British Breeding Stallion Event – February 8th 2020
British Breeding are delighted to announce their third Stallion Event, which will take place at Addington Equestrian Centre, Buckinghamshire on Saturday 8th February 2020. London Olympic showjumping gold medallist stallion Big Star will return to the event, alongside a host of top stallions from high profile studs, including Catherston, Caunton Manor, Future Sport Horses, New…
Read MoreBADMINTON ANNOUNCE NEW OFFICIAL EVENT PARTNERS
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…
Read MoreFrom The Ground Up: Top Tips on Staying Safe When Handling Your Horse
Many of us read the recent story on Horse and Hound and shared here on Hereford Equestrian following a 77-year old handler being airlifted to hospital after being kicked in the head. Aside from always wearing a helmet when handling horses, here are some simple, safety first tips to keep you, others and your horse…
Read MoreClassified Ads Updated
The classified ads section has been updated to a new version. Hopefully all will work as it should but if you have any problems at all, please email me with details of the issues and I will correct them.
Read MoreRENOWNED PHYSIOTHERAPY GROUP WINS PLANNING PERMISSION FOR NEW HQ
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…
Read MoreBritish Breeding Celebration Ball
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…
Read More“Real Liveries of a County Near You – The Only Way Is Up!” – Blog Post by Helen Watts
There’s a farm called Misery, but of that we’ll have none Because we know of one That’s always lots of fun (Ha ha!) And this one’s name is Jollity; believe me, folks, it’s great For everything sings out to us as we go through the gate Bonzo Dog Band I was not always lucky enough…
Read MoreRoR Showcase to be held at Hartpury
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…
Read MoreEngland farriery team victorious at the BFBA International Championships
The British Farriers and Blacksmiths Association (BFBA) 40th International Team Horseshoeing Championships took place over the weekend of 21st and 22nd September. England’s Senior and Apprentice Teams both secured wins in their respective Championships with England’s Steven Beane securing the Individual Championship. 15 senior teams and 8 apprentice farrier teams from across the world undertook…
Read MoreBADMINTON HORSE TRIALS GETS A MAKEOVER
World-renowned Badminton Horse Trials is proud to introduce a new look for the 2020 event and beyond. The new Badminton logo signals an exciting stage in the event’s evolution as it moves into its eighth decade. Having celebrated its 70th anniversary this year, the 2020 event will quite literally be marked by a fresh and…
Read MoreRiding the horse life/work balance: Is being your own boss the solution?
There can’t be a horse owner out there who hasn’t sat at their desk in the winter months, watching the light dwindle and thought about working for themselves. No more arriving at the yard when it’s dark in the morning and dark again at night. No more having to ask friends or pay to have…
Read MoreCastlemorton Alert
Important for Anyone who lives or rides near or on Castlemorton Common. There is a car race rally on Saturday 7th September involving 120 rally cars. The rally starts at Eastnor and repeats a circular route to Castlemorton Common 3 times over the day. Some roads will be closed from 7 am until late PM/Evening.…
Read MoreHome Is Where My Horse Is
Seeing as moving house is one of the most stressful events we can experience, moving your horse can also rank right up there with it. Yes, we may be fully aware of the long term benefits we will gain by moving. This knowledge does not lessen the short-term angst level however. I worked out the…
Read MoreVoting Now Open for Absorbine National Groom Awards
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…
Read MorePiggy French remains unbeatable but Harriet Beaumont wins the 2* at Hartpury
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…
Read MoreWestgate Labs supports horse health on the front line with World Horse Welfare
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…
Read MoreWilliam Funnell seals deal in Hartpury Area Trial with sole double clear
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,…
Read MoreHereford Equestrian is 16 years old today!
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.…
Read MoreBRITISH BREEDING 2019 FUTURITY COMES TO BRIDGEND
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…
Read MoreYard to Rent Suitable for Professional Rider
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…
Read MoreHappy Rider = Happy Horse. Is your body coming between you?
Let’s get one thing out there right off the bat: this post is not about body shaming. It’s about having a happy relationship with it and therefore, a happier relationship with your horse. I am not about to enter debates about whether or not you may be too heavy for your horse either. Also, if…
Read MoreA fitting finale for Hartpury’s fabulous Festival of Dressage
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…
Read MoreMount St John Freestyle’s highly anticipated kür makes winning world debut
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…
Read MoreBritish Breeding Re-Launch Equine Bridge
British Breeding are delighted to announce the re-launch of the newly enhanced British Breeding Equine Bridge, in association with British Showjumping, British Dressage and British Eventing. The Equine Bridge is a programme designed to bring together breeders, trainers, riders and owners to support the very best British bred horses on their journey into the sport…
Read MoreKerry Lee, Welsh National & Grade 1 winning Racehorse Trainer is Recruiting
Work Rider/Stable Staff required to join the existing successful team in Herefordshire with trainer Kerry Lee. Sensible full time hours One to one care of horses Good wages, pool money & pension Good accommodation provided Well run private yard and gallops Opportunity to develop skill and progress career Previous experience working with horses is essential.…
Read MoreBridle for Showing Yearling?
Question to Claire: “Hi, I have a yearling filly, born august 2018. I am planning doing a couple of local shows with her in hand at the end of the season. She is small for her age and I was just wondering what bridle I should use with her? ive been told to show her…
Read More25 years of customer service leads to new shop opening.
A new store opens in Bishops Frome / Herefordshire at the end of June. CL Country will open its doors on the 28th June. Founder and Managing Director, Emily Knapp, brings 25 years of customer service and account management experience from both the hospitality and manufacturing corporate worlds to her new venture. CL Country will stock a…
Read MoreNEW LOOK FOR BADMINTON ORGANISING TEAM
Following Hugh Thomas’s retirement from the helm at Badminton Horse Trials, long term Assistant Director Jane Tuckwell will now step up to Event Director. She will be supported by Andrew Tucker, who will take up the new full time position of Commercial Director, while the experienced office and box office team will continue unchanged, as…
Read MoreAll the Single Riders – Put Your Hands Up!
Time to saddle up your inner Beyonce. And not just the single ladies out there. This includes LBGQT riders or anyone in a relationship who feels alone. Or with the fear their fate is the equine equivalent of Crazy Cat Lady as they age. Ending up that weird horse hoarder with several assorted equines of…
Read MoreShowing your Horse? Learn the Winning Formula!
The 2019 showing season is now well underway. Whether you have qualified already, or are just starting out, learn the winning formula with showing training from Claire Oliver at Upper House Farm, Upleadon, Nr Newent, Gloucestershire, GL18 1HL Small groups or individual. Individual or group sessions available, afternoon or evening. Showing or working hunter. Class assessment:…
Read MoreChecking out from Heartbreak Hotel: From Unhorsed to Back in the Saddle Again.
I never thought I would buy a second horse. Of course, there were the lottery win fantasies we all indulge in. Where in addition to buying that dream horse property and its purpose built American style barn with 20 Loddon boxes, I also bought or adopted the horses with which to fill it. Aside from…
Read MoreWhat a Week it Was!
Badminton Horse Trials is over for another year, won by the immensely popular and humble Piggy French. It was an epic event with excitement to the very last seconds of the competition as Oliver Townend, leader throughout the event, added an extremely costly 1.6 time penalties to his show jumping round allowing Piggy French to win…
Read MoreIt’s Badminton!
This week it’s Badminton, viewed by most as the greatest event in the world, the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials is the event all event riders want to win. Flying the flag for Herefordshire yet again is Louise Harwood who this year rides Balladeer Miller Man at his first Badminton, but it will be a 9th…
Read MoreBritish Breeding Announces 2019 Futurity Plans
British Breeding is delighted to announce the dates and plans for its 2019 British Breeding Baileys Horse Feeds Futurity evaluations. This highly regarded series for foals and young stock aims to identify talented horses that will go on to compete successfully in the future. With many Futurity graduates already competing at top level in…
Read MoreOff the Track: Could an Ex-Racehorse Be Your New Best Friend?
Whenever I can I like to get up to the HEROS Racehorse Rehoming Charity at North Farm Stud which is located just outside of Wantage in Oxfordshire. The charity, which occupies 80 acres of rolling Oxfordshire countryside, is run by Grace Muir who has successfully rehomed hundreds of ex-racehorses since she set up HEROS in…
Read MoreEric’s Badminton Course Retains a Natural Country Feel
In his third year as Badminton course designer, Eric Winter has kept his philosophy of making his track look as naturally cross country as possible. There is next to no artifice, seen at many other events, in a flowing journey around Badminton Park. As usual the ASX Starter flower bed (1) is in the main…
Read MoreBradford’s Physiotherapy Group Moves to New Worcestershire Base
Leading physiotherapy group Bradford’s has moved into new offices in Malvern. Bradford’s Veterinary Physiotherapy and its human clinic, Bradford’s Physiotherapy, have relocated from Ledbury to the Open Space Business Centre on Blackmore Park Road. Based at the new offices are Consultant Chartered Physiotherapists Tim and Rhiannon Bradford, along with their existing team of physios and office…
Read MoreFaecal sand testing now available
Faecal sand testing now available for horses to help reduce the risk of sand colic by monitoring sediment levels Colic is one of the most common emergency problems in the horse and has many different causes, one of which can be sand in the horse’s gut. Animals ingest it as they graze and it can accumulate…
Read MoreThe Importance of Roughage in the Horse Diet
The horse’s diet has evolved over the years due to the way in which they have had to look for food, water and shelter. Horses are known as nomadic gregarious herbivores. Which means they move around in herds for safety, eating grass and other roughage they can find on their journey to find the sparse…
Read MoreGet Back – You Don’t Know Me Like That! The Skinny on Yard Bullies
A friend of mine just messaged me very distressed. A person on her yard had called her ugly. Apparently there had been previous altercations and the individual in question has a reputation for being somewhat unpleasant – not only to my friend but to others as well. This kind of behaviour – and we can…
Read MoreBoots, Breeches, Bling! My Fake Instagrammable Riding Life
We give so much of our time to our horses. But what about some ‘me’ time for us? We don’t have to be perfect. But would feeling good or better about ourselves influence how we ride? I could probably put good money on the fact that each and every one of us has this vision…
Read MoreBridle Colour
Question to Claire: “What colour bridle should I use to show my highland mare in hand. She is a dun colour, should it be brown or black leather? Shelagh” Answer from Claire Oliver: “Hi Shelagh I would suggest you use a plain brown leather bridle, on your highland. Best of luck at your competition.…
Read MoreBolesworth 2019 Elite Auctions
Building on their outstanding success in recent years and continued growth and development of their international competition portfolio, Nina Barbour and her team at Bolesworth are delighted to announce an exciting expansion of their highly regarded showjumping auctions for 2019. Bolesworth Elite Yearling Auction The auction held during the Equerry International Horse Show at Bolesworth has been a phenomenal success to date, with…
Read MoreTake part in Parliamentary inquiry into fireworks
The Petitions Committee inquiry has now been launched thanks to public action which saw more than 370,000 people sign a petition. Animal lovers and anyone affected by the use of fireworks are urged to take action by submitting their views to the UK Parliamentary Petitions Committee. The Petitions Committee is asking you to share your…
Read MoreTop Stallions on Show at British Breeding Stallion Event
Mare owners and sport horse enthusiasts headed to Addington Equestrian Centre on 16th March to watch the re-scheduled British Breeding Stallion Event. The day was a resounding success with over 65 stallions on display in front of the enthusiastic audience. The morning session was dedicated to showjumpers, including an evergreen 25-year-old Arko III who is…
Read MoreCharity Race in Aid of Hospice
On Tuesday 26th March, the race meeting at Hereford, supported by the Clive and Sylvia Richards Charity, was in aid of St Michael’s Hospice with over £47k raised during the day. But over £30k of that total was raised by the amateur jockeys riding in the charity race held at the end of the day. …
Read MoreRacing Returns To Its Roots At Brampton Bryan This Sunday (24th)
After the euphoria of a local point-to-pointer winning at the Cheltenham Festival last week, racing returns to its roots this Sunday (24th) at Brampton Bryan. Indeed, Phillip Rowley, who sent out Hazel Hill to win the St James Park Cheltenham Foxhunters in such style under Alex Edwards, has several entries on the 6 race-card. Organized…
Read MoreSTELLAR ENTRY LIST FOR 2019 BADMINTON
Defending Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Champion, Jonelle Price from New Zealand and 3 of the 4 British team gold medal winners from the 2018 World Equestrian Games head the entries for the 2019 Badminton Horse Trials, which takes place on 1st – 5th May. Jonelle’s Burghley winning husband Tim is also among the star studded line…
Read MoreHappy Hacker? Or Just #Hackedoff?
How many readers out there describe themselves as ‘just a happy hacker’? And before you stop reading, yes, if you do compete as well, this article is also for you. Chances are you hack and also compete or show to varying degrees. Or perhaps you are one of those riders who is never happier than…
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