Horse News

British Eventing 2016 UK Coaching Certificate (UKCC) Level 2 are now open. The 2016 programme offers prospective Level 2 Coaches official registration onto the UKCC Level 2 Programme, a portfolio, four days training, an assessment day and certification, with the option of  extra training days if they are required. Subsidised by the BEF’s Excel Talent Programme, funded by Sport England, the cost for 2016 is £600 per candidate; please note this does not include retakes or extra training and may be subject to change. Since 2015 the programme has been run regionally, enabling increased flexibility and a greater number of

Call us mad, call us crazy — we’ve heard it all before. Taking on a horse is rarely a sensible decision, but it is one many of us make anyway, armed with optimism, a vague plan and absolutely no idea what we’re getting ourselves into. If you’re thinking about joining the club, or have already said “yes” and are now quietly panicking, here’s what you can genuinely expect when taking on a horse. 1. You will never be the right temperature again In winter, you’ll be frozen to the bone no matter how many layers you wear. In summer, you’ll

Nicolle Begovic, Dressage enthusiast joins Ariat’s brand ambassador team for 2016! Ariat are well known in the industry for supporting riders across the levels – from up and coming young stars to established international riders. Now, they are very pleased to welcome dressage rider Nicolle Begovic to their team of brand ambassadors. Nicolle Begovic has ridden all of her life and started her career in Western – having lived in Eastern Tennessee. At the age of 12 she developed ‘the bug’ for dressage during a training session with International Grand Prix rider Tina Layton.Since moving to the UK, Nicolle is

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, submitted the ride dates to the FEI. One of the

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 scheme to encourage those who do not already partake in

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 Dressage Open Day provides an opportunity to view the stallions

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 battle against equine flu: “The creation of Equine Flu Awareness

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 of our sport within the region an exciting end to

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 of an average horse arriving in a World Horse Welfare

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 aims to recognise and promote junior riders competing on Small