Category: horse News

The British Horse Society have today, Wednesday 2nd October 2019, announced the appointment of the new Chief Executive Officer. James Hick will join the Society on Monday 2nd December 2019.​ Mr Hick has been a member of The British Horse Society for over 10 years and in his spare time he breeds and shows Shire horses. Mr Hick is currently employed as Managing Director for ManpowerGroup Enterprise UK and Ireland and has been with the ManpowerGroup since 1993. Tim Lord, Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Society, said I am…

Sponsored Enjoy Hospitality at its Very Best at the TheraPlate UK Liverpool International Horse Show The very best hospitality, world class equestrian competition, the very best family entertainment and great fun all at the same time – it has to be this year’s TheraPlate UK Liverpool International Horse Show! The show will see a host of leading names in action from December 28 to 31, at The M&S Bank Arena on Liverpool’s iconic waterfront. As you sit back and enjoy watching the world’s leading show jumpers and dressage riders in…

Horse Photo Album Scrapbook Print photos and store them like no other album you have in the house – the Horse Photo Album Scrapbook is a perfect gift for any equestrian. It doesn’t have to stop with photos, drawings, clippings of horse hair or other important equestrian keepsakes can all be stuck in. £16.99 available from Amazon Visit Amazon Product Page Here Suzanne AshtonSuzanne Ashton, Founder of Everything Horse (Est, 2012), has a BA Hons in Marketing Management and a Diploma in Equine Science. Suzanne has ridden and owned horses…

Red Fluffy Christmas Headcollar Get your horse in the Christmas spirit with this new red fluffy Christmas Headcollar. With glittery cheek pieces and fluff over the nose and poll. Visit Amazon Product Page Here Suzanne AshtonSuzanne Ashton, Founder of Everything Horse (Est, 2012), has a BA Hons in Marketing Management and a Diploma in Equine Science. Suzanne has ridden and owned horses all her life and has twelve years of experience in marketing, writing, design, SEO, and website creation.

Stud Muffins Celebration Cake The Stud Muffins Celebration Cake is a perfect way for your, or your friends horse to celebrate a victory, or birthday. Share around the yard, as each tasty slice is already cut and ready to go. £9.18 available from Amazon Visit Amazon Product Page Here Suzanne AshtonSuzanne Ashton, Founder of Everything Horse (Est, 2012), has a BA Hons in Marketing Management and a Diploma in Equine Science. Suzanne has ridden and owned horses all her life and has twelve years of experience in marketing, writing, design,…

Rounding off day one of Horse of the Year Show in style, the audience in the Andrews Bowen International Arena were treated to an extraordinary result in the final class of the day and another ‘first’ with a two-way tie in the Addington Equestrian 2019 Ltd Talent Seekers Championship. Jay Halim and Tim Davies congratulated one another on their joint win in a time of 31.23 seconds, both sharing the same sentiment of gratitude. Jay Halim set the time with eight-year-old Aragon Z owned by Duncan Arthurs, explaining: I actually…

MagicBrush Set Magic Brush Set – Remove mud, dirt and horse hair with ease with this trio of brushes. Easy to hold and clean, each brush is super lightweight and can even double up, when turned over, as a sweat scraper. £16.40 for a pack of three, available from Amazon. Visit Amazon Product Page Here Suzanne AshtonSuzanne Ashton, Founder of Everything Horse (Est, 2012), has a BA Hons in Marketing Management and a Diploma in Equine Science. Suzanne has ridden and owned horses all her life and has twelve years…

Likit Starter Kit Spoil your horse this Christmas and all year round with the Likit Starter Kit. Included inside; Likit holder, x3 Likit inserts and x2 packs of treats! Everything you need to start your horse off on his Likit journey to happiness! £24.99 available from Amazon Visit Amazon Product Page Here Suzanne AshtonSuzanne Ashton, Founder of Everything Horse (Est, 2012), has a BA Hons in Marketing Management and a Diploma in Equine Science. Suzanne has ridden and owned horses all her life and has twelve years of experience in…

LeMieux Vogue Fleece Headcollar and Leadrope The LeMieux Vogue Fleece Headcollar is made from nylon and soft fleece. With a throat lash clip, for quick release and extra padding around the nose and poll for added comfort and safety. Elegant branding on the nose and cheek piece. Comes in a variety of colours in pony, full or cob. Matching leadrope included. From £15.92 available from Amazon Visit Amazon Product Page Here Suzanne AshtonSuzanne Ashton, Founder of Everything Horse (Est, 2012), has a BA Hons in Marketing Management and a Diploma…

LeMieux Travel Boots Keep the horse’s legs cool with carbon cooling inner lining at the same time as regulating temperature and moisture. Set of four boots, each designed for front and hind leg protection. Generous quilted velcro straps, branded inner lining with heal protection. From £59.51 available from Amazon Visit Amazon Product Page Here Suzanne AshtonSuzanne Ashton, Founder of Everything Horse (Est, 2012), has a BA Hons in Marketing Management and a Diploma in Equine Science. Suzanne has ridden and owned horses all her life and has twelve years of…

Endurance GB attracts record entry at final season classic – British Horse Feeds’ Red Dragon Festival of Endurance Home International, Celtic Challenge and British Horse Feeds’ Riding Clubs Endurance Team Final are all being staged next weekend (4-6 Oct) With just three more rides left to take place in Endurance GB’s 2019 calendar, organisers have announced record entries for the sport’s traditional end of season classic, The British Horse Feeds’ Red Dragon Festival of Endurance. This year’s Festival has the added bonus of the Home International which is hosted annually…

Schleich Feeding Set Complete the Schleigh horse farm collection with the official feeding set. Designed as an educational toy set, to promote imaginative play. Highly durable. 14 items included: hay, straw, fork, brush, feed bags, carrots and more. Also available https://everythinghorseuk.co.uk/schleich-horse-club-large-horse-stable-with-house-christmas-gift-ideas/ £9.99 available from Amazon Visit Amazon Product Page Here Suzanne AshtonSuzanne Ashton, Founder of Everything Horse (Est, 2012), has a BA Hons in Marketing Management and a Diploma in Equine Science. Suzanne has ridden and owned horses all her life and has twelve years of experience in marketing, writing, design,…

The Schleich Tournament Rider is hand painted and is designed to promote imaginative play. The figurine includes detachable saddle, rider and tack. Highly durable. Not suitable for under 3 years of age. Available from Amazon, £15.68 Also available https://everythinghorseuk.co.uk/schleich-horse-club-large-horse-stable-with-house-christmas-gift-ideas/ Visit Amazon Product Page Here Suzanne AshtonSuzanne Ashton, Founder of Everything Horse (Est, 2012), has a BA Hons in Marketing Management and a Diploma in Equine Science. Suzanne has ridden and owned horses all her life and has twelve years of experience in marketing, writing, design, SEO, and website creation.

Schleich Horse Club – Perfect for small equestrians this Christmas The Schleich Horse Stable belongs to the Kramer family. Hannah’s parents lovingly take care of all the horses. Downstairs there’s a kitchen area, perfect for a drink after a morning at the stables. The stairs in the house lead to the first floor where Hannah and Mia share a beautiful room. Each item in the house is expertly crafted to ignite any user’s imagination. Dimensions 56 x 16 x 37.5 cm Recommended age: 36 months – 10 years £106.09 available…

Described as a ‘heart-warming story with a great girl-power message’ Clare Balding’s book is a cheerful, inspiring journey following Charlie Bass, a horse mad 10 year old girl who accidentally manages to buy a racehorse. Although thrilled, Charlie finds her journey with Noble Warrior a challenging, yet rewarding, one. Available via Kindle, Audiobook, Paperback, Audi CD and Hardback. Paperback £4.54 available from Amazon*. Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars A lovely story that brings the atmosphere of horse racing alive for children, an empowering, amusing, informative tale. *This article contains affiliate…

Horses and Ponies Top Trumps Cards are a top choice for young horse lovers this Christmas. Educational, entertaining, and be prepared to outsmart opponents while discovering new and exciting facts about horses! The Horses and Ponies Top Trumps Cards are great to play anywhere, at any time, and guaranteed to keep young horse lovers entertained. The cards come in an easy-to-carry plastic case, which is ideal to store in backpacks and handbags. £4.26  available from Amazon Visit Amazon Product Page Here Suzanne AshtonSuzanne Ashton, Founder of Everything Horse (Est, 2012),…

It was ‘game, set and match’ after Ben Maher (GBR) wrote history aboard Explosion W in an extraordinary Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of New York, taking the LGCT Grand Prix win and the 2019 Championship title just hours after helping to secure the GCL team series crown for the London Knights. In the city that never sleeps it would turn out to be a superlative showdown with a script that sporting dreams are made of. With spectators filling the rafters of the grandstand and positioned in every inch…

Horse of the Year Show 2019 is pleased to announce that Kim and Joseph McNeil will be sponsoring the British Ridden Heavy Horse Championship.  The mother and son duo are a home produced showing team that have been extremely successful in the show ring and have competed at HOYS for many years. Now renamed the McNeil Family British Ridden Heavy Horse Championship, this class was only introduced to the HOYS programme a few years ago and has gone from strength to strength.  With only 11 qualifying positions on offer, there…

World-renowned Badminton Horse Trials is proud to introduce a new look for the 2020 event and beyond. The new Badminton logo signals an exciting stage in the event’s evolution as it moves into its eighth decade. Having celebrated its 70th anniversary this year, the 2020 event will quite literally be marked by a fresh and contemporary new look with the newly released logo befitting its exciting future. The new logo is designed to work as a stand-alone icon, and will feature throughout all online content, merchandise, stationery, moving picture grabs…

The team at the Windrush Equestrian Foundation have announced the new riders going on to the 2020 Foundation’s Young Eventers programme. Having the unenviable job of whittling down the applicants were; Yogi Breisner, BE World Class Performance Manager for 17 years, Alice Fox Pitt, journalist, media professional and wife to Olympic medal winning event rider William, Darrell Scaife, Team GB eventing selector, Philip Surl, Team Manager to the Eventing Nations Cup teams and Emma Chesworth (Windrush Equestrian Foundation). Young Eventers Programme Opens Applications for the Second Year Fresh from her…

SsangYong Blenheim Palace Horse Trials CCI4*-S class for eight- and nine-year-old horses The brilliant Australian horseman Christopher Burton joined an elite group of riders to have twice won the prestigious SsangYong Blenheim Palace Horse Trials CCI4*-S class for eight- and nine-year-old horses. Gemma Tattersall, 23rd after the first two phases on Chilli Knight, was the only other rider to achieve the optimum time and headed the leaderboard for a long time before being eventually pushed into third place by Christopher and the runner-up, Tom McEwen on Dreamaway ll. On the…

Written by Louise Parkes Youth very definitely had its day as the FEI World Breeding Championships for Young Horses 2019 at Lanaken in Belgium. The final day of action kicked off with gold for Jason Foley and the Irish Sport Horse Rockwell RC in the 5-Year-Old category before Germany’s Katrin Eckermann steered the Rheinlander mare Chao Lee into pole position in the 6-Year-Old division. And then Seamus Hughes-Kennedy made it an Irish double when topping the 7-Year-Olds with Cuffesgrange Cavadora. The horses always take centre stage at this prestigious annual…

The scene is set, and the battle line drawn for the Longines Global Champions Tour Final, held from 27 – 29 September in New York.  The unmissable showdown sees only one point separating the season’s top two riders Pieter Devos (BEL) and Ben Maher (GBR) in the Championship. The fight for the LGCT crown is on a knife edge, in one of the closest duels in the history of the LGCT. In a dramatic shake up last weekend Devos took over the ranking lead after finishing second in the LGCT…

Young British rider Will Rawlin is in the lead in the principal CCI4*-L class after the first day of dressage at SsangYong Blenheim Palace Horse Trials. Riding 11-year-old VIP Vinnie, owned by his parents Miranda and Andrew, the Hungerford-based 25-year-old scored an excellent 24.2 in the highly competitive class. Will said: “He’s been going really well, and I felt confident coming into this, but in the warm-up he got tense, and when he gets tense, it’s quite difficult actually to ride him forward and get him going. A couple of…