion KWPN-approved Cyden Bodyguard Moorland will once again take a short break from his competition schedule to stand at Stallion AI Services.
Known as Mr Nice Guy for his exceptional temperament, Bodyguard, by Gribaldi x Negro x Cocktail has a pedigree second to none and has already proved himself to be... Read More
Posted: 24/02/2016
Hartpury students have been impressing major equine suppliers NAF with their business acumen; pitching products and marketing strategies in a ‘Dragon’s Den’ style session. In a session led by NAF, a group of around 40 first and second year BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma Horse Management (Business) students were asked to... Read More
Posted: 24/02/2016
WELL-KNOWN for producing talented young event and dressage horses, Buxton-based Gary Foggon has gained sponsorship from Black Country Saddles for the 2016 season.
As well as a host of homebred horses to bring on, Gary has two event horses, Who’s a Boozer and Gypsy Squire aimed at the five-year-old championships at Osberton.
Gary... Read More
Posted: 22/02/2016
The equine digestive system is a complicated structure, for such a large animal it is incredibly sensitive. The horse evolved as a grazing animal, so its digestive system is designed to process small amounts of food all day long.
With better education more horse owners understand the benefits of sticking to a... Read More
Posted: 22/02/2016
Hiho Silver is delighted to welcome a foxy new addition to its country jewellery collection: the Sterling Silver Fantastic Fox Bracelet. This stunning handmade piece features five beautiful, quirky little foxes with full tails and pointed faces that link together to form a really interesting piece of jewellery. The bracelet is... Read More
Posted: 22/02/2016
Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) is delighted to welcome a new sponsor of the Showing Arena for HOYS 2016.
After many years of working with the prestigious show through sponsorship, TopSpec has stepped up to not only take over the sponsorship of the Showing Arena – now to be called the... Read More
Posted: 22/02/2016
Derbyshire-based Gary Foggon and the 16.2hh bay mare, Gypsy Fortune have secured not just one but three tickets to the Winter Dressage Championships.
Competing at Myerscough Regional Championships the pair secured their first ticket finishing second in the Elementary Open Freestyle to music.
Gary and Gypsy Fortune continued their fantastic form in the... Read More
Posted: 22/02/2016
How good is your knowledge of equine health care? Can you readily recognise the signs of disease and the onset of lameness? Are you confident with dealing with injuries and ailments?
To help you provide your horse with the best health care, Equine Education are offering an informative online course on caring... Read More
Posted: 19/02/2016
A HOST of exciting new and established talent was on display at this year’s Society of Master Saddlers’ National Saddlery Competition held at Saddlers’ Hall, London. Gratefully supported by The Worshipful Company of Saddlers, the competition awards ceremony was followed by an evening reception which attracted many of the leading names... Read More
Posted: 19/02/2016
Nathan Evans 18, originally from Magherafelt, has been apprentice for Mick Easterby in Yorkshire since the beginning of April last year. He rode his first winner just a few weeks later at Thirsk on board Among Angels, and hasn’t looked back. Since then Nathan has produced an enviable strike rate for... Read More
Posted: 19/02/2016
With brand new world-class competition on offer and birthday celebrations fit for a Queen, Royal Windsor Horse Show 2016 promises to be better than ever as exciting changes are announced for this year’s event which takes place from 11– 15 May.
One of the new innovations for 2016 will be the Land... Read More
Posted: 19/02/2016
International event rider Ian Wills has a new sponsor for 2016 thanks to Black Country Saddles.
Based in Brackley, Northants, Ian has three main rides for this season including Hartpury Sky is the Limit, Marli III and Fallulah.
Ian has his sights set on the 2020 Tokyo Olympics with a four year goal... Read More
Posted: 19/02/2016
Grand Prix dressage rider Jonny Clarke-West’s decision to set up his own equestrian centre was originally fuelled by the desire to create a commercial entity that would support his and his business partners’ - Alex and Liza - own equestrian interests whilst at the same time providing a collaborative environment where... Read More
Posted: 19/02/2016
British saddlepad, numnah and accessories manufacturer, NuuMed, has added a new colour, champagne, to a number of its popular lines. The new colour was introduced to the trade at this year’s BETA International and was met with a great response. The new colour will be available on the HiWither Everyday Saddlepad... Read More
Posted: 19/02/2016
Equerry Horse Feeds are delighted to announce a new sponsorship with Ingliston Country Club in Renfrewshire.
This renowned Scottish venue has not only been voted ‘best equestrian venue in the UK’ by British Show jumping competitors for three years in a row, but has also developed a reputation as a leading hospitality... Read More
Posted: 15/02/2016
Would you like to win £1000 and help raise funds for injured riders at the same time?
Mark Davies Injured Riders Fund has launched a ticket draw to win an amazing cash prize of £1000. To enter all you have to do is buy a ticket costing £5, from the Mark Davies... Read More
Posted: 15/02/2016
Kent based Smarden Therapeutic Stables CIC (Community Interest Company) based in Kent is the latest riding establishment to gain Accessibility Mark accreditation.
Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA), in partnership with Hoof, the British Equestrian Federation’s (BEF) participation programme launched the Accessibility Mark scheme to encourage those who do not already partake... Read More
Posted: 15/02/2016
Kate Negus Saddlery is delighted to announce the sponsorship of Wiltshire based para and able bodied showjumper Toby Bevins. Toby recently finished third in the pairs class at the Dodson & Horrell National Amateur Championships at Aintree EC on his 15 year old gelding Askan Van Overis. This is a huge... Read More
Posted: 11/02/2016
Suzanna Bedford was left distraught, when her talented horse Paloma, developed an allergic reaction that meant she was unable to be ridden. Now thanks to HAYGAIN hay steamers, Paloma is happily cough free. Here we find out more from Suzanna…
LEISURE rider Suzanna Bedford has been around horses most... Read More
Posted: 11/02/2016
Lara Dyson didn’t let pregnancy hold her back at the British Dressage Winter Regional Championships, held at Bishop Burton, winning three titles, riding Laura and Tracey Milner’s’, Jazzed Up.
The pair were crowned champions in the Novice Open, Elementary Open and Elementary Open Freestyle, all with scores of more than 70%, securing... Read More
Posted: 11/02/2016
Following her success at Addington Manor earlier this month, Hartpury’s Dressage Academy rider, Lily Hewitt, won both the Advanced Medium and Prix St George classes at Allens Hill last weekend. Hewitt and her horse, Sir Charlie Chaplain, rode to the double victory at Allens Hill Competition and Livery Centre in... Read More
Posted: 11/02/2016
DYLAN, a six-year-old dark bay gelding owned by Hannah Scully from Lincoln has been chosen as ‘The Face of TopSpec 2016’ in a nationwide competition.
For Hannah, who runs a busy livery yard and rides full time, Dylan, also known as Rebel’s Dylan in the eventing world, is very special and although... Read More
Posted: 11/02/2016
ENDURANCE horse Ruwais Bolero is fighting fit thanks to a change in his feeding regime.
Owned and bred by Pauline Holloway and ridden by her granddaughter Daisy Strang, she describes Ruwais as a ‘good, sound horse’ who was ‘not always producing optimum gut sounds at the vet gates.’
In a bid to try... Read More
Posted: 11/02/2016
LEADING rider and producer Jayne Ross is the latest top showing star to join the Black Country Saddles sponsored team.
Well known for their prestigious range of saddles, bridles and accessories, Black Country Saddles produce a bespoke collection that has been developed to the highest level of craftsmanship with superb attention to... Read More
Posted: 11/02/2016
This month our Newsletter is featuring this fabulous Property marketed by Jackson Equestrian. Beaver Hall Equestrian Centre
Gooseneck Farm | Bradnop | Leek Staffordshire | ST13 7EZ
Outstanding Equestrian Centre & Rural Leisure Complex, available as a “Going Concern” with tremendous scope for expansion, in the Staffordshire Moorlands.
Refurbished 4 Bed Farmhouse with high... Read More
Posted: 11/02/2016
Before changing your horse’s feeding regime it’s important to assess whether they are underweight or have poorly developed muscle tone, or a combination of both. If your horse is the correct weight you should be able to feel, but not see, their ribs, spine and pelvis. When evaluating your horse’s... Read More
Posted: 11/02/2016
Horse owners will be very pleased to see the start of spring looming and the more pleasant weather and lighter days that it brings with it. The winter is always a challenging time for equestrian care and the endless mud, lack of grass and cold temperatures often mean that horses will... Read More
Posted: 11/02/2016
Mollichaff HoofKind is a complete fibre feed designed for the nutritional support of horses and ponies prone to laminitis. HoofKind is made from a balanced blend of high quality oat straw, dried alfalfa and fibre pellets and is topped with a light dressing of soya oil with added vitamins and minerals,... Read More
Posted: 11/02/2016
Formany horse owners, bedding has become somewhat of a stressful decision – with a struggle to balance cost and functionality with ensuring the health benefits that equestrians know are so vital when it comes to stable hygiene. With many different products on the market now – it can be a minefield... Read More
Posted: 11/02/2016
Royal Windsor Horse Show 11th – 15th May 2016 has everything you need for the perfect family day out and The Essentials Club is offering you a fantastic discount. Set in the private grounds of Windsor Castle, the Show hosts the CAIO4* Land Rover International Driving Grand Prix and CSI4* Show... Read More
Posted: 05/02/2016
Moorland Rider’s popular Hay-Carry has been improved for the 2016 season and now features a shoulder strap to make it even easier to use. The new Hay-Carry shares many of the characteristics of the original bag, such as the drawstring top, showerproof and hay repelling properties, and base handle to make... Read More
Posted: 05/02/2016
Trilanco is delighted to announce the appointment of Craig Mackinnon as Head of Finance. Craig has an impressive business background having worked for various blue chip companies in the North West and London while studying for his CIMA accountancy exams. More recently, Craig has worked for family owned wholesale and distribution... Read More
Posted: 05/02/2016
Following the success of PDS saddles designed in association with Carl Hester in 2014, the brand is set to introduce a more affordable model for the 2016 competition season. The saddle has all the design elements of the premium Grande model which is suited to a wide range of horses and... Read More
Posted: 05/02/2016
WITH a host of entries this year’s TSM Social Media Award presented at the BETA Business Awards in Birmingham were met with much anticipation. For the first time, this award was split into two categories, ’20 hours and under’ and ‘over 20 hours’ depending on the length of time the company... Read More
Posted: 05/02/2016
Two Hartpury dressage riders are one step closer to Great Britain selection following a number of encouraging results – most recently at Addington Manor. Lily Hewitt and Francesca Bradley, both 20, impressed in the Young Rider Team Test at the High Profile Dressage show held at Buckinghamshire’s Addington Manor –... Read More
Posted: 05/02/2016
With the start of the competition season fast approaching, NuuMed has launched the NuuMed Competition Package containing four of its popular products for a special price of just £99 including UK delivery! The Competition Package contains a HiWither Half Wool Saddlepad and HiWither Everyday Saddlepad in general purpose, dressage or close... Read More
Posted: 03/02/2016
Leanne Cole, 23 from Bath has been riding at her local Wellow Trekking Centre in Somerset since she was five. Having successfully battled a brain tumour as a child, she was left with scoliosis and hearing loss along with mild learning difficulties, Leanne thrives on the enjoyment that riding brings.
After... Read More
Posted: 03/02/2016
TopSpec Cool Balancer is designed for horses and ponies that need extra condition but no ‘fizz’ and that are in light to medium work. It provides a very palatable, safe and effective way to improve condition and topline without adding excess calories to the diet. And throughout February and March... Read More