Posted: 06/08/2015
Plastrex Ltd officially launched on Tuesday 21st July! After 3 months of building, painting and other DIY related tasks. So we can finally get down to dirty business and the business is 100% recycled household plastic waste. Wait, what is Plastrex?
PLASTREX is an innovative material with the properties and application opportunities... Read More
Posted: 06/08/2015
adult only - singles - cattle drives - festivals - anniversaries - heli-tours - horsemanship For the majority of states and provinces in North America the 2015 ranch season is almost at an end, but according to Ranch Rider there’s more than one reason to saddle up this autumn. September and... Read More
Posted: 05/08/2015
The countdown is on with only days to go until world class eventing heads to Hartpury, and the thrilling cross-country courses are looking in fantastic shape! The NAF Five Star Hartpury International Horse Trials will run from August 12th to 16th featuring the stars of eventing from all over the... Read More
Posted: 04/08/2015
NEW COLLABORATION BETWEEN ASPIRE EQUESTRIAN AND BRACKENHILL STUD TO BENEFIT GRASSROOTS RIDERS From August 2015, a freelance coach, Wiola Grabowska, founder of Aspire Equestrian Riding Academy is teaming up with Brackenhill Stud in Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire to bring an exciting new service to aspiring amateur riders.
This collaboration opens up an... Read More
Posted: 03/08/2015
The USA’s Beezie Madden won the prestigious Longines King George V Gold Cup for the second consecutive year, becoming the first back-to-back winner of the class since 1962.
As the reigning victors, Beezie and the 13-year-old Cortes ‘C’ started favourites for this year’s renewal, and today they looked just as strong as... Read More
Posted: 03/08/2015
HorseHage is to continue its sponsorship of the donkey classes at the annual Llansawel Show. The winners of each of the nine classes will receive a bag of Mollichaff Donkey – a highly palatable, complete feed formulated specially for donkeys and each competitor will also receive a free sample of Mollichaff... Read More
Posted: 31/07/2015
Plastrex Ltd officially launched on Tuesday 21st July! After 3 months of building, painting and other DIY related tasks. So we can finally get down to dirty business and the business is 100% recycled household plastic waste. Here is their first newsletter to provide you with more information about their... Read More
Posted: 31/07/2015
New Zealand’s Andrew Nicholson won the first Amlin Plus Eventers’ Challenge at Hickstead today (30 July), producing a polished clear to win on the nine-year-old gelding Cillnabradden Evo. Eventing was back at the Longines Royal International Horse Show by popular demand, after the cancellation... Read More
Posted: 30/07/2015
Olympic gold medallist Peter Charles believes that the inaugural Liverpool International Horse Show will provide a showcase for the sport. A glittering, star-studded launch to the 2016 Olympic year is guaranteed when the world's top showjumpers converge on the Liverpool Echo Arena from January 1-3 - and Liverpool-born Charles believes it... Read More
Posted: 30/07/2015
It’s been a wonderful summer of al-fresco rides, sunny show days and lazy walks to the field. The next phase on the equine calendar is still just as picturesque, but autumn does bring with it the transition from summer turnout to more stable time. Your equine’s stable environment will become a... Read More
Posted: 30/07/2015
Tuffa Footwear is delighted to launch new purple/lilac Easy Peasy Pull On Chaps, following the success of the plain black version. Easy Peasy Pull On Chaps are innovative chaps designed for children that simply pull on over jodhpurs and don’t have any fiddly zip fastenings. The chaps were designed by Tuffa’s... Read More
Posted: 30/07/2015
Dressage rider and Lifeforce brand ambassador, Lara Dyson, is one busy lady! Combining competing with working as a Quality Manager for the family building company, as well as overseeing Cyden Dressage’s breeding programme, life is never dull. Lara’s Lincolnshire yard is home to her three stallions, Cyden Cadans M, Cyden Bodyguard... Read More
Posted: 30/07/2015
An 18-year-old rider from Lincolnshire saw off her older rivals to be crowned the Winter Grades B & C champion today at Hickstead (29th July).
There were 24 starters in the class, which forms the conclusion of the prestigious national series. Months of qualifying competitions are held throughout the winter and the... Read More
Posted: 27/07/2015
Kate Negus Saddlery is delighted to announce that International event rider, Kitty King, has joined the team as a sponsored rider. Kitty has had numerous achievements during her career, including coming seventh at her first Badminton on Five Boys and, more recently, winning Tattersalls CCI*** on Ceylor LAN, winning the 7... Read More
Posted: 27/07/2015
Don’t let your dog feel left out this autumn! The stylish British Eventing Waterproof Dog Coat is sure to keep man’s best friend warm and dry. The dog coat features a Velcro belly wrap for a comfortable and secure fit, with navy binding and reflective piping ensuring you stand out on... Read More
Posted: 27/07/2015
Waverley Stud is delighted to have welcomed six healthy and beautiful foals this season all intended for the highest levels in sport.
Owner Sara Longworth has developed the small, high quality stud over the years to produce exceptional dressage horses with world class breeding, and is well known for providing foals and... Read More
Posted: 27/07/2015
Question I keep reading more and more about the importance of fibre can you provide advice on how much horses and ponies need on a daily basis and what I can feed to make sure they are getting enough. Answer Fibre is the most important part of your horse’s... Read More
Posted: 27/07/2015
If you’re going to Equifest for a spectacular equestrian event, full of fun, competition, displays and shopping, follow these 10 top tips to make sure your visit is one to remember.
Held at the East of England Showground, Peterborough, August 12 to 16, Equifest promises to be action packed with great showing,... Read More
Posted: 27/07/2015
Mirrors for Training has launched a new budget set of arena mirrors, offering riders a way to own four arena mirrors for just £1000 including delivery to UK mainland. The mirrors are 8ft x 4ft (2440mm x 1220mm) in size and are made using 4mm mirror rather than the 6mm mirror... Read More
Posted: 23/07/2015
I own a 14hh 16-year-old pony who has previously competed at top-level showjumping, he is now just used for hacking and fun but I still want to make sure he looks in great condition. He lives in at night but is out all day in the field on good grazing. Alltech... Read More
Posted: 23/07/2015
Splash around this autumn in the new Rainline high performance field boots from footwear experts Grub’s. The Rainline boots combine Grub’s unique Superdri™ technology in a lightweight easy clean rubber boot ideal for wearing all year round. The new technology works seamlessly to provide a new level of performance footwear and... Read More
Posted: 23/07/2015
Country jewellery company, Hiho Silver, is delighted to announce the launch of the new Abbey Ling Country Shooting Collection at this year’s CLA Game Fair. The stunning new range was inspired by National Ladies Shooting Day, an event that Hiho Silver supported both nationally and more locally, at Abbey Ling’s shooting... Read More
Posted: 23/07/2015
What if you could take a beautiful English bridle and savvy it up? That’s exactly what Linda Parelli has done with the new English Hunter/Jumper bridle with Flexi noseband and the English Dressage bridle with Comfi noseband.
Since meeting Pat, Linda has focused her time on revisiting the sport and bringing... Read More
Posted: 20/07/2015
Vicky White’s former HOYS Champion Kelsterton Merlin has sadly passed away. Working Hunter “Merlin” who stood Champion at HOYS in 2008 was a six times HOYS finalist and one of the most consistent Working Hunters in modern times with other notable wins including Royal Windsor, BSPS Gold Cup and jumped on... Read More
Posted: 20/07/2015
International dressage rider and trainer Hannah Biggs is fresh back from competition at Hagen CDIO5* as part of the GB Nations Cup team (9th-13th July). Whilst she had some down time after unpacking the lorry, Equine Events caught up with Hannah to see how the competition fared and a why she... Read More
Posted: 13/07/2015
IN THE SPRING, a feasibility study was conducted to determine if there is a market for a long-distance riding challenge across Dartmoor, and, if so, to explore which format would work best. The event was the vision of Elaine Prior, who runs an existing Dartmoor adventure riding business called Liberty Trails.... Read More
Posted: 13/07/2015
Dengie Healthy Hooves is now available in new, easy-to-handle 15kg bags. This complete low-calorie, high-fibre feed is approved by the Laminitis Trust and packed with B vitamins, including biotin, which are essential for hoof health.
It is low in starch and sugar, and perfect for horses and ponies that are prone to... Read More
Posted: 10/07/2015
SGA-Plus is a topical skin gel, designed to sooth minor ailments and skin conditions. Manufactured by synthesising the natural extract of Giant Napweed. From anecdotal tests over the last 4 years, the gel has proved to have exceptional complementary healing properties. A spokesman from IV Horse said " We have trialled... Read More
Posted: 10/07/2015
Symmetry™ Straps – A Simple and Effective Lower Leg Training Aid New for 2015, Symmetry™ Straps from Equilibrium Products are a simple idea designed to help riders develop a feel for the correct leg position in the saddle and to train the body to be able to adopt and maintain this... Read More
Posted: 10/07/2015
The British Showjumping National Championships and Stoneleigh Horse Show will be coming to Warwickshire for the first time in 2015. The show will take place on the 11th – 16th of August at the National Agricultural and Exhibition Centre (NAEC), Stoneleigh. This exciting new show will feature National Show Jumping and... Read More
Posted: 10/07/2015
Riding holiday specialist, Ranch Rider will be exhibiting on stand number 120 at The Great Yorkshire Show from 14 July to 16 July. During the event, the tour operator will be offering visitors the opportunity to win a ranch stay at Arizona's Tombstone Monument Ranch, the property only three miles west... Read More
Posted: 10/07/2015
Aquamax celebrates its 15th birthday this autumn and, from August 1st, will be offering great promotions on bedding and accessories such as the Fine Tine Fork. “We really want to say thank you to our many very loyal customers over the past fifteen years,” says Paul Groombridge from Aquamax. “We also... Read More
Posted: 10/07/2015
The Bucas Smartex rangehas been offering durability, strength and quality for over 25 years and for Autumn 2015 the brand has given this Bucas favourite some innovative design changes to make life even easier!
Magnetic Closures - From Autumn 2015 the Smartex range will feature a new front fastening system. The patented... Read More
Posted: 10/07/2015
THE Parelli UK team will be back in action at this year’s Horse of the Year Show in the Interactive Savvy Area. Parelli Natural Horsemanship is the world’s most popular horsemanship education programme with the goal to help raise the level of horsemanship for the benefit of horses and the people... Read More
Posted: 09/07/2015
Sentomol, the company responsible for the H-Trap horsefly trap in the UK, is delighted to announce that its stocks have been replenished after selling out due to unprecedented demand following the June surge in temperatures. The company, which specialises in pesticide free pest management, sells the H-Trap as well as a... Read More
Posted: 09/07/2015
Stratford on Avon based event rider Chloe Herbert (25) and Arkwright NJ led the field from start to finish to win the Equestrian Direct Surfaces Pre-Novice Final at Aston-Le-Walls.
It was a fantastic comeback for her 12-year-old gelding, known as Alfie at home, who was only lightly ridden last season due to... Read More
Posted: 09/07/2015
Great Britain’s para dressage finest were the stars of the show as spectators were treated to a host of outstanding performances on the first day of the Hartpury Festival of Dressage today. With qualification points for the Rio Paralympics in 2016 up for grabs, the GB contenders achieved some spectacular scores... Read More
Posted: 09/07/2015
A new Rider Performance Centre will open its doors at Hartpury College this September – a first of its kind in the UK. The new centre will support riders of all levels to enhance their performance and give equestrian students even more opportunities to apply the theory they learn in the... Read More
Posted: 09/07/2015
The Mandy Polo Shirt from Equiline The stylish Mandy Polo Shirt from Equiline is made from a technical, anti-bacterial piqué weave fabric featuring X-Premium to ensure it is elasticised and breathable, so you feel comfortable and look great, whether competing or relaxing at the ring-side. Designed in Italy, this fashionable, yet... Read More
Posted: 09/07/2015
If you are looking for the elegance of a tall boot, but with the versatility of a short boot and chap, then Ariat has provided the perfect solution with their new Challenge Square Toe Paddock Boots and Close Contour Show Chaps… With the evolution of design and technology in equestrian footwear,... Read More
Posted: 09/07/2015
Feed, bedding, mounting bills and absolutely no money left for that important new pair of boots?
Help is at hand!
So you all know about the Student Card – thousands of students buy a card on induction day and spend the rest of the year eating in Pizza houses because they get a... Read More
Posted: 09/07/2015
London 2012 Olympic gold medallist, Charlotte Dujardin, claimed a stunning victory with young pretender, Barolo, on a sun-drenched second day at Hartpury Festival of Dressage. Charlotte, who is based in Newent, heaped praise upon the Hartpury experience as she stormed to victory with a score of 73.120% in the Lemieux FEI... Read More
Posted: 08/07/2015
Nettex Gut Balancer gets it right Nettex Gut Balancer is a highly effective prebiotic and probiotic, natural yeast formulation that balances and enhances digestibility for all round health and vitality. It is formulated from the highest grade ingredients. Suitable for horses and ponies of any age, type or breed, Nettex Gut... Read More
Posted: 08/07/2015
THE WORLD’S biggest equestrian Christmas party, Olympia, The London International Horse Show, has announced an impressive line-up of displays for this year’s show, which takes place from 15-21 December 2015. French Horse Whisperer, Jean-François Pignon, will return to centre stage this year and wow the crowds with his... Read More
Posted: 06/07/2015
Riding Holidays For Tots, Tweens & Teens Who Are Big On Adventure Riding holidays are ideal for families who thrive on thrilling adventures and specialist tour operator, Ranch Rider has a collection of ranches suited to children of all ages from tots through teens. Tony Daly, Managing Director of... Read More
Posted: 06/07/2015
When Cyden Stallions owner and dressage rider Lara Dyson imported four-year-old Theo from Holland, she knew little about him, having only seen a video of him being walked, trotted and cantered. On arrival at her yard in Lincolnshire, Theo was a timid pony, seemingly scared of life, and Lara soon discovered... Read More
Posted: 06/07/2015
BLACK Country Saddles are pleased to welcome international dressage rider and trainer, Denise Hallion to their team of sponsored riders.
Denise, who is based in Southampton and trains with Carl Hester, currently rides for South Africa competing at Grand Prix level and in 2011 and 2012 competed at many international competitions including... Read More
Posted: 06/07/2015
BESPOKE saddle makers, Black Country Saddles has welcomed show rider and producer Kirstine Douglas to their sponsored team.
Based in Dumfries, Scotland, Kirstine has been showing since she was three-years-old and worked for well-known showman Robert Oliver for five years before setting up her own yard and she has been highly successful... Read More
Posted: 06/07/2015
Question After a great start to the show jumping season we are now competing at 1.40m level and I think I need to increase the energy levels for my horse. He is 16.2hh and nine-years-old, breeding Irish Draught x Thoroughbred. What do you suggest? Answer It’s fantastic to hear... Read More
Posted: 06/07/2015
Caesars Palace took the Show Hunter Championship at HOYS last year after winning the middleweight section. Explains Robert: “We first caught sight of him at the Royal Dublin Horse Show. His owner Jill Day had seen him and wanted us to take a closer look. You could see he was a... Read More