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British Event Rider Izzy Taylor Offers Major Sponsorship Opportunity British event rider Izzy Taylor, is offering businesses or individuals a major sponsorship opportunity following the end of her 10-year association with KBIS Insurance. Izzy, whose familiar pale blue cross-country colours are synonymous with her name in the eventing world, seeks a headline sponsor as she continues to target global success over the next decade. It is a hugely exciting time for Izzy due to her fantastic horsepower and support team. “I have enjoyed a great relationship over the past 10 years…

Starting Positions Decided for FEI World Cup Jumping and Dressage Finals in Paris by Louise Parkes The magnificent setting of City Hall in Paris played host to the draws for both the Longines FEI World Cup Jumping and FEI World Cup Dressage 2018 Finals. Guests were greeted by the arresting music of the world-famous band from La Guarde Republicaine (The Republican Guard) and the atmosphere was electric as defending champion, Isabell Werth from Germany, and French rider Ludovic Henry matched the starting numbers and names for Friday’s first leg of…

Kent Farrington Claims Longines FEI World’s Best Jumping Rider World number one Kent Farrington has claimed the award for the Longines FEI World’s Best Jumping Rider and the US Olympic mare HH Azur was declared the Longines FEI World’s Best Jumping Horse at a special presentation in the Paris City Hall tonight. Olympic team silver medallist Kent Farrington (USA) took over the number one slot in the Longines World Rankings in May 2017 and refused to allow anyone to break his winning streak, remaining at the top of the elite…

Nunney International Horse Trials Announce New Title Sponsor Nunney International Horse Trials have, ahead of this year’s event, announced a new title sponsor. This year’s event take place from June 15 – 17. Duo, the new sponsor, have come on board to support the competition which includes a prestigious CIC2* class. The company provides a comprehensive package of solutions for quarrying, aggregate recycling and material recycling industries, with over 35 years experience. Nunney International Horse Trials is staged in the spectacular grounds of the grade II listed Southfield House and…

Xena, a Rescued Horse Who Was Already in Foal, Welcomes a Beautiful Colt Alltech and World Horse Welfare are thrilled to announce that Xena, the mare that arrived at Hall Farm Rescue and Rehoming Centre in-foal and neglected, has given birth to a gorgeous colt foal. Xena is being supported in her rehabilitation by Alltech, who is closely following the progress of both her and her foal. In recognition of Alltech’s support, World Horse Welfare kindly gave the honour of naming Xena’s foal to Alltech’s UK Marketing Manager, Isla Baker-Browne.…

Edwina Tops-Alexander triumphs in Miami Beach but Scott Brash holds LGCT Ranking Lead Edwina Tops-Alexander (AUS) reigned victorious at the Longines Global Champions Tour of Grand Prix of Miami Beach triggering the prospect of a thrilling contest with current ranking leader Scott Brash (GBR) for a record third championship title. Speaking after her victory lap of honour Edwina said it was “amazing” to have qualified for the Longines Global Champions Super Grand Prix at the new GC Prague Play Offs in December. With a hefty contest shaping up between Tops-Alexander…

Split-second cliff-hanger sets scene ahead of Miami Beach showdown   With the world’s top horses and riders in action on the second day of the Longines Global Champions Tour Miami Beach, there would always be top sport. Today’s CSI5* class saw a phenomenal display of power and precision, with just .68 of a second splitting the top four finishers after a thrilling jump-off. A scintillating day of show jumping on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean culminated in a blistering, gutsy round handing the win to Maikel van der Vleuten…

Marilyn Little Holds Lead Heading Into FEI CIC 3* Cross-Country at The Fork, Presented by Lucky Clays Farm Marilyn Little (USA) and RF Scandalous were uncatchable on the second day of dressage competition at The Fork at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) and FEI World Equestrian Games™ Eventing Test Event (WEG), remaining in first place position and heading into Saturday’s cross-country phase with 24.2 penalties. Second place was captured by Kimberly Severson (USA) and Cooley Cross Border on a score of 24.5, while Phillip Dutton (USA) and I’m Sew Ready…

Pedal with the BEVA President in Yorkshire for Charity The President of the British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) Jon Pycock will be donning his cycling lycra for charity on Sunday 3 June 2018. He will be hosting the first ever BEVA President’s Challenge Cycle Sportive and is inviting cyclists of all abilities to join him to help raise important funds for the BEVA Trust and Vetlife. Jon Pycock, Yorkshireman and accomplished sportivist, has devised the fundraising event as part of his BEVA Presidential year. He has laid down three challenging…

Monaco Aces Lead the Charge at GCL Miami Beach   The first round of GCL Miami Beach kicked off with the Monaco Aces’ formidable duo of Jerome Guery and Julian Epaillard taking an early lead at the spectacular US destination. From the start, team strategy and tactics were clear, with many fielding their star strikers for the second leg of the Championship race. With every point counting as the teams look to the GC Prague Play Offs, every decision will come under scrutiny as the season-long battle unfolds. Fans packed…

REIN IT IN! ALDI LAUNCHES SPECIALBUYS HORSE RIDING LESSONS Supermarket Aldi set to launch discounted horse riding lessons alongside its NEW Specialbuy Equestrian clothing range, helping shoppers save £££s against competitors 1/3 of ex-riders stopped due to costs, Aldi is making the sport more accessible for all Offering 30% off standard tuition prices, parents across the UK will be able to introduce their children to the sport, for less For the first-time ever, supermarket Aldi is launching discounted horse riding lessons, alongside its NEW Equestrian Specialbuys clothing range, as part…

The Aldi Equestrian Range 2018, for Summer, will help shoppers save ££’s and is available to order online and in stores from 8th April. The range includes The Aldi range of equestrian clothing is an extremely popular choice with equestrian’s throughout the UK. Each year a selection of quality items are released into stores, selling out at lightening speed. Price list for this year’s range Did you know… For 2018, Aldi have teamed up with two major equestrian centre’s in the UK to offer affordable riding lessons. For the first-time…

New Horse Transport Business, Transport My Equine, Set to Shake Up Current Gameplay Have you ever been in the situation where you’ve needed to transport your horse and yet the quotes you’ve received require you to take out a small mortgage? Or wanted to go to an event but not had the transport to get there? Or even bought a horse from the other end of the country? Then look no further as Transport My Equine is here to solve all those problems. The brains behind the company, Mairead Martin…

BREXIT NO CONCERN TO TEENAGE SISTERS ANNIE AND KATE MADDEN OF FENUHEALTH AFTER MEETING WITH BORIS JOHNSON Kate or Annie Madden, co-founders of FenuHealth, are not that “worried” about Brexit. Speaking on local radio Louth Meath FM, they outlined how their company FenuHealth plan to overcome Brexit as they continue to export into the lucrative UK market, after their meeting with Boris Johnson, British Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs at Trinity College. Both Kate (17) and Annie Madden (15) are confident that their plan to establish a base outside…

RB Equestrian Hold Sale on Show Gear Equestrian retailer, RB Equestrian, have launched their sale on show gear just in time to get you ready for the season ahead. Fabulous discounts, at over 30% off, have been offered over a number of show shirts, show jackets and breeches. We’ve picked out our favorites here:     [siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] Horseware Sara Competition Shirt Ladies White Was £37.99 Now £20.00. Saving 47%Size available – Large A pretty competition shirt from Horseware that is comfortable to wear. Featuring technical, breathable stretch fabric and pearl effect…

Future equestrian stars boosted with the allocation of five major 2018 events Equestrian stars of the future have today been given a major boost with a staggering five major equestrian events joining the 2018 calendar. The FEI Jumping Youth Nations Cup Final and four youth Championships in Reining and the Olympic disciplines of Jumping, Dressage and Eventing have been added for 2018 in Belgium, France and the USA. The allocation of these key events have come just a week after the FEI held its first ever youth session at the…

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From the Olympics to the 2018 Winter Equestrian Festival, Equitan High-Tech Rubber Flooring Earns Gold Medal at The Winter Equestrian Festival, Equitan flooring’s state-of-the art rubber flooring system earned a gold medal in their initial foray into the equestrian industry. Equitan rubber flooring was exceptional in handling the extraordinary amount of traffic and providing safe passage to hundreds of horses at the various crossings, while withstanding the multiple tractors, water trucks, horse trailers, cars and golf carts that pass over them every day at WEF. Equitan rubber flooring also provided a…

US and International Stars In Action At Breathtaking LGCT Miami Beach The ground-breaking venue of Miami Beach will see a tantalising line up of the stars of show jumping as top sport plays out over three days on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. The venue on America’s East Coast is one of the most spectacular in the sport and sets a dazzling stage for the second leg of the 2018 circuit from 5 – 7 April with free entry for spectators each day. Fresh from his LGCT Grand Prix…

#Proteamlikit US Brand Ambassador to Visit British Soil Likit Products’ American #proteamlikit brand ambassador, Caroline Martin, is heading to Britain this summer thanks to a grant awarded by the United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation. Event rider Caroline, was selected to receive support from the 2018 Karen Stives Endowment Fund, which will enable her to travel to England with one of her horses. Whilst here, Caroline will visit leading race and competition yards as well as competing at both Houghton and Bramham International Horse Trials, under the watchful eye of Olympic…

Hotfoot it to Haydock to learn about Horseracing More young equestrian fans than ever before will get the chance to discover the exciting sport of horseracing in 2018, with QIPCO British Champions Series and The Pony Club further extending their commitment to engage the younger generation in the sport by involving the North-West in the partnership’s activity. On Saturday 26th May, Haydock Park Racecourse will play host to one of two ‘Kickstart’ days for the first time. The ‘Kickstart’ days, which were launched in 2017, aim to engage children and…

All-Female American Team Seals Victory in Historic Nations Cup Contest at 2018 Adequan Global Dressage Festival The all-female American team dominated the Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center FEI Nations Cup CDIO3* team competition in the 12th and final week of the 2018 Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington, Florida. In the first leg of the 2018 FEI Nations Cup series, the USA romped home with gold, while last year’s winners, Canada, clinched silver and Australia took a historic bronze — the first time…

FEI President, Ingmar De Vos welcomes delegates to IF Gender Equality in Leadership Forum Ingmar De Vos, President of the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), equestrian sport’s global governing body, focused on the power of sport to promote gender equality as he welcomed delegates to the opening of the third IF Gender Equality in Leadership Forum in the Olympic capital, Lausanne (SUI) on Tuesday evening. Jointly organised by the IOC and the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF), the IF Gender Equality in Leadership Forum (27-28 March) addressed the bold…