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British Horse Feeds Red Dragon Success This year’s prestigious British Horse Feeds Red Dragon Festival of Endurance was once again hugely successful with competitors travelling far and wide to compete. The hugely popular event took place in the beautiful countryside at the Royal Welsh Showground in Builth Wells. British Horse Feeds sponsored the Speedi-Beet Red Dragon (2 x 80km CER), the Fibre-Beet Dragon’s Tail (80km CER + 42km GER) and the British Horse Feeds Little Dragon (80km CER). Lauren Mills and her horse Oakleaze Farm Czaerko claimed the victory in…

Equestrian Classified Websites are an excellent resource for anyone wanting to buy or sell anything relevant to the niche (area of specialty). However, with so many social media resources now available to use instead, you may be wondering why you should still choose to use one. In our article here, we paused to reflect on 10 main reasons why equestrian classifieds websites are still at the forefront for selling; Listing with Everything Horse Classifieds is easy, and in most cases free. You can use the equestrian classifieds website to sell…

Oakley Hunt West do the Double at HOYS The Oakley Hunt West Pony Club have won the Virbac 3D Worming Cup and the Prince Philip Cup after dominating the competition over five nail-biting days at the Horse of the Year Show (HOYS). The team, consisting of Charlie Yates (14), Charlotte Sabatier (14), Jaimsye Bailey (14), Sophie Grimshaw (14), Jaime Medcalf (14) and reserve Luke Grimshaw (12) won every session they took part in to clinch victory with 123 points; a massive 24 points ahead of joint runners-up West Hants and…

Apt Cavalier Ltd, which launched in June 2017 has created quite a buzz on social media and has enjoyed considerable success trading to a UK customer base. However, word of Apt Cavalier and their high quality sportswear has spread across the world as September brings them their first international order, after just over two months of trading. The brand was created by fashion graduate and amateur eventer, Sarah Johnstone, and aims to be the go-to brand for eventers. Their range features clothing for training and competition which focus on the…

FEI partners with China National Sports International for equestrian growth The Fédération Équestre Internationale (FEI), the world governing body for equestrian sport, has announced a brand new partnership with China National Sports International (CNSI), a sports and entertainment company that specialises in equestrian sports in China.   The five-year deal, which sees CNSI become Official Business Partner of the FEI in China, is expected to rapidly increase the profile of equestrian sport in China.   The FEI and CNSI will develop a large-scale e-sport, e-commerce and social media presence for…

Anthony Condon takes the Grandstand Welcome Stakes at HOYS Anthony Condon continued the feelgood factor surrounding Irish showjumping by launching the Horse of the Year Show international classes in thrilling fashion. Anthony, an Irish Nations Cup rider who is based in Cheshire, won the Grandstand Welcome Stakes and its £3,300 top prize with Zira VH Kapelhof Z, clocking a lightning time of 40.98 seconds. Drawn 27 of 29 starters, Anthony’s time clipped more than a second off the previous leader’s time – Frenchman Titouan Schumacher on Oceane de Nantuel –…

Well known for his humour and banter, showjumper and commentator Geoff Billington is a true legend of the sport. Over recent years, Geoff has concentrated his efforts on clinics in his local community, bringing with him years of experience and a belt full of laughs to boot. Here we take a look at 10 interesting facts about his journey through equestrian sport. Geoff Billington 101 1. Geoff started riding aged nine and bought his first pony for £10. He later sold it for £325 making a huge profit in the…

Animal Health Trust UK Announce Nominees for Harvey Spack Field Dressage Award Will the Para Dressage team make it two years running or will their coach take the title at the Animal Health Trust UK Equestrian Awards… It is not often that a coach faces his own team in a competition, but for once, these two face each other as they contend for the Harvey Spack Field Dressage Award at this year’s prestigious event. The Animal Health Trust (AHT) is very proud to announce this year’s Dressage Award nominees, which is kindly…

Mark Todd Bridging the Gap Scholarship success for up-and-coming event rider Alicia Hawker from Chippenham in Wiltshire has been named as the winner of the 2017/18 Mark Todd Bridging the Gap Scholarship. The 23 year old, full time event rider – who took the runner up spot for the scholarship last year – showed the expert judging panel of Gill Watson, Lizzel Winter and Sir Mark Todd, alongside representatives from sponsors Keyflow Feed and The Mark Todd Collection, her improvements through the BE Mark Todd Bridging the Gap training programme…

Success for Oakley Hunt West at HOYS Pony Club Mounted Games A firm favourite at Horse of the Year Show, the Virbac 3D Worming Pony Club Mounted Games highlights the sheer athleticism and team work displayed by these young riders and their ponies. This is the seventh consecutive year that Virbac 3D Worming have sponsored the event, a competition which is extremely hard to qualify for, with 250 teams competing for one of six elusive spots. This year’s qualifying teams include Oakley Hunt West, Romney Marsh, Banwen & District, West…

Charlotte Dujardin maintains her Dressage Future Elite Champion title at HOYS Double Olympic dressage Champion, Charlotte Dujardin, produced a profound performance in front of HRH the Princess Royal at Horse of the Year Show on Thursday evening. Charlotte, riding the shining eight-year-old prospect Mount St John Freestyle, claimed an emphatic victory in the Dressage Future Elite Championship, with Maria Eilberg finishing second aboard Sarotti 57 and multiple British Paralympic medallist Sophie Wells taking third with C Fatal Attraction. Gloucestershire-based Charlotte has huge hopes for Mount St John Freestyle. Her performance…

Baborowko Horse Sale Show ended the eventing season in Baborówko, Poland The riders at Baborowko Horse Sale Show last weekend in Baborówko (Greater Poland, Poland) had the opportunity to participate in two international classes: CIC1* and CIC2* and two national classes: CNC P and CNC L. During the show, an auction of showjumping and eventing sport horses was held as was the final of Polish Eventing Cup 2017. The beautiful venue of Baborówko Equestrian Center gave the possibility to Lars Christensson, the course designer of CIC2* and CIC1*, to design an interesting…

Beyond Doubt – Show Jumper Faye Sutton Makes Dreams Come True at HOYS 15 year old Shropshire school girl, Faye Sutton is HOYS bound and is competing two ponies at these prestigious end of season championship finals. Faye will kick off her Horse of the Year Show campaign on Thursday morning in the Blue Chip Pony Newcomers Championship with Beyond Doubt II. The 148cm, 13 year old, blue roan gelding is described by Faye’s mum as being the ideal partner for Faye ‘as they both have a competitive edge and…

Top Dressage Riders Confirmed for HOYS This year’s Horse of the Year Show features the fifth running of the annual Dressage Future Elite Championship. Taking place during the evening performance on Thursday 5th October, this prestigious competition provides a platform for the UK’s rising Grand Prix horses to gain invaluable experience under the spotlight at a world famous international event. In conjunction with British Dressage, the popular Championship is designed for horses between eight and ten years old. The class will feature a total of eight horse and rider combinations…

Horslyx Mint Balancer Horslyx are thrilled to announce the launch of their new Horslyx Mint Balancer which will soon be available in 5kg and 15kg sizes and builds on the success of their most popular Mini Horslyx flavour. After listening to calls from their customers the Mint Balancer has been introduced in the larger sizes to support all round health and vitality with a cool refreshing flavour. Horslyx Mint Balancer is created with real peppermint oil which even the fussiest horse will have trouble resisting. The creation of the larger sizes…

Apply for the BEF Youth Pathway Programme Today Applications are now open for the BEF Youth Pathway Coaching Programme Applications for the British Equestrian Federation (BEF) Youth Pathway Coaching Programme are now open. The new 18 month programme, starting from January 2018 and supported with funding from Sport England, has been developed in collaboration with the Equestrian Olympic and Paralympic disciplines and is designed to develop coaches currently working within the Youth Pathways, to give them more insight into the holistic approach to athlete development which nurtures potential from a…

Osberton International: Friday update here we take a look at Friday’s results from the Osberton Inteenational Horse Trials KBIS British Eventing Five Year Old Championship Having shared the lead after dressage with Ed Eltham on Jupita VIII, Dani Evans and Mrs Ann Butler’s Hollywood Dancer took the five-year-old title with a first phase score completion. Ed dropped to eighth following an expensive showjump pole down. Hollywood Dancer, a mare by Dantos HBC out of Zoe, has clocked up 98 British Eventing Foundation Points this season, her results including three BE100…

Equine Construction Present Prize to Highest Places Rider Equine Construction continued their support of the British Dressage Advanced Medium Championships for a third season with great success. For a second year running the Gold and Silver sections were hotly contested with Charlotte Dujardin running away with victory in the Gold classification.  The double Olympic Gold medallist stole the show with Ekitof to win on 74.79%, closely followed by Florentina VI on 74.16%, to take the 1, 2. Jessica Dunn took 3rd with LG Alicante Valley on 71.63% and was awarded…

Harry Hall Launch New Shoes for You and Your Horse Competition Yes you read the title correctly. Harry Hall have launched a great competition where one lucky reader will win a £100 voucher to spend on a pair of boots and not only that, the iconic rider clothing brand designed for the everyday rider, will pay your horse’s farrier bill for the next year too (up to a value of £100). Dating back to 1891, Harry Hall provide the latest in everyday rider wear that includes a collection of jodhpurs,…

St David’s man banned from keeping horses for five years after neglect case Defendant handed suspended prison sentence for worst case of overgrown hooves RSPCA inspector has dealt with. A man from St David’s has been banned from keeping horses for five years after he failed to provide proper care for five equines, in what an RSPCA inspector has described as the “worst case of overgrown hooves” he has had to deal with in more than 18 years as an RSPCA inspector. Ian Morgan Bert Griffiths (d.o.b 04/04/1963) of Berea,…

British Riding Clubs Endurance Team Event, Sponsored by British Horse Feeds, Comes to an Exciting End The British Riding Clubs Endurance Team event, organised by Endurance GB and sponsored by British Horse Feeds, came to an exciting end with the final taking place at the famous Lion’s Tail Ride near Rutland. British Riding Clubs members were able to get a taste of what endurance is like by forming a team of three to six riders to enter in one of the Endurance GB rides, that were held throughout the country.…

Equifeast Calmsden Development Bursary Finalists Announced The Equifeast Calmsden Development Bursary received more than 100 entries in 2017. The bursary is aimed at riders who are competing at both the Summer and Autumn Equifeast Calmsden Horse Trials. Four finalists were chosen after the recent July event and will receive both feed support and training with Cassie Price, one of Equifeast’s associated instructors, before the October event. Following the October Equifeast Calmsden Horse Trials one winner will be chosen to receive support for the whole of 2018. The finalists are Jo…