Horse News

Horses during spring can present many challenges for owners. Here we take a look at eight tongue-in-cheek behaviours that you may well be able to relate to. As spring approaches, out goes the fluffy monster stood in the stable munching on hay, in comes the gladiator of the horse world…yes we’re talking about your horse. The quieter winter month’s may have fooled you into thinking your horse has turned over a new leaf, let us warn you though as things may be about to (if they haven’t already) start to change. Here are 8 situations horse owners typically notice each

Hannah Bown is Crowned Novice Restricted National Winter Champion Hannah Bown, and her seven-year-old gelding, Sandro’s Storm, are riding high after being crowned Novice Restricted National Champions at the Winter Dressage Championships held at Hartpury College in Gloucestershire. Hannah, who qualified on a wildcard at Merrist Wood, also took fourth in the Novice Restricted Music Freestyle on the first day of the championships before going on to win the Novice Restricted Championship with a score of 71.09%. Said Hannah: “This is unbelievable, it’s completely unexpected. It’s the best Stanley has ever gone and the biggest mark he’s got at this level.

Heather Bennett Pleased to Welcome BETTA Life to Team of Sponsors Team GB Para Dressage Rider Heather Bennett is pleased to be welcoming BETTA Life to her team of sponsors. Newly launched to the equestrian market, the BETTA Life, PharmaQuin Joint Complete HA supplement has been formulated with the sports horse in mind. The aim of the new product was to create a joint supplement using the highest grade active ingredients with no bulking agents or fillers, that supports and maintains healthy joint function in the sports horse. BETTA Life is a company born from a background of sports nutrition

Update to British Eventing protective headwear rules British eventing protective headwear rule update, important please read. British Eventing (BE) rules relating to the cross country requirements for protective headwear have been reviewed following recent events.  This specifically relates to the wording in rule 7.2.3 “having no peak, peak type extensions or noticeable protuberances above the eyes or to the front”.  British Eventing has been made aware of a specific part of the permitted standards that permits a small, smooth protuberance to the front of a hat, but not a peak. BE has sought independent expert advice and it was concluded

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Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials Delighted to Welcome Back Caviera Bedding After an extremely successful first year, Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials is delighted to welcome Caviera Bedding back to the 2016 event (8th-11th September) as official bedding supplier. Nick Walker, Director of Caviera Bedding, said: “Official bedding supplier status at Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials in 2015 was a defining moment for Caviera Bedding. “We were able to talk to riders at all levels, as well as the competitors who used our Raviera Pro at this fabulous event, and developed relationships with retailers, and professional yards that we may not have otherwise encountered. One

Ladies Day Comes to Bolesworth International 2016 Ladies Day to add a dash of glamour to Bolesworth International Bolesworth International (16 to 19 June 2016) will kick off in fine style this year, with a glamorous Ladies Day on the opening day. For the first time, there will be a dedicated Ladies Day, giving the ladies the perfect opportunity to dress up and look glamorous. Judges will be surveying outfits to crown one dazzling lady as ‘Miss Bolesworth’ 2016. This will be the first running of this exciting addition to the schedule and ladies should go all out with their

Kelsall Hill Horse Trials Gain Sponsorship from Grubs Kelsall Hill Horse Trials offers competitors ‘grass root’ level eventing with BE80 and BE90 classes right up to Advanced Intermediate classes over the three days. The course is designed by Captain Mark Phillips and is built by David Evans, Richard Taylor and their team. Grub’s, neoprene performance boot experts, are delighted to continue their support in the eventing world by sponsoring a fence at the recent British Eventing Kelsall Hill Horse Trials. Said David Foster of Grub’s: “We love the sport of eventing and are proud to be able to give something

Horse and Country TV announces extensive Badminton Horse and Country TV viewers will be able to watch hours of action from this year’s Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials (4th-8th May) on Horse & Country TV. Programming will be available both on the channel and on H&C Play, H&C’s online service, which is also available on smartphone and tablet via apps. For the first time ever, all 6.5hrs of cross-country action will be exclusively available to watch on-demand on H&C Play from Monday 9th May, the day after Badminton reaches its conclusion and the 2016 champion has been crowned. The coverage

Ben Maher and Sarena Triumph in $500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* Great Britain’s Ben Maher and Jane Clark’s Sarena jumped to victory in the $500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5*   Grand prix action at the 2016 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) concluded with an exciting international showdown Saturday night as Great Britain’s Ben Maher and Jane Clark’s Sarena jumped to victory in the $500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5*. The finale grand prix for the winter circuit, Maher and Sarena topped a seven-horse jump-off, with McLain Ward (USA) and HH Azur in second, and Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum (GER) and Fibonacci

British Eventing News – Andrew Fell appointed as Regional Coordinator for the South West British Eventing news – British Eventing is delighted to announce Andrew Fell as the new BE Regional Coordinator (RC) for the South West. Based in Wiltshire, Andrew originally hails from Ireland where his family own and run the Ballindenisk competition venue in Co. Cork which host an international horse trials twice a year, along with several other equestrian events. A ‘List A’ Cross Country Course Designer and Gold Cross Country Course Builder, Andrew’s CV boasts a wealth of eventing knowledge including his roles as a BE

Strangles Hits North Wales NO Reported Cases on the Wirral! Several cases of Strangles have been confirmed across North Wales, none have been confirmed on the Wirral!. With Wrexham to Anglesey thought to be the worst hit, equestrian centres, riding schools and livery yards have tightened vigilance and in some cases have closed to contain the outbreak. The highly infectious disease affects the upper respiratory tract of horses with symptoms often being mistaken for other respiratory conditions. Symptons can include: Nasal discharge Raised temperature Swollen glands Difficulty in eating and swallowing Depression Rupture of an abscess in the throat region with