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It’s the end of an era at the Cumbria Horse Trials. After almost 20 years of hosting events, the Weymouth family bids farewell to the fixture.

His Majesty King Charles III has taken on a number of horse focussed patronages, following the example of his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II. King Charles has been confirmed as the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) new Royal Patron, taking on the role previously held by his late mother Queen Elizabeth II.The role was confirmed by Buckingham Palace last month as part of a recent review of royal patronages, a role that helps to highlight, promote and recognise the work of the many charities and organisations supported by a…

The junior team for Great Britain jumped into second place at the Junior Nations Cup of Zuidwolde at the Youth Meeting in De Wolden, The Netherlands, only one fence between them and the first place. 14 strong teams came forward to compete over Henk Landers course, that consisted of a 12-fence 1.40m track. Two teams emerged at the top of the leaderboard by the halfway stage – host country The Netherlands and Belgium.  Great Britain was tied in third place on four faults but rose to second further in the competition.…

Wiltshire based equestrian overcomes brain injury following horrific fall and embarks on exciting new career path In April 2019, Wiltshire-based equestrian Hannah Benson suffered a horrific head injury after falling from a racehorse while working as a trainer at a racing yard. Here, Hannah tells us of her journey since the fall and how it’s led her to study an exciting new career. Hannah had grown up around horses and, at 32, was a well-respected and talented horsewoman and trainer. Working in the equine industry was the young rider’s passion,…

Exploring the future of veterinary procedures in the age of AI. Learn about the discussions around how AI can enhance positive outcomes and minimize risks in the veterinary sector. With the world drawing ever closer to the use of robots and artificial intelligence, a round table was held last week to discuss how the veterinary professions might flourish in the midst of exponential technological change. The event, hosted by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), discussed how AI use in the veterinary sector might best be regulated to optimise…

Introducing the Champion X-Air Nova Series: the ultimate innovation in rider protection. Discover the safety, style, and performance of these cutting-edge riding helmets. Champion unveils the new X-Air Nova Series, combining top-rated safety, comfort and style. Champion Equestrian, the leading British equestrian safety brand, is thrilled to announce the launch of its latest innovation in rider protection: the X-Air Nova Series. This new range of riding helmets sets a benchmark in safety, style, and performance while catering to the needs of riders competing in a wide range of disciplines. The…

The customers spoke, and Silvermoor listened. Based on customer feedback, the popular healthy horse treats, and haylage company has upgraded its Silvermoor Grassabix packaging to include two blocks instead of one. Since launching Grassabix in 2021, the product has quickly become a horse favourite, meaning it is now a staple in many tack rooms across the UK. Grassabix is a healthy, dried, compressed grass forage block. It can be used as a treat, boredom breaker, or forage replacement. It can also be fed directly from the nag or soaked in…

In a survey of more than 1,600 riders, it was discovered that one in three female riders stop riding totally or temporarily when they hit the perimenopause and menopause. The research by Level 4 UKCC dressage coach and saddle fitter Stephanie Bradley won the first prize at last week’s Alltech Hartpury Conference for the oral presentation of her study Effects of the perimenopause and menopause on female riders, and the research will now feature in a scientific journal. Stephanie’s research forms part of her Masters degree that she is undertaking at…

Discover how to pursue a career working with animals without university fees. Explore the new qualifications offered by the Academy of Veterinary Physiotherapy. A dream job working with animals seems out of reach for many people, but thanks to a new portfolio of qualifications, learners can bypass university fees and reach their goal in this growing sector. Many students are being increasingly put off further education by high university fees and levels of student debt, or fear that they may not have what it takes to achieve a place on…