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Great Britain to Host Four New Endurance Events at Euston Park in 2016

14/03/201610/08/2023 Suzanne Ashton

Great Britain to Host Four New Endurance Events at Euston Park in 2016 The British Equestrian Federation [BEF] has today announced that Great Britain will host four new endurance events at Euston Park – venue of the 2012 World Endurance Championships – this summer. The events, which will include rides over 80, 120 [junior and senior] and 160 kilometres will take place on 28 May, 19 June, 16 July and 13 August and are set to attract a broad spread of leading international combinations. BEF, on behalf of Endurance GB,…

Liverpool International Tickets now on sale for 2017

14/03/201610/08/2023 Suzanne Ashton

Liverpool International Tickets now on sale for 2017 Liverpool International set to return for 2016/2017!! Organisers are delighted to announce that the Equestrian.com Liverpool International Horse Show – an exciting and spectacular new entry on the British sporting calendar – will make its eagerly-awaited return from December 31-January 2, 2017. And tickets for three days of thrilling showjumping action, along with world-class family entertainment, are now on sale. The Echo Arena Liverpool, venue for an unforgettable 2016 inaugural event, will once again host many of the world’s finest riders, with…

Marcus Ehning Wins Rolex Grand Prix at Indoor Brabant

14/03/201610/08/2023 Suzanne Ashton

Marcus Ehning Wins Rolex Grand Prix at Indoor Brabant Marcus Ehning rode Cornado NRW to win the Rolex Grand Prix at Indoor Brabant in the Netherlands, with Hans-Dieter Dreher in second and Willem Greve in third place. The world’s best riders gave everything to win the CSI5* Rolex Grand Prix with competitors from 13 different nations from as far as Australia, USA and Qatar. The Netherlands were the strongest represented with the home nation fielding 11 riders, followed by Germany with six and Belgium with five world-class combinations. The Louis Koninckx designed course was a challenging…

10 Funny Horse Pictures You’ve Shared

11/03/201610/08/2023 Suzanne Ashton

10 Funny Horse Pictures You’ve Shared 10 funny horse pictures you could have shared via social media… Suzanne AshtonSuzanne Ashton, Founder of Everything Horse (Est, 2012), has a BA Hons in Marketing Management and a Diploma in Equine Science. Suzanne has ridden and owned horses all her life and has twelve years of experience in marketing, writing, design, SEO, and website creation.

Snainton Riding Centre join the Accessibility Mark initiative

11/03/201629/04/2024 Suzanne Ashton

Snainton Riding Centre, A North Yorkshire-based riding centre has joined the Accessibility Mark initiative aimed at providing more opportunities for disabled riders to take up the sport. Snainton Riding Centre, based near Scarborough was inspired to put the centre forward for Accessibility Mark accreditation after seeing the benefits that horses can bring to people with disabilities after a group of Army veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder visited the yard. Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA), in partnership with Hoof, the British Equestrian Federation’s (BEF) participation programme launched the Accessibility Mark…

Cyden Dressage Open Day

10/03/201628/04/2024 Suzanne Ashton

Stallion - Cyden Bodyguard Moorland. Photo Credit Emma Mitchell

Cyden Dressage, based in North East Lincolnshire, is holding an Open Day for anyone interested in seeing the stars of the yard up close. The Open Day will take place on March 19 (2016), between 10am and 1pm. Cyden Dressage is home to KWPN-approved Cyden Bodyguard Moorland, who made his international debut in 2015 in Le Mans, France and NWPCS-approved pony stallion, Cyden Oostings Amigo, who has an outstanding temperament, perfect for siring any child’s pony. For any potential mare owners who are thinking of breeding a foal, the Cyden…

Millions pay tribute to Olivia Inglis with the viral campaign #rideforolivia

10/03/201610/08/2023 Suzanne Ashton

Millions pay tribute to Olivia Inglis with the viral campaign #rideforolivia Written by Amy Bennett After a tragic incident where 17-year-old Olivia Inglis died in a rotational fall on Sunday (6th March) while competing in the CNC2* at Scone Horse Trials in Australia, riders are sharing this viral campaign in Tribute to the young rider. The #rideforolivia campaign involves riders posting a photo of themselves with their horse on social media along with the hashtag. Social media pages have been inundated with the riding community joining in to share…

Equine Flu Awareness Month (EFAM)

08/03/201628/04/2024 Suzanne Ashton

Equine Influenza update Horses grazing (MSD owned)

The UK’s first Equine Flu Awareness Month (EFAM) is being launched in April (2016) with the aim of raising awareness, understanding and virus surveillance of this highly contagious evolving disease, say the organisers. The Animal Health Trust (AHT) and Merial Animal Health have joined forces to create the initiative aimed at raising awareness of the condition and helping owners act in the best interests of their horse or pony. The AHT’s head of epidemiology and disease surveillance, Dr Richard Newton, believes that the campaign is a significant step in the…

Rio 2016 Paralympic Games Fifth spot qualified for Great Britain

08/03/201610/08/2023 Suzanne Ashton

Rio 2016 Paralympic Games Fifth spot qualified for Great Britain The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) have confirmed that Great Britain has achieved an individual qualification spot (unnamed) for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games. The news means that GB will be represented by five athletes in para-equestrian dressage out in Brazil this summer, with four competing in the team competition and one athlete who will compete solely as an individual. Since the World Championships in 2014 the GB squad has been working hard on their strategic competition planning, with all athletes fully…

Trailblazers attracts Renowned Brands as Second Rounds Start for the 2016 SEIB Trailblazers Championships

07/03/201610/08/2023 Suzanne Ashton

Trailblazers attracts Renowned Brands as Second Rounds Start for the 2016 SEIB Trailblazers Championships Second round competitions are now under way as riders compete to gain qualification for the prestigious 2016 SEIB Trailblazers Championships, and as the series gains momentum, top brands have shown their support for the event. Countrywide and Dodson and Horrell will be joining SEIB Insurance Brokers, Snowflake Bedding and Solution Saddles in their support for the popular Championships, aimed at providing a championship show experience for grass roots riders. Countrywide will sponsor the Show Jumping series…

Exciting new regional challenge for grassroots riders

07/03/201627/04/2024 Suzanne Ashton

Exciting new regional challenge for grassroots riders Grassroots Riders – The Organisers of Weston Park Horse Trials and Blue Chip Horse Feeds are delighted to announce a new regional competition for 2016, The Blue Chip Central North West BE80(T) Challenge. The organisers of Weston Park Horse Trials are thrilled to be working with Blue Chip to create this new and exciting opportunity for grassroots combinations. This new challenge has been designed to enhance the education of the Airowear BE80(T) competitor, attracting new competitors to British Eventing and offering the grassroots…

Dramatic FEI World Cup Vaulting Final in Dortmund, Germany

07/03/201627/04/2024 Suzanne Ashton

Dramatic FEI World Cup Vaulting Final in Dortmund, Germany Jäiser, Kaiser, Engelberty and Jacobs take 2016 titles at dramatic FEI World Cup Vaulting Final in Dortmund by Louise Parkes FEI World Cup Vaulting – German vaulters Daniel Kaiser, Pia Engelberty and Torben Jacobs clinched the Male Individual and Pas-de-Deux titles, while Switzerland’s Simone Jäiser brought her brilliant career to a close when soaring to victory in the Female category at the FEI World Cup™ Vaulting 2015/2016 Final in Dortmund (GER) over the weekend. Kaiser sprang a big surprise when beating fellow-countryman Jannis…

Von Martels and Leuchtfeuer DE Take Trophy in Second Annual Palm Beach Dressage Derby Exhibition

07/03/201610/08/2023 Suzanne Ashton

Von Martels and Leuchtfeuer DE Take Trophy in Second Annual Palm Beach Dressage Derby Exhibition Palm Beach Dressage – Belinda Trussell (CAN) and Anton secured another victory at the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) today, continuing their consistent showing on the winter circuit this season and solidifying themselves as one of Canada’s strongest Large Tour combinations. The pair earned a personal best score in the Palm Beach Dressage Derby FEI Grand Prix Special CDI-W presented by Today’s Equestrian and Diane and George Fellows, on a score of 75.529%. Arlene “Tuny” Page (USA)…

TopSpec Appoint New Business Development Managers

07/03/201628/04/2024 Suzanne Ashton

TopSpec has welcomed two new Business Development Managers to its team with the appointment of Jessica Burbage and Sarah McAndrew. Jessica will cover the South and Sarah the West Midlands. Their roles are dedicated to supporting retailers, wholesalers, vets and horse-owners in the region. Jessica Burbage Jessica has previously worked for an agricultural and equine wholesaler gaining E-SQP status and was also previously employed as an Area Sales Manager for another feed company. Said Jessica: “My previous sales role has allowed me to understand my customers, I know what they…

Dengie Fit Club Deals with Dangers of Overfeeding and Obesity

07/03/201610/08/2023 Suzanne Ashton

Dengie Fit Club Deals with Dangers of Overfeeding and Obesity – Dengie launch their Dengie Fit Club Dengie Fit Club – Despite increased publicity of the dangers associated with overfeeding and obesity, there has been an unprecedented increase in the number of investigated cases relating to obesity and laminitis. In fact, obese horses now present welfare organisations with more problems than underweight. The latest research published by the National Equine Health Survey (NEHS) 2015 stated that, of the 15,000 horses included in the study, 23% were described as overweight –…

Impact of Irresponsible Breeding Lasts a Lifetime

07/03/201622/05/2024 Suzanne Ashton

World Horse Welfare highlights wide-reaching consequences of irresponsible breeding in horses Impact of Irresponsible Breeding Lasts a Lifetime – As part of its ‘invisible horse’ initiative World Horse Welfare is highlighting the far-reaching implications of irresponsible breeding on the mares, foals and the charity’s resources. Many of the 300-plus horses and ponies who come into World Horse Welfare’s care each year have a lengthy period of rehabilitation ahead of them before they are ready to be rehomed, but for the mares arriving in foal this time period is significantly extended. Rehabilitation…

Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) welcomes LEGO Friends back as sponsors

04/03/201627/04/2024 Suzanne Ashton

Woodview Shangri-La and Alina Kozersky winning The Price Family Mini Show Pony of the Year Championship at The Horse of the Year Show.

Horse of the Year Show is delighted to welcome back the popular children’s range of toy’s LEGO Friends who will be sponsoring the Junior Mountain and Moorland Ridden Championships at HOYS 2016. Some of HOYS youngest competitors will be taking part in the Junior Mountain and Moorland Ridden Championship with competitor ages ranging from 10 to 14 years old. It will be the first year for this new age range to hold a Championship at the prestigious show and it will be held in the new TopSpec Arena. The Championship…

Vaulting News FEI World Cup™ Vaulting Final 2015/2016

03/03/201627/04/2024 Suzanne Ashton

Vaulting News FEI World Cup™ Vaulting Final 2015/2016 – Preview Vaulting Final – Dortmund set to deliver fascinating FEI World Cup™ Vaulting Final – By Louise Parkes The stage is set for a fascinating series of contests when the FEI World Cup™ Vaulting 2015/2016 Final gets underway in Dortmund (GER) tomorrow, Thursday 3 March. This is the sixth season of World Cup competition in this discipline which has grown a big audience in recent years, and which continues to attract top athletes whose courage, skill and determination are tested to…

Nations Cup Week at WEF

03/03/201610/08/2023 Suzanne Ashton

Nations Cup Week at WEF Features International Competition for Riders of All Ages Nations Cup – The 2016 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) is host once again to Nations Cup competition on March 3-6 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). The week will feature international competition for riders of all ages with the $150,000 Nations Cup on Friday, March 4, as well as the Hollow Creek Farm Children’s, Junior, and Young Rider Nations Cups on Saturday, March 5. Top international show jumpers return to the main International Arena on…

Nettex Electrolytes – just in time for summer

02/03/201622/05/2024 Suzanne Ashton

The Nettex Electrolytes Range has been formulated to replace vital salts that are lost through any form of sweating brought on from strenuous exercise, travelling or stress-related conditions. Ideal for use all year round, especially during the hotter months and competition season. However electrolyte supplementation is equally important in the winter months when horses sweat after hunting and during and after travelling. The Nettex Electrolyte Range is available in powder and liquid form or a syringe paste. The Nettex Electrolyte Range is designed to replace vital sodium, potassium and chloride…...

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New young pony classes: discovering future dressage stars

02/03/201610/08/2023 Suzanne Ashton

New young pony classes: discovering future dressage stars British Dressage (BD) is introducing a new series of young pony classes alongside its popular Shearwater Young Horse Championships for 2016. There will be classes for 4, 5 and 6 year old ponies (not exceeding 149cm), which can be ridden by children aged 12 or above or adults, culminating in the Young Pony Championships at the Hartpury Festival of Dressage, 6 – 10 July 2016. There will be five young pony qualifiers taking place mainly at BD Premier League shows in May…

NATIONAL ENTRIES NOW OPEN FOR ROYAL WINDSOR HORSE SHOW 2016

02/03/201610/08/2023 Suzanne Ashton

NATIONAL ENTRIES NOW OPEN FOR ROYAL WINDSOR HORSE SHOW 2016 ROYAL WINDSOR HORSE SHOW 2016 News – National Entries for Royal Windsor Horse Show 2016 are now open for all those hoping to compete at the prestigious Horse Show, which takes place in the private grounds of Windsor Castle from Wednesday 11 to Sunday 15 May 2016. As the first major outdoor equine show of the season and with such a great array of National Jumping, Invitational National Dressage and over 120 showing classes on offer, ranging from lead rein show…

Victoria Bax Blog – Excitement as 2016 Season Approach’s

02/03/201610/08/2023 Suzanne Ashton

Victoria Bax Blog – Excitement as 2016 Season Approach’s Courtesy of Victoria Bax ’s sponsors Aloeride www.aloeride.com & Golly Galoshes www.gollygaloshes.com Victoria Bax – “My first event entries are in and we are now a couple of weeks away until my first event of the 2016 season and to say I’m excited would be an under statement! I have been looking through photos and videos from last season and mentally prepping myself, so I’m ready to go very soon. On top of that I have recently been to a fabulous workshop…

Saracen Horse Feeds welcomes Peder Fredricson as Global Brand Ambassador

01/03/201627/04/2024 Suzanne Ashton

Image of Peder Fredricson holding Longines Global Champions Tour Title

Saracen Horse Feeds are pleased to welcome Swedish Show Jumper Peder Fredricson to their team of brand ambassadors. Based in Sweden, Peder’s career started in 3 day Eventing, winning two gold medals at the European Championships in 1989 for his country as a junior rider, and going onto represent Sweden at the 1992 Olympics. Since 2000, Peder’s focus has changed to show jumping with equal success. He has continued to represent Sweden at both the 2004 and 2008 Olympics, as an integral part of the successful team securing silver medals. To…

Golly Galoshes Be Seen In Style!

01/03/201610/08/2023 Suzanne Ashton

Golly Galoshes Be Seen In Style! BE SEEN IN STYLE! Golly Galoshes – If you want to be seen in style this winter, then the high visibility Golly Galoshes collection, not only help to keep your horse’s legs & boots clean and dry, but their reflective and fluorescent properties, also offer excellent visibility when out driving! An essential part of your winter kit, award winning Golly Galoshes are both breathable and waterproof and can be worn comfortably over your horses existing horse boots or exercise bandages, helping to prevent your…