Author: Suzanne Ashton

British Dressage and Horse & Country announce wide-range content broadcast partnership British Dressage (BD) and leading international equestrian sports network Horse & Country (H&C) have announced the details of an exciting wide-range broadcasting partnership. The new arrangement will see increased exposure across all of H&C’s assets that will ultimately deliver you a whole new set of dressage content to feast your eyes on. Enhanced dressage coverage on H&C’s streaming service, H&C+, will reflect both parties’ commitment to increasing the reach and awareness of British Dressage both at home in the…

Jessica von Bredow-Werndl and Dalera triumph, while Werth retires Weihegold in style Written By Louise Parkes  FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final 2022, Leipzig (GER) There’s nothing like a big win on home ground, but there’s also nothing like retiring a superstar horse in front of a wildly enthusiastic crowd, so Saturday’s Freestyle finale had it all when Jessica von Bredow-Werndl steered Dalera to victory at the FEI Dressage World Cup Final 2022 where the sport said a rousing farewell to Isabell Werth’s great mare, Weihegold OLD. The Leipzig Messe was electric with…

Short Grand Prix win goes to Dalera and Jessica von Bredow-Werndl Written by Louise Parkes It was no surprise when the reigning Olympic and European gold medallists, 36-year-old Jessica von Bredow-Werndl and her 15-year-old mare TSF Dalera BB, strutted their way into pole position in the Short Grand Prix when the FEI Dressage World Cup Final 2022 got underway in Leipzig, Germany last night. Drawn in prime last-to-go position the German duo soared ahead of the opposition to post a score of 84.793, pinning Denmark’s Cathrine Dufour and Vamos Amigos…

McLain Ward takes the lead ahead of Sunday’s title decider Written by Louise Parkes   America’s McLain Ward knows what it is to win the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup, and yesterday the 2017 champion set himself on that path once again when topping the second competition at the 2022 Final in Leipzig, Germany. A brilliant last-to-go run with Contagious in the seven-horse jump-off against the clock moved him up from overnight fifth to pole position on the leaderboard, and he goes into Sunday’s finale a full fence ahead of The…

April dubbed Vaccination Education Month by Equine Guelph Just one horse with an infectious disease diagnosis can close a stable or event facility. Vaccination is the best way to lower the risk of loss of use, high treatment costs and unnecessary suffering for the horse. Tailoring your annual immunization plan to each equid in your care is the best way to practise prevention from spreading disease. With spring vaccination season here, the Vaccination Equi-Planner (TheHorsePortal.ca/VaccinationTool) is Equine Guelph’s free healthcare tool available to horse owners as part of Vaccination Education Month. It is designed…

America’s Buffini heads startlist as Short Grand Prix gets 2022 Final underway Written by Louise Parkes The 35th FEI Dressage World Cup Final kicks off tomorrow evening in Leipzig (GER) with America’s Anna Buffini and her 15-year-old mare FRH Davinia la Douce first to go in the Short Grand Prix. The draw for the starting order took place this afternoon and it was recently-crowned Olympic and European champions, Germany’s Jessica von Bredow-Werndl and TSF Dalera BB, who got the best of it when drawn last of the 17 starters from…

Georgie Spence, Bolesworth, Lister & More: The Daily Hoofbeat Issue 1. The Daily Hoofbeat Welcome to The Daily Hoofbeat, a brand new addition to our daily publishing schedule designed to keep you up to date with all the equestrian news – from exciting event updates to ticket sales, brand news and much more. It’s a great way to deliver bite-size equestrian news stories we know you’ll care about, offering you a chance to keep up to date with riders and brands that form a part of our wonderful industry. But,…

Bedmax survey confirms respiratory disease remains by far the biggest equine health problem for UK owners Data from the recent Bedmax National Equine Health Survey has identified equine respiratory disease remains a significant health problem for UK owners. The report highlighted that more than 45% of the 993 owners who completed the survey had horses that had suffered a health problem (as opposed to an injury) that required box rest and/or veterinary treatment. Asked to identify the nature of the problem, just over 30% reported that it was respiratory health or…

HRH The Princess Royal officially opens The British Horse Society’s Scottish Hub  The British Horse Society (BHS) officially opened their new Operational Hub in Scotland today (1st April) with their Vice-Patron, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, who unveiled a plaque to mark the opening. The Scottish Hub, based at the Stirling Agricultural Centre, is also home to many rural organisations and activities including the famous Stirling bi-annual bull sales. The BHS is the largest equestrian charity in Scotland and the opening of the Hub will provide a prestigious base…

2022 CHI Royal Windsor Horse Show welcome over 2000 entries! The 2022 CHI Royal Windsor Horse Show will welcome over 2000 entries across all national Showing, Show Jumping and Driving competitions from 12-15 May. The Show, held over four days in the private grounds of Windsor Castle, is set to be a spectacle of top-level equestrianism. Simon Brooks-Ward, Show Director, said: Royal Windsor Horse Show is thrilled to announce an extraordinary 2000 entries for this, the 79th edition of the Show. To have such quality national entries is very exciting and demonstrates…

RoR Showcase Live returns to Hartpury University & College in Gloucestershire on Saturday 23rd April 2022 Superb line-up of star former racehorses work with top equestrian experts, trainers and top riders will give visitors an inspirational day of live demos, close-up clinics, displays, advice and expertise All under one roof, a great value for money day with tickets starting from as little as £10* RoR has announced that tickets are now on sale for the 2022 RoR Showcase live on Saturday 23rd April at Hartpury University and College in Gloucestershire. Supported…

Extra SEIB Search for a Star Pony Club championship qualifiers announced Due to public demand, the new SEIB Search for a Star championship for Pony Club members will have two additional qualifiers, making a total of seven nationwide qualifying opportunities. The Search for a Star Pony Club championship will enable eligible Pony Club members from lead rein through to young adults to learn about ring craft, turnout, and way of going, and then showcase these skills through qualifying, to compete on the centre stage at Your Horse Live in November.…