Bedmax survey confirms respiratory disease remains by far the biggest equine health problem for UK owners Data from the recent Bedmax National Equine Health Survey has identified equine respiratory disease remains a significant health problem for UK owners. The report highlighted that more than 45% of the 993 owners who completed the survey had horses that had suffered a health problem (as opposed to an injury) that required box rest and/or veterinary treatment. Asked to identify the nature of the problem, just over 30% reported that it was respiratory health or…
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HRH The Princess Royal officially opens The British Horse Society’s Scottish Hub
HRH The Princess Royal officially opens The British Horse Society’s Scottish Hub The British Horse Society (BHS) officially opened their new Operational Hub in Scotland today (1st April) with their Vice-Patron, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, who unveiled a plaque to mark the opening. The Scottish Hub, based at the Stirling Agricultural Centre, is also home to many rural organisations and activities including the famous Stirling bi-annual bull sales. The BHS is the largest equestrian charity in Scotland and the opening of the Hub will provide a prestigious base…
Read More2022 CHI Royal Windsor Horse Show welcome over 2000 entries
2022 CHI Royal Windsor Horse Show welcome over 2000 entries! The 2022 CHI Royal Windsor Horse Show will welcome over 2000 entries across all national Showing, Show Jumping and Driving competitions from 12-15 May. The Show, held over four days in the private grounds of Windsor Castle, is set to be a spectacle of top-level equestrianism. Simon Brooks-Ward, Show Director, said: Royal Windsor Horse Show is thrilled to announce an extraordinary 2000 entries for this, the 79th edition of the Show. To have such quality national entries is very exciting and demonstrates…
Read MoreRoR Showcase Live returns to Hartpury University & College this April
RoR Showcase Live returns to Hartpury University & College in Gloucestershire on Saturday 23rd April 2022 Superb line-up of star former racehorses work with top equestrian experts, trainers and top riders will give visitors an inspirational day of live demos, close-up clinics, displays, advice and expertise All under one roof, a great value for money day with tickets starting from as little as £10* RoR has announced that tickets are now on sale for the 2022 RoR Showcase live on Saturday 23rd April at Hartpury University and College in Gloucestershire. Supported…
Read MoreExtra SEIB Search for a Star Pony Club championship qualifiers announced
Extra SEIB Search for a Star Pony Club championship qualifiers announced Due to public demand, the new SEIB Search for a Star championship for Pony Club members will have two additional qualifiers, making a total of seven nationwide qualifying opportunities. The Search for a Star Pony Club championship will enable eligible Pony Club members from lead rein through to young adults to learn about ring craft, turnout, and way of going, and then showcase these skills through qualifying, to compete on the centre stage at Your Horse Live in November.…
Read MoreNew beginnings. Emotional endings. FEI Vaulting World Cup™ returns
New beginnings. Emotional endings. FEI Vaulting World Cup returns Written by Joanne Eccles After a three-year hiatus, the long-awaited FEI Vaulting World Cup Final will return on the 8th and 9th April 2022 at the Partner Pferd in the Leipziger Messe (GER). Alongside the FEI Jumping, Dressage & Driving World Cup Finals, it is sure to be a high energy, thrilling spectacle as the World’s elite take to the stage. World champions and previous medalists will come together to battle it out for glory as FEI Vaulting returns with a…
Read MoreFMB to raise funds for Hannah’s Willberry Wonder Pony Charity and British Equestrians for Ukraine
FMB to raise funds for Hannah’s Willberry Wonder Pony Charity and British Equestrians for Ukraine FMBs Therapy Systems have announced the launch of a fundraising draw aimed at raising vital funds for one of equestrian’s much-loved charities, Hannah’s Willberry Wonder Pony Charity, and the new campaign, ‘British Equestrians for Ukraine’. Fifty percent of the proceeds from the draw will be donated to Hannah’s Willberry Wonder Pony Charity, whose aim is to support vital research into osteosarcoma (a rare form of bone cancer), and to grant ‘Willberry Wishes’, equine related wishes…
Read MoreNew Sport Horse Injury/Lameness Prevention & Care Online Course
New Sport Horse Injury/Lameness Prevention & Care Online Course A new sport horse injury/lameness prevention and care online course has been announced with Dr. Brianne Henderson of Rivendell Equine Veterinary Services leading the educational offering. Delivered by Equine Guelph, this new two-week online short course runs from April 25 – May 6, 2022. Participants will learn daily practices that can optimize health and performance and reduce the risk of lameness issues in their athletic horses. Everything from early detection, footing and exercise regime can have an impact on soundness. Henderson has…
Read MoreBeginners Guide to Cox Plate Racing
In Australia, sports make up a considerable chunk of the economy, with a GDP of nearly 2 to 3 percent. Each year, approximately $50 billion is generated via sports of different kinds. While there are many popular sports in Australia, horse racing is one of the most common and widely played sports. However, even horse racing is divided into many sub-categories. The most popular form is the Melbourne Cup, but the cox plate racing is still not too far behind. The cox plate is included in the international series and…
Read MoreAdrienne Lyle Makes History Riding Salvino To Highest-Ever AGDF Score
Adrienne Lyle Makes History Riding Salvino To Highest-Ever AGDF Score In the final “Friday Night Stars” of the 2022 Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) season in Wellington, FL, Adrienne Lyle (USA) and Salvino pulled out a sensational performance under lights to post an 85.58% win in the Grand Prix Freestyle CDI4*, presented by Douglas Elliman Real Estate. It was a new career high for the pair, who were on the silver medal-winning U.S. team at the Tokyo Olympics, and the highest score ever recorded in the history of the AGDF. The…
Read MoreLucinda and Lissa Green Bring Eventing Knowledge to HorseFest
Lucinda and Lissa Green Bring Eventing Knowledge to HorseFest The legendary Lucinda Green and 5* event rider daughter, Lissa will be bringing their wealth of knowledge to HorseFest this July at Kelsall Hill in Cheshire. Lucinda and Lissa, will be at HorseFest not only passing on their training and producing skills but also to talk about their eventing journeys over the years with the mother and daughter duo talking about their very different forays into the sport. HorseFest, presented by John Oates Horseboxes, is a fantastic new, weekend festival, designed to…
Read More“We are absolutely over the moon” Redwings Celebrate New Award
Redwings is thanking supporters after being awarded silver in the People’s Choice category at the Charity Film Awards in London last night (Tuesday 22nd March). The charity’s animated film about blind Clydesdale horse Boo was selected from over 300 charity entrees and was a finalist in the £5-20 million category at the red-carpet event, which took place at the Odeon Luxe, Leicester Square. As regular contributors to Everything Horse, we wanted to extend the congratulations by publishing the news. Lynn Cutress, Chief Executive of Redwings, said: “We are absolutely over the moon…
Read MoreBritish Equestrians for Ukraine: week one update
British Equestrians for Ukraine: week one update Provided by British Equestrian Just over a week after launching, the team behind British Equestrians for Ukraine can report a successful start thanks to an overwhelming response from the equine community to help those displaced by the Russian invasion. The public fund set up via World Horse Welfare is currently running at over £100,000 in donations while the co-ordinated efforts of the British Equestrian Trade Association (BETA) have collected feed and bedding worth around £90,000 – about nine lorry loads – which is…
Read MoreBadminton attracts the very best horse and rider combinations
Badminton attracts the very best horse and rider combinations Badminton Horse Trials, presented by Mars Equestrian, has attracted a top-class field of entries which is headed by Great Britain’s reigning Olympic, World and European champions and includes 14 of the top 20 riders in the FEI Eventing World Athlete Rankings. The Olympic team gold medallists will be competing against each other at 5-star level for the first time since the trio won Gold in Tokyo last year: Tom McEwen rides his individual silver medallist Toledo de Kerser, world number one Oliver…
Read MoreRachael Blackmore talks to BetVictor as she makes history as the first female jockey to win Cheltenham
Rachael Blackmore talks to BetVictor as she makes history as the first female jockey to win Cheltenham It was only a matter of time before Rachael Blackmore made history once again. As BetVictor’s ambassador, she sat down shortly after her victory to talk with the team about how it feels to be the first female jockey to win Cheltenham. Last year, you were frustrated coming in second place in the Gold Cup last year. Were you anxious about having a repeat of last year? Did you do anything differently? I just…
Read MoreGermany bests USA in FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ thriller to kick off 2022 season
Germany bests USA in FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ thriller to kick off 2022 season The opening leg of the 2022 FEI Dressage Nations Cup series hinted at a competitive season to come, as defending series Champions Germany bested the United States by just over a percentage point in Wellington (USA). Strong starts defined the weekend, as the opening day results from Michael Klimke (Harmony’s Sanrino RHP), Christoph Koschel (Dünensee), Lars Ligus (Soccer City) and Frederic Wandres (Dolciario) could not be caught by the American contingent, who were the first…
Read MoreTriumphant Return for Confu and Laura Kraut in $216,000 Horseware Ireland Grand Prix CSI4*
Triumphant Return for Confu and Laura Kraut in $216,000 Horseware Ireland Grand Prix CSI4* Events at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) on Saturday, March 19, culminated in the $216,000 Horseware Ireland Grand Prix CSI4* during the “Saturday Night Lights.” WEF 10, also sponsored by Horseware Ireland, is the fourth week of FEI-rated four-star competition hosted throughout the circuit. At the night’s conclusion, Olympic team gold and silver medalist Laura Kraut (USA) took home the top prize with her long-time partner, Confu, owned by St. Bride’s Farm. In addition to the…
Read MoreLimited Edition This Esme and Hy Equestrian print collaboration
Limited Edition This Esme and Hy Equestrian print collaboration Hy Equestrian have had a strong partnership with Esme Higgs, or This Esme as she is known on social media, for over a year now. Esme joined Hy Equestrian as official rug partner and has helped developed new limited edition rug prints for the StormX original range, including hosting the design a rug print competition. The next logical step was to introduce limited edition This Esme rugs to the popular StormX collection, and that is exactly what Esme and the team…
Read MoreCheltenham Gold Cup: Return of crowds can play a big factor in how your horse fairs in the Gold Cup, says a leading equine behaviour expert
Cheltenham Gold Cup: Return of crowds can play a big factor in how your horse fairs in the Gold Cup, says a leading equine behaviour expert The Cheltenham Gold Cup is the flagship race in the National Hunt calendar – one which everybody dreams of winning – but the race can be won or lost before the tape falls. Anybody who has ever been involved in competitive sport will know what it’s like when the adrenaline is pumping and the nerves kick in – also how the crowd plays a…
Read MoreCheltenham Festival – Friday – everything you need to know
Cheltenham Festival – Friday – everything you need to know It’s day four of the Cheltenham Festival and we have everything you need to know courtesy of bookmaker BoyleSports.com; including race-by-race tips, quotes from Gold Cup-winning jockey Robbie Power and the horses that are leaving the bookmakers quaking in their shoes. Robbie Power Tips: Cheltenham Gold Cup I wouldn’t swap Minella Indo for anyone,” said Power. “He was really good here last year when he beat A Plus Tard, although I have huge respect for Galvin who I’ve won on…
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Essentials for Running an Online Business Experts have predicted a $4 Trillion increase in the e-commerce industry by the end of 2022. Internet and digital platforms have revolutionized the business and e-commerce industry, so now, even small business owners can run their businesses effectively, and even purchase existing businesses to add to their online empire with the help of something like one of these business acquisition loans to give them the funding they need for this purchase. However, if you aren’t interested in buying a business and are trying to…
Read MoreA successful Oasby Horse Trials helps welcome riders back to the sport after a turbulent two years
A successful Oasby Horse Trials helps welcome riders back to the sport after a turbulent two years Many of the country’s leading event riders converged on Oasby Horse Trials (1) last weekend (10th-13th March 2022), with Olympic and European medallists keen to give their horses both young and established an established team early-season run at this much loved Lincolnshire fixture. With the pandemic almost behind us, Oasby, alongside other fixtures opening up this year’s British Eventing season, give us a glimmer of excitement on what’s to come over months ahead.…
Read MoreThe Cheltenham Festival is in full swing
The Cheltenham Festival is in full swing The Cheltenham Festival has just started and the first day did not disappoint with punters seeing their favourite horses win the races that they were expected to win. Many gamblers used non UK casino when playing online to place their bets on the horses running at Cheltenham with the bookies providing some encouraging odds to choose from. Horse bets Horse betting has become one of the most popular bets that sports fans are placing with there being horse races taking place each day…
Read MoreRolex Testimonee Daniel Deusser Wins Rolex Grand Prix at 2022 Dutch Masters
Rolex Testimonee Daniel Deusser Wins Rolex Grand Prix at 2022 Dutch Masters Rolex Testimonee Daniel Deusser has claimed the first equestrian Major of 2022, winning the prestigious Rolex Grand Prix at The Dutch Masters. In doing so he also claimed an additional bonus for non-consecutive Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping wins, following his victory at CHIO Aachen last year. The German champion’s outstanding performance riding his trusted partner Scuderia 1918 Tobago Z once again makes him the live contender for the coveted Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping. The world’s elite…
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