Category: horse News

Saracen Horse Feeds takes title sponsorship of Houghton International Musketeer Events (MEM) is delighted to welcome a new title sponsor for this year’s Houghton International, incorporating the FEI Nations Cup, which runs from 25th – 28th May. Saracen Horse Feeds is already working closely with Tri-Star Eventing (the joined forces of MEM and BEDE Events) through two exciting new initiatives aimed at both intermediate level and grassroots riders; this new partnership develops that relationship further still. “We are enormously proud to be supporting the British leg of the FEI Nations Cup, as…

Blue Cross Burford Seek New Home for Frodo and Gandalf Ponies Frodo and Gandalf’s birthday wish for their happily ever after in new home Blue Cross Burford – Youngsters Frodo and Gandalf have the same birthday wish this year… to find their happily ever after in a new home. When they first arrived at Blue Cross Burford seven months ago the ponies, who were rescued together, were not used to being around people and had had very little handling. But staff at the centre say the pair, who are 11…

The 2016 Pony Club Hannah Francis Award Presented to Evie Toombes The 2016 Hannah Francis Award for Talent, Courage and Inspiration was awarded to ‘charming, positive and mature’ para-rider Evie Toombes, who was nominated by her Branch DC for bravely overcoming the difficulties she has faced throughout her young life. Fifteen year old Evie, a Member of the South Wold Hunt North Branch, was born with a form of Spina Bifida which affects her lower legs, bladder and bowel function. Despite this, she continues to take part in Pony Club…

Horseriders in Danger from Off-Roading 4x4s and Motorbikes Off-roading by 4x4s and motorbikes is causing dangers nationwide for horseriders A national survey of riding clubs, bridleway groups and riding establishments has found that ‘off-roading’ by 4x4s and motor bikes is creating dangers for horseriders nationwide. Peak Horsepower, a bridleway group affiliated to the British Horse Society, carried out the survey to find out whether the problems being caused for riders by recreational 4x4s and motor bikes in the Peak District are being replicated across the country. The survey found that…

Equerry Horse Feeds Search for a Sponsor, Could it be You?! Win Sponsorship from Equerry Horse Feeds EQUERRY Horse Feeds, title sponsor of the Bolesworth International Horse Show has launched a search for a new sponsored rider. The chosen rider will get the chance to enjoy VIP hospitality at the show on Sunday, June 18 for the exciting Equerry Grand Prix, and will also win a year’s supply of Equerry Horse Feed for one horse or pony, an Equerry jacket, polo shirt and saddlecloth. Are you the next Scott Brash,…

Twickenham Stadium Visitors Climb into the Saddle It’s not every day that the iconic Twickenham Stadium is home to any sport other than rugby, but it scored a try with fans by putting them in touch with horse riding during The Clash – Bath Rugby’s match against Leicester Tigers (on 8 April), which was kicked off by a range of fun-filled family activities. Members of the Take up the Reins campaign – a national initiative to encourage people of all ages to connect with horses – rode into town with…

FEI Announces Cities for Major Equestrian Events FEI champions youth events as host cities named for next four years    The FEI Bureau has allocated host cities for 15 major equestrian events over the next four years. A total of seven Championships and Finals for young Jumping, Dressage and Vaulting athletes will be staged in Asia, South America and Europe. The world’s third most populous city Beijing (CHN) will lead the way as host of the FEI Children’s International Classics Final in December this year. “Over the next four years…

Absorbine Celebrate 125th Anniversary W F Young Inc., manufacturers of the renowned Absorbine® range of grooming, hoof care, fly control and leather care products, are celebrating 125 years of manufacturing and distributing quality health care products in 2017, with the launch of a special “125 years” edition of their popular ShowSheen hair polish and detangler, and the company are also raising money for international animal welfare charity, Brooke. Founded in 1892 by Wilbur Fenelon Young and his wife, Mary Ida, W. F. Young, Inc.’s first product was Absorbine® Veterinary Liniment.…

Emily King Joins Team HorseHage! HorseHage is proud to announce that young event-rider, Emily King, has been signed up as a sponsored rider and her team of event horses will be supported by HorseHage dust-free bagged forage. Her mother, Mary, already a very valued member of the team, has been sponsored by HorseHage for the past 15 years and now Emily will join her as an ambassador for the product. Based in Devon, the King family could certainly be classed as eventing royalty. Mary has represented Great Britain at no…

Eric Winter’s debut course for the 2017 Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials has a distinct look to it. It greatly resembles, to no surprise, the swashbuckling tracks of the 1970’s, but with the advantage of 21st century safety technology. Unlike many modern courses there is a deliberate lack of superfluous decoration with most fences using massive rustic timber. Starting as ever in the main arena over the ASX STARTER, this year riders head in a clockwise direction over an inviting roll top brush the ROLEX ROLLTOP. There is a new…

British Dressage Rider, James Burtwell, Qualifies FIVE Westphalian Auction horses for the Winter Championships British Dressage rider, trainer & list 2A judge James Burtwell has qualified  an impressive 5 horses at Novice and Elementary levels for the 2017 Winter British Dressage Championships at Hartpury College 13th – 17th April 2107. “I am delighted and bursting with pride to have these five beautiful horses at Winchfield Equestrian” said James.  “All five were purchased at the Westphalian Sport Horse Auctions over the past four years and have been progressing their training here…

Tryon Block House Steeplechase Increases Number of Jockeys and Races for 2017 A $175,000 Purse and New A-Rated Course Has Resulted in Doubled Entries and Top-Tier Jockeys for 71st Annual Tryon Block House Races on April 15, 2017! The number of top-rated athletes competing in the 71st Tryon Block House Steeplechase on Saturday, April 15, 2017, in Columbus, NC, has more than doubled last year’s participation numbers. With 48 registered jockeys, the tally reverses a 10-year decline in the race’s participation. The drastic increase in attendance this year is credited…

Enjoy Fantastic Hospitality at The Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show LOOKING for a fantastic day or evening out, watching the leading names in the world of dressage and show jumping, in a stunning setting while eating delicious food and enjoying high-end hospitality? It can be done this summer! The 2017 Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show is the place to be for one of the very best luxury equestrian hospitality experiences in the world with the sumptuous marquee overlooking the international arena. This year’s event takes place from June 14 to 18…

Pony Club Kickstart Days at Newmarket and York Pony Club Kickstart Days open to both Pony Club Members and the general public The partnership between The Pony Club and QIPCO British Champions Series has been further enhanced for 2017, to offer young equestrians across the UK the opportunity to discover the exhilarating sport of horseracing at three of the nation’s most historic racecourses: Newmarket, York and Ascot. Along with the popular activity that runs each year at QIPCO British Champions Day in October, QIPCO British Champions Series will now also…

Team Spiculus Captures $250,000 Gladiator Polo Title    Team Spiculus rode to a rugged win in the 2017 final of Gladiator Polo™ presented by U.S. Polo Assn. tournament Saturday night, defeating Team Spartacus 17-10. The seven-game series took place at the “Coliseum,” otherwise known as Equestrian Village, and began with four teams. Saturday’s game concluded the inaugural season.   The play of the day happened early in the game, when Sebastian Merlos launched the ball three-quarters the length of the arena for a 2-point goal. Merlos came through again for…

Hickstead Director Daisy Bunn hosts charity auction A morning at home with Olympic gold medallist Nick Skelton and a lesson with the reigning Hickstead Derby champion William Whitaker are among the lots in an online charity auction hosted by Daisy Bunn. Hickstead Director Daisy Bunn has organised the charity fundraiser in aid of two causes, the Mark Davies Injured Riders Fund (MDIRF) and the Ella Popely Memorial Fund. Ella was a talented teenage showjumper who regularly competed at the All England Jumping Course. Sadly, her young life was cut short in December…

Spring Clean Your Grooming Brushes with Brush Therapy Clean your grooming brushes with ease for only £4 per sachet! Get to grips with your grooming kit and give it a thorough spring clean before the showing and competition season gets underway with Brush Therapy from Shadow Horse. Brush Therapy is effective, easy cleaning in minutes. The powder dissolves with effervescence in warm water, whisking away deep down dirt and grime from brush bristles and combs so thoroughly that they look like new. Brushes will be stripped of debris, bacteria, and…

New Recruit for SPILLERS Sales Team Carrie Newman is the latest addition to the SPILLERS® National Sales Team. She has been appointed Regional Sales Manager (North), to provide sales support for the SPILLERS range of fibres, balancers, leisure, competition and racing feeds.  Carrie spent two years working for Carr & Day & Martin, firstly as Equine Business Advisor and then as Technical Advisor, providing technical product training both internally and externally. Prior to this Carrie spent five years working in equestrian retail, which has given her an excellent understanding of customer needs.…

WIN We Have x5 Bags of the NEW SPILLERS® Daily Fibre to Give Away! We have x5 bags of the NEW SPILLERS® Daily Fibre to give away! To enter simply fill in the entry form with the following answer to the following question … Question: Name two of the other types of SPILLERS iconic fibres range (The answer can be found in the information on the new feed below) New Daily Fibre from SPILLERS® is a simple blend of the softest chopped fibres to help extend your horse’s eating time, with maximum…

Paris Sellon and Canasta Z Capture $35,000 Douglas Elliman 1.45m CSI 4* at the Winter Equestrian Festival USA’s Paris Sellon and Canasta Z kicked off the final week of competition at the 2017 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) on Wednesday, March 29, with a win in the $35,000 Douglas Elliman 1.45m CSI 4* at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington, FL. The 12-week WEF circuit concludes with CSI 4* competition, sponsored by The Wanderer’s Club, running March 29 through April 2, 2017. The week’s highlights include the $216,000…