Category: Horse News

Royal Windsor Horse Show, returns to the private grounds of Windsor Castle from Wednesday 1 to Sunday 5 May with a spectacular, action-packed schedule. The Show, which this year takes place over the May bank holiday weekend, provides entertainment for all the family. Here we take a look at 10 moments you won’t want to miss at the upcoming event. 1. Scintillating Show Jumping – CSI5* Show Jumping action commences with the Pearl Stakes on Friday 3 May and concludes on Sunday 5 May with the €500k Rolex Grand Prix, providing…

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A highlight of The Pony Club’s Centre Membership Scheme 25th anniversary celebrations was the presence of HRH The Princess Royal, Patron of The Pony Club, at Wrea Green Equitation Centre near Preston recently. The flagship grassroots riding centre supports the local community and the broader Lancashire region with a range of opportunities and experiences. During her visit, Her Royal Highness interacted with Pony Club Members, observing their diverse activities, which included bandaging, grooming, and horse and rider fitness demonstrations. HRH presented commemorative plaques to centre proprietors in recognition of 25…

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Horse owners are being urged by vets to vaccinate their horses against strangles to provide the BEST protection against the disease. The move follows the launch of practical guidance on preventing a strangles outbreak in the run-up to Strangles Awareness Week (SAW) held 6-12 May 2024, to provide the BEST protection against the disease: Redwings and the British Horse Society have also put together a detailed document for those who want to learn more about preventing strangles, called the Strategy to Eradicate and Prevent Strangles (STEPS). Jonathan Cleaver, co-owner of…

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Strangles Awareness Week 2024 (SAW) (6-12th May, 2024) has announced a host of celebrity support for this year’s week of action against the infectious disease, plus an incredible opportunity to win a horse and rider prize bundle worth over £6000.  Event riders William Fox-Pitt and Lucinda Green, dressage rider Richard Davison and equestrian influencer Riding with Rhi are working with the SAW collaboration this year to help inspire horse owners to adopt practical, routine steps that offer their horses effective protection against Strangles. Protect your horse SAW is co-ordinated by…

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The Countryside Alliance is calling for an investigation into UK veterinary services, as costs of veterinary care are rising, and independent practices are disappearing. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) undertook a market review of the veterinary sector last September (2023), which identified that pet owners are finding it difficult to access basic information like price lists and prescription costs, and are potentially overpaying for medicines. It also found weak competition driven by sector consolidation and incentives for large corporate veterinary groups to act in ways which may reduce choice…

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On April 1st this year, the British Show Pony Society (BSPS) announced that it would ‘embrace’ the new hobby horse craze by the introduction of a competition where competitors could win prizes of up to £300! Initially considered by some to be an April Fools Day prank, which appeared on the pages of H&H website, this is actually a genuine, bona fide competition. After publishing the article, H&H had to release a separate statement confirming that this was not an April Fool’s day prank and clarifying that this was a…

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Aria Grace Equine Law is delighted to be partnering with Spinal Research in 2024. As a Community Interest Company, Aria Grace Law CIC donates all firm profits to charity – and for the Equine Law team this means that 5% of all equine law fees will be donated to Spinal Research at our year end. In addition to contributing financially, we are excited to work with Spinal Research to grow their profile with both our equine and broader commercial and corporate clientele at Aria Grace Law CIC. Research into a…

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World Horse Welfare’s (WHW) Norfolk Rescue and Rehoming Centre in Snetterton has not only welcomed its first foal of the year but the birth marks the firstborn to one of five pregnant mares that were rescued from being smuggled out of the UK and is believed to be heading to a European slaughterhouse. The skewbald (brown and white) mare named Daisy gave birth to a healthy foal on Friday 12 April and the colt has been named Pompey after the British port of Portsmouth to highlight the charity’s ongoing efforts…

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Ireland’s renowned elite horse sale, The Monart Sale, is pleased to confirm an additional “Summer Sale”, on the 30th and 31st July, as they head back to their roots with a dedicated ridden horse sale.  The November sale has become synonymous with attracting a glittering buyer audience of 5* champions and Olympic medallists worldwide.  With a move to include only 3-year-old horses in 2022, Monart has become a go-to venue for elite riders sourcing their future stars. The newly launched Monart Summer Sale will once again feature high-quality, Irish-bred and produced horses…

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Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials has agreed an official charity partnership with The British Horse Society (BHS) for the second year running. BHS members will benefit from an exclusive ticket offer to the equestrian showcase event taking place in the stunning grounds of Blenheim Palace, 19 – 22 September 2024. As part of this partnership, all members of The British Horse Society and British Riding Clubs (BRC) will receive exclusive deals and discounts, including: Standard parking is included with both free and discounted tickets, upgrades to Lakeside and In-Show parking…

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Researchers in the UK have introduced a straightforward questionnaire to help horse owners identify and monitor signs of osteoarthritis pain in their horses. The development aims to enable earlier and more effective treatment to enhance quality of life and improve athletic function. Led by researchers at the Royal Veterinary College and University of Edingburgh, the questionnaire is modelled on the Brief Pain Inventory used to evaluate pain severity and its impact on functioning. The team consisted of Dr. Janny de Grauw, Senior Lecturer at The Royal Veterinary College in the…

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