Who will win on Badminton’s 75th anniversary?.
The scene is set for a competitive and exciting 75th-anniversary Mars Badminton Horse Trials, which has received a stellar entry of 90 horses for what promises to be a historic occasion. The list includes 11 of the top 12 riders in the FEI World Rankings, plus 19 first-timers and competitors representing 11 nations, all vying…
Read MoreBritish Riding Clubs and SEIB Insurance Brokers – Going from Strength to Strength
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…
Read MoreWestgate Labs celebrate 25 years of Improving the Way Horses are Wormed.
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…
Read MoreEquine Massage – What is it?
A horse’s body works really hard. It has over 200 bones, 700 muscles and can gallop at up to 45 miles an hour. It’s lungs can take in 60 litres of air. It is a well adapted machine, a herd animal that can roam up to 20 miles in a day eating vegetation and avoiding…
Read MoreMARS Badminton Horse Trials Prize Money Boost for 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…
Read MoreMcTimoney College of Chiropractic to host the first Animal Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Conference
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…
Read MoreRetraining of Racehorses delighted to announce Zara Tindall MBE as its new Patron
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:…
Read MoreIt’s a One, Two for Rare British Breeds in the 2023 SEIB Search for a Star Championships at Your Horse Live
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…
Read MoreAmateurs rule the SEIB Racehorse to Riding Horse HOYS Championship 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…
Read MoreHomebred Hack on a high in SEIB Search for a Star HOYS Final
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…
Read MoreBook Launch
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…
Read MoreLivery yard owners survey reveals significant support for yard licensing
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…
Read MoreFormer Burghley winner judges SEIB Racehorse to Riding Horse qualifier
The final SEIB Racehorse to Riding Horse qualifier of the 2023 season took place on the 3rd of September in the main arena at the Defender Burghley horse Trials. With just two final Horse of the Year Show tickets remaining in the 2023 R2R series, the atmosphere in the class at Burghley was superb. Thirteen…
Read MoreThe first Asto Equina® CT scanner to be installed in Wales at Cotts Equine Hospital
Cotts Equine Hospital is proud to announce a major advancement in equine imaging with the installation of the first Asto Equina® CT scanner in Wales. This cutting-edge technology will be housed in the hospital’s new facility on their Cowbridge site, set to open later this summer. The Equina® CT scanner has been carefully selected by…
Read MoreBumper entries get SEIB Search for a Star and Racehorse to Riding Horse 2023 off to a flying start!
A damp and misty start to the day at Vale View Equestrian on the 23rd April did not deter the enthusiasm and excitement of the record number of competitors. Entries across the huge range of Horse of the Year Show and Your Horse Live qualifying classes on offer at the first Search for a Star…
Read MoreSEIB Insurance Brokers Ltd launch new budget-friendly Core Horse Insurance
SEIB is proud to announce the launch of Core Horse Insurance – a new, affordable horse insurance policy for those with more limited insurance budgets. Developed by their team of horse owners and insurance specialists, Core Horse Insurance provides an alternative level of cover for those who are considering insuring their horse for the first…
Read MoreAnimal Chiropractic Training for Undergraduates
A new video has been launched by the McTimoney Animal Association explaining the benefits of a career as an animal chiropractor, aimed at undergraduates needing to make career decisions. School or college leavers with A-levels or equivalent can enrol for the new Master in Veterinary Chiropractic 2023 course, a 4-year full time programme at the…
Read MoreBadminton unveils new-look cross-country course
Both riders and spectators at Badminton Horse Trials, presented by Mars Equestrian, will be treading new ground on the cross-country course, which was unveiled this week. Eric Winter, the course-designer, has utilised an undulating new area of the Park where the topography will refresh the track and offer enhanced viewing. The ability to switch direction…
Read MoreIs my trailer safe? Insight from claims statistics help prevent horse trailer theft
Following a sustained rise in trailer theft over the past year, Ecclesiastical, the insurer behind SEIB Insurance Brokers’ bespoke horse trailer policies, has provided some statistics on claims made during this period. These statistics are proving useful in offering suggestions to help prevent future trailer theft. Since new trailer towing laws were introduced in the…
Read MoreProject Pony joins the stable of fence sponsors at the Badminton Horse Trials, presented by Mars Equestrian.
Project Pony (@projectponypp) is an initiative which aims to identify and support up and coming young athletes with a realistic ambition of riding at the top level and that would most benefit from the support that Project Pony can offer. The core aim of the project is to help the most deserving and talented riders…
Read MoreWho will be crowned Badminton champion?
Riders from 10 nations will contest the 2023 Badminton Horse Trials, presented by Mars Equestrian (May 4-8), in what promises to be a thrilling and memorable competition on the occasion of the Coronation. The brilliant British combination of Laura Collett and London 52, winners of an Olympic team gold medal in Tokyo, will be back…
Read MoreFree Webinar from the McTimoney College of Chiropractic
Tuesday 21st March 2023 @7.30pm The role of animal chiropractic in the rehabilitation of injuries The McTimoney College of Chiropractic is delighted to announce the next information evening in their series of free webinars focused on the effective use of the McTimoney approach for animals: “The role of animal chiropractic in the rehabilitation of injuries”.…
Read MoreSEIB Insurance Brokers celebrate Diamond Anniversary and giveaway a double horse trailer for good measure!
Barry Fehler started his business SEIB Insurance Brokers Ltd as South Essex Insurance Brokers in 1963. The company will celebrate turning 60 years-old this year. There is much to celebrate for this award-winning broker entrenched in insuring businesses and individuals across the equestrian, funeral and private-hire sectors. Renowned for ‘putting something back’ into the markets…
Read MoreThe Need for a Register of Qualified Animal Health Professionals
The need for a register of qualified animal health professionals more important than ever! The Animal Health Professions Register (AHPR) have highlighted how vital it is for all qualified practitioners to belonging to a register of professionals following the increase in unqualified therapists offering treatment to animals. This issue was raised by qualified animal health…
Read MoreNew, first of its kind, undergraduate Masters degree in Veterinary Chiropractic now available!
The McTimoney College of Chiropractic is proud to announce that a new 4-year programme in Veterinary Chiropractic is available to undergraduates, so those without a previous degree can undertake the training and education required to enter this sought-after career. Over the past 50 years, the McTimoney College of Chiropractic has been training and educating human…
Read MoreMaisemore RDA marks Hartpury anniversary with a visit from HRH The Princess Royal
HRH The Princess Royal joined Maisemore Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) volunteers, invited guests and Hartpury University and Hartpury College staff today to celebrate their 50thanniversary and mark 15 years based at Hartpury Equine. Operating from the equine centre at Hartpury University and Hartpury College, the Maisemore RDA provides and delivers opportunities for therapy,…
Read MoreBritish Breeding Baileys Horse Feeds Equine Bridge and Futurity Elite Auction
Following the great success of our Equine Bridge Dressage event earlier this year, it is now the turn for our latest crop of British Breeding Baileys Horse Feeds Futurity Graduates from eventing and showjumping to join us for their very own tailored two-day training and evaluations programme, which will take place at the British Showjumping…
Read More£500,000 awarded to support the advancement of heritage and arts and rural and equestrian communities.
SEIB Insurance Brokers and Benefact Group announce Movement for Good larger grant winners. For the fourth year running, SEIB Insurance Brokers and the Benefact Group are giving away £1 million to charities through the Movement for Good Awards. The British Horse Society, World Horse Welfare and the Society of Antiquaries of London were chosen by…
Read MoreBadminton date changed for Coronation
Badminton Horse Trials, presented by Mars Equestrian, will start a day later than planned so that cross-country day does not clash with the Coronation of Charles lll and the Queen Consort on Saturday, May 6, 2023. The dressage phase will now take place on Friday and Saturday (May 5 and 6), cross-country on Sunday (May…
Read MoreA Royal fairytale comes true in the 2022 SEIB Racehorse to Riding Horse Championship
The late HMQ Elizabeth II now His Majesty The King’s ex-racehorse, First Receiver fulfilled a dream of the late Queen in taking the SEIB Racehorse to Riding Horse championship at Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) on the 5th October in the International Arena at the Birmingham NEC. Her Majesty had long wished for one…
Read MoreLondon Marathon beckons for Hartpury staff and Irish Olympian Jonty Evans
Dr Kathryn Nankervis, Associate Professor and Equine Therapy Centre Manager at Hartpury, will run alongside Irish Olympian Jonty Evans as he takes on the London Marathon following a traumatic brain injury. They’ll be joined by Jonty’s friend Michael Knight, and the trio are running for Headway – a UK-wide charity dedicated to supporting those with acquired brain injuries.…
Read MoreHM The Queen 1926 – 2022
Along with millions of people around the world, I was deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty the Queen. Unlike many, I didn’t have the privilege of meeting the Queen….my closest encounter was standing outside the gates of Balmoral a few years ago and being told that the Queen was walking her beloved dogs…
Read MoreNew Vice-Chancellor and Principal takes up post at Hartpury
Professor Andy Collop has taken up the post of Vice-Chancellor, Principal and CEO at Hartpury University and Hartpury College. Professor Collop, who formerly held the position of Deputy Vice-Chancellor of De Montfort University (DMU), takes up the post following the retirement of Russell Marchant over the summer. Since 2015, he has been Deputy Vice-Chancellor at…
Read MoreALEX HUA TIAN TAKES HARTPURY CCI3*-L CROWN
Even a pole down in Sunday’s final showjumping phase wasn’t enough to prevent China’s Alex Hua Tian winning the NAF Superflex CCI3*L at Hartpury with Jilsonne Van Bareelhof. The imposing 17hh Belgian warmblood by Nevado Van De Rostal looked to have plenty of experience as the pair moved effortlessly through the phases. A dressage score…
Read MoreHartpury’s Golden Girl: Vanir Kamira becomes first mare to win CCI4*S
Piggy March and Vanir Kamira have scored their first international victory since taking the Badminton Horse Trials in 2019, winning the NAF Magic CCI4*S at the NAF Five Star International Hartpury Horse Trials. Vanir Kamira is the first ever mare to win the CCI4*S competition and also delivered her best ever finishing score at an…
Read MoreBates Saddles continues to support the Riders Minds initiative
Bates Saddles understand that mental health is equally as important as physical health, which is why we’re pleased to extend our support of Riders Minds for the second year. Riders Minds is a bespoke, comprehensive online resource committed to helping and enhancing the mental health of horse riders of all levels. In addition to equipping…
Read MoreBFBA Focus 2022 – a date not to be missed
The BFBA are delighted to confirm Focus 2022 will take place over the weekend of 29th and 30th October at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, with the BFBA International Team Horseshoeing Competition taking place on Friday 28th October and Saturday 29th October. Focus has fast become a highlight in the farriery and blacksmithing calendar with the event…
Read MoreHartpury to host 21 nations as Dressage and Eventing European Championships for Young Riders and Juniors heads to Gloucestershire
A total of 21 nations will head to Hartpury University and Hartpury College to compete in the FEI Dressage and Eventing European Championships for Young Riders (YR) and Juniors (JR) 2022 next week (25-31 July). Seven days of competition will see the very best juniors and young riders in the disciplines of dressage and eventing,…
Read MoreCountry Treks Equestrian Centre & Stonelea Riding School Amongst Winners at SEIB Awards 2022
Lifetime achievement celebrated at the SEIB Insurance Brokers Awards 2022 and over £50,000 donated to charity and the Yard of the Year 2022 Award winners announced. The fifth annual SEIB Insurance Brokers Awards took place at Eton College Dorney Lake, Berkshire on the 6th July. Over 150 guests and award finalists attended on the day…
Read MoreThe Relationships Between Equine Health and Pastures
Sophie Warbrick is a MSc student in Global Wildlife Health and Conservation at the University of Bristol. For her master’s dissertation project, she is investigating relationships between equine health and pastures in the UK and ROI. To achieve this, she has designed a short, 10-15 minute online survey which invites anyone over 18 years old…
Read MoreIntroducing Burghley TV 2022
Burghley TV is the new way to view all the action from Land Rover Burghley 2022. This year’s broadcast – presented by the brilliant Nick Luck and Rosie Tapner – will include interviews, special features and “Today @ Burghley” a round-up programme of the best bits of each day. From the first horse inspection on…
Read More#TheWeighToWin – Hickstead Showing Producers are “Weight Aware”
The Horse Trust is ramping up their Healthy Body Condition Awards with many Showing Shows signing up to be ‘Weight-Aware’. This recently included the Derby Meeting, Hickstead on 23rd to 26th June 2022. These coveted awards recognise and reward horses in the best condition as well as providing support and advice. The British Equine Veterinary…
Read MoreHarness Racing Near Ludlow
The harness racing season under WBC rules gathers momentum next weekend with a fixture near Bitterley, Ludlow, on Saturday, July 9th, which promises to be fast, furious and fun in the fresh air of the Shropshire countryside. The feature race on the busy card, the ‘Temptress’ Free For All, has been awarded a breeders bonus…
Read MoreDog Misbehaving? Be on TV in a New Show Called The Dog Academy
TV company Five Mile Films, who make the Channel 4 series The Dog House, are currently making a brand-new prime time series for Channel 4 called The Dog Academy which is all about misbehaving dogs and their owners. They’d like to hear from people who might be struggling with their dog’s behaviour and need help…
Read MoreNAF returns as title sponsor for Hartpury’s major equine events ahead of bumper summer
Leading equine supplement brand NAF returns as title sponsor for Hartpury’s Festival of Dressage (5-10 July), Showjumping Spectacular (26-29 June) and International Horse Trials (10-14 August) in what is set to be a bumper year for Hartpury University and Hartpury College. In addition to the anticipated full return of spectators to the three major equestrian…
Read MoreLaura Collett (GBR) wins Badminton
Laura Collett realised a childhood dream as she won Badminton Horse Trials, presented by Mars Equestrian, after a superb performance on Karen Bartlett and Keith Scott’s London 52. Laura’s finishing score of 21.4 — she added a mere 0.4 of a show jumping time penalty to her dressage mark — is a record completion score…
Read MoreIt’s great to be back at Badminton
Laura Collett and London 52 produced an outstanding cross-country performance at Badminton Horse Trials, presented by Mars Equestrian, to retain their dressage lead and go into tomorrow’s show jumping finale with a fence in hand. Her Olympic team mate Oliver Townend is in second and third places on Swallow Springs and Ballaghmor Class. Ros Canter…
Read MoreOlympic champions in the driving seat at Badminton
Olympic gold medallists Laura Collett and London 52 are in pole position going into tomorrow’s cross-country day at Badminton Horse Trials, presented by Mars Equestrian. They head the dressage leaderboard after a superb performance that earned a score of 21. Scoring is tight at the top and a mere handful of cross-country time penalties over…
Read MoreTom McEwen Leads Badminton Field
Olympic gold medallists Tom McEwen and Toledo de Kerser, took an early lead at the beginning of today’s dressage phase at Badminton Horse Trials, presented by Mars Equestrian, and remained unchallenged at the end of the day after a superb performance for the excellent score of 23.4. ‘It’s a shame he didn’t do that test…
Read MoreBadminton Horse Trials BBC Coverage
The BBC have confirmed the timings of their Sunday highlights programme plus live action of the last 10 show jumping rounds which will decide the 2022 winner. The 135-minute transmission will start at 2.15pm on Sunday, May 8 on BBC2 and will be fronted by the well-known presenter Rishi Persad with a panel of expert commentators including Olympian…
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