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Windrush Equestrian Foundation Announce Extension for 2020 Scholarship Programme The Windrush Equestrian Foundation has announced an extension to those riders currently on the 2020 Young Eventers Programme due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Offering current scholars the chance to have a full season next year will mean that all will enjoy another year training with their mentor, Pippa Funnell, alongside benefiting from another year of support from Yogi Breisner. As a result of the second year extension, there will be no new intake this year. The Foundation has…

2020 Burgham International Horse Trials to Go Ahead The organisers of Burgham International Horse Trials have announced the 2020 event is scheduled to go-ahead subject to satisfactory clearance into phase three of the government’s lockdown exit strategy, due on July 4th. Initially scheduled for 23-26th July, the Northumberland based event traditionally takes place over four days. However, for 2020 the horse trials will run over three days, from August 20th-23rd. Although it is likely that the event will not be open to the public, international classes at CCI4*-S, CCI3*-S and…

Serious Warning Issued for Public to Stop Feeding Horses #BeHorseAware  The British Horse Society (BHS) has issued a warning to the general public about the danger of feeding horses they may encounter when walking past, or through grazing fields. With more people taking to the countryside during the COVID-19 pandemic, the BHS has been made aware of instances where horses have been seriously injured, made extremely ill or in some cases having died due to the public feeding the horse or through actions such as leaving gates open. The BHS…

RSPCA Launches National Virtual Pet Show The RSPCA has launched a National Virtual Pet Show, where owners of handsome hamsters, devoted dogs, plucky ponies (and more) get the chance to put their pet in the spotlight. The move comes as charities up and down the country are forced to think outside the box for their 2020 fund raising techniques to raise funds as the coronavirus pandemic, and all associated restrictions persist. For the RSPCA, this means they can continue rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming the animals who need them most. The…

Endurance GB issues roadmap to resume sport within COVID 19 guidelines Endurance GB has announced plans to move towards the resumption of sport in England and Wales following the issuing of revised COVID 19 restrictions by the Government and British Equestrian Federation. The roadmap towards competitive activity agreed by Endurance GB prioritises the safety, health and well-being of the participants, ride officials and the local communities as being at the forefront of any decisions on resumption. The phased resumption of activity begins from the 1/06/2020 with the announcement by British…

How to Choose a Horse Riding Back Protector A horse riding back protector (or body protector) is a wise addition to any equestrian’s wardrobe. It can be the difference between life and death, just like a helmet and for most riders is definitely not a piece of kit that should be ignored. If you’re a beginner or looking for a new horse riding back protector, then there are some important considerations when choosing the correct one. Most would say riding horses is a dangerous sport, but as an experienced rider or…

Three best bets for Royal Ascot 2020 The 2020 Royal Ascot meeting will provide punters with a plethora of betting opportunities over the course of the five-day event. With racing having suffered an enforced break over the past few weeks, winners could be hard to find at a meeting that is traditionally hugely competitive. However, there will still be plenty of punters using Coral Royal Ascot offers to wager on what is always one of the biggest betting events of the year. To save you time and effort, we’ve waded…

Aidan O’Brien the man to follow at Royal Ascot The eyes of the horse racing world will be on the United Kingdom in June as the prestigious Royal Ascot meeting takes place. The five-day event kicks-off on Tuesday, May 16, with the Group 1 Queen Anne Stakes and will feature a further 35 races during the rest of the week. Top Irish trainer Aidan O’Brien will be taking his usual strong team to the Berkshire course and there will be plenty of punters using William Hill Royal Ascot offers to…

Hay Farm Heavy Horse Centre Receives Support from British Horse Feeds British Horse Feeds have reached out to help the not-for-profit organisation, Hay Farm Heavy Horse Centre in Northumberland, by offering feed supplies after seeing a plea for help amidst the coronavirus pandemic. All funds raised by the Heavy Horse centre go towards care costs and continual development. The initiative, which is dedicated to the care of heavy horse breeds, is the only Rare Breed Approved Conservation Centre in the UK. As well as being a working farm featuring animals…

American actress and avid equestrian Kaley Cuoco is the voice of the FEI’s latest digital campaign, #ForTheLoveOfEquestrian, as she shares her enthusiasm, passion and love for the sport that has been at the core of the Olympic Movement for over a century. The campaign features an exclusive heart-warming video narrated by the actress, who has been riding since she was a teenager. The video aims to unite fans and bring equestrian sporting action back to centre stage during a time where broadcast has been limited due to the pandemic. The…

Horseracing is a lucrative sport for owners and trainers. A great racehorse can win millions of dollars on the racetrack and millions more once they are put to pasture to breed. A long, successful racing career can earn an owner a lot of money, but there are just a few horses who have won over $10 million in prize money. Those horses are in a special category as $10m prizewinning thoroughbreds. The top 5 most profitable thoroughbred racehorses won’t be appearing at the Grand National 2019, but a new entry…

Royal Ascot to feature additional races for 2020 event Royal Ascot is the highlight of the flat racing season every June with its star-studded races and the 2020 event will be even more exciting than in previous years as six new races have been added to the prestigious card. The additional races will make up for the lack of race festivals held in the spring and Royal Ascot best betting sites offer racing fans the chance to get tips and bonuses in the lead up to each race. The addition…

Savvy’s Yard offers a collection of unique and highly desired items, ranging from homeware to jewellery, their beautiful items, along with their story from humble beginning, offer the perfect lockdown lift! After our success through our social media blog, we transformed into an online store. From the encouragement from our followers, we soon began offering our small collection of hand-made items through our website, Savvy’s Yard. We now have a fabulous range of gifts, jewellery and homeware inspired by horse and country living. We are a friendly family business run…

Bolesworth Elite Auction Dates Announced for Inaugural Online Event Organisers of the Bolesworth Elite Auction have announced the inaugural online version of the event will commence on Tuesday 30th June 2020, with bidding live from Friday 26th June. With headline lots including direct progeny from top Grand Prix mares Loughview Loulou and Tinka’s Serenade, and a half Brother to Scott Brash’s Hello Sanctos, it promises to be one of the events most spectacular line ups to date. In an innovative move, Bolesworth has partnered with leading Belgian online auction providers…

Blair Castle International Horse Trials Issue 2020 Event Update Organisers of the Land Rover Blair Castle International Horse Trials have issued an event update following a comprehensive risk assessment to health associated with mass gatherings and the coronavirus pandemic. The news published was ‘with great regret’ that the 2020 event will not go ahead. The Scottish based British Eventing fixture takes place in August each year and attracts around 45,000 visitors across four days. The event acts as a vital part of the local economy. However, organisers have said the…

NHS Frontline Nurse Launches Equestrian Giveaways Website Early to Raise Funds An NHS frontline nurse has made the brave move to launch her new business, Equestrian Giveaways, four months ahead of schedule to help raise funds for the NHS as the fight against the coronavirus pandemic persists. The new website offers visitors the opportunity to win amazing prizes, by entering one (or more) of the competitions available. To enter visitors simply choose a preferred prize, enter their details, answer a question, and where applicable, submit the entry fee. Once a…

Voltaire Design Saddle Up 4 the NHS to Raise Funds The equestrian industry has, without doubt, played a significant part in helping raise funds for the National Health Service (NHS) since the coronavirus pandemic began. Bolesworth, Virtual Eventing, professional riders, horse owners and many more have pulled together to raise hundreds of thousands of pounds needed to support frontline staff and all the work that goes on behind the scenes. Voltaire Design, the innovative global saddle brand, are the latest industry giants to launch activities to raise vital funds needed…

Heroic Hobby Horses & Riders Raise Funds for NHS Dressage Anywhere last month announced plans for two unusual activities that would help raise funds for the NHS, at the same time as encouraging the equestrian community to come together and have a little fun. An online auction was first on the agenda, where Valegro II was used to raise the initial funds to help support the NHS. Further donations were encouraged, alongside competition entry fees collected for the impressive, yet dramatic Hobby Horse competition that was soon to follow. Valegro…

What Does Lockdown Mean For Horse Owners? What does the UK’s coronavirus Lockdown mean for horse owners across the nation? With rapidly progressing limitations on normal life being enforced, horse owners undoubtably have many question surrounding the care of their horses and what they can and cannot do. We’ve pulled together some answers to the most common questions horse owners have, surrounding the Coronavirus lockdown. *UPDATED: 20/06/20*   Can I still visit my horse during ‘Lockdown’? Entering the first stages of ‘Lockdown’, the Government have outlined that only essential travel…

The British Equestrian Federation (BEF) has issued an update regarding outdoor sports following the Governments announcement on the 13th May 2020. For the purpose of clarity, the statement has been inserted to this news piece as received. BEF COVID-19 update 15/05/20 The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) issued further guidance on 13 May regarding outdoor facilities, as a follow-on from the government’s revised policy on exercise. This advice permits venues that provide outdoor sports and physical activities to reopen. At present, this applies to facilities in England,…

Name Needed for Foal that Marks 1000th Rescue for Mare and Foal Sanctuary Equestrian News :: Everything Horse The Mare and Foal Sanctuary has announced the birth of a beautiful filly with a big white star on her forehead, bringing their total rescued equines up to 1000, a milestone event for the charity that was founded in 1988 by Rosemary Kind. As a way to mark the event, and to say thank you to the charity’s supporters, the Mare and Foal Sanctuary is asking the public to put forward suitable…

NEW NHS Rainbow Fly Rug and Accessories Launched to Support the NHS Equestrian News :: Everything Horse A new Rainbow Fly Rug has been launched by It’s All a Bit Horse to help raise funds for the National Health Service (NHS). The fun rainbow pattern fly rug and matching mask will do more than just keep the flies away this summer, with £5.00 from each sale going towards the NHS. Alongside the rug and mask, a matching headcollar and lead rope are supplied with every purchase too. On closer inspection,…

Hartpury Announce Cancellation of Events for 2020 Equestrian News :: Everything Horse Hartpury has announced the cancellation of events planned for the remainder of 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, in line with lockdown guidelines set out by the government. The 2020 events cancelled include the NAF Hartpury Festival of Dressage, NAF Hartpury Showjumping Spectacular, NAF International Hartpury Horse Trials and the FEI Dressage & Eventing European Championships for Young Riders and Juniors. Plans for 2021 events remain, with official dates to be announced in due course. However, a discussion…