Category: horse News

The 2020 SEIB Trailblazers Championships will once again take place at the impressive Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire. The Dodson & Horrell Dressage Championships will be on 24 – 26 July, Trailblazers Showing & Working Hunter Championships on 25 – 26 July, senior and junior Cavaletti Saddles Show Jumping Championships on 29 July – 1 August and FMBs Combined Training Championships on 30 – 31 July. Following the same format as the 2019 SEIB Trailblazers Championships, there will be optional warm-up competition days; Friday 24 July for Dressage and Wednesday 29…

Mark Saunders appointed new CEO of Horseware Ireland with Company founder and current CEO, Tom Mac Guinness, to become Executive Chairman Horseware Ireland, a global leader and producer of branded equestrian and pet products including rugs, clothing, therapies and accessories has announced the appointment of Mark Saunders as its new CEO.  He will take over from existing CEO and company founder Tom Mac Guinness who will become Executive Chairman of the company. Saunders will be tasked with driving the continued growth and reputation of the highly successful Irish company founded in…

The Endurance Gala Dinner saw more than 50 awards saluting achievement across the sport in 2019. The event, held at the Village Hotel Club in Coventry, was attended by more than 200 members from across the country with Devon-based rider Judy Holloway taking the Supreme Championship (Manar Trophy) for the second time in three years. The Supreme Championship is awarded to the overall high point horse/pony of the year gaining the most points in all types of rides. Judy took the title ahead of Saffron Bishop and Ty Shute Golden…

The world’s leading show jumpers will be out in force at this year’s TheraPlate UK Liverpool International Horse Show as they battle it out for a place in the prestigious TheraPlate UK Grand Prix on New Year’s Eve. The Whitaker dynasty will be represented by elder statesmen John and Michael who are set to compete at this year’s event, which will round off 2019 in style at the M&S Bank Arena, December 28 to 31. They will be joined by son’s Robert and Jack, and niece Ellen all competing for…

Top Horse Racing Highlights 2019: Find out who triumphed below! It’s hard to believe that 2019 is already drawing to a close. So far, it’s been yet another fantastic year for racing with more and more fans coming to the sport for some quality entertainment. There’s still plenty of excellent race meetings left in the calendar of course. But while you’re waiting for massive horse races like the Welsh Grand National, it’s time to look back over some of the biggest horse racing moments of 2019. Al Boum Photo triumphs…

In a night of high drama and shock exits, Miami Celtics took top spot in the all-or-nothing GCL Super Cup Quarter Final at the GC Prague Playoffs. The thrilling knockout competition saw eight teams survive to take their place in the Semi-Final, where four teams hit the drop zone after facing the ultimate jeopardy of elimination. But it was U25 rider Michael Duffy with Mullaghdrin Touch The Stars, William Whitaker with RMF Cadeau de Muze and Shane Breen with Ipswich van de Wolfsakker of the Miami Celtics who shot to…

International Trip Highlight Includes Featured Presenter Clinics at Equitana Auckland Jim Masterson, founder of The Masterson Method® is travelling thousands of miles across New Zealand, Australia and South Africa teaching integrative equine performance bodywork techniques and principles. Masterson spent October in the United Kingdon before heading to Australia. He made a quick trip back to the United States presenting to standing-room-only crowds as a featured presenter at Equine Affaire in West Springfield, Massachusetts. While in Australia, Masterson held a weekend seminar at his old home base at the New South…

Adrienne Sternlicht records second Longines FEI Jumping World Cup victory in Las Vegas Success By Catie Staszak Despite recording a World Cup victory just a week prior in Thermal (USA), Adrienne Sternlicht (USA) and Bennys Legacy came to Las Vegas’ South Point Arena (USA) with some unanswered questions. The duo had never before competed indoors, but the smaller venue proved no problem for them, as they recorded a second straight World Cup victory. They topped the $100,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Las Vegas via a two-horse jump-off and were…

Jessica Von Bredow-Werndl Pins Defending Champion Isabell Werth into Second in third leg of the FEI Dressage World Cup 2019/2020 Western European League By Louise Parkes Jessica von Bredow-Werndl was “over the moon” after winning the third leg of the FEI Dressage World Cup 2019/2020 Western European League on home ground at Stuttgart (GER). Riding the 12-year-old Trakehner mare TSF Dalera BB, with which she claimed team gold at the FEI World Equestrian Games 2018 and individual Freestyle bronze at this summer’s European Championships in Rotterdam (NED), she produced a…

Sponsored Post** THE very best of British Dressage stars, featuring the legend that is Carl Hester and his megastar ride, Nip Tuck are confirmed to appear at the 2019 TheraPlate UK Liverpool International Horse Show. Carl and the enigmatic bay gelding, Nip Tuck have been in great form in recent weeks, together taking the prestigious British Dressage National Champion title in September. This was maestro, Carl’s tenth national champion title, and he was delighted to secure it with the much garlanded Nip Tuck. Said Carl: It was nice to get…

‘Daisy Dines With…’  Team Stockdale on Horse & Country During the latest episode of Horse & Country’s, ‘Daisy Dines With…’, Daisy gets to meet some of the Stockdale’s top horses and is served up a barbecue, cooked by Joe and Mark. When showjumper Tim Stockdale died a month after being diagnosed with cancer, the equestrian world was shocked and went into mourning for this much-loved star. Now, some 12 months on, Joe, son of Tim has taken on the lead rider and trainer role with his wife Laura at their yard…

The blockbuster line up for the GC Prague Playoffs can be revealed today with awesome rider and horse power heading to the big showdown of 2019 with only one week to go. An incredible field of the world’s greatest show jumping athletes will be in action at the O2 arena where the GCL Super Cup and the Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix will unfold in a four-day cliffhanger. GCL teams are deploying all the heavy weapons in their armoury with many taking advantage of their ability to send…

EquiAmi joins the Elevator Equestrian    The well respected EquiAmi training aid has recently been purchased by the team behind Elevator Equestrian. The family-run business, headed by Jo Forrester, has added the patented training aid to its portfolio of products with the horse absolutely at the heart of all they do. With three training aids available, EquiAmi places the horse in a self-centering loop. When the training aid is working at its best, it is applying absolutely no pressure, encouraging the horse to work in a relaxed manner. The training…

Written by Catie Staszak Bertram Allen (IRL) landed off the final fence and brought a sold-out crowd to its feet with his victory in the $210,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Toronto (CAN). The 24-year-old’s elation was evident as he rode GK Casper to the top of the class in the gelding’s World Cup debut. Last to go in a four-horse jump-off, their winning time over Michel Vaillancourt’s (CAN) shortened track was 34.70 seconds. Jos Verlooy (BEL) and Igor led until that final ride and settled for second with a…

Written By Louise Parkes Great Britain’s Scott Brash, riding Hello M’Lady, posted a spectacular last-to-go victory during the fourth leg of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ 2019/2020 Western European League in Verona, Italy. It seemed as if Ireland’s Darragh Kenny was about to provide the perfect post-competition headline for the competition staged in the “City of Love” when setting a super-fast target with the 10-year-old Romeo in the 16-horse jump-off. It was fast and furious from the outset, and when this pair galloped down the final line and stopped the…

Family Fun and Fabulous Acts at The TheraPlate UK Liverpool International Horse Show Fabulous acts, family entertainment and a Kids Zone New ‘Audience With’ session off an opportunity to hear from and interact with YouTube sensation, This Esme Popular Shetland Grand National returns to wow spectators The TheraPlate UK Liverpool International Horse Show has something for everyone, from fabulous acts and family entertainment to the Kids Zone packed with equestrian-themed crafts and activities. The Kids Zone will be curated and delivered by hip family publication and events company ParentFolk, this exciting area will be packed…

Headlining the 2020 International Eventing Forum (IEF) will be none other than eventing legend Andrew Nicholson and Grand National winning jockey Robbie Power. Six-time Olympian Nicholson was a previous speaker at the IEF, and needs little introduction to those passionate about eventing. His sell out appearance at the Forum in 2015 was exceptional and left attendees hanging on his every word, so regular attendees will no doubt be extremely excited to see him return. The skills, determination and preparation required to win a Grand National are without question, but what many…

On the hunt for a new stable rug? Well, we’ve just found the only heavyweight stable rug you’ll need this winter! With winter well and truly on our doorstep, we’ve all either clipped or are about to clip our horses, relieving them of their furry coats. As the nights begin to become chillier, new clips will need to be accompanied by a cosy stale rug. One that’s comfortable, yet durable. Sleek and stylish, but with latest technology and features. It can only be the Bucas Quilt 300g Stay Dry stable…

With Christmas shopping in full swing, here’s 10 great stocking filler ideas for equestrians. From gloves to books (depending on the size of the stocking of course) below you’ll find a selection of hand picked products available from Amazon. Why Amazon? with free and quick delivery (on selected items), a fantastic selection of gift ideas, secure transactions and thousands of ‘real’ user reviews, Amazon is a fantastic marketplace for Christmas gifts. All of our links are affiliate-based, should you click and choose to purchase we may earn a commission, with…

By Louise Parkes Switzerland’s Martin Fuchs and his brilliant gelding Clooney showed exactly why they are the superstars of the sport with a scorching to victory in the third leg of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ 2019/2020 Western European League at Lyon in France. The 27-year-old rider, who is reigning European champion and No. 2 on the current Longines world rankings, was back on familiar territory having also won this leg 12 months ago with his same grey wonder-horse. And it was just another magic Sunday for the Swiss…

Germany’s Isabell Werth showed exactly why she is known as The Queen of international dressage when, on her debut in the 2019/2020 FEI Dressage World Cup™ Western European League at the second leg in Lyon, France, she produced yet another of her right-royal victories. Partnering the 13-year-old gelding Emilio she was pinned into second place during the day before’s Grand Prix, which was won by Great Britain’s Charlotte Dujardin on her latest shining star, the 10-year-old mare Mount St John Freestyle. But the German legend did what she does best…