Category: Horse News

FEI Para Dressage Natasha Baker riding Keystone Dawn Chorus at the Tokyo Paralympics (British Equestrian/Jon Stroud)

British Equestrian announce definite entries for FEI Para Dressage World Championship British Equestrian and the British Dressage para selectors have today confirmed the four horse and rider combinations, plus reserves, that will form the definite entries ahead of the FEI Para Dressage World Championship. Set to take place in Herning, Denmark, from 6–14 August this year, the entries, listed by grade then in alphabetical order by athlete surname: Grade 2: Sir Lee Pearson (48) from Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, with his own Breezer (bay, gelding, 16.1hh, 11yrs, s. Bacardi, Breeder: Lee Pearson GBR) Georgia Wilson…

Cornbury House Horse Trials announces increased prize-money

Zara Tindall competing at Cornbury House Horse Trials. Image credit Sarah Farnsworth Photography.

Cornbury House Horse Trials announces increased prize-money Riders at Cornbury House Horse Trials in Oxfordshire (8-11 September) will be further rewarded for success at this much-praised event, now in its third year, with a considerable boost to its prize-money. There will be a Leading Rider prize of £2,500 plus a perpetual trophy for the person who accumulates the most points across all of the event’s international and national classes during the event, which runs at CCI3*-S, CCI2*-S, intermediate and novice levels. The event. has quickly become a leading proving ground…

Philipp Weishaupt and Coby on a Grand Prix Roll at Tops International Arena

Third CSI5* Grand Prix win in past six months for Philipp Weishaupt and Coby as they dominate at Tops International Arena Philipp Weishaupt and the powerful bay gelding Coby made it the perfect finish to an exciting weekend of sport by winning the €300,000 Tops International Arena Grand Prix in blistering style. Lorenzo de Luca took second place on the super consistent mare Cash du Plessis and the third spot on the podium was clinched by America’s Lillie Keenan and Queensland E. It was an afternoon of world-class performances and…

Denmark delivers in FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ finale

Team Denmark doing the lap of honour after winning the Nations Cup from left Nadja Aaboe Sloth riding Favour Gersdorf, Daniel Bachmann Andersen riding Zippo M.I. and Nanna Skodborg Merrald riding Blue Hors St Schufro. (FEI/Leanjo de Koster)

FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ 2022 Denmark delivers in FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ finale, written by Catie Staszak A compact but accomplished field lined up for the finale of the 2022 FEI Dressage Nations Cup series at Falsterbo (SWE), including the top two teams in the standings, but that didn’t stop Denmark from running away with the competition. The win marked a second straight victory for the Danish squad after triumphing in Aachen two weeks ago. The four-rider team of Nanna Skodborg Merrald (Blue Hors. St. Schufro), Nadja Aaboe Sloth (Favour Gersdorf), Anna Kasprzak…

New Online Training for Saddlery Fitters Looks at Equine Welfare Issues

New Online Training for Saddlery Fitters Looks at Equine Welfare Issues Thanks to an innovative collaboration between the Society of Master Saddlers, The Horse Trust and Redwings Horse Sanctuary, new online training has been made available for saddlery fitters looking at emerging welfare issues. The training provides saddlery fitters with guidance and understanding of the current government legislation in this thought-provoking area of the industry. The advice has been developed to help provide fitters with the latest developments and information on welfare issues and will assist them in clarifying actions or…

Insuring your stable yard – your questions answered

17/07/202223/06/2023 Suzanne Ashton

Insuring your stable yard – your questions answered Insuring your equestrian property, and everything in it, shouldn’t be a stressful experience. It can however be confusing knowing what is covered, what could be covered and how certain policies can work together. Equestrian insurance specialists, Shearwater Insurance, understand this niche market and the importance of getting equestrian property insurance tailored to meet your individual needs. Here Shearwater’s specialist equine insurance brokers answer key questions regarding stables and equine property insurance, explaining the difference between equine specific and mainstream policies and why…

Riders Set to Battle for Glory in the Animalintex Pony Club Mounted Games

17/07/202223/06/2023 Suzanne Ashton

Kevin McNab and the North Herefordshire Hunt Pony Club Junior Team who were winners of the Animalintex Pony Club Mounted Games at Osberton International in 2021..jpg

Riders Set to Battle for Glory in the Animalintex Pony Club Mounted Games For the second year running Pony Club teams will head to Osberton International – 29th September – 2nd October, to battle it out in the Animalintex Pony Club Mounted Games. Taking place on Sunday, October 2, both junior and senior teams comprising of five riders will be showing off their skills during the fast and furious games. Competition is always fierce as riders take part in a series of exhilarating races that involves a mix of tight turns,…

Abdel Saïd and Arpege du Ru rocket round Tops International Arena to claim CSI5* 1.50m win

Abdel Saïd and Arpege du Ru rocket round Tops International Arena to claim CSI5* 1.50m win In the perfect prelude for tomorrow’s €300,000 Grand Prix, it was Abdel Saïd and Arpege du Ru who beat Daniel Deusser to the top spot by more than two seconds in today’s 1.50m 5* ranking class. Germany rounded off the top three with Chrsitian Ahlmann and Calvino just half a second slower than Deusser and Kiana van het Herdershof in 66.67s. There were thrills and spills in the exciting class made up of 38…

Rebal Athbah Dominates in the Sohar Fort Handicap Stakes at Doncaster

Rebal Athbah and John Fahy - winners of the Sohar Fort (0-80) Handicap Stakes at Doncaster © Debbie Burt - Equine Creative Media

Rebal Athbah Dominates in the Sohar Fort Handicap Stakes at Doncaster Following on from their one-two at Newbury last week, Athbah Racing and trainer Phil Collington scored another resounding success in a Royal Cavalry sponsored race, with their Rebal Athbah dominating the Sohar Fort (0-80) Handicap Stakes at Doncaster on Saturday, July 16. The four-year-old colt partnered by John Fahy, tracked long-time leader Al Mahbooba in the James Owen Racing Club silks and went smoothly into the lead in the home straight to win by an easy three and a…

Equine Apprenticeships Gather Momentum as iPet Network Join as End Point Assessment

Equine Apprenticeships Gather Momentum as iPet Network Join as End Point Assessment Support for Equine apprenticeships continues to gain momentum as iPet Network gains approval as an End Point Assessment Organisation. Already approved for apprenticeships standards in Animal Care, Welfare and Dog Grooming, iPET Network has now added Equine Groom and Senior Equine Groom to their portfolio, alongside awaiting approval for the Keeper and Aquarist standard. This development marks a massive step for the emerging Awarding Organisation, which this year was granted an expansion of scope by Ofqual to offer qualifications…

Belgians best in two-round thriller at Falsterbo

A brilliant double-clear from Koen Vereecke and Casanova De La Pomme helped seal victory for Belgium at the fourth leg of the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ 2022 Europe Division 1 series in Falsterbo, Sweden. (FEI/Leanjo de Koster)

Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ 2022 Belgians best in two-round thriller at Falsterbo, Written by Louise Parkes In a competition containing all the ingredients that make this particular equestrian team sport stand out from all the rest, Belgium won shone through for the win of the fourth leg of the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ 2022 Europe Division 1 series at Falsterbo in Sweden on Friday 15th July. Few could have predicted that the hosts and reigning Olympic champions from Sweden would finish seventh of the eight competing nations, and that last…

Show Jumping Hall of Fame Receives Two New Donations for Its Museum Collection

14/07/202223/06/2023 Suzanne Ashton

memorabilia donated to the Show Jumping Hall of Fame

Show Jumping Hall of Fame Receives Two New Donations for Its Museum Collection The Show Jumping Hall of Fame has received two new donations to display as part of the official collection at the United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) Wheeler Museum in Lexington, KY. The collection is now home to official catalogs from the 1885, 1886 and 1889 National Horse Shows (images below). The catalogs were donated by Ronald B. Gaeta, DVM, a well-known FEI veterinarian and owner of Dunbarton Equine of Newtown, CT. My father got these catalogs…

Osberton By Night – Get Set To Party

14/07/202223/06/2023 Suzanne Ashton

Osberton International Horse Trials evening entertainment

Osberton By Night – Get Set To Party As well as the very best eventing action, Osberton International Horse Trials comes alive at night with a host of entertainment planned at this fantastic end-of-season party. The event runs from September 29 to October 2 and incorporates the prestigious British Eventing Young Horse Championship. The team at long-time supporter and sponsor British Polo Gin will be hosting themed nights in a fantastic party atmosphere each evening to bring each day to a close. Night by night at Osberton On Wednesday night there…

Lifetime achievement celebrated and other winners announced at the SEIB Insurance Brokers Awards 2022

13/07/202223/06/2023 Suzanne Ashton

Lifetime achievement celebrated at the SEIB Insurance Brokers Awards 2022 and over £50,000 donated to charity and the Yard of the Year 2022 Award winners announced The fifth annual SEIB Insurance Brokers Awards took place at Eton College Dorney Lake, Berkshire on the 6th July, 2022. Over 150 guests and award finalists attended on the day and were treated to a champagne reception before taking their seats and enjoying a welcome speech from the Benefact Group Chairman David Henderson. SEIB would never have started, yet alone become the success story…

Countryside Alliance offers bumper package in this year’s annual trailer draw

Countryside Alliance offers bumper package in this year’s annual trailer draw The Countryside Alliance is offering one lucky raffle ticket holder the opportunity to win a brand new Ifor Williams trailer as part of a prize package worth over £13,000 in their annual draw. For just £25, the winner will also receive a year’s supply of Blue Chip Feed Balancer for one horse or pony, plus trailer insurance for one year. The Countryside Alliance has again partnered with Ifor Williams Trailers, Britain’s leading trailer manufacturer, to give entrants the chance…

Vet Harriet Deeming BVSc MRCVS Joins Robinson Animal Healthcare

Vet Harriet Deeming BVSc MRCVS Joins Robinson Animal Healthcare Leading manufacturer of first aid products, Robinson Animal Health is delighted to welcome Vet, Harriet Deeming BVSc MRCVS to their team. As well as working as a vet for Rase Veterinary Centre, Harriet is also an event rider in her spare time. Growing up in a house full of animals and developing a passion for animal welfare, Harriet always dreamed of becoming a vet, graduating from Liverpool University in 2019. Harriet started riding at three-years-old on a rescued Shetland pony that her family…

Haygain Staff Dive into Aquatic Exercises for Horses

Haygain Staff Dive into Aquatic Exercises for Horses Swimming and aquatreadmill work take center stage at an educational event for owners who prioritize their horses’ peak performance, health and well-being. Haygain’s interest in equine respiratory health prompted staff to dive into the topic of aquatic exercise for horses recently. The company was honored to participate in an educational day at Equatic Spa in sunny Southern California. Equatic Spa is gaining increasing recognition as a first-rate rehab and conditioning facility. It’s owned by Haygain SteamTeamer and Swedish show jumper Hanna Mauritzson.…

FEI Eventing Nations Cup: History repeats itself for the Swiss team