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Badminton Horse Trials is delighted to announce a new Official Partner for 2022, Lightsource bp. With over 10 years’ experience in solar technology, Lightsource bp is a global leader in the development and management of solar energy projects. Lightsource bp’s purpose is to deliver affordable and sustainable solar power for businesses and communities around the…

The McTimoney Animal Association sponsor SRT2021 – 11th Dec 2021 – The Saddle Research Trust’s 4th International Research Conference. Welfare and Performance of the Ridden Horse: The Future The McTimoney Animal Association are delighted to announce their sponsorship of the 4th International SRT2021 conference, which will present the latest ground-breaking research. The Saddle Research Trust…

A new postgraduate degree launched by Hartpury University focusing on equitation science will equip graduates with the expertise required to influence the development of new ethical training policies and practices that ultimately challenge the status quo. The MSc Equitation Science degree has been designed by Hartpury – hosts of the International Society for Equitation Science…

Leading figures from equine and sport received honorary awards at last week’s Hartpury University graduation ceremony at Gloucestershire Cathedral. Leading British dressage rider and five-time Olympian Carl Hester MBE has been awarded an honorary degree in recognition of his extensive contribution to equestrian sport and education. Having produced many horses to Grand Prix level, Carl…

Leading National Wealth Management firm Woodward Financials and Managing Director David Woodward are delighted to be the main sponsor of Olympic Dressage hopeful Megan Brown. Woodward Financials recently awarded Best Independent Wealth Management Firm of 2021 knows how to win, they continue to lead the way within financial service, breaking the mould and smashing down…

Badminton Horse Trials are thrilled to announce that VOLTAIRE DESIGN are to become the title sponsor for the Grassroots Championships in 2022. The Championships will take place on Tuesday 3rd and Wednesday 4th May at The Duke of Beaufort’s Badminton Estate in Gloucestershire. Badminton is delighted to host The Voltaire Design Grassroots Championships which is…

Badminton Horse Trials are thrilled to announce that MARS EQUESTRIAN™ Sponsorship are to become the presenting sponsor for the 2022 Horse Trials taking place between Wednesday 4th and Sunday 8th May at The Duke of Beaufort’s Badminton estate in Gloucestershire. Following the cancellation of the 2020 and 2021 events due to Covid, Badminton 2022 is…

FORMER racing yard Tyre Hill Equestrian in Hanley Swan, Worcestershire, has been transformed into a state-of-the-art livery facility packed with a plethora of amenities. Built originally in 2017, the yard boasts over two miles of all-weather gallops, all-year individual and herd turnout, 62 fully rubber-matted Röwer & Rüb American barn-style boxes with automatic waters, swivel…

A huge step forward in horse welfare in sport has been taken by Wales & Border Harness Racing Ltd, who have become the first organisation country-wide to race without whips. The association, who promote many meetings locally and across the Welsh Border, decided that whip-free racing would be piloted for the first half of the…

Two members of Great Britain’s gold medal-winning eventing team spearhead a glittering field at this week’s NAF Five Star International Hartpury Horse Trials (12-15 August). Both Oliver Townend and Tom McEwen will head to the Gloucestershire venue, fresh off the back of Tokyo success. Oliver Townend has two rides currently accepted; Chapel House in the…

Olympic website Schedules and Results – https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/olympic-games/en/results/equestrian/olympic-schedule-and-results.htm British Dressage have published an Olympic hub on their website – https://www.britishdressage.co.uk/tokyo-2020-hub/ Horse and Hound have an area specifically for Olympic news and they include a ‘How to Watch’ guide – https://www.horseandhound.co.uk/tokyo-2021-olympic-games BBC Sport have published all the times of all broadcasts whether TV or radio – https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/57822560…

I can’t believe it’s now 18 years since Hereford Equestrian was launched. At the time there was no Facebook nor Instagram, so it was THE online resource to visit to find, buy and sell everything equestrian. Despite the birth of social media, Hereford Equestrian holds it’s own and remains a very popular equestrian website. So…

Behaviour Change Scientist Partners with The Horse Trust and Liverpool University to Raise Awareness of Healthy Body Condition in Show Horses Behaviour change scientist Dr Tamzin Furtado from Liverpool University has joined forces with The Horse Trust to reward healthy body condition in show horses and spread the word on how best to go about…

Harness racing under WBC rules moves from behind closed doors to gladly welcoming  spectators with a  fixture near Bitterley, Ludlow on Saturday, July 10th, which promises to be fast, furious and fun in the fresh air of the Shropshire countryside. Entries received mean there will be a minimum of nine races during the afternoon. The…

Whilst qualifiers for some sports begin on 21st July, the Tokyo 2020 Olympic games officially begin on 23rd July. The equestrian schedule is as follows: Dressage will take place on Saturday 24 July, Sunday 25th July, Tuesday 27th July and Wednesday 28th July. Eventing takes place from Friday 30th July to Monday 2nd August. Show…

A new master’s degree launched by Hartpury University is the first of its kind in the UK, tailored to enhancing therapy and rehabilitation treatment for horse riders, whilst prioritising the welfare of horses. The MSc Horse Rider Musculoskeletal Therapy and Rehabilation programme is designed for qualified practitioners who have a completed a BSc or MSc degree in…

Jamie Alcock’s brother, PC John Alcock, was a serving officer with Grampian Police stationed at Elgin. In August 2003 he was involved in a road traffic accident whilst on duty. He was travelling with colleagues to do their shift on Royal Protection at Balmoral.  He went unconscious at the scene of the accident and never recovered…

The McTimoney College of Chiropractic is delighted to announce their next webinar focused on the effective use of the McTimoney Chiropractic in the veterinary industry on Thursday 10th June at 7pm. The webinar will give an insight into the McTimoney technique and it’s benefits and is ideal for those interested in adding McTimoney Chiropractic to…

Construction is under way on a £700,000 modern arena at Hartpury to expand its range of world-leading facilities, further enhance the student learning experience and increase equine and canine research opportunities. The Equine and Animal Assisted Arena (EAAA) will consist of a covered indoor arena and covered round pen that will provide a contemporary learning environment for Hartpury University…

As we at last emerge at a gallop from the long winter lockdown, lots of new fun rides and other events are being added to the What’s On page. Don’t forget you can use the filters to find the category of event you prefer.

A new postgraduate degree launched by Hartpury University focusing on animal welfare and the UK legal system will equip graduates with the expertise required for management roles within the animal welfare sector. The MSc Animal Welfare, Policy and Legislation degree has been designed by Hartpury – a member of the UK Centre for Animal Law…

Postal worm egg count company Westgate Labs have been championing sustainable horse health for the last 22 years. They haven’t been resting on their laurels during lockdown either, working on wins for the environment by investing in a new range of environmentally friendly packaging.  April 2021 marks a year since the first of their unique…

Got a photo you love of your pony or horse? We’d love to see them and will put them in a new gallery for everyone to enjoy. Please provide a short caption too and include your name if you want it published. Fill in the following form to upload your photos which must be less…

As we move out of lockdown at last and Spring emerges, fun rides, shows and events are being added to the ‘What’s On’ page of the website. Use the filters to find the categories of events which you prefer. Visit dev.herefordequestrian.co.uk/shows-and-events/

It can be confusing working out what you can and can’t do with your horses as the lockdown rules change. The most up to date news can be found on the British Equestrian website: www.britishequestrian.org.uk/news/covid-19-home-nations-announced-next-stage-of-easing-restrictions As of 1st April, the British Equestrian website published the following: FROM 29 MARCH Six people or two households can…

It is with great disappointment and regret, which we know will be shared by many, that we announce the cancellation of the 2021 Badminton Horse Trials which was due to be held “Behind Closed Doors” between the 5th and 9th May. This cancellation also includes the BE90 and BE100 Championships (4th and 5th May). Despite…

Fox Grant have genuine buyers looking for equestrian properties in Herefordshire, Gloucestershire and Worcestershire. If you have a suitable property with between 10 – 40 acres, call Fox Grant now: 01432 367 802 or email liz@foxgrant.com  

Hartpury College has launched a new qualification providing students with the specialised knowledge to pursue a number of rewarding careers within the equine industry. The two-year Extended Diploma in Equine Management (Science) at Hartpury – on Ofsted Outstanding institution – will enable students to gain detailed academic knowledge and an in-depth understanding of equine science.…

A research team including Dr Jane Williams from Hartpury University has put forward a number of recommendations to the equine industry to support horse owners affected by the coronavirus pandemic. It follows a study carried out by Dr Williams, Associate Professor and Head of Research at Hartpury, equine scientist Dr David Marlin and Dr Hayley…

British Breeding have announced that their annual Stallion Event will go ahead in a new virtual format. Sponsored by Baileys Horse Feeds in association with the Competition Stallions Guide, the event will now be delivered by webinar on three consecutive Wednesday evenings to cover each discipline – 10th February, Eventing, 17th February, Showjumping and 24th…

Hartpury University is undertaking new research investigating occupational injuries to stud and racing staff working within UK horseracing, with the aim of developing targeted injury prevention and support initiatives to improve employee welfare. Emma Davies, Programme Manager for the BSc Equestrian Sports Science at Hartpury University, has joined Professor Geoff Lovell (Hartpury University), Dr Jane…

The major equine welfare charities have declared a ‘horse crisis’ in England and Wales in a report published on Redwings website. They conclude that “Everyone is responsible for fixing the broken system behind poor equine welfare in Britain, including horse owners, breeders, dealers, government, landowners, local authorities, equine vets and rescue organisations.” Read the full…

Restrictions are changing regularly regarding the do’s and don’ts of each lockdown. To keep abreast of the latest news, follow: www.gov.uk/coronavirus www.britishequestrian.org.uk/news/ www.bhs.org.uk/advice-and-information/coronavirus-covid-19 www.horseandhound.co.uk www.britishdressage.co.uk/bd-info/coronavirus-covid-19/ www.britisheventing.com/        

UPDATED: Watch again by heading over to the Horse & Country tv website. The LeMieux Grand Prix Dressage Championships take place on 21st and 22nd December and you can watch for free, and even judge it using an app, from the comfort of your sofa. A field of 30 combinations, including Charlotte Dujardin and Carl…

UPDATED: Congratulations to Hollie Doyle who was 3rd in the Sports Personality of the Year Awards behind winner F1 racing driver Lewis Hamilton and 2nd placed footballer Jordan Henderson. —————- Not only is there equestrian interest with a jockey in the Sports Personality of the Year shortlist for 2020, but she’s Herefordshire born and bred!…

Hartpury has announced a new partnership with Racing Welfare to carry out industry-driven research into stable staff injuries and recommend strategies to support injured stable staff to the UK horseracing industry. Emma Davies, Programme Manager for BSc Equestrian Sports Science at Hartpury University, is leading the project in collaboration with the national horseracing charity to…

After much deliberation the decision has been taken to run Badminton Horse Trials 2021 event “Behind Closed Doors” but with the potential to include a limited number of spectators should, come the spring, guidelines/restrictions allow us to do so. All will be under constant review in the coming months and we will keep our loyal…

The British Equestrian Trade Association (BETA) have reported, on behalf of a number of its horse feed manufacturing members, clarification with regards the recent contamination of some horse feeds by Zilpaterol. Whilst there is no health risks to horses, Zilpaterol is prohibited for horses competing under rules. It is used as a feed additive in…

Further Press release on October 14th: “In line with our commitment to keep our customers fully informed, GAIN Equine Nutrition can confirm that the following equine feed batch numbers may be impacted by the presence of an unapproved feed supplement. Cubes (2029 – 2040) Muesli (2028 – 2040) The above batches were manufactured using a…

From 1st January 2021, there are new rules for exporting horses. For full information of all rules, both importing and exporting and regulations during the transition period after Brexit, visit: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/export-horses-and-ponies-from-1-january-2021

Gain Horse Feeds have issued a press release which reads as follows: “5 October 2020: Following a weekend of intensive testing and data analysis, GAIN Equine Nutrition wishes to provide an update on the investigation into the presence of an unapproved feed supplement identified in our equine feed range. We have made significant progress in…

British Breeding Launch the First Futurity Elite Online Auction Unlike studbook or private auctions, the Futurity Elite Online Auction drew on around 400 Futurity entries this year to create a selection of 41 exceptional lots with superb pedigrees, but above all with the highly respected seal of approval that comes from achieving a Gold or…

The British Farriers and Blacksmiths Association’s (BFBA) competitive ‘Lockdown League’ has demonstrated exceptional forging skills and attracted an international entry! The ‘distanced’ events, formed to provide competition, education and fun, took place over three Saturdays in June, July and August from the farriers’ own forge. Two judges at each competition provided images of specimen shoes…

Follow the progress of the 5* event riders and support team who left Badminton on their bikes at 10am this morning raising money for the Midlands Air Ambulance. Lots of money has already been donated and it isn’t too late to donate and be in with a chance of winning some great prizes! Follow their…

Burghley Horse Trials have released details for the Land Rover Burghley Weekend. Pippa Funnell, Sir Mark Todd, Oliver Townend and five-time Olympian Carl Hester MBE headline the all-star cast of the Land Rover Burghley Sunday Programme at 3pm on Sunday 6th September at www.burghley-horse.co.uk Land Rover Burghley organisers invite you to mark the 2020 dates…

A group of local 5* riders and their supporters are swapping horses for bikes as they take on the 150 mile ride from Badminton House to Burghley House on what would have been Burghley weekend. The group will depart from the iconic Badminton House at 10am on Saturday, September 5th, stop at a pre-determined halfway…

A Hartpury University postgraduate research project carried out jointly with Sirona Therapeutic Horsemanship (STH) has underlined the benefits of equine-assisted therapy and learning for children and young adults.  MSc Equine Science student Cherith Wilson collaborated on the new study with Devon-based STH to determine the impact of its Equine Assisted Therapy and Learning (EAT/L) programmes and to help inform industry practice.  The EAT/L programmes at STH, one of a number of programmes offered by the charity, are undertaken by young people aged from six to 19.  Normally held over…

The British Breeding/Baileys Horse Feeds Futurity Evaluations are now mid-way through, and the high-quality entries continue to impress the team of international evaluation experts with 5 highly coveted gold awards achieved this week in the Dressage and Eventing categories. For the first time ever owners and breeders are submitting their entries in a digital format…

Postgraduate researcher Fiona Bloom has performed a key specialist role as a volunteer supporting the NHS seven days a week during the Covid-19 pandemic. Fiona, who is studying a PhD at Hartpury University in lameness in endurance horses to promote welfare, longevity and competitive success, was formerly employed as a specialist respiratory physiotherapist before setting up…