Category: horse News

Alex Holman Joins Animalife after Online Ambassador Search Event rider, Alex Holman, has joined team Animalife after successfully applying online during the company’s ‘Ambassador search’ campaign.  Alex joins Piggy French, Gareth Hughes, Charlotte Bacon, Daisy Bathe and Lily Payne, who are all in the company’s group of supported riders. Gloucestershire based Alex, 21, has joined the company as a brand ambassador for its range of equine supplements. His application “really stood out” said company director, Ross Riley. “He showed a deep understanding of our products, and of the ethos behind…

William Fox-Pitt Masterclass Available Only on Horse and Country TV EVENTING maestro, William Fox-Pitt celebrated his 50th year by holding a very special demonstration at Hartpury College earlier this spring. And to mark the occasion the Horse & Country team were alongside to capture all the action on camera. The result? A fascinating two-part masterclass featuring two hour-long programmes – one focusing on flatwork, and the other on jumping. Watch the programme first on Horse & Country’s streaming service on Thursday, May 2. Sign up to watch at horseandcountry.tv The…

Podium Potential Pathway Programme 2019-2021 Squad Is Announced The British Equestrian Federation’s World Class Podium Potential Pathway Programme 2019-2021 squad of 30 talented riders has been announced and have been introduced to the programme. The selected athletes attended an Induction Day at Solihull Riding Club, West Midlands on Wednesday 24 April and were welcomed on to the programme. Riders listened to several inspirational speakers focusing on what it takes to win, maximising their potential as an athlete, being part of the legacy plus an insight from double Olympic Champion Helen…

LGCT Miami Beach: Pieter Devos Crowned King of Grand Prix in Miami Belgian rider Pieter Devos was crowned the king of the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Miami Beach, winning on the spectacular bay mare Claire Z after a nail-biting eight-way jump-off from the 32 starters. Pieter’s supreme jumping display means he is now the LGCT series leader. Delighted, he spoke of the thrilling competition, featuring an A-list line up of the world’s best athletes: It’s the highest level sport here and the feeling I get is always…

Global Champions League Miami Beach Pirates at the helm for GCL Miami Beach, with Swans poised for hat-trick The St Tropez Pirates were the only team out of 16 to leave all the fences up in the opening class for the GCL team competition, set in the spectacular ocean side Miami Beach venue. Team riders Pieter Devos and Athina Onassis put a score of three faults on the board between them, with Pieter logging one of only two clear rounds inside the time from the 32 team starters and Athina…

Longines Global Champions Tour Miami Beach Olivier Philippaert Storms to Win on Board Super Fast Cataleya 3 Olivier Philippaerts (BEL) and Cataleya 3 gave a new definition to the word speed in a thrilling twelve rider jump-off today at the Longines Global Champions Tour of Miami Beach. Olivier and his bay mare pulled out all the stops in the €93.500 class, finishing just ahead of Ben Maher (GBR) with Don Vito and Bertram Allen (IRL) with Izzy By Picobello in a nail-biting showdown of some of the world’s top international…

Grass Cuttings Cause Danger to Moorland Ponies Warn Equine Charity, The Mare and Foal Sanctuary South West equine welfare charity, The Mare and Foal Sanctuary, is calling on people to stop leaving grass cutting treats for moorland ponies, as it puts their health at significant risk. Piles of freshly mown grass cuttings, which are regularly dumped on the moorland pose a significant risk to equine health. “This ‘goodwill gesture’ causes more harm than good…” warns the charity. But why? The grass cuttings begin fermenting almost as soon as they are…

Piavita Collaborate with Oakham Veterinary Hospital to Enhance Critical Care Piavita AG, the unique solution that simplifies and monitors horse’s vital signs, have announced an exciting collaboration with Dr. Adam Redpath of the University of Nottingham and Oakham Veterinary Hospital. The new and exciting collaboration will work to enhance the post-operative monitoring of horses in the hospital’s newly equipped Critical Care Unit. About Piavita AG The Piavet system provides real-time cloud-based access to vital signs of inpatients using a small, robust device attached without the need any wires or additional electrodes.…

TheraPlate UK Welcome Alex Hua Tian and Sarah Higgins as Brand Ambassadors TheraPlate UK has announced they have welcomed event rider, Alex Hua Tian alongside dressage rider, Sarah Higgins to their brand ambassador team. Both Sarah and Alex share a base in Cheshire, where they ride, train , teach and compete. Keen to support their horse’s physical condition and well being, they have had a TheraPlate on the yard for 12 months, used both as part of a sports conditioning programme and also injury prevention. The TheraPlate uses a unique…

LGCT Miami Beach: A-List Line-Up for Magical LGCT Miami Beach Fresh from an electric leg in Mexico City, the Longines Global Champions Tour heads to the breathtaking destination of Miami Beach, with a formidable line-up of the world’s top show jumpers vying for success on the sandy shoreline. One of the most spectacular destinations on the Championship, the LGCT Miami Beach event is held just a stone’s throw away from the turquoise waters of the Atlantic ocean, with free entry offering new spectators a chance to witness Olympic athletes in…

Horse & Country TV Present Badminton Cross Country Preview Get ready for a Sneak Preview of the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials this April! If you are you heading to this year’s Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials here’s your chance, courtesy of Horse & Country TV, to get a sneak preview of the exciting cross-country course. The Badminton 2019 Preview show, presented by Lizzie Greenwood-Hughes, takes in a course walk with well-known designer, Eric Winter and leading event rider, Sam Watson as they look at the five most serious combinations…

BEF Praised For Gender Diversity The British Equestrian Federation (BEF) has been praised on it’s progress in gender diversity, during the FEI Sports Forum on 15th April 2019. The BEF was praised in the opening session of the forum, regarding gender equality. Noticed for having increasingly more women in “decision-making’ roles, the body was commended for its progress. Leading the field, the BEF was an example of how other governing bodies within the sport should be acting. Female representation in governance is statistically low across global organisations, including those involved…

LGCT Mexico City: Jerome Guery’s Glory in Magnificent Mexico City LGCT Grand Prix Belgium’s Jerome Guery and Quel Homme de Hus pulled off a glorious victory in the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Mexico City. Guery, and his powerful bay stallion, emerged triumphant after an exhilarating 12-strong jump off at the stunning Campo Marte show ground earning him a precious ticket to the LGCT Super Grand Prix at the GC Playoffs in Prague in November. Guery threw up his hands in sheer delight when his victory was confirmed…

Swans Soar Higher into Championship Lead with Spectacular GCL Mexico City Win Shanghai Swans have extended their Championship lead by 25 points in Mexico City for a spectacular GCL win. Daniel Deusser with Calisto Blue and Peder Fredricson with H&M Christian K, took a convincing win in the picturesque grass arena, with new star striker signing Peder immediately proving his worth for the squad. A delighted Daniel said: This was a really different team compared to Doha. The expectations are high for this season, it is only the being but…

LGCT Mexico City: Pieter Devos Saves the Best for Last Pieter Devos (BEL) and top mare Claire Z saved the best for last in an edge-of-the-seat jump-off during the second day of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Mexico City. With fans flocking to get his autograph, a beaming Pieter said: It is an unbelievable show here. We went last, which is always a good position to go, and it was a fast jump-off with a big ring with long galloping lines. I felt [Claire was] fast in Doha, and…

Horse & Country TV Showcase NAF Five Star Winter Dressage Championships  THIS year’s NAF Five Star Winter Dressage Championships was a huge success with a host of stunning performances from leading names in the sport. Horse & Country TV will showcase the two gala evenings,  which premier on demand on Saturday and Sunday, April 13 and 14 to subscribers of H&C web and mobile apps. Without doubt this year’s championships was one of the best ever with world class riders travelling to Hartpury Arena in Gloucestershire to compete. The two…

Bransby Horses Head of External Welfare Ryan Rouse is awarded HAPPA Ken Cranage Award for Services to Equine Welfare Head of External Welfare at Bransby Horses, Ryan Rouse, has been honored with the HAPPA Ken Cranage Award for Services to Equine Welfare. The Ball, held on Saturday 6th April was hosted by The Horses and Ponies Protection Association (HAPPA). Ryan was named winner of the special award, for Services to Equine Welfare. The award was created in memory of Ken Cranage, who was the well-respected President of HAPPA. Ken Cranage…

 olesworth International has announced the British Riding Clubs Competition will return following huge success in 2018. The British Riding Clubs Competition with take place on Saturday (June 15). As part of the timetable, there will be four competitions, each will feature the 80cm and 90cm class for members of the club. Included will be a Team and Individual Competition at 80cm and 85cm, and a Team and Individual Competition at 90cm and 95cm level. The team classes include four horse and rider combinations and will be run under British Showjumping…

Cobra18 – a huge loss to sport horse breeding Cobra18, the talented son of Cornet Obolensky and sire of the outstanding grey Dublin, tragically died on Friday 5th of April following a bout of colic. He died in his own stable at Drumhowan Stud in Co. Monaghan, Ireland after receiving the most excellent veterinary care, but unfortunately he could not be saved. Born in 2003 at the world famous Ligges Stud in Germany, Cobra 18 covered just a handful of mares as a 4yo, before embarking on his own Showjumping…

FEI Jumping Youth Nations Cup Success For Team GBR This year’s FEI Jumping Youth Nations Cup, which took place between 4th-7th April at Sentower Park, Opglabbeek, saw success for Team Great Britain (GBR). Team GBR’s medal streak kicked off on the Friday (5th April) of competition, with Lila Bremner taking home third in the Pony Grand Prix.  Bremner’s performance saw her climb a field of fifty starters, with nine-year-old stallion, Lapislazuli. Conquering a 1.30m course of 16 jumping efforts, Bremner finished with just one penalty in her second showjumping round.…

The Society of Master Saddlers Announce a Host of Training Courses The Society of Master Saddlers has announced a host of training courses, refresher days and skill building modules for 2019. April 17, 2019: Challenging Fits and Practical Solutions A one day module, being held on April 17 at East Durham College. Suitable for saddle fitters and saddlers of all experience. The course will look at difficult to fit horses while discussing and assessing suitable solutions. The day will include a range of interactive and practical saddle fitting sessions looking…

The Longines Global Champions Tour Arrives in Mexico The scene is set for the second leg of the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) to take place in Mexico City, in just a few days time. A selection of Great Britain’s most decorated riders, including Ben Maher and Scott Brash will compete against Edwina Tops-Alexander (AUS) and Harrie Smolders (NED) over the 2,250 metres above sea level setting. Naturally, the top international horses that accompany the riders are already arriving in Mexico’s capital city as anticipation builds for a thrilling showcase…

Steve Guerdat Shows Nerves of Steel to Seal his Third Title Longines FEI Jumping World Cup 2019 Switzerland’s Steve Guerdat (36) showed exactly why he is the No. 1 rider in the world right now when holding his nerve under the most intense pressure to take the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup 2019 title at the Scandinavium Arena in Gothenburg (SWE) today. This was his third time to lift the trophy in the long history of the prestigious series, and today’s glorious win sees him join an elite group of…