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The second week of The British Breeding/Baileys Horse Feeds Futurity Evaluations saw a strong representation for show jumping stars of the future with 3 highly coveted Gold awards presented. For the first time breeders have been submitting their entries in a digital format in sets of detailed videos taken on hard and soft ground that…

Hartpury has announced a new partnership with three organisations – the Society of Master Saddlers, the Worshipful Company of Loriners and the Worshipful Company of Saddlers – to carry out industry-driven research and promote equine education. With horse welfare at the heart of all the organisations’ equestrian activities, the partnership will drive forward training, education…

The British Breeding/Baileys Horse Feeds Futurity Evaluations set off with a strong start with breeders for the first time submitting their entries in a digital format in sets of detailed videos taken on hard and soft ground that were examined by a team of international experts, including a senior veterinarian, nutritionist, linear scorer and senior…

This summer, the team in charge of the British Breeding Baileys Horse Feeds Futurity series have entered a partnership with ClipMyHorse.TV to deliver new concept; the first ever Futurity Elite Online Auction. To be held in September 2020, the auction will feature the best Futurity entries of the year in the disciplines of dressage, eventing…

A study at Hartpury University suggests the vast majority of people working within the UK horseracing industry believe changes made to their working practices as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic have been effective in maintaining health and safety. As a result of Covid-19, the sport was suspended by the British Horseracing Authority from 18…

Hartpury University and Hartpury College have been allocated the 2022 FEI Dressage and Eventing European Championships for Young Riders & Juniors. The Gloucestershire venue had been due to host the 2020 Championships until they were cancelled in May due to the coronavirus pandemic. The FEI Board reached the decision during a three-day video conference meeting…

British Equestrian has had confirmation from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) that equestrian indoor arenas will be permitted for use from 4 July in England. Indoor equestrian facilities in Wales remain closed at present but work will continue to lobby government and sport agencies for change. Kings Equestrian have added their…

Hartpury University international student Patrick Duncan has launched an exciting new venture that uses algorithms to predict which racehorses could be champions of the future. Patrick’s enterprise, Bio-Cal Thoroughbreds, produces a Biomechanical Analysis Report to provide bloodstock agents, trainers and owners with a scientific and mathematically-based assessment of the potential ability of racehorses. Patrick, who…

The British Horse Society have put out the following news on their website: “We are encouraging our members and the wider equestrian community in England, Scotland and Wales to resume riding whilst maintaining social distancing and staying alert to control the virus. This is with immediate effect in Scotland and Wales (please check your nation’s…

Hartpury has today announced the cancellation of the NAF Hartpury Festival of Dressage, NAF Hartpury Showjumping Spectacular, NAF International Hartpury Horse Trials and the FEI Dressage & Eventing European Championships for Young Riders and Juniors 2020 due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The venue is currently working with the FEI to establish whether the FEI…

Award winning postal worm testing service, Westgate Labs, has produced a free interactive training course to help owners learn more about equine parasites and ways to protect their horses from worms. The module, entitled ‘An Introduction to Parasite Control’ went live today, 30th April 2020, and features fun facts, quizzes and videos to explain about…

A study supported by Hartpury University into the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on horses and horse owners has provided a number of recommendations for the equine industry, to mitigate the potential impact. Dr Jane Williams – Associate Professor and Head of Research at Hartpury – joined scientific and equine consultant Dr David Marlin and…

The Harry Hall One Club Online Championships begin today on Facebook and here’s what they’re offering: “Let’s have some fun! We’re bringing the show to you and we want those who can’t get to their horse involved too, so grab your dogs, cats (other pets also welcome) and get involved in the Harry Hall One…

Hartpury University is supporting research looking at the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on horses and horse owners. The study aims to mitigate any potential long-term negative impact. Dr Jane Williams – Associate Professor and Head of Research at Hartpury – has joined scientific and equine consultant Dr David Marlin and Louisa Taylor MRCVS, veterinary…

Blue Peter presenter Lindsey Russell has paid a special visit to Hartpury in her attempt to complete an extraordinary horseriding challenge for the world’s longest running children’s programme. Lindsey had been set the demanding task of progressing from complete riding beginner to being able to jump a fence on a horse after only six weeks.…

Following the Government’s COVID-19 public health restrictions and its statement that emergency services are withdrawn from supporting mass gatherings from Tuesday 17th March, we are sorry to announce it is no longer possible to stage Badminton Horse Trials between the 6th and 10th May in any capacity. This cancellation also includes the Science Supplements Cup. This…

NAF has renewed and expanded its sponsorship deal with Hartpury, taking up the title sponsorship role at the Hartpury Festival of Dressage (1-5 July), Hartpury Showjumping Spectacular (14-16 July) and International Hartpury Horse Trials (12-16 August). The supplement company has sponsored the annual International Horse Trials since 2011 but will add the NAF Five Star…

Horse health test specialists Westgate Labs were amazed and delighted to take two of the top honours at the British Equestrian Trade Association International Trade Fair 2020, 19-21 January. They scooped the coveted Judge’s Choice Innovation Award for a test to help guard against the risk of sand colic as well as lifting a BETA…

Inspired by years of owning horses and battling with the British weather in a bid to keep her horses ‘out’, MudRugs was born, the brain-child of Louise Gant who heads a small organisation based near Leominster, Herefordshire. Originally from Hampshire, Louise moved with her husband to Herefordshire in 2018, to escape city life. They relocated…

About the Author: Alex Atock was born in Dublin in 1932 and graduated from the Veterinary College of Ireland in 1958. His love for all things equine commenced as a small child and continued throughout his life. Following some years in general veterinary practice in Ireland and England and resulting from his interest in racing.…

Badminton Horse Trials, one of the most established equestrian sporting events, is set to enter a remarkable eighth decade, with the Box Office for advance tickets opening to the public on Monday, 13th January, offering discounts for early booking. Badminton, which was recently voted the ‘Best Event Award – Outdoor Eventing’ by the prestigious publication…

Hartpury University has launched a new equine degree driven by industry experts to enable graduates to succeed in the global equine industry. The BSc (Hons) Equine Performance with Rehabilitation degree at Hartpury – among the largest equine education establishments in the world – will provide students with knowledge of the latest scientific principles and practices.…

Professor Renate Weller Dr Med.Vet, PhD, MRCVS, FHEA has received the Worshipful Company of Farriers (WCF) Honorary Fellowship in recognition of her “outstanding contribution to the craft of farriery and the welfare of the horse”. The presentation at a recent Court meeting in London was made following nomination for this distinguished award. Renate is only…

Badminton Horse Trials are pleased to announce two new Official Event Partners in MARS Equestrian™ and Science Supplements® for the 2020 Horse Trials due to take place between the 6th and 10th May at The Duke of Beaufort’s Badminton estate in Gloucestershire. “We are delighted to welcome both Science Supplements® and MARS Equestrian™ to the…

Renowned physiotherapy group Bradford’s has secured planning permission for a new headquarters. After two years of negotiations with planners, the specialist physiotherapy and veterinary physiotherapy practice will be allowed to convert a series of historic outbuildings at Coton Cottage Farm, off the Hanley Road in Malvern. The old dairy parlour will become a suite of…

As the 2019 British Breeding Baileys Horse Feeds Futurity series comes to a close, the British Breeding Celebration Ball on Saturday 9th November will recognise the achievements of top-scoring participants.  Awards will be presented by Baileys to the top scoring foal, yearling, two-year-old and three-year-old within the dressage, endurance, eventing and showjumping discipline categories from…

Building on the success of the first RoR Showcase at Aintree last year the 2019 RoR Showcase will be held at Hartpury University and College in Gloucestershire on Saturday 23rd November 2019 A show for anyone interested in buying or retraining a former racehorse A day of live demos, close up clinics, expert advice and displays…

For the ninth year running, Absorbine are hugely proud to be sponsoring The Groom of the Year Awards.  Voting for this year’s nominees is now underway for this prestigious national award, with the winner to be announced at The British Showing Awards on 19th October 2019, at the National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham.  Finalists have been…

Piggy French made the NAF International Hartpury Horse Trials her own with a win & 2nd in the CCI-S 4* and a win in the CCI-L 3*. The weather threw everything at us from lovely sunshine to high winds, horizontal rain, torrential showers and thunder over the 5 days, but nothing spoilt this fabulous event…

Leading laboratory Westgate Labs has forged a successful partnership with World Horse Welfare to tackle the ever present threat of parasite infection in horses. Worm burdens are a significant feature of the nearly 2000 situations that the 16 World Horse Welfare Field Officers attend annually. Westgate Labs is providing free worm egg count tests to…

William Funnell claimed victory in the Hartpury Equine Area Trial with the only double clear from the 33 runner field. Hartpury has proved to be a happy hunting ground for the Surrey-based rider, proven once again with a host of wins and placings during this show. The imposing chestnut jumped faultlessly in the first round,…

I don’t know where the time goes, but it’s 16 years since I launched Hereford Equestrian and the website still attracts a huge amount of traffic.  Filters on the what’s on page and categories in the classified ads and business directory make it easy for you to drill down to the content you’re looking for.…

British Breeding is encouraging owners and breeders of British bred young sport horses to bring them along to the 2019 British Breeding Baileys Horse Feeds Futurity evaluations, which will be held at Pencoed on 27th July.   This highly regarded series for foals and young stock aims to identify talented horses that will go on…

Professional riders looking for a yard with accommodation to rent need look no further than The Conigree Yard at Conigree Court, Nr Newent, Gloucestershire. A newly constructed equestrian yard set in a good location with up to 20 acres. Newly converted barn conversion with stabling for 24, feed/tack room, vet/wash box, lunge ring. 60m x…

Portugal’s Luis Principe brought down the curtain on this year’s Hartpury Festival of Dressage with a victory in Sunday’s Equikro FEI CDI Intermediate I Freestyle. The win was a fitting way to conclude a week of dazzling international performances, world debuts and stunning displays. With 14 nations represented, the festival lived up to its international…

Charlotte Dujardin and Mount St John Freestyle’s highly anticipated kür made a winning world debut at Hartpury’s Festival of Dressage last night (Saturday 6th July). The 10-year-old daughter of Fidermark pulled out all the stops, earning a personal-best mark of 87.6%. No judge marked the combination lower than 86% with two judges even awarding 89%. Emma…