Category: horse News

Equestrivan latest brand to join Trailblazers Equestrivan, the 2 horse horsebox manufacturers, are the latest brand to join Trailblazers as sponsors of the 2016 Trailblazers Showing Championships and to support the Master Class in the Park. Equestrivan join other top brands SEIB Insurance Brokers, Countrywide, Dodson & Horrell, Snowflake Bedding and Solution Saddles as sponsors. Equestrivan are a family owned business based in Berkshire manufacturing quality 2-horse horseboxes. Owned and run by horse lovers, they understand the importance of safety when transporting your best friend and will only ever sell…

Eventing world mourns loss of Top Groom Karen Hughes Monday brought with it the bitterly sad news of the loss of Karen Hughes, one of the world’s greatest Eventing grooms, as she lost her long and courageous battle against cancer. Karen, who through her years dedicated to the sport, was groom to many of the top riders such as Andrew and Bettina Hoy, Harry Meade and most recently Clark Montgomery. In 2015 Karen’s tireless work was recognised and celebrated, as she received the British Grooms Associations Lifetime Achievement Award. Karen…

Chestnuts Reign at Royal Windsor Horse Show, written by Roberta Coll Following a disappointing start to the 2016 Royal Windsor Horse Show, competitors, organisers and spectators didn’t allow the weather to dampen their spirits for this years extra special event. Four days of fun-filled action from a selection of equestrian disciplines, displays and demonstrations led to a final spectacular, held on the Sunday evening, to celebrate The Queen’s 90th Birthday. The remaining days of competition, held throughout the Royal Windsor Estate, demonstrated equestrian action at its very best. Riders from…

Trilanco wholesale has recently recruited twelve new team members to help support continuing growth. The UK’s leading animal health and equine products wholesaler has employed eight new people in the warehouse, one new credit controller in accounts, two new customer service staff in sales and a new graphic designer in the marketing department. “We’re growing at an incredible rate, which is really exciting,” said Martin Balmer, Managing Director of Trilanco. “We’ve recently taken on twelve new members of staff across four departments to ensure that as we grow, we’re still…

Olympic Gold Medallists will bring the midas touch to Bolesworth 2016 Olympic gold medallists Scott Brash and Nick Skelton will be among the star attractions at next month’s Bolesworth International CSI **** in Cheshire. Other confirmed entrants include multiple major championship medallist Michael Whitaker, Bolesworth 2014 Grand Prix winner William Whitaker and reigning Liverpool International Grand Prix champion Billy Twomey. Yazmin Pinchen, who won a thrilling Bolesworth Grand Prix last summer, will make a return appearance, along with Shane Breen and Dermot Lennon. In addition America’s star rider Laura Kraut,…

written by Roberta Coll The Queen was graced with a surprise birthday gift on Thursday, as she watched her horse Barbers Shop, who was bred by her mother, secure the overall title in the Tattersalls Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) ridden show horse championship, all in her back garden. The 14-year-old gelding, who was ridden by Katie Jerram, was previously in training with National hunt trainer Nicky Henderson. During a successful racing career, he achieved a grand total of eight wins out of 24 starts and has amassed £143,490 worth of…

On Wednesday, thousands of eager competitors and spectators of the Royal Windsor Horse Show awoke to bitterly disappointing news on the cancellation of the first day of the 2016 event. The latest downpour showcased the British weather at its finest, demonstrating how we are not quite out of the splash zone for a un-seasonal bout of April showers. This is the first time in the history of this iconic event the show has been cancelled. However, all is not lost to pesky precipitation, as there are still three more exhilarating…

Hannah Biggs Joins euro-star Sponsored Riders Team International Dressage rider Hannah Biggs confirms a new sponsorship deal with premier equestrian sportswear brand euro-star. The sponsorship will provide Hannah with quality performance equestrian clothing for both Hannah and her line-up of horses, for training and competition purposes. Hannah joins euro-star’s impressive line-up of VIP riders which also includes dressage riders Laura Tomlinson and Victoria Max-Theurer and show jumper Franz-Josef ‘Peppi’ Dahlmann Commenting on the partnership with euro-star, Hannah says, “I am really excited and honoured to be part of the euro-star…

Royal Windsor Horse Show Cancelled due to flooding The Organisers of Royal Windsor Horse Show have announced that today’s show (Wednesday 11th May) is cancelled due to flooding in the public car park and lorry parks.  The rain is expected to leave by lunchtime and tomorrow’s events are planned to go ahead as usual.  More updates will be available on the Show website www.rwhs.co.uk and through social media channels. Competitors that have already arrived have been assured a full refund will be given on fee’s for entry. Those who are…

Strangles hits Kelsall Hill, Cheshire, following an outbreak in North Wales Kelsall Hill Equestrian Centre, Cheshire, have confirmed a case of strangles at one of their livery yards. In a press release, the centre confirmed that all access to facilities had been shut down, with immediate effect, to help contain the outbreak. The news is a shock and concern to equestrians in the local area, especially those who have recently visited the centre. Every effort to minimise the outbreak has now been taken, all other suspected horses have also been confined to…

Micheal Jung Creates Eventing History at Badminton Horse Trials in 2016 written by Amy Bennett In a fitting climax to the 2016 Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials, Michael Jung not only becomes the first German to win the Badminton trophy, but also becomes the second winner of The Rolex Grand Slam of Eventing and create eventing history. In front of a packed crowd on the final day, Jung on board his mount La Biosthetique-Sam FBW gave a pure show jumping masterclass. The 16 year old bay gelding never touched a pole the…