Author: Suzanne Ashton

William Fox-Pitt Withdraws Only Horse from Badminton   William Fox-Pitt has withdrawn his only ride, Parklane Hawk, from Badminton Horse Trials as the world-class rider feels he’s ran out of time.   Announced on the 21st April, the decision to withdraw the 16-year-old gelding followed a unsuccessful outing at Weston Park earlier in the month which saw the pair fall during the cross country phase. Thankfully, both horse and rider were not hurt during the fall.   Parklane Hawk was Fox-Pitt’s only ride at the CCI**** Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials this year, and would have marked his first four-star event

Well it’s been a fantastic couple of months in Florida and now I’m back in New Jersey running the barn of clients and horses up north for Olympic Rider Cesar Parra. We have such a lovely range of clients at Piaffe Performance and a small but mighty team here in New Jersey, including a talented Finnish rider, Merita Hagrén who has recently proven to have a great ability to teach as well Dominique Cassavetis another great rider here, who has been with Cesar Parra for many years has done extremely well in young riders and juniors. And last but certainly no

A unique Opportunity for fans to enjoy an evening with Eventing Experts at the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials Cross Country Preview evening offers exclusive insight from Yogi Breisner, Harry Meade, Ian Stark and Zara Tindall (nee Phillips). An exclusive preview evening on Friday 6th May offers the chance to gain insight to the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials’ iconic cross country course with some of the eventing world’s top riders and experts including Yogi Breisner, Harry Meade, Ian Stark and Zara Tindall. Hosted by the Horse Trials Support Group (HTSG) and supported by Dodson & Horrell in aid of Badminton

Horses during spring can present many challenges for owners. Here we take a look at eight tongue-in-cheek behaviours that you may well be able to relate to. As spring approaches, out goes the fluffy monster stood in the stable munching on hay, in comes the gladiator of the horse world…yes we’re talking about your horse. The quieter winter month’s may have fooled you into thinking your horse has turned over a new leaf, let us warn you though as things may be about to (if they haven’t already) start to change. Here are 8 situations horse owners typically notice each

Hannah Bown is Crowned Novice Restricted National Winter Champion Hannah Bown, and her seven-year-old gelding, Sandro’s Storm, are riding high after being crowned Novice Restricted National Champions at the Winter Dressage Championships held at Hartpury College in Gloucestershire. Hannah, who qualified on a wildcard at Merrist Wood, also took fourth in the Novice Restricted Music Freestyle on the first day of the championships before going on to win the Novice Restricted Championship with a score of 71.09%. Said Hannah: “This is unbelievable, it’s completely unexpected. It’s the best Stanley has ever gone and the biggest mark he’s got at this level.

Heather Bennett Pleased to Welcome BETTA Life to Team of Sponsors Team GB Para Dressage Rider Heather Bennett is pleased to be welcoming BETTA Life to her team of sponsors. Newly launched to the equestrian market, the BETTA Life, PharmaQuin Joint Complete HA supplement has been formulated with the sports horse in mind. The aim of the new product was to create a joint supplement using the highest grade active ingredients with no bulking agents or fillers, that supports and maintains healthy joint function in the sports horse. BETTA Life is a company born from a background of sports nutrition

Update to British Eventing protective headwear rules British eventing protective headwear rule update, important please read. British Eventing (BE) rules relating to the cross country requirements for protective headwear have been reviewed following recent events.  This specifically relates to the wording in rule 7.2.3 “having no peak, peak type extensions or noticeable protuberances above the eyes or to the front”.  British Eventing has been made aware of a specific part of the permitted standards that permits a small, smooth protuberance to the front of a hat, but not a peak. BE has sought independent expert advice and it was concluded

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Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials Delighted to Welcome Back Caviera Bedding After an extremely successful first year, Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials is delighted to welcome Caviera Bedding back to the 2016 event (8th-11th September) as official bedding supplier. Nick Walker, Director of Caviera Bedding, said: “Official bedding supplier status at Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials in 2015 was a defining moment for Caviera Bedding. “We were able to talk to riders at all levels, as well as the competitors who used our Raviera Pro at this fabulous event, and developed relationships with retailers, and professional yards that we may not have otherwise encountered. One