British Riding Clubs and SEIB Insurance Brokers – Going from Strength to Strength

By Sally Newcomb | 6th March 2024

SEIB Insurance Brokers are delighted to announce a further valuable sponsorship partnership for the next two years with British Riding Clubs (BRC). SEIB have supported BRC and its events for over 30 years and are looking forward to strengthening their partnership further. In addition to the sponsorship of the SEIB Novice Winter Championships, the insurance…

Westgate Labs celebrate 25 years of Improving the Way Horses are Wormed.

By Sally Newcomb | 14th February 2024

Postal worm egg count specialists, Westgate Labs, was started by husband-and-wife duo David and Gillian Booth back in 1999. The tiny business set out with a huge mission to improve the knowledge and practice of horse worming in the UK, from their farm in Northumberland. David recollects: “It was the most exciting of times, making…

MARS Badminton Horse Trials Prize Money Boost for 2024

By Sally Newcomb | 5th January 2024

Mars Badminton Horse Trials are pleased to announce that the total prize money fund for the event will rise to £425,000 – an increase of 12% on 2023. The winner taking home £117,600 with the relevant increases all down the line. Priority booking for the event is open and 10th January will see the general…

McTimoney College of Chiropractic to host the first Animal Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Conference

By Sally Newcomb | 28th November 2023

The McTimoney College of Chiropractic, the leading institution for animal chiropractic care, is pleased to announce its first Animal Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Conference at the McTimoney College, Abingdon, UK on Wednesday 17th April 2024. This conference will showcase the latest research in animal chiropractic care and rehabilitation through platform and poster presentations. The College is…

Retraining of Racehorses delighted to announce Zara Tindall MBE as its new Patron

By Sally Newcomb | 20th November 2023

Retraining of Racehorses (RoR), a leading charity dedicated to the welfare and retraining of retired racehorses, is delighted to announce Zara Tindall as its new Patron. Zara, a renowned equestrian and dedicated advocate for equine welfare, brings her passion and expertise to support RoR’s mission to safeguard the wellbeing of all former racehorses. Zara said:…

It’s a One, Two for Rare British Breeds in the 2023 SEIB Search for a Star Championships at Your Horse Live

By Sally Newcomb | 16th November 2023

British rare breeds dominated in the Supreme SEIB Insurance Brokers Search for a Star Your Horse Live Championship on the 11th November in the main SEIB Arena at Your Horse Live at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire. A Suffolk Punch mare took the Supreme title and a Dales the reserve. Champions of all shapes and sizes were…

Amateurs rule the SEIB Racehorse to Riding Horse HOYS Championship 2023

By Sally Newcomb | 20th October 2023

Amateur rider, Laura Tylor took top spot in the 2023 SEIB Racehorse to Riding Horse championship at Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) on the 4th October in the International Arena at the Birmingham NEC with her ex-racehorse, Reality Bites. Three of the placed horses in the final were produced and ridden by amateur riders…

Homebred Hack on a high in SEIB Search for a Star HOYS Final

By Sally Newcomb | 19th October 2023

All photos by 1st Class Images A second-generation homebred horse took the amateur showing title in the SEIB Insurance Brokers Search for a Star Championship at the Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) on the 6th October. British Warmblood, Bassingfield Dark Secret, and his rider, practising vet and new mother, Jennifer Church executed a foot-perfect…

Book Launch

By Sally Newcomb | 2nd October 2023

Book launch on Saturday October 14th at the Castle bookshop in Ludlow from 12noon until 2pm. This novel – Ride the Wind – is suitable for children aged 8 and upwards. It is a must read for horse lovers and with the sequel- Ride the Waves to be released shortly it is a brilliant book…

Livery yard owners survey reveals significant support for yard licensing

By Sally Newcomb | 27th September 2023

A recent survey carried out by SEIB Insurance Brokers Ltd and LiveryList found that almost 60% of livery yard owners confirm that they would be supportive of the proposed licensing of livery yards and similar equestrian establishments. With consultation on livery yard licensing already well underway in Scotland, proposals for the rest of the UK…