Day: 20 August 2021

Hurricane Henri threatens Hamptons Classic Horse Show

Suzanne Ashton
Hurricane Henri threatens Hamptons Classic Horse Show logo

Hurricane Henri threatens Hamptons Classic Horse Show Hampton Classic Horse Show Taking Down All Tents and Stabling in Anticipation of Hurricane Henri Organisers of the Hampton Classic Horse Show announced they will be taking down all tents and horse stabling in anticipation of Hurricane Henri, expected to hit the Hamptons early Sunday morning. With Opening Day of the Classic just nine days away, 18 tents with 1600 stalls as well as 40 other large tents housing the chalets, VIP seating, and boutiques, plus dozens of other small tents are already…

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BEF and BD Announce Teams for FEI Senior and U25 Dressage European Championships

Suzanne Ashton
Jessica von Bredow-Werndl (GER) riding Zaire-E, third place at the FEI Dressage World Cup™ 2020 - Aarhus (DEN) Photo Copyright © FEI/Ridehesten.com/Annette Boe Østergaard

BEF and BD Announce Teams for FEI Senior and U25 Dressage European Championships British Equestrian (BEF) and the British Dressage (BD) Selectors have announced the athlete and horse combinations that will form the teams tor the FEI Senior and U25 Dressage European Championship, set to take place at Hagen, Germany, on 7–12 September this year. Selected Senior Dressage European Championships team, listed in alphabetical order by athlete surname: Charlotte Dujardin (35) based in Newent, Gloucestershire with Renai Hart, Carl Hester and her own Gio (chestnut, gelding, 10yrs, 16hh, Apache x Tango, Breeders: H J de…

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What Makes a Good Horse Riding Helmet?

Suzanne Ashton
Horse Riding Helmet horse rider wearing a velvet helmet

What Makes a Good Horse Riding Helmet? There’s a lot that goes into choosing a horse riding helmet. According to Tack and Bridle, to ensure a good choice, you would want to consider a helmet that fits your particular riding style. On that note, we’ll go over the different types of riding and the styles and features of horse riding helmets. In this way, you will know which headgear is safest and most suitable for your needs. Helmet Types for the Different Riding Styles When buying a horse riding helmet,…

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Cornbury House Horse Trials 2021 Livestream Ready to Go!

Suzanne Ashton
Cornbury House Horse Trials 2021 Livestream Ready to Go!

Cornbury House Horse Trials 2021 Livestream Ready to Go! All the cross-country and showjumping action from Cornbury House Horse Trials 2021 (8-13 September) will again be free to view on the event’s own livestream service. The livestream coverage will be presented by Nicole Brown, well-known in eventing for her work on the Event Rider Masters series, Horse & Country TV and the EquiRatings Eventing Podcast. Our free livestream at the inaugural Cornbury House Horse Trials in September 2020 was extremely popular and was viewed by many thousands of people all…

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