Category: horse News

Burgham International Horse Trials: What’s on in 2017 Entries for the March event open on 17 February. Burgham International Horse Trials is Northumberland’s only international event – and is fast becoming one of the best in Britain. Now in its fourth year as an international, Burgham will host two events in 2017 – one in March (24th-26th) and one in July (27th-30th). The premier class at each will be the CIC3* – won last year by Oliver Townend, the UK’s number one event rider. Martyn Johnson, Burgham’s Event Director, said:…

Petplan Ambassadors Announced Petplan ambassadors 2017 Petplan Equine, one of the UK’s leading specialist equine insurance providers, has announced the final ten chosen Ambassadors who will spend 2017 helping to promote the brand and the benefits of insuring your horse.  Petplan Equine was looking for riders from its’ own customer base who are well known in their local equestrian community and compete regularly. Insuring horses and paying claims for over 28 years, Petplan Equine has gained a vast amount of knowledge about the conditions horses can endure.  The company also has…

Tri-Star Grand Slam, Sponsored by Shearwater Insurance, Makes a Return for 2017 After the success of last year’s competition Shearwater Insurance and Tri-Star Eventing are thrilled to announce the return of The Shearwater Insurance Tri-Star Grand Slam. The unique series offers a ‘winner-takes-all’ prize fund of £50,000 for any rider who can win three of the five CIC3* events included in the competition. This year see’s the return of Belton International, Burnham Market International, Houghton International and Burgham International as competition venues, with the exciting added addition of NAF Five…

British Equestrian Federation announce achievement of Intermediate Level of the Equality Standard for Sport The British Equestrian Federation (BEF) is delighted to announce the achievement of the Intermediate Level of the Equality Standard for Sport. The Equality Standard for Sport is is owned by the 5 Sports Councils through the Sports Councils Equality Group (SCEG) and assists sports organisations widen access and reduce inequalities in sport and physical activity from under represented individuals, groups and communities. The BEF’s Director for Sports Development Mark Jeffrey’s said, “It is great news to…

Equitop Myoplast takes on sponsorship of the Senior Foxhunter Series and Championship at Horse of the Year Show Horse of the Year Show 2017,  Birmingham’s NEC from 4th – 8th October The Championship that features some of the very best of the country’s novice horses is now under new sponsorship as Equitop Myoplast®, the leading nutritional supplement which supports lean muscle growth in horses, signs up to sponsor British Showjumping’s prestigious Senior Foxhunter Series and Championship for the next two years. A series which has been in existence for over…

England take on the Commonwealth in the Bryan Morrison Trophy at Hickstead England will face a team from the Commonwealth as they bid to win the Bryan Morrison Trophy, the Arena Polo International Test Match at Hickstead, for the third year in a row. The two teams are due to clash at the All England Polo Club on Saturday 4 March, when England will be aiming to continue their run of home wins, following victories over Ireland in 2015 and the USA in 2016. Captaining England this year will be 8-goaler Jonny Good, who…

Man receives suspended sentence for selling horseboxes with altered mileage and MOT certificates A trader from Suffolk has today received a suspended sentence at Ipswich Crown Court for selling horseboxes with altered mileage. Trading as Ascot Horseboxes, Jean Luc Guillambert, of Heasman Close, Newmarket, was sentenced to 10 months for each of his 11 offences of misleading actions under the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations Act 2008, suspended for 18 months. The 66-year-old was also ordered to pay costs of £10,000. Guillambert pleaded guilty at Ipswich Magistrates Court in…

FEI Secretary General provides overview of measures to address horse welfare issues in Endurance Horse welfare issues in Endurance to be addressed The FEI Secretary General has today provided an overview of a series of measures to be implemented by both the FEI and the United Arab Emirates Equestrian Federation to address serious horse welfare issues in UAE Endurance.   In view of the deaths of seven horses in the UAE in the last four weeks, six at national Endurance competitions and one at an FEI event, and today’s news…

British Dressage STATEMENT Atterupgaards Orthilia Sold to Danish Rider On behalf of Fiona Bigwood, British Dressage can announce that her horse has been sold to Danish rider Agnete Kirk Thinggaard. Fiona partnered the 12 year old Gribaldi sired mare, known as ‘Tillie’, as part of the British team for the 2015 European Championships in Aachen, Germany and the 2016 Olympics in Rio, Brazil, winning team silver at both. Fiona, a mum of three, said; “It was a very hard decision but Tillie is in the prime of her competition career…

Childeric Saddles Announce New Ambassador Ahead of the eventing season, Childéric Saddles UK is proud to announce their new association with event rider James Avery, based in Berkshire. James, who is on the New Zealand Eventing Squad has a string of talented horses and an exciting future ahead. Talking about his new appointment as a Childéric Ambassador, James said: “Because Childéric makes bespoke saddles for horse and rider, I don’t have to worry about  ‘breaking them in’ before I head straight into a competition. The horse’s honest and instant reaction…

Pony Club Talent Pathway Applications Open Riders can begin to take their first steps on The Pony Club Talent Pathway, supported by Aberystwyth University, as applications for the 2017 scheme have opened. The Pony Club Talent Pathway builds on the popular Rider Development Pathway (RDP) which was introduced in 2014 to aid the development of Pony Club Members who showed an ability to progress in Show Jumping, Dressage or Eventing. Ossian Fletcher is a member of the current RDP Squad. He said: “The RDP is a once in a lifetime…

World Horse Welfare Chosen as Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials 2017 Charity of the Year International horse charity named first ever Charity of the Year for prestigious three-day event Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials (31 August – 3 September 2017) are delighted to announce that they have chosen leading charity, World Horse Welfare, as their official Charity of the Year in 2017. In a new move for the CCI four star competition – which is listed as one of the UK’s top ten sporting events and in 2016 attracted over 155,000…

BETA Internaional Shone Bright for 2017 BETA International retained its rock-solid reputation as the world’s leading trade exhibition for equestrian, country clothing, outdoor and pet products when it opened its doors at the NEC, Birmingham, from 22 to 24 January. This ultimate business and trade buying experience showcased some of the finest products and services available today, with many items unveiled for the very first time. Buyers ranged from small independents to large multinational chains, with retailers joining their friends and colleagues for three busy days of trade and networking. Bit…

Anna Pyrah returns to the Pure Feed Company in senior role Anna Pyrah returns to The Pure Feed Company as Sales Director from early February.  On leaving University where Anna graduated with a BSc she joined The Pure Feed Company learning her craft for four years before moving to join the sales team at Dodson and Horrell. Anna now returns to The Pure Feed Company in a senior management role. Commenting on her appointment John Calder of the Pure Feed Company said ‘We are delighted Anna is returning to lead…

New Chairman appointed for BD Southern Region The British Dressage Board of Directors has unanimously ratified Sam Osborn as the new Chairman of the Southern Region. Based in Haslemere, Surrey, Sam takes over the post with immediate effect as Dan Watson has finished his term of office. Sam has been on the Southern Committee for two years as one of two BYRDS Reps and has been actively involved in dressage since 1989 when she became a member of the newly created BYRDS (British Young Riders Dressage Scheme).  A committed supporter…

Charity clarity for ‘New Beginnings’ former racehorses enjoying #LifePastThePost On January 29 New Beginnings celebrated exactly one year of charity status. The passion behind New Beginnings comes from founders Pam Hollingworth and Kevin Atkinson in their mission to provide a safe and secure environment where former racehorses can adjust and be re-trained for their second career following racing. New Beginnings was established in 2010 and acquired charitable status in 2016 (Registered Charity No: 1165357). Through fundraising and donations the team works hard to secure income to provide a knowledgeable base…

The Pony Club Dressage to Music New Sponsorship The Pony Club is delighted to announce that Faulks & Cox Ltd, manufacturers of a number of equestrian products including Tubtrugs® flexible tubs suitable for feeding and watering horses, are the new sponsors of “The Pony Club Dressage to Music” at the Dengie Winter Championships. The “Tubtrugs® Dressage to Music Championships” will be held at the Dengie Winter Championships at Addington Manor, Buckinghamshire, on Saturday April 1st. Pony Club Members will have the opportunity to strut their stuff for the judges at…

Isabell Werth and Weihegold make it a hat-trick in Amsterdam by Louise Parkes As if to further cement their absolute supremacy, the world no. 1 partnership of Germany’s Isabell Werth and the fabulous mare Weihegold secured their third win of the FEI World Cup™ Dressage 2016/2017 Western European League in Amsterdam (NED) today. Having produced a personal-best score to top the line-up at the second leg of the series in Lyon (FRA) in October, they fell just short of that when also securing pole position at the next round in…

FEI and Global Champions League reach agreement The FEI and the Global Champions League (GCL) have reached full agreement with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The agreement includes FEI approval of the GCL rules, which are now in compliance with FEI rules. The new MOU, which is between the FEI, GCL and the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT), replaces the MOU between the FEI and the GCT which was signed in September 2007. As a result of the agreement, the GCL’s complaint to the Belgian Competition Authority…

Blue Cross joins joint project to improve welfare of neglected Bodmin Moor ponies Blue Cross is helping to safeguard the welfare of neglected ponies running free on Bodmin Moor by supporting a practical initiative led by the Bodmin Moor Commons Council and Redwings Horse Sanctuary. The animal welfare charity has already helped the project organisers to round up, identify and match ponies with owners in the East Moor area, and has also taken in 26 unclaimed and neglected ponies for rehabilitation and rehoming. Bodmin Moor in Cornwall is classified as…

Neue Schule to remain as trade fair’s main sponsor until 2020 Bit specialist Neue Schule has pledged its commitment to BETA International by agreeing to continue as main sponsor of the trade fair for the next three years. The exciting news was revealed to journalists during the 2017 show as they gathered to see organiser Claire Thomas and Neue Schule CEO Sarfraz Mian sign the formal sponsorship agreement. “We are thrilled with the company’s decision and extremely honoured,” said Claire. “The new agreement means that Neue Schule will have been our…

Aldi Equestrian Gear Launches in Stores Today’s the day the latest Aldi Equestrian gear is officially launched in their stores nationwide. Get your skates on and head down to your local outlet before stock gets snapped up, as when quality meets value, items never stay on shelves long! Tried & Tested – Our recommendations from this year’s range Winter Equestrian Gloves: The gloves are warm, of a good size and fit well for the size suggestion. Our favourite part about these gloves is the handy safety wrist band. A nifty, yet…