Author: Suzanne Ashton

BEDMAX announce BETA NOPS Accreditation BEDMAX become the first company accredited to the new Bedding Industry Manufacturing Standard, BETA NOPS Bedmax has become the first equine bedding company to become BETA NOPS accredited. The British Equestrian Trade Association (BETA) has been planning the scheme since January 2020, which aims to minimise the risk of contamination by naturally occurring prohibited substances (NOPS) in equine bedding products. Carrying this badge certifies that all products from BEDMAX’s range, which includes Bedmax, Littlemax, and Stockmax shavings and its recently launched Strawmax straw pellet bedding,…

Harry Hall Announce Charity Partner Winners for 2022 At the end of November 2021, Harry Hall asked their supporters to nominate and vote for 3 charities to become the company’s charity partners for 2022 and today (January 4th) the Harry Hall team have announced the winners. Each of the winning charities will receive financial support from Harry Hall in 2022 The three winners are: Hope Pastures rescues, rehabilitates and re-homes horses, ponies and donkeys in need, giving people the chance to meet them and to learn how to look after…

Rule Changes and Growth Plans Announced for Endurance GB in 2022 Minimum speed for all open/advanced Graded Endurance Rides was reduced from 10kph to 9kph   Compulsory midway vetgate to be introduced at all rides over 46km to strengthen horse welfare  Three new board appointees announced each dedicated to supporting existing board in building Endurance GB participation and membership   Endurance GB’s Annual General Meeting took place in November 2021 which saw some key changes to Endurance GB’s rule book alongside the appointment of three new Board Directors. The new…

Redwings Ponies Make Their Television Debut A couple of Redwings’ ponies made a special appearance on ITV’s Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh just before Christmas to highlight the charity rehoming scheme and to talk more about the vital care provided to rescued horses and ponies. Shetland pony Tinkerbell and her best friend Miss Muffet had travelled from their home at Redwings’ Ada Cole Visitor Centre, outside Harlow in Essex, to meet the popular television host and gardener on Manor Farm in Hampshire. They were joined by Welsh pony Redwings…

Conor Swail continues dominance in Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Written by Catie Staszak Conor Swail (IRL) proved his Longines FEI Jumping World Cup North American League dominance Saturday night before a packed crowd in Fort Worth, Texas (USA), securing his third victory of the NAL season by way of an eight-horse jump-off. Tiffany Foster (CAN) and Figor finished second, with 24-year-old Ailish Cunniffe (USA) and Vivaldi du Theil third. Swail took victories at the league’s opening two events at Vancouver (CAN) and Sacramento (USA) with Vital Chance de la…

Showjumping Day Three London International Horse Show This news piece forms an overview of the showjumping class results from day three of The London International Horse Show, The Longines Christmas Cracker, The Global Herbs Snowflake Stakes and The Lemieux Six Bar. With exhilarating riding, skills and determination, all riders who compete in these events deserve celebrating, including their horses’, grooms and all who work towards making showjumping at this level possible.   The Longines Christmas Cracker Nine combinations went through to the jump-off of The Longines Christmas Cracker. Eager to…

Vote now for the charity you would like to receive support in 2022 Harry Hall are calling all horse lovers, owners, riders and enthusiasts to vote for the charity they would most like to receive support in 2022. There were over 7,000 nominations received where Harry Hall was responsible for narrowing the numbers down to the top 1o eligible for the public vote. This year the nominations have surpassed our expectations with over 7000 nominations received. The equestrian community humble us with their passion to help others”, said Managing Director…

Martin Fuchs unbeatable on opening day of the London International Horse Show The CSI5* Show Jumping got underway at London International Horse Show yesterday afternoon. The 1.50m Santa Stakes jump-off class, was won by World No. 4, Martin Fuchs, from Switzerland, riding The Sinner. The combination picked up where they left off at the Show, returning to London following their win in the FEI Jumping World Cup in 2019. Out of a field of 26 horse and rider combinations, a total of 12 made it through for the scintillating jump-off against…

How to watch London International Horse Show 2021 Wondering how to watch London International Horse Show 2021 from the comfort of your own home? Find out more on how and when here. As excitement for the London International Horse Show hits fever pitch, competition finally gets underway today (16 December) in a new venue for 2021, the London ExCeL. Formerly known as Olympia, The London International Horse Show, the extravaganza is visited by thousands of spectators who flock to see their equestrian heroes in action, and boy do they turn…

Equestrians consider hacking out a greater risk than eventing and cross country The UK’s largest equestrian road safety study has revealed that hacking out (riding on roads), including carriage driving and in-hand walking, are considered more high risk in relation to all other disciplines such as eventing and cross country jumping activities. The study, funded by the Department for Transport (DfT) and commissioned by The British Horse Society (BHS), is believed to be the biggest ever equestrian safety survey involving over 7,000 participants – with ages ranging from 18 to 97…