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The Colorado Horse Park Announces Marion Maybank as New Director of Operations  The Colorado Horse Park (CHP) will move into the 2018 show season under the leadership of Marion Maybank, who has served as Show Manager for the Summer in the Rockies Series for the past four seasons, as she has accepted the new role of Director of Operations at the facility beginning immediately. Maybank brings with her a wealth of horse show knowledge, beginning her equestrian involvement in the hunter competition ring when she was a child. Maybank served…

Chinese health remedy is leading to the death of thousands of donkeys in Africa’s poorest communities SPANA calls for a halt to Chinese trade that threatens millions of donkeys – and the communities who rely on them for survival. Across Africa, millions of donkeys risk a grim death to feed the growing demand for a traditional Chinese product called ‘ejiao’. The gelatinous substance, made from boiling the hides of donkeys, often finds its way into beauty products which sell for up to £300 a kilo in China – but behind…

Hickstead’s July fixture has been renamed A new title and a major scheduling change for historic horse show Hickstead’s July fixture has been renamed the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ of Great Britain at the BHS Royal International Horse Show, to reflect the importance of this showcase class and the long-term relationship with series title partner Longines. The five-star international showjumping event takes place from 25-29 July 2018, with the show now concluding with the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup of Great Britain on Sunday afternoon. The Longines BHS King…

Special February and March Promotion on TopSpec Additives and Supplements The TopSpec range of additives and supplement has recently been relaunched and repackaged with eye-catching new labels, new tub sizes and new additions. Throughout February and March there is a fantastic 25% off all six in the range. The TopSpec range includes new TopSpec Electrolytes as well as TopSpec 10:10 Joint Support, TopSpec Calmer, TopSpec Digestive Aid, TopSpec Healthy Hoof and TopSpec All-in-One. TopSpec Electrolytes are designed to be used to compensate for electrolyte loss in cases of heavy sweating.  It…

Final call for hero pet nominations for charity medal There are only two weeks left to nominate your hero pets for the Blue Cross Medal 2018. Animal lovers are being encouraged to nominate inspirational pets who could be the next medal-winner before nominations close on 4 February. In previous years the award has been aimed at working pets including guide and police dogs, therapy pets and pets who have saved lives in dramatic ways. But this year Blue Cross is opening the medal up to more nominees and hoping to…

Equissage Pulse backs British Para dressage Internationally renowned equine therapy company Niagara Equissage has kick started their year by joining forces with British Dressage as official sponsor of the BD National Equissage Pulse Para Programme and Equissage Pulse Para Dressage Championships. Four Championship events will showcase Equissage Pulse throughout the year; with the Winter Championships taking place next month at Myerscough, followed by the Home International at Vale View at the end of April, the Festival of Para Dressage at Solihull in August and finally the Para Gold Championships, to…

Farriers from Across the USA Join the RVC’s Pioneering Course The first US-based students on the Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC’s) Graduate Diploma in Equine Locomotor Research (Grad Dip ELR) have enjoyed their first sessions with experts from the College. The RVC Grad Dip ELR, which is already established in the UK, has been launched in the USA to offer US-based professional farriers the chance to gain the necessary skillset to produce original research, increase the evidence-base behind farriery, and enhance equine welfare. Many within the US cohort had not been…

BETA International 2018 Lives up to Reputation BETA International 2018 certainly lived up to its reputation as the unmissable trade buying event as it welcomed 4,044 visitors* and almost 300 exhibitors from across the UK and overseas to the NEC, Birmingham from 21 to 23 January. The event flagged up some of the finest products and services on the market, with many unveiled for the very first time. Everyone from buyers at small independent stores to purchasing teams at multinational retail chains visited the show over the three days. ITV…

Germany’s Isabell Werth and Weihegold are awesome in Amsterdam by Louise Parkes Defending series champions, Germany’s Isabell Werth (48) and her magical mare Weihegold OLD, cruised to victory at the sixth leg of the FEI World Cup Dressage 2017/2018 Western European League in Amsterdam (NED). The dynamic duo floated through their Freestyle test to post 88.540, almost a full percentage point more than their winning score at the third leg of the series on home ground in Stuttgart in November. The capacity crowd packed into the RAI Arena included stars…

Written By Catie Staszak Heading into the jump-off of his World Cup qualifier debut, 26-year-old Luis Alejandro Plascencia O (MEX) was confident despite the pressure and channeled that to a victory in the $100,000 Longines FEI World Cup Jumping Guadalajara (MEX). “There was only one clear round, and I knew my horse was naturally faster- I was confident I could catch [the leader] without going crazy!” Luis Alejandro Plascencia O (MEX) Plascencia, the penultimate competitor in a seven-horse jump-off set by 2016 Rio Olympic Games Course Designer Guillerme Jorge (BRA),…

27-year-old newbie throws down an unbeatable target in 14-horse jump-off; Switzerland’s Schwizer slots into second ahead of French star Staut in third By Louise Parkes A bright new face lit up the sport of showjumping when Swedish newcomer, Stephanie Holmen (27), simply out-rode many of the best in the world to win the eleventh leg of the Longines FEI World Cup Jumping 2017/2018 Western European League in Zurich, Switzerland. Partnering the beautifully-bred Flip’s Little Sparrow, she led the rest a merry dance when throwing down a super-fast target-time in the…

Week Three of the 2018 Adequan Global Dressage Festival Wraps Up With a New Small Tour Star Proving Unbeatable Local rider Heather Blitz made it three victories from three starts in week three of the Adequan Global Dressage Festival (AGDF), an annual 12-week dressage circuit at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington, Florida. While week three has concluded, AGDF continues on February 8-11 with CDI5* competition. The smile on Heather Blitz’s face when talking about Praestemarkens Quatero is a clear indication of how highly she rates the nine-year-old,…

Laura Graves and Verdades Stamp their Authority on Week Three of the 2018 Adequan Global Dressage Festival Laura Graves and Verdades ensured an electric start to week three of the 12-week 2018 Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF). The American duo won the FEI World Cup Grand Prix, presented by US P.R.E. Association, in emphatic style, scoring 79.63% at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington, Florida. The score would have been over 80% — achieved twice by them in this test at the 2017 AGDF — but for…

Rein & Shine seeks sponsorship to offer FREE equine-assisted learning to autistic children On May 7th, 2018, Hoof Club, part of Rein and Shine equestrian centre in North Wiltshire, is offering free equine-assisted learning for autistic children in support of the National Autistic Society (NAS). Hoof Club is running this event for the benefit of the community on a not for profit basis and is seeking help from local companies and the community to help fund it. Any profits will be donated to the National Autistic Society. A JustGiving page…

Competition Stallions Showcase Event tickets Now Available Tickets have gone on sale for the new Competition Stallions Showcase Event to take place on the 18th February at Addington Manor Equestrian Centre in Buckinghamshire. An outstanding line up of 65 of the best sports horse stallions in the UK will be on show, including top names such as Big Star, Jaguar Mail and Woodlander Wild Child. This is a not to be missed event for both mare owners and the wider public. Standard entry is just £10 per person and includes…

Ideal Combined Training Series proving a big hit with riders around the country. Do you have what it takes to become Champion?   A total of 13 out of the 19 qualifying dates for the British Dressage Ideal Saddles Combined Training Series Championship Series have now been completed. So far, 104 grassroots riders have won the prestigious ‘qualification ticket’ to the March National Championship Final, with 48 places still to be fought for. Tests have been taking place up and down the country at Prelim and Novice level, with showjumping from…

Everything Horse Digital Magazine – Back for 2018, bigger and better than before On the 1st March 2018, we will re-launch the Everything Horse digital magazine with a fresh new look. Over the past two years, since we changed the way we published our content, we have continued to feature all of our great articles and features on the website, now we will transform it all into a new digital magazine, packed with interactive features. Our story so far Our magazine will be available online, or via digital copy, depending…

Winter Equestrian Festival Welcomes Hermès As New Title Sponsor of Under 25 Grand Prix Series in 2018   The Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), the largest and longest operating horse show in the world, is pleased to announce Hermès as the new title sponsor of the prestigious Under 25 Grand Prix Series in 2018. Hosted at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC), WEF began on Wednesday, January 10, and will continue through Sunday, April 1, showcasing top international show jumping competition. The Under 25 Grand Prix Series has become a staple…

Horslyx Announce 2018 Ambassadors Horslyx are thrilled to announce that after the success of last year’s Ambassadors, all six representatives will be staying on as part of the Horslyx team for 2018. Amy Smith, Bonnie Fishburn, Cara Shardlow, Pandora Briselden, Richard Nichol and Rowan Crosby will continue to promote the brand throughout the upcoming season as Ambassadors, although Horslyx will still be reviewing applications as and when throughout the year, keeping an eye open for any future stars. [amazon_link asins=’B008EU2JM0,B005FWTMU2,B005FWVK02,B011AFJXCE,B005FWSPSW,B00EQE7TGE’ template=’ProductGrid’ store=’evehoruk-21′ marketplace=’UK’ link_id=’edeffcaa-fb76-11e7-8382-6fe414708753′] 2017 saw some fantastic results from the…

FEI World Equestrian Games Tryon 2018 Call for Volunteers Volunteer inquiries are currently being accepted for the FEI World Equestrian Games Tryon 2018 (WEG). Expected to be the largest sporting event in North America in 2018, the Games will be held at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) on September 11-23, 2018. Currently, the WEG Volunteer Management Program is in the “Scope Phase” and receiving inquiries from prospective WEG volunteers. People interested in volunteering can fill out an inquiry form online at www.tryon2018.com. Submitting an online inquiry is the first in a sequence…

Buenos Aires 2018 Youth Olympic Games to welcome 25 equestrian nations Equestrian athletes from eight National Olympic Committees will make their Youth Olympic Games (YOG) debut when they head to Buenos Aires (ARG) this October for the 2018 YOG. Riders from Haiti, Hungary, Iraq, Jordan, Mauritius, Mexico, Uzbekistan and Zambia will join athletes from 17 other nations in the Argentinian capital, showcasing the next generation of equestrian talent as they compete in the largest multi-sport youth event in the world. Overall, 25 nations have qualified from around the globe and…

FEI Announce Latest Prohibited Substances Open Cases The FEI has today announced adverse analytical findings involving equine prohibited substances. The cases involve the use of *Banned Substances under the FEI’s Equine Anti-Doping and Controlled Medication Regulations (EADCMRs). The athletes have been provisionally suspended from the date of notification until the FEI Tribunal renders its decisions. The horses have been provisionally suspended for two months: Horse: Black Beauty (FEI ID 105WE15/IND) Person Responsible: Sarvesh Singh Pal (FEI ID 10161986/IND) Event: CCI1* – Delhi (IND) 27-30.11.2017 Prohibited Substance: Boldenone and Meloxicam Date…

The Most Beautiful Horse in Great Britain Award Club Cavallo Italia is a world for those who love horses, those who love elegance and the beauty of this animal (but we do not like to call it an animal). “We at Club Cavallo Italia have set out to discover the most beautiful horse in Great Britain with the competition – The Most Beautiful Horse in Great Britain! Facebook users will decide the most beautiful horse with their LIKE! via our page” Partecipate with your horse (…or tell someone who has a…

SPILLERS forms new partnership with world class event rider SPILLERS has formed an exciting new partnership with the Olympic medal-winning rider, Andrew Hoy. Andrew Hoy has competed for Australia in seven Olympic Games, winning four Olympic medals, three gold and one silver. He is based at Somersby Stables in Leicestershire, where he currently has nine top international horses. His goal is to make Tokyo 2020 his 8th Olympic Games. Andrew said: “I have been using SPILLERS® and its sister brand WINERGY® Equilibrium for almost 20 years. When it comes to…