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Are you planning a trip to 2016 Bolesworth International Horse Show? Let us take the pain out of planning your day with these great tips on how to make the most out of what this year’s event has to offer. Tips on how to make the most of Bolesworth International 2016 WITH so much going on, you won’t want to miss a thing at Bolesworth International! The four days combine great shopping with top-level competition and demonstrations from leading experts, for a fun-filled, action packed event. Check out the Bolesworth…

Stephen Hayes UK Dressage Tour Dates Stephen Hayes UK Dressage Tour dates announced for 2016, be sure to book quickly as spaces are filling up fast! Sponsored rider, Stephen Hayes, has announced the official dates and venues of the his UK Dressage Tour on return to the UK in June. Stephen has, so far, been inundated with bookings for the UK Tour. We strongly recommend booking with him sooner rather than later as many dates are almost full. To secure a space please contact Stephen by visiting his Facebook page…

Andrew Nicholson Withdraws from Badminton Andrew Nicholson has announced his withdrawal from Badminton Horse Trials a day ahead of the start to this year’s event. The New Zealand rider who has competed in six Olympic Games is no stranger to the turf at Badminton and will no doubt be missed along with Pippa Funnell and William Fox-Pitt. Yet another rider fresh from Withington Manor Horse Trials, Nicholson commented he felt unsure over his level of fitness following his serious injury last season. He followed by assuring horse, Nero, was fit…

Johnathan Bowman, a talented show jumper and competitor and a respected and much sought after trainer, has recently been selected to join Team Champion as brand ambassador. Johnathan Bowman comments “I’m very aware that riding, and even more so Show Jumping is a risky sport.” Johnathan commented. “Although training of horse and rider and their management is instrumental in reducing these risks, having the right equipment is paramount. My parents have always been very strict about safety and this has filtered down and is central to everything that my staff,…

Bransby Horses Summer Fayre Sunday 5th June, 2016. Lincolnshire-based equine welfare charity, Bransby Horses, will be holding their annual Summer Fayre on Sunday 5th June 2016. A great day out for the whole family, highlights of the event include; equine demonstrations and resident parades, falconry, shopping, the kids zone, craft activities, a second hand rug and tack sale and a delicious selection of food. With more than 350 horses, ponies and donkeys to care for, the Summer Fayre is an important fundraiser for the charity and also a chance for…

NEW TopChop Zero Low-Calorie Forage from TopSpec New TopChop Zero from TopSpec is designed for horses and ponies that are overweight and need an exceptionally low-calorie source of mature forage. Horses and ponies can pick away steadily at TopChop Zero when they no longer have access to grass or hay or even haylage. By doing this they will ensure a supply of fibre to the microflora in their hindgut during periods when otherwise there would be no forage supply e.g. from late evening until morning stables. This will be of…

Stoneleigh Horse Show 2016 Entries Now Open NAEC, Stoneleigh Park Horse Show 2016 in Warwickshire from 12th to 14th August 2016 Grandstand Media Ltd. are delighted to announce that entries are now open for Stoneleigh Horse Show 2016. This year’s show will be offering more Horse of the Year Show showing qualifiers than any other event, with 60 in total, there is plenty of opportunity for competitors to gain that elusive qualifying place.     Unchanged from last year, there will be no membership stipulations for Horse of the Year…

Brussels Court denies FEI appeal in GCL case The Brussels Court of Appeal has today denied the FEI appeal on the interim measures imposed by the Belgian Competition Authority which prevent the FEI from imposing its unsanctioned event rule on athletes and horses competing in the Global Champions League. “We are of course disappointed that the Brussels Court of Appeal has denied the FEI’s request for a full annulment of the Belgian Competition Authority decision, but this is only a phase in the process”, FEI President Ingmar De Vos said…

Ride for Retraining Success Calls for More Charity Rides MORE THAN sixty riders took part in Ride for Retraining, a unique challenge to Britain’s equestrian community that was launched in the beautiful Holker Hall Estate in the heart of the Lake District, April 24.   BRITISH THOROUGHBRED RETRAINING CENTRE LAUNCHES CHALLENGE TO RIDE ROUND UK Ride for Retraining’ is a nationwide initiative to mark the 25th Anniversary of The British Thoroughbred Retraining Centre, Britain’s original and biggest Centre dedicated to the retraining and rehoming of racehorses for new careers after racing.    To celebrate the BTRC’s Silver Jubilee, the Centre is hoping to raise £100,000 to…

Blue Chip All Star Academy Contestants Announced HORSE & COUNTRY TV’S BLUE CHIP ALL STAR ACADEMY FINALISTS REVEALED The eight Blue Chip All Star Academy contestants who will attend the Blue Chip All Star Academy have been selected. Our panel of selectors went through nearly 130 videos and chose just eight finalists to attend the training camp at Talland School of Equitation in Gloucestershire. “It was a very difficult decision, but ultimately we’re really pleased with the group of riders who will take part in this innovative new television series,”…

FEI Nations Cup Update – Britain makes it a hat-trick at Ballindenisk FEI Nations Cup Eventing 2016 Great Britain made it three wins in a row at Ballindenisk (IRL), the second leg of the FEI Nations Cup Eventing 2016. The home team finished second and a valiant French quartet, who had again made the long journey to this friendly Co Cork venue, came a close third. As a result, Ireland and France, respectively third and second at Fontainebleau (FRA) last month, now jointly head the 2016 FEI Nations Cup Eventing…

Vulcanium – Dreams of Fire New equestrian extravaganza at HOYS 2016 Vulcanium, a new awe-inspiring act, will make their debut by taking centre stage at Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) 2016. Gilles Fortier is bringing a never seen before performance to this year’s show. Combining athletic and agile horses with bold and gallant riders, the performance is set to be a show stopper which will astound the audience. Gilles Fortier combines dance, theatre and circus performances with fire, pyrotechnics and modern effects to “awaken emotions” in their audience. Gilles Fortier will…

Carl Hester to Host Dressage Spectacular at HOYS Carl Hester MBE among those set to make Horse of the Year Show one to remember! Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) is set to bring another unforgettable five days of entertainment to the NEC in Birmingham this October. With show stopping displays, exhilarating Showjumping and outstanding Showing Championships, this year’s show is setting supreme standards by adding a London 2012 Olympic Gold Medallist to the line-up. Olympic Dressage Rider Carl Hester MBE will be hosting a Dressage spectacular on Friday 7th…

William Fox-Pitt Withdraws Only Horse from Badminton   William Fox-Pitt has withdrawn his only ride, Parklane Hawk, from Badminton Horse Trials as the world-class rider feels he’s ran out of time.   Announced on the 21st April, the decision to withdraw the 16-year-old gelding followed a unsuccessful outing at Weston Park earlier in the month which saw the pair fall during the cross country phase. Thankfully, both horse and rider were not hurt during the fall.   Parklane Hawk was Fox-Pitt’s only ride at the CCI**** Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials…