Category: Horse News

In today’s fast-paced and education-centric world, the role of being both a full-time student and a mother is increasingly common. This dual responsibility, while fulfilling, presents a unique set of challenges and benefits. This article aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of these dynamics, helping mothers who are considering or currently navigating this path. Pros of Being a Full-Time Student and a Mom Enhanced Time Management Skills Juggling parenting and studies leads to better time management, which is a significant benefit. Student mothers learn to prioritize and manage their time…

Rob Burrow, the rugby league legend, has become a patron of a horse racing initiative which raises money for motor neurone disease (MND) charities. A club has been formed in the name of the ex-Leeds Rhinos star in association with The Good Racing Company, which fundraises by selling memberships to the Rob Burrow Racing Club. Burrow, who was diagnosed with MND in 2019, was also presented with two cheques, each worth £7,777 in tribute to the number seven Burrow wore in his playing days. Standing at just 5 feet 5…

World Horse Welfare Conference Draws Global Sports Leaders to Explore Strategies for Building Public Trust in Equestrianism In a virtual conference held on January 24, World Horse Welfare brought together over 150 global leaders from the horse racing and equestrian sports industries to delve into the strategies employed by other sectors in addressing public concerns. The invitation-only event, titled “Maintaining Public Acceptance of Equestrianism: What Can We Learn from Other Industries?” featured prominent speakers from various fields who shared insights on building public trust and sustainability. The conference emphasized the…

The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) is encouraging equestrians to track their rides in a bid to understand more about how illnesses travel and infect horses. The research project, which is being run in partnership with the Equine Register, encourages horse owners to track where they take their horses using a Digital Stable app. The recorded data then creates a record that will allow scientists to gain valuable insight. Experts are hoping this initiative helps uncover the transmission and spread of infectious diseases by analysing patterns of data. After signing, owners…

Hungry to know more about equestrian events taking place in 2024? Here we take a look at the best equestrian events happening this year that absolutely must be in your diary! Badminton Horse Trials Dates: 8th – 12th May, 2024Where: South Gloucestershire Badminton Horse Trials, held annually on the picturesque Badminton Estate in South Gloucestershire, England, stands as a pinnacle in the world of three-day eventing. Since its inception in 1949, Badminton has been a breeding ground for equestrian excellence, attracting a diverse field of both grassroots and elite riders.…

Pro-Palestinian protesters interrupted a speech by shadow foreign secretary David Lammy, with cries of “will you condemn the genocide” and “how many more children need to die”.

An emergency 999 call was made by a man from the address where four people were found dead but police failed to respond, it has emerged.

A storm is forecast to hit parts of the UK with strong winds and heavy rain as multiple amber warnings come into force.

Ofcom will next week outline options for reforming Royal Mail’s service obligations that could pave the way for the abolition of Saturday postal deliveries amid warnings from the company’s boss that it may require a government subsidy to survive.

A woman who died after falling from a moving van has been named as Leah Senior.

Anya Dewey Clarke is proving a force to be reckoned with for 2024 after being awarded Leading Rider of the Weekend in the 128cm Section at Aintree Equestrian Centre. The 9-year-old from Lincolnshire kicked the proceedings by qualifying Kilcreene Snapdragon for the Royal International Horse Show by taking 3rd Place in the 128cm Winter second rounds, followed by 4th place on Jim in the same class, earning herself Best Rider of the class in the 128 section. Said Anya: “It was amazing that I qualified for the Royal International and…

Following a substantial level of interest in last year’s Coaching Bursary, British Equestrian is pleased to open applications for a second time. The scheme is designed to support those taking their first step in their coaching career or developing their existing coaching skills, to enable more participants to enjoy equestrian sport. The bursary will also support coaches from underrepresented populations or with protected characteristics – in particular, those from lower socio-economic or culturally diverse communities or with a disability – or those who work with participants from these same groups.…

Four riders and their horses will be wearing the Union flag of Great Britain at the CSIO4* Nations Cup in Sharjah, UAE, at the Sharjah Equestrian and Racing Club between 25 and 28 January 2024. Di Lampard’s team consists of Skye Higgin, Joe Stockdale, Donald Whitaker and Jack Whitaker. Skye Higgin is based in France and will travel with Bernadette Lejeune’s 11-year-old mare, Djordania du Tillard. Northampton based Joe Stockdale will compete either Joy Conklin and Laura Stockdale’s 13-year-old mare Equine America Cacharel, or Barbara Hester and Laura Stockdale’s 10-year-old…

The researchers used key indicators, such as heart rate and eye temperature when horses were at rest and when they were performing cognitive tasks. 20 horses took part in the study, during which researchers offered two targets. If the horse selected the correct target, they were rewarded with food. Once the horses had learned the task, it was reversed so that the other target was rewarded. The team found that horses with a lower arousal at rest and during the challenge fared better, and had an increased temperature in the…

With the Healthiest Body awards in their fifth year, The Horse’s Trust is aiming to encourage show horse and pony owners, riders and producers to think about body scores and the health and welfare benefits of keeping horses at a healthy weight. The awards, which give rosettes to those showing a horse or pony with a healthy body condition score (BCS), will be at a range of popular shows over the Spring and Summer, including Royal Windsor, Great Yorkshire Show, Hickstead and lower level local shows. The judging is separate…

NEW survey launched today designed for horse owners in the UK to help assess the cost of living crisis Animal welfare organisations are calling on horse keepers around the UK to help them assess the effects of the ongoing cost of living crisis. By taking part in a short, free SURVEY, launched today (16 January) anyone who cares for horses will be able contribute to an understanding of how increased costs are affecting their ability to care for their animals, and this information will feed into the development of targeted support…