Category: horse News

Ireland’s Shane Sweetnam Wins Big at the Winter Equestrian Festival Ireland’s Shane Sweetnam concluded an exceptional week of CSIO 4* competition at the 2017 Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, FL, with a win aboard Chaqui Z in Sunday’s $216,000 Grand Prix CSIO 4*, presented by Lugano Diamonds. After winning Thursday’s $35,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Round 8 aboard Cobolt, and Friday’s $150,000 FEI Nations’ Cup riding Chaqui Z for team Ireland, Shane Sweetnam led the round of honor ahead of teammates Conor Swail and Rubens LS La Silla in…

Russell Guire Joins The Pony Club Road Show Optimising the Horse and Rider System with Russell Guire Horse and rider performance analyst Russell Guire, founder of Centaur Biomechanics and current World Class Programme Performance Analyst, will be taking to the road this April to deliver the latest CPD offering for Pony Club Coaches. Using live visual data analysis from high speed video cameras and training jackets, Russell will give an insight into how he examines the overall performance of the horse; explaining the consequences of ill-fitted tack, incorrectly used training…

Llanelli pair given suspended prison sentences and animal ban after pony cruelty video posted online The pair have been banned from keeping all animals for eight years, after a shocking pony cruelty video showed a pony being whipped, and kicked. A man and a woman from Llanelli have each been handed suspended prison sentences, and banned from keeping all animals for eight years, after a video emerged on social media which showed a pony being brutally whipped, and kicked.Paul Stewart Griffiths Williams (d.o.b 19/12/1979) and Chloe Ann Morgan (d.o.b 17/12/1998)…

Ireland Wins $150,000 FEI Nations’ Cup for Second Consecutive Year at the Winter Equestrian Festival Gavin Moylan and String of Pearls Excel in Young Hunter 3’6″ Division The Irish team of Cian O’Connor, Paul O’Shea, Conor Swail, and Shane Sweetnam emerged victorious in Friday night’s $150,000 FEI Nations’ Cup at the 2017 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Wellington, FL. The team from USA finished second, and Brazil placed third. WATCH Cian O’Connor and Seringat Seal The FEI Nations Cup™ Win for Ireland! The home squad for USA included Ali Wolff…

AGDF 8 Begins with More Grand Prix Success for Kasey Perry-Glass and Goerklintgaards Dublet Week eight commenced on Thursday, March 2, at the 2017 Adequan Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) in Wellington, FL, with a victory for Kasey Perry-Glass (USA) and Goerklintgaards Dublet in the FEI Grand Prix CDI-W, presented by Peacock Ridge. The week, which runs from March 2-5, features the Palm Beach Dressage Derby CDI-W and FEI Grand Prix Freestyle, presented by Everglades Dressage; FEI Grand Prix and FEI Grand Prix Special, presented by Peacock Ridge, and the FEI…

Clipperman donates £509 to Hannah’s Willberry Wonder Pony Charity Trilanco, owner of the Clipperman brand, has donated £509 to Hannah’s Willberry Wonder Pony Charity. This money comes from the launch promotion of the Clipperman brand and a donation made by the company. The Clipperman brand sponsored the Learning Area at Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials in September, as part of Clipperman’s official launch. Part of the sponsorship included providing Zara Tindall with a pair of Jewel trimmers, so she could cut off Spencer Sturmey’s hair for the sponsored shave. Money…

The RSPCA is increasingly concerned about an equine crisis in Kent this winter involving horses who were neglected and then ‘dumped to die’. Equine Crisis Incidents on the rise in Kent The charity has received a spate of calls about distressing equine incidents in the county in the past few months. In this time RSPCA inspector Rosie Russon and other officers have been called to more than 38 heartbreaking scenes in the county, with horses found dead or dying. They were left in terrible conditions by the side of roads,…

Exciting New Layout with 10% Discount Off Trade Stands at The Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show COMMITTED to developing world class equestrian entertainment and a fantastic day out for all the family, this year’s Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show has an exciting new layout and design. The 2017 event runs Wednesday to Sunday, June 14 to 18, at Bolesworth Castle near Chester and is set for topclass show jumping and dressage action as well as great shopping and eateries.   The exclusive VIP Hospitality, Bolesworth Bistro gastro-pub restaurant, Champagne Bar, new…

USA’s Peter Lutz opened CSIO 4* competition during week eight of the 2017 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) with a win in the $5,000 Lugano Diamonds Welcome riding Cheri de Papignies at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington, FL. Week eight, sponsored by Lugano Diamonds, features CSIO 4* competition from March 1-5. Highlight events include the $150,000 FEI Nations Cup on Friday night, March 3, and the $216,000 CSIO 4* Grand Prix, presented by Lugano Diamonds, on Sunday afternoon, March 5. Competition can be viewed live HERE. The 12-week…

Win Tickets to The Equerry Bolesworth Horse Show Where’s the place to be this summer? The Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show of course – and in this issue we have teamed up with the organisers to offer three lucky readers the chance of winning a pair of tickets to this fantastic event for Friday, June 16. The five days combine top-level dressage and showjumping competitions with great shopping, a host of thrilling water sports on the lake and fun family entertainment. Taking place June 14 to 18 at Bolesworth Castle,…

Get Set for a Summer Spectacular at The Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show! If you’re a fan of world-class show jumping, international dressage and high-end shopping and dining, you won’t want to miss this year’s Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show. The 2017 event is taking place from June 14 to 18 in the stunning grounds of Bolesworth Castle near Tattenhall, Chester. The five-day event offers a unique and thrilling experience, which combines top-level dressage and showjumping competitions with great shopping, a host of thrilling water sports on the lake and fun…

Pony Club Eventing League Winners Enjoy a Day with Ben Way Winners of The Pony Club Open Eventing League, generously supported by Likit, enjoyed learning top tips from event rider Ben Way when they visited his yard near Rugby in Warwickshire. Ben and his partner Sarah Parkes treated Members to a yard tour where they introduced them to their horses and talked about tack, feed, training methods and performance. The winners, who were joined by a team of budding journalists known as ‘Likit Roving Reporters,’ then watched an interesting ridden…

The Spanish Boot Company Launch Innovative ‘My Life, My Boots’ Campaign Boots that do the Walking (and Talking!) The Spanish Boot Company has launched an innovative new campaign for spring/summer 2017, which not only celebrates the versatility of their boots but taps also into their strong fashion foundation. The ‘My Life, My Boots’ campaign was shot in film and stills by fashion and music photographer Paul Astley and focuses on a storyline of a stylish woman living her life wearing the brand’s collection of footwear. From yard to dog walk,…

Bolesworth International Horse Show 2017 Opens its Doors to International Dressage Written by Amy Bennett After two years of piloting invitational dressage freestyle classes, The Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show 2017 yesterday announced that it is launching a full CDI*** at this year’s show from 14th – 18th June. The new format includes not just a Grand Prix class, on the afternoon of the 14th, but also the Grand Prix Special test and the Grand Prix Freestyle the following day. The announcement was made by the show’s president, Nina Barbour…

Orscana – Monitoring and Tracking Holistic Wellbeing of Each Horse Orscana – An exciting new product that monitors whether a horse is lying down and resting, calm though standing, how active the horse is or whether it is agitated or disturbed. Arioneo, the pioneer and leading provider of Equine IOT devices, announces the official launch into the UK Market of Orscana, a sensor created for monitoring the care and wellbeing of a horse around the clock, whether stabled, grazing or in transit. The idea of Orscana was born from working closely with professional yards across all disciplines from…

Early Bird Ticket offer for The Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show Why not secure yourself an amazing discount if you are planning a fantastic trip to The Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show this summer?   For all tickets Wednesday to Sunday, June 14 to 18 you can save yourself a great 25%, through the special Early Bird offer. Simply log on to and enter the code EARLYBIRD25 at the checkout – book today – the offer runs until April 30. The five days combine top-level dressage and showjumping competitions with…

RSPCA Investigates Horse Callously dumped on Roadside RSPCA investigating as body of young piebald mare was found very emaciated The RSPCA is investigating after the emaciated body of a young piebald mare was found tied up with rope and dumped on the roadside near Snaith in East Yorkshire yesterday afternoon. (Saturday 25 February)   The poor young horse was on the side of the road on Between Rivers Lane and had been tied to a nearby fence with thin blue rope by her dark blue head collar. It is thought…

Sweden’s Henrik von Eckermann victorious in last-chance thriller at Gothenburg by Louise Parkes Henrik von Eckermann brought the Longines FEI World Cup Jumping 2017 Western European League to a fairytale finish on home ground in Gothenburg (SWE) when snatching victory with a breath-taking performance from the 11-year-old mare, Mary Lou. With so many top riders chasing last-minute qualifying points for the Longines Final in Omaha, Nebraska (USA) in four weeks’ time it was always going to be a mighty battle, and the long trip north proved worthwhile for Dutchmen Maikel…

Adequan Global Dressage Festival Concludes with Freestyle Win for Tina Irwin and Laurencio Week seven of the Adequan Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) concluded competition on Sunday, February 26, with a win for Tina Irwin (CAN) and mount Laurencio in the FEI Intermediaire I Freestyle CDI 1*, presented by Wellington Regional Medical Center. The Adequan Global Dressage Festival returns on March 2-5 and features the Palm Beach Dressage Derby CDI-W and FEI Grand Prix Freestyle, presented by Everglades Dressage; FEI Grand Prix and FEI Grand Prix Special, presented by Peacock Ridge,…

2017 Winter Equestrian Festival Grand Prix CSI 2* Success for Peter Leone 2017 Winter Equestrian Festival Sunday, week seven round-up Peter Leone and Wayfarer Top $50,000 Grand Prix CSI 2* at the 2017 Winter Equestrian Festival Samuel Parot Wins $86,000 Suncast® 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic Erika Luter Victorious in THIS Children’s Medal 15-17 Peter Leone (USA) and Wayfarer concluded week seven of the 2017 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) with a win in the $50,000 Grand Prix CSI 2* on Sunday, February 26, in Wellington, FL. Also competing on Sunday, Samuel…

The A.T Classics – ‘The £15,000 Unaffiliated Series’ Tweseldown and Aston-Le-Walls are pleased to be able to confirm their partnership and presentation of the A.T. Classics series for 2017 – the unaffiliated eventing series with a generous £15,000 prize pot. The A.T. Classics is on course to run across 9 events from April to November at both Aston-Le-Walls in Northamptonshire, and Tweseldown in Hampshire, and will cover three separate height classes – 80cm, 90cm and 100cm. Rachael Faulkner, Nigel Taylor and their collective teams were aware of the general lack…

Avant Sponsor McNab Eventing Team McNab Eventing Team, Kevin and Emma secure new sponsorship Australian-born newlyweds, Kevin and Emma McNab, have recently signed a sponsorship deal with Avant. Kevin and Emma go from strength to strength in their eventing careers and a new prestigious sponsor such as Avant is exactly what the couple want to support their ongoing success. Said Kevin: “We are delighted to have signed a sponsorship deal with Avant, we are enormous supporters of Avant machinery and accessories and look forward to our ongoing partnership.” Based at…

McLain Ward and HH Azur Repeat Victory at the Winter Equestrian Festival McLain Ward and HH Azur Repeat Victory in $380,000 Suncast® Grand Prix CSI 5* at the Winter Equestrian Festival Augusta Iwasaki Wins THIS Children’s Medal 14 & Under Two-time Olympic team gold medalist McLain Ward (USA) and superstar mare HH Azur jumped to victory in the $380,000 Suncast® Grand Prix CSI 5* for the second year in a row on Saturday night at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Wellington, FL. Rounding out an all-star line-up, Eric Lamaze…