Day: 24 April 2024

Spring Fever in Horses: an owners guide

Suzanne Ashton
spring fever in horses - image of a white horse stood in a field

Spring fever in horses is a term used to describe mood and behavioural changes in equines during … well, spring. Our equine companions are sensitive creatures, reacting to even the slightest adjustment to their diet, environment, or weather conditions. With the arrival of spring (finally), you might be noticing some changes in your horse’s energy levels. This is called spring fever and is entirely normal but, as it can present some challenges, you’ll be glad to know that there are some steps you can take to support your horse. The…

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Royal Windsor Horse Show: 10 Unmissable Moments for 2024

Suzanne Ashton
Royal Windsor Horse Show 2024 - unmissable moments. Image of a pony and rider winning a red ribbon

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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London Marathon runners raise over £15K for Racing Welfare

Suzanne Ashton
Katy King - London Marathon Runner for 2024 helped raise funds for the Equine Welfare Charity

Dedicated London Marathon runners have raised over £15K of valuable funds and awareness for the horseracing industry’s human welfare charity, Racing Welfare. A total of ten runners, some of whom have personally benefitted from Racing Welfare’s support or who have links to the racing industry, pounded the streets of London on Sunday (21), each clocking up 26.2 miles around the iconic course. So far, they have raised an impressive £15,588 for Racing Welfare, with more funds continuing to be donated post-event.  The sum raised by the intrepid runners will allow the charity to provide professional guidance and practical help and support…

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BHA launch HorsePWR to highlight equine welfare standards

Suzanne Ashton
bha horsePWR hub image featuring a black horse

The British Horse Racing Authority (BHA) has launched HorsePWR, a digital hub concentrating on a communications campaign to help build awareness around equine welfare in racing. The new central resource hub puts the Thoroughbred at the forefront of users’ minds and aims to help share data and talk about their purpose, lives, safety and risks of the sport. The hub complements existing resources such as horse racing results, and other news resources, and helps underpin the high welfare and safety standards upon which the industry is built. The hub has…

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