Posted: 02/06/2015
With the sun threatening to appear at any time, the gates finally opened to herald the launch of St Teresa’s Equestrian (STE) after months of planning, preparation and construction of our superb new complex. STE is managed by our newly appointed Equestrian Director, Jen Pogacic, and her growing team of helpers. A... Read More
Posted: 28/05/2015
Abandoned horse Barry is now fully kitted out thanks to Alltech and its generous support of his rehabilitation. Barry was found back in February in a terrible state, emaciated and worm burdened and was signed over into the care of World Horse Welfare when his owners couldn’t be traced. Alltech’s UK Marketing Manager... Read More
Posted: 28/05/2015
On behalf of the Society of Master Saddlers, Master Saddler and Qualified Saddle Fitter, Kay Hastilow provides advice when it comes to frequently asked questions on fitting a pony saddle. 1, What issues do you see arising most frequently when it comes to fitting ponies with saddles? There are two main issues... Read More
Posted: 28/05/2015
These days we have so much information at our finger tips on our computers, smartphones and tablets, but nothing beats a face to face presentation with a real person to whom you can ask questions. Our sales team has a wealth of experience in equine knowledge and would be very happy... Read More
Posted: 27/05/2015
After the successful launch of the Classique jumping and dressage saddle in 2014, WOW has now introduced a General Purpose version to meet customer demand. The Classique collection, powered by WOW, was the result of research within the market that identified a demand for an ‘off the peg’ saddle which... Read More
Posted: 27/05/2015
Animalife, the creators ofVetrofen, Vetroflex and the innovative Lifestage range of supplements, are expanding their support for event riders with the introduction of Oxfordshire-based Izzy Taylor and Austin O’Connor to the team. Animalife’s support for riders is at the core of their business. The Team Animalife scheme has proved a huge... Read More
Posted: 27/05/2015
This year’s Royal Windsor Horse Show was a huge success for the Supreme Products sponsored rider showing team. Robert Walker was certainly king of the ring with a number of foot perfect performances from his horses. He made it five out of five classes and two championship titles. Robert rode Jill Day’s hunters,... Read More
Posted: 27/05/2015
Ayrshire based Jennifer Garland has been enjoying great success with her stunning Riding Horse, Jemoon Tambourine Man who looks a picture of health. Jennifer bought the eight-year-old by Jemoon Celtic Warrior in March 2013 and attributes much of his accomplishments to his Equerry feed which keeps him looking in tip top condition. ‘Norman,’... Read More
Posted: 27/05/2015
Although having longer legs is usually thought of as an advantage when it comes to riding there are times when it can be difficult to find a saddle that is comfortable for the taller rider. With longer limbs in mind, Black Country Saddles developed the Jumping-LL saddle which is specifically designed... Read More
Posted: 27/05/2015
I am a regular competitor at Riding Club level and compete in showing and dressage classes. Monty, my horse is a 15.2hh middleweight type and eight-years-old. On the whole he looks in good condition but I could just do with a bit of extra bloom on his coat for... Read More
Posted: 27/05/2015
4* Parelli Professional Lyla Cansfield provides advice on how to catch your horse or pony when things go wrong! Have you ever noticed how horses are very willing to come up and see you when you’re doing the poo picking or something that doesn’t involve them? They know when your attention... Read More
Posted: 27/05/2015
We talk to Lucy Chester about her decision to quit the film industry to pursue a career with horses and Parelli Natural Horsemanship. 1, Tell us about yourself and how you first became interested in horses? I’m 26 and caught the horse bug, aged 2. Despite hopeful predictions from my parents that... Read More
Posted: 27/05/2015
Here Cyden Dressage Stallions owner and rider Lara Dyson helps dispel some of the myths about allowing stallions time in the field. All horses must be allowed time to just ‘be a horse’, including stallions and high value competition horses. In order to be afforded this luxury they must be able to... Read More
Posted: 22/05/2015
Filmed at the Royal Windsor Horse Show, he talks about his hopes for the season, and thoughts over which horses will make it to the 2016 Olympics in Rio. https://youtu.be/hABnX8ub-Gk... Read More
Posted: 22/05/2015
Comfort, flexibility and style – that is what the majority of riders want from their breeches, and these demands are met perfectly with the new Ariat Olympia Acclaim Breeches. Part of the tried and trusted Ariat Olympia family, the Acclaim Breeches utilise all of the well-known fabric technology from the... Read More
Posted: 22/05/2015
Equimins is delighted to welcome a new product to its Digestion range – a concentrated paste containing complex probiotics cultures, called Probiotic Traveller. The product, which is presented in a handy oral syringe, provides fast acting support for intestinal balance. It’s easy to give the horse thanks to the feeding method,... Read More
Posted: 22/05/2015
Many of the world's leading showjumpers - including a London 2012 gold medallist, two of America’s stars and the reigning Bolesworth grand prix champion - will converge on Cheshire next month for the Ashford Farm CSI**** Bolesworth International. Organisers have revealed a stellar cast for the four-day show in the grounds... Read More
Posted: 22/05/2015
Equestrian fans will have the chance to see the British showjumping team compete on home ground this summer at the Longines Royal International Horse Show (28 July – 2 August), which is held at Hickstead in West Sussex. The show, which was voted the world’s best showjumping venue... Read More
Posted: 21/05/2015
LEADING dressage riders including Laura Tomlinson, Michael Eilberg, Becky Moody and Charlie Hutton will be heading to Bolesworth International this summer. For the very first time the event will host an all new dressage freestyle competition sponsored by premium online retailer Equestrian.com. And with such well-known names taking part the competition looks set... Read More
Posted: 21/05/2015
The Equestrian Index is offering a 20% discount on tickets to the Fabulous Bolesworth International event in June! Festival atmosphere, horses and Scouting for Girls!... Read More
Posted: 21/05/2015
The Festival of Dressage will get the perfect 10th anniversary present with news that dressage superstars, Charlotte Dujardin OBE and Valegro, are heading to Hartpury. The Festival, which runs from July 8th to 12th, will be Charlotte and World Freestyle record holder Valegro’s only competition before they head to the European... Read More
Posted: 21/05/2015
We are proud to announce that we will be supplying forage to the British Showjumping (BS) National Championships and Stoneleigh Horse Show this year as the show’s ‘Official Forage Supplier’. Our high quality, dust-free bagged forage will be available to all horses and ponies competing at the show which takes place... Read More
Posted: 21/05/2015
Veterinary Thermal Imaging (VTI) is delighted to welcome Sophie Sandison, a new member of the team who will be covering the counties of Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Sophie has a degree in animal science, has ridden horses since the age of four and has kept a variety of animals from dogs and... Read More
Posted: 21/05/2015
The mercury is surely but steadily rising, and that means summer is finally on the horizon! Whilst we rejoice at longer days and alfresco rides, it’s important to keep our equine partners fresh and happy in warmer weather. Wahl’s range of cleaning products will ensure your horse will look and feel... Read More
Posted: 21/05/2015
Imagine the human athlete attempting to perform on insufficient nutrition and a poorly functioning digestive system. It is just as important for us to ensure that our horse’s guts are supported fully to avoid many health problems and enable them to perform to their optimum. The first step to doing this... Read More
Posted: 21/05/2015
The Outline jodhpur boots from Grub’s are ideal for riding and general stable work and are sure to keep your feet comfortable all year round. These boots combine the unique Insu-Foam Ultra™ technology with advanced 5.0 thermal engineering for a comfortable warm and dry fit. They feature a brand new equine design with... Read More
Posted: 21/05/2015
The All England Jumping Course at Hickstead has commissioned leading equine photographer Matthew Seed to create a series of photographs of Trevor Breen and his horse Adventure De Kannan, winners of the 2014 Equestrian.com Derby The photos have been released ahead of this year’s Equestrian.com Hickstead Derby Meeting (25-28 June), when... Read More
Posted: 21/05/2015
Children all over London will be chomping at the bit to join the biggest kids party of the summer at this year’s Chestertons Polo in the Park. Throughout the festival of polo, which takes place at Hurlingham Park, Fulham, children will be queuing up to get into the hottest club in... Read More
Posted: 19/05/2015
SUPER SATURDAY AT ROYAL WINDSOR HORSE SHOW The sun shone on super Saturday as more than 10,000 spectators were wowed by another fantastic day of Competition and equestrian displays. World-class showjumpers, including Ben Maher, Laura Kraut and Peter Charles, battled it out in CS13* classes. The marathon phase of the Land Rover... Read More
Posted: 19/05/2015
DERMOTT LENNON LEAPS TO VICTORY Having not competed at Royal Windsor Horse Show for 10 years, Irishman Dermott Lennon’s return resulted in him etching his name in the prestigious event’s history books by winning the Alltech Grand Prix for the Kingdom of Bahrain Trophy. Partnering the consistent Loughview Lou-Lou, he thrilled the... Read More
Posted: 19/05/2015
This video features Zara Phillips, interviewed at the Royal Windsor Horse Show. She reflects on an eventful few weeks with her horse High Kingdom and looks ahead to the rest of the Equestrian season. She also gives her thoughts on the show itself, held annually in her grandmother's private grounds.... Read More
Posted: 19/05/2015
The Equestrian Direct team are celebrating after a very successful Mitsubishi Motor Badminton Horse Trials 2015. Equestrian Direct company director, Jocelyn Riley and her beautiful chestnut gelding, Direct Rock On, competed in the Mitsubishi Motors Grassroots Championships in the BE100 section. After qualifying for 3 consecutive years Jocelyn finally took the... Read More
Posted: 19/05/2015
With the competition season now in full swing, horse owners are keen to ensure their equines are ready to step into the ring and put the hard work and training of the winter months into practice. However, regardless of the fact we are advancing towards summer, stabling at any time of... Read More
Posted: 19/05/2015
This year’s competition season is now underway, and it’s important to match a smart performance with super-smart attire! Looking absolutely top notch will not only bag turnout marks but will also instil confidence for a solid performance – and Carrots have the answer! Carrots’ Velvet Hat Covers transform a subdued... Read More
Posted: 19/05/2015
Equifest – The Festival for Horse Lovers - provides a fabulous five days of competition and also a brilliant shopping occasion. Taking place at the East of England Showground, Peterborough, August 12 to 16, Equifest plays host to a number of new innovations including, displays and demonstrations as well as top class... Read More
Posted: 18/05/2015
As Shropshire County Champions at 70, 80 and 90cms our school show jumping team attended the 2015 NSEA Cortaflex County Show Jumping Championships which took place at Bury Farm Equestrian Centre, Leighton Buzzard on the 16th, 17th and 18th April representing Lacon Childe School and Shropshire. Charlotte Moreton, Year 11, was... Read More
Posted: 15/05/2015
ROYAL WINDSOR HORSE SHOW REPORT The wet weather didn’t dampen the spirits of the spectators today at Royal Windsor Horse Show who were treated to an array of displays, including a winning performance from Olympic team gold medalist and Show favourite Team GBR’s Carl Hester. DRESSAGE: CARL HESTER ON TOP FORM Carl Hester and... Read More
Posted: 15/05/2015
Twenty-six horse four-in-hand competitors from ten nations took part in the dressage phase of the Land Rover International Driving Grand Prix. Three of the top four steered smoothly through driving rain, keeping focus to record highly competitive scores. In top spot is 2014 winner, Chester Weber from the USA,... Read More
Posted: 15/05/2015
Britain’s Jordan Marshall, 17, claimed her first senior international win at Royal Windsor Horse Show riding Unique in the CSI1* Thames Speed Stakes. Inclement weather didn’t affect the mood of the competitive field, of which seven remained faultless. The former successful pony rider was drawn late to go in... Read More
Posted: 14/05/2015
Somerset based Blackdown Shepherd Huts has recently received a business boost from Theo Paphitis, the retail entrepreneur who runs ‘Small Business Sunday’ on Twitter. The farm based company, known for making luxury Shepherd huts for a range of purposes such as holiday lets, offices and even gallop viewing facilities such as... Read More
Posted: 14/05/2015
Many couples want to travel together, but have different sporting and leisure interests - this is notably common when it comes to horse riding females, and their non horsey husbands and partners! However, Ireland’s Castle Leslie Estate has solved the dilemma with several packages designed to offer couples different activities during... Read More
Posted: 12/05/2015
At a star studded event in Harrogate, TopSpec, well known for their range of feed balancers and other innovative horse feeds, won the Best Rural Business category at the Harrogate Advertiser Business Awards The 10th anniversary celebration of the awards was held at the Majestic Hotel and brought together leading businesses... Read More
Posted: 12/05/2015
My horse can get very excited at times and I am wondering if analysing his diet may help. All advice much appreciated – Jane West. Senior Nutritionist at Equerry Horse Feeds, Louise Jones answers… It sounds as if you are really struggling with your horse’s over-exuberant behaviour! Although you... Read More
Posted: 12/05/2015
Guy Robertson Horsemanship is offering horse owners the chance to spend three days with him and his team at a Guy Robertson Camp. Held at the Northern Racing College in Doncaster, the camps offer the chance to spend some quality time with your horse whilst learning about a range of common... Read More
Posted: 12/05/2015
Royal Windsor Horse Show is not just the perfect place to pitch up and watch world class equestrian performances, it is now fast becoming a mecca for shopaholics looking for some retail therapy in between the fiercely competitive classes. The infamous Shopping Village at this year’s show, from 13-17th May,... Read More
Posted: 12/05/2015
Hickstead's two international fixtures will now be available to a much bigger audience, thanks to the forthcoming launch of Hickstead.tv and live streaming - while the Equestrian.com Hickstead Derby Meeting will be shown live on Horse & Country TV for the first time. Action from the Equestrian.com Hickstead Derby Meeting... Read More
Posted: 12/05/2015
HorseHage makes the perfect partner when it comes to making your choice of forage to take to competitions. It is very convenient for travelling as it’s highly compressed into half its original size and packed into handy sized bales which are heat-sealed and double-skinned to avoid puncturing. They can be stored... Read More
Posted: 12/05/2015
Students from the UK and beyond shared their innovative scientific research at the fifth Alltech-Hartpury Student Conference. Students were invited to submit their own scientific research that reviewed emerging issues within the field of equestrian science. Some of them were then invited to speak at the conference alongside world-renowned scientists and... Read More
Posted: 12/05/2015
Leading animal health and equine products wholesaler, Trilanco, has been identified as one of London Stock Exchange’s 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain. The report celebrates the UK’s fastest growing small and medium sized businesses. To be included, companies needed to show consistent revenue growth over at least three years, outperforming industry... Read More
Posted: 12/05/2015
The Queen’s horses, of all shapes and sizes, are on parade to welcome over 50,000 visitors to the private grounds of Windsor Castle for the UK’s largest outdoor equestrian show, Royal Windsor Horse Show, which starts this Wednesday 13 until Sunday 17 May. Her Majesty The Queen, who has attended the... Read More
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