Category: horse News

Isabell Werth Wins Grand Prix, with Laura Graves Looking a Powerful Threat By Louise Parkes The legend that is Germany’s Isabell Werth steered her wonderful 13-year-old mare, Weihegold OLD, to victory in the Grand Prix as the FEI Dressage World Cup Final 2019 got underway at the Scandinavium Arena in Gothenburg (SWE) this afternoon. But the World No. 1 rider, and the most decorated athlete in the history of equestrian sport, is taking nothing for granted as she chases down her third consecutive, and fifth overall, World Cup title. “I…

Steve Guerdat Storms into the Lead in Longines FEI Jumping World Cup 2019 Final Switzerland’s Steve Guerdat scorched into the lead as the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup 2019 Final kicked off at the Scandinavium Arena, Gothenburg. Before Guerdat, and his ride Alamo, cantered into the ring, the leaderboard looked like a Belgian whitewash with Pieter Devos, Olivier Philippaerts and Francois Mathy Jr holding the top three places. Defending champions, America’s Beezie Madden and her 13-year-old stallion Breitling LS, had just dropped the very last fence, so with three seconds…

New Planning Permission Guidelines Published by CLA The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has published new expert guidance on planning law, in relation to the keeping of horses and ponies. The association, which represents more than 30,000 rural landowners across England and Wales, have made the CLA Guidance Note downloadable from their website. The Guidance will assist all horse owners, whether their focus is recreational or commercial on planning rules in England and Wales, who are looking to establish new stables, indoor or outdoor riding arenas, jumps, cross-country courses…

Entries Open for the Equerry Bolesworth International 2019 Entries are now open for the 2019 Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show, with a host of classes from top-level CSI4* to the Amateur Series at 1.25m and 1,15m level. There will also be a full range of national, age and pony competitions available for entry too. This year’s event, due to take place June 12 to 16 at Bolesworth Castle in Cheshire, will welcome national and international entries, providing competitors the opportunity to compete in one of the best amphitheatre-style international arenas…

Blue Cross Launch Equine Bereavement Support Course The Blue Cross have launched a new equine bereavement support course. The support will supplement a range of courses for animal professionals to undertake, regarding their loss of a pet. The new course is recognised as a continued professional development (CPD) course for professionals and aims to enhance and refine skill when dealing with bereavement situations.  CPD is a requirement within nearly all animal-related medical professions. Also, the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) now see pet bereavement support as an essential skill…

The Surveillance of Equine Strangles Project Closer to Breaking Strangles Hold A new surveillance scheme has been launched to further understand the prevalence of Strangles within the UK’s horse population, aptly titled The Surveillance of Equine Strangles project. The scheme, funded by the Animal Horse Trust, (AHT), in collaboration with the Universities of Liverpool and Melbourne will provide vital information to help vets and horse owners understand where outbreaks occur, how Strangles is spread and ultimately reduce the impact of this highly contagious disease. About Strangles Strangles is an upper…

JOE WHITAKER MOTIVATES AND INSPIRES SCT APPRENTICES The most recent Stubbing Court Training (SCT) Masterclass, with international showjumper Joe Whitaker, was an outstanding success as pupils and employers came away with greater confidence, feeling inspired to work on all aspects of horsemanship. “Joe is a superb trainer competing at the highest international level, yet was very encouraging and put everyone at ease with his down-to-earth manner,” said one enthusiastic participant in the Masterclass. The day, held at Parklands Equestrian Centre near Sheffield on 29 March, was a part of the…

TopSpec Antilam Offer April/May 2019 TopSpec Antilam £8 off throughout April and May (2019) while promotional packs last. If you are looking for nutritional support for your horse or pony, prone to, being treated for or recovering from laminitis? TopSpec AntiLam is a pelleted multi-supplement and is used and recommended by nutritionists, vets and farriers. Most overweight ponies, and some overweight horses, are susceptible to laminitis, as are horses and ponies diagnosed with Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS), Insulin Dysregulation (ID) and/or Cushings (PPID). AntiLam is a brilliant formulation combining several…

Christoph Koschel and Shakespeare Win Inaugural Future Stars Performance Series Final Presented by Iron Spring Farm at AGDF The final week of the Adequan Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) continued on Saturday, March 30, with the final for the inaugural Future Stars Performance Series presented by Iron Spring Farm. Christoph Koschel (GER) and Shakespeare emerged as the winners of the exciting new event. AGDF concludes on Sunday, March 31. AGDF offered eight weeks of qualifying chances for horses seven to nine years old for the Future Stars Performance Series Final presented…

Jail and equine ban for man who worked pony to exhaustion at Appleby Horse Fair Robert Michael Hunter from Leeds has been jailed for causing suffering to a pony he overworked to the point of exhaustion at last year’s Appleby Horse Fair, Cumbria. Little Ginger also had mouth injuries. He pleaded guilty to three offences under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 – two of causing unnecessary suffering to Little Ginger by failing to provide routine dentistry and overworking him. The third offence was failing to meet his needs by not…

Who Will Host the FEI World Championships 2022? A total of 20 countries on four different continents – Europe, North and South America and Asia – have submitted expressions of interest to host the FEI World Championships 2022, with representatives from over 30 different venues attending a workshop for potential host cities in Lausanne (SUI). Participants at the interactive workshop, which is a first for the FEI, were briefed on the benefits of hosting FEI world championships, including the economic impact on the host city and country, operational requirements, commercial…

New Range of Pony Club Clothing to Celebrate Anniversary To celebrate the Pony Club’s 90th anniversary this year, they have launched a fantastic new limited edition which can be found online, via the new store hosted and driven by HarryHall.com. The range includes a padded, and a soft-shell gilet, polo top, hoodies, and a high-tech base layer. They come in adult and children’s sizes, are embroidered with a special anniversary motif and reflect colours inspired by The Pony Club’s iconic tie. With prices starting from just £16, the limited edition…

Heather Blitz and Semper Fidelis Kick Off Final Week of Competition at AGDF With Win in FEI Grand Prix CDI3* Presented by Brooke USA Heather Blitz (USA) and Semper Fidelis have won the FEI Grand Prix (for the Freestyle) CDI3* presented by Brooke USA during the 12th week of the Adequan Global Dressage Festival (AGDF). Said Heather on her ride and score of 70.609%. I was really happy with her in general, just her general focus. I think that all the horses at the show this whole day are high…

British Riding Clubs Announce Rewards For Members Competing In British Showjumping The British Riding Club (BRC) have announced they will begin rewarding their members who are competing in British Showjumping (BS) competitions. The BRC want to start rewarding and acknowledging the success of their members in the sport, as they launch two annual leagues with BS. They annual leagues will be displayed on the BS website, as of 1st April 2019. The league is set to highlight those who are members of both the BRC and BS, and sit in…

Bolesworth Estate to Host Young Horse Championship Show Nina Barbour yesterday afternoon talked of ‘joining the dots’ during the official launch of the H F Sport Horses Bolesworth Young Horse Championship Show. The event, due to be held in August 2019 at the stunning Bolesworth Estate in Cheshire, will focus on young British horse talent, with an overall aim to ‘promote the best’ and make British breeding great once again. Discussing plans, direction and focus, Nina was joined by industry influencers including Chief Executive of the BSJA, Iain Graham, local…

RDA Scotland Announced as Official Charity Partner for Land Rover Blair Castle International Horse Trials Land Rover Blair Castle International Horse Trials have announced The Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) Scotland as the official charity partner for 2019. Running over four days (22 – 25 August), Land Rover Blair Castle International Horse Trials is Scotland’s leading equestrian event, attracting over 45,000 visitors every year. The RDA enriches the lives of people with disabilities through horse riding and carriage driving. Every year via a network of 500 volunteer groups and…

Nearly Two Horses a Week Die in UK Traffic Accidents Report the BHS The British Horse Society (BHS) have reported alarming new statistics revealing nearly two horses a week are being killed on UK roads.  There was over 845 incidents involving horses and drivers reported to BHS last year. Each year, the BHS collate statistics each to understand the rate of incidents involving horses and riders on UK roads. In the last year alone, 87 horses and 4 people have been tragically killed whilst riding on the roads and 73%…

Alltech Hartpury Conference to Return for a Ninth Year The Alltech Hartpury Conference will return for the ninth year running to Hartpury University on Wednesday, May 8th 2019. Undergraduate and Postgraduate students from across the UK will be presenting topics of equestrian science, with prizes for the best oral and poster presentations being presented from event sponsor, Alltech. All topics of equestrian interest are encouraged, with particular focus being placed on Equine Behaviour and Welfare, Equine Business Management, Breeding, Genetics and Stud Management, Equine Health and Therapy, Equine Nutrition and…

Henrik von Eckermann Scoops The Dutch Masters Rolex Grand Prix Honors Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) riding Toveks Mary Lou took The Rolex Grand Prix honors, during an exhilarating action-packed class at the 2019 edition of The Dutch Masters. Victorious only by a narrow margin, hot on Eckermann’s heels was Rolex Testimonee and current FEI World number one, Steve Guerdat (SUI) riding Albfuehren’s Bianca. Third place went to former FEI World number one Peder Fredricson (SWE) riding H&M Christian K. Forty of the world’s elite horse and rider combinations contended for…

App Allows Riders To Instantly Report Road Incidents The British Horse Society (BHS) have lauched a new app feature, allowing riders to instantly report road incidents. The new initiative is being trialled on the Huufe app, which offers rewards in exchanged for riding to users. The new feature will allow riders to report road incidents whilst out hacking, “with just too clicks”. On the collaboration, co-founder of the Huufe app, Richard Phillips, explained; “Riders can simply press a button in the app, select the type of incident and the BHS…

Carl Hester and Nip Tuck Make it a Hat-Trick at Keysoe Carl Hester and Nip Tuck continue form, finishing with a hat-trick at Keysoe Equestrian Centre, Bedfordshire. It was an evening of rare treats for the enthusiastic home crowd at the College Equestrian Centre. An all-star cast descended upon the venue to do battle in the hotly-contested Equine Construction Grand Prix Freestyle, and though the final scores were tight at the top, British stalwart Carl Hester managed to edge the win from teammate Charlotte Dujardin. Carl’s victory was all the…

BS Announces Nations Cup Youth and Pony Squads British Showjumping (BS) have announced the riders who will represent Great Britain (GBR) in this year’s Pony and Youth Nations Cup in Opglabbeek, Belgium. The Nations Cup competition is set to run between 4th-7th April 2019, at Sentower Park. The Youth squads are set to appear first, competing in the Children and Young Rider Grand Prix on 4th April, whilst the Pony squad will take on their Grand Prix the following day. The Youth squads are then set to perform in the…

Carl Hester and Nip Tuck Return in Spectacular Fashion Dressage sensation Carl Hester last night took a win as he returned to competition on board Nip Tuck in the Equine Construction CDI Dressage Grand Prix, at Keysoe. The win came following a short break in competition since the European Championships in Gothenburg 2017. It was announced in February that the pair would make their return to competition at Keysoe CDI3*. He last did the Europeans in 2017, and it does feel like it’s been ages! He was fourth there, and…