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The CBHS is undertaking a breed census this year to try and ascertain accurate numbers of pure bred horses currently alive in the World. We would like to encourage ALL OWNERS OF PURE BRED HORSES to inform the Society of: the name of the horse(s), stud book number(s) and the current owner/keeper and address. It…

DEFRA have given notice that they are not awarding a new contract for a central equine database and their contract with the National Equine Database Ltd (NED) will terminate at the end of September 2012. Therefore, the NED website cannot continue to operate beyond the end of September and all NED Services including horse search,…

A short First Aid Awareness Course ( approx 3-4 hrs – no exams!)  has been arranged with a view to giving horse riders, or  any one else  who may be interested, information on how to deal with an accident emergency, perhaps whilst  waiting for the professionals to arrive.It is hoped this will give each of us…

Closing date for the White Paper consultation for the Active Travel Wales Bill is August 14th. No responses received after that date will be considered. It is vital that we send in as many responses as possible from Regions, groups (eg bridleways groups) and individuals. The email address to send the responses to is:-  LGCTransportMailbox@wales.gsi.gov.uk   As it stands…

What a sensational result for Charlotte Dujardin, Carl Hester’s protégé, who today won the freestyle to music at Greenwich Park to win the Olympic gold medal.  She has ridden with such a cool head throughout the competition, even after winning team gold, but the previously controlled emotion bubbled up and there were many tears as…

Another thrilling day at Greenwich Park saw the British Dressage team of Carl Hester riding Uthopia, Charlotte Dujardin riding Valegro and Laura Bechtolsheimer -Mistral Hojris, win a gold medal at the Olympics. As has been well reported in the news, this is the first olympic medal for the British in the dressage…..ever! Carl Hester has…

Nigel Brown AWCF  – European Farrier Championships, Austria 3rd – 5th August 2012 Abergavenny Farrier, Nigel Brown, travelled to Austria last weekend as part of the four man team representing the UK to participate in the European Farrier Championships. A total of 54 farriers from across Europe, chosen to represent their countries, took part in…

An incredibly exciting competition sees extremely cool riding by all the British show jumpers to win Gold in the team competition, beating the Netherlands in a nail biting jump off for gold and silver.  The team of Nick Skelton , Ben Maher, Scott Brash and Peter Charles put in superb performances to win. It’s the…

The Olympics have been fantastic for Great Britain so far with many medals won.  At the end of week one, team GB are 3rd in the medal table which exceeds expectation. Our superb, and ever popular event team, brought home a team silver medal which was brilliant, although a little disappointing. Everyone so wanted them…

Silver was brilliant however disappointed anyone is that it wasn’t gold. And to have 5 riders clear XC was incredible. But Germany were brilliant too especially the super talented Michael Jung and Sandra Auffarth and yet again they pipped us.  I was fortunate to get tickets and saw day 2 of the dressage and the cross country.…

SIGN THE PETITION HERE:  www.change.org/petitions/herefordshire-council-save-hereford-racecourse The sad news was announced on July 27th 2012 that Northern Racing are to close Hereford Racecourse at the end of the 2012 season. The reasoning behind this appears to be that the owners of the land, Herefordshire Council, have not been willing to discuss extending the current lease, which has…

Police officers are investigating after more than £1000 worth of harness racing equipment was stolen in Herefordshire. The theft occurred near Leominster sometime between 6.30pm on Saturday 28 July and 9.30am on Sunday 29 July. Sometime overnight it appears that thieves approached a secure barn that is located just off the A49 by firstly cutting…

At last, the Olympics are about to begin after a build up which has seemed to go on for ever.  Not only is the opening ceremony today, but the equestrian eventing trot up is today too, before the eventing kicks off for real tomorrow with day 1 of dressage.  The eventing concludes on Tuesday 31st…

A clear round in the show jumping helped 16 year old Louisa Nesbitt a member of the Ludlow branch of the Pony Club, clinch the individual Silver medal at the European Pony Event Championships in France. Louisa is trained by Worcestershire international riders Kate Cowell (dressage) and Rosie Thomas (eventing) as well as British Pony…

New plans for the website include budget busting training with top riders and trainers, for you and your horse via video. If you are interested, prepare your videos now!  At the moment we are prepared to accept videos of dressage (flatwork) or jumping.  The video can be of schooling at home or video of you…

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a dead horse attached to a cart was pulled out of the River Severn in Worcester. See Horse and Hound news for full story: www.horseandhound.co.uk/news/397/313363.html  But warning – the photograph is gruesome

2 Terriers went missing from the Shifnal, Shropshire on Monday evening.  One is black and white and the other is black and tan.  The black and tan is in pup and due on Monday.  Please call 07815 151 279.  

Pat received severe spinal injuries from a horse training accident now several years ago.  She maintains her aim of being more independent and mobile with an upbeat view on life.  She faces an endless struggle financially and her family and small group of friends are holding a black tie evening with auction of promise on November 10th to raise…

Michelle Lambert is one brave lady! She is going to to jump 12,000 feet out of a plane for the SWHP!! (Society for the Welfare of Horses and Ponies). www.swhp.co.uk She says: “After recieving the SWHP regular newsletter and their desperate plea for money, I decided to help. The SWHP are a small charity who care…

A reminder that the Huntley Championships are on Sunday 22nd July.  If you have qualified please check the Huntley website: www.huntleyschoolofequitation.co.uk  for the schedule, or phone the Huntley School of Equitation office on 01452 830440 to check your qualification status

Meg Morris ran an equine table top sale at Kimbolton Village Hall on 26th June in aid of the Midlands Air Ambulance and reports that it was a huge hit! There were 19 tables and the hall was packed throughout the evening.  Lots of cakes had been made and a raffle with prizes largely donated…

Hartpury Festival of Dressage is delighted to announce that the following combinations, that are listed on the British Equestrian Federation’s Olympic Nominated Entry list, are entered for the CDI*** 6th – 8th July 2012; Carl Hester with Uthopia, Charlotte Dujardin with Valegro, Henriette Andersen with Louis D’Or , Michael Eilberg with Marakov, Gareth Hughes with…

Jamie Evans and Mattie Cowherd, both 3 star Parelli Instructors based in Colorado, are currently in the UK running a number of Study Programs and Clinics. Whilst here,  they will be giving a display of Natural Horsemanship at Langstone Court on Sat 7 July at 3pm as part of the entertainment at Llangarron Fete. This…

A great line up of sport and entertainment awaits you at the 2012 Glanusk International Horse Trials & Country Fair.  With many levels of the sport of British Eventing taking place, there really is something for everyone.  Competitions range from BE90; Novice;  Intermediate;  National Junior Championship and CCI* International.  This year, we are proud to…

The Three Counties Show is going ahead. The show office contacted me today confirming the show will go ahead despite the wet weather. It’s a great show. Don’t miss it.  More info on the Whats on page: www.herefordequestrian.co.uk/events/132/three-counties-show/ Or visit their website:  www.threecounties.co.uk/threecounties/

I have received an email with exciting news from Helen Dawson as follows: “We are looking at the possibility of building an all weather equestrian competition facility in the heart of Monmouthshire. Having lived and worked in this county for 11 years we appreciate how horse orientated the area is. Monmouth has a horsey heart…

Bramham International Horse Trials is underway in Yorkshire with event riders from Herefordshire and surrounding counties competing. In the CCI3* Three day event, Louise Harwood (Skelton) from Eardisley, rides Mr Potts while Rosie Thomas from Grafton Farm, Worcs rides the popular Barry’s Best who missed his run at Badminton this year following the cancellation due…

Horse and Hound report that RAF pilots call for riders to wear high-visibility gear.  H & H report: “If riders want to prevent accidents arising from low-flying aircraft, they must understand how invisible they are in the countryside, say pilots.” Read full story on the Horse and Hound website

It is with much sadness that I must report the passing of Jane Goldsmith FBHS. Jane Goldsmith, who lived in Warwickshire, was a source of inspiration to many.  She was a leading exponent of para equestrian throughout the world as well as a highly respected trainer in all disciplines. A former Chief Examiner for the British…

The Centre of Excellence that is Peasebrook Equine Clinic, a purpose built Equine Veterinary Hospital & Equine Rehabilitation Centre is located in the heart of the Cotswolds on the Gloucestershire – Worcestershire boarders. Peasebrook has seen great expansion, success & development over recent years. With 2012 having seen the acquisition of the NEW PER ECB…

Every day new classified ads and events are posted on the website, so click What’s On or Classified ads above to view those sections. Some adverts are ‘tweeted’, depending on their urgency and whether they are photo ads (they are always tweeted).  You don’t need to be a Twitter user to see these tweets as…

  Today, Thursday 24th May, on the sixth day of its journey, the Olympic Flame will travel from Gloucester, through Hartpury, Staunton/Corse and on to Ledbury. It will enter Hartpury at 9.20 am and be carried through the village before getting to Staunton and Corse at 9.35am.   The full schedule through Herefordshire can be seen…

The Met Office have said temperatures would reach the “high-20s” in the South, Midlands and Welsh borders Wednesday onwards, some have even predicted higher than 27C, according to the Telegraph website. So having been cold and wet for 6 weeks, you’re now going to be too hot!

RECORD INTERNATIONAL FIELD AT THE SUBARU HOUGHTON INTERNATIONAL Over 350 competitors have entered the international classes at this year’s Subaru Houghton International. The organisers have rescheduled the programme to accommodate the huge field, and will now run Cross Country over three days, Friday 25 – Sunday 27 May. 17.  The FEI Nations Cup will take place…

The press release says, Monday 30th April 2012: “The recent exceptional rainfall has left the ground at Badminton totally waterlogged and partially flooded.  Further rain is due this week leaving no chance of the ground drying out.  Very sadly therefore the 2012 Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials has been cancelled. Purchasers of advance tickets, exhibitors, Sponsors and…

Keep an eye on the what’s on page for events which have been cancelled due to the wet weather. The listing will start with “CANCELLED – ” just before the rest of the event listing.  Also, follow us on Facebook and Twitter for instant news and updates. Facebook – www.facebook.com/hereford.equestrian Twitter – www.twitter.com/#Herefordequest

Leading riders, coaches, British Eventing selectors and a veterinarian are offering a unique insight into the thrilling sport of three-day-eventing at this year’s Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials. Tina Cook, Gill Watson and Mandy Stibbe are among the names to offer their advice and anecdotes in an action packed timetable from Thursday 3rd May –…

A local community Police Officer will be attending the Equine Market Watch Tack Sale at Edwyn Ralph Village Hall next Tues night (24th April)  with tack marking and tack checking kits.  If anyone in the area would like to have any of their tack marked on the night, or wants to find out any further information on the systems available regarding…

Please note the change of date for the Lucinda Green Clinic at Hilltop XC Ledbury    www.hilltopxcledbury.co.uk Previously planned for 9th May, it has been changed to Wed. 16th May

Their micro Charity (No 1002933) is privileged to have become a part of “Small Charity Week 2012”.  A national event June 11th until June 15th with all the publicity and razz-a-ma-tazz that the “FSI” can muster. They have been given two opportunities: 1. to hold a fundraising event in the new St David’s Centre in Cardiff. 2. to…

Foster mare required in Tewkesbury area, GLoucestershire for 2 week old TB foal. If you can help please contact 07533890659.

Last week saw one of the first entries secured for Droitwich at Octobers’ prestigious Horse of the Year Show. Renowned show producers Mark Armstrong and Alan Charlesworth, who relocated from Leicestershire to Droitwich last September, attended the West Midlands PoniesUK In Hand Show at the Three Counties Showground with Mark Armstrong’s 3 year old mare,…

A car was robbed of two handbags whilst at a competition at an equestrian centre in Herefordshire. The thieves drove up, took bags and tried to withdraw money in Upton and Tewkesbury. I have heard of this happening a lot over the years at competitions, so please be careful!

This week sees the annual Aintree meeting which starts on Thursday with Liverpool Day and concludes on Saturday 14th April – Grand National Day. Find out more on the Aintree website – www.aintree.co.uk

When you place an advert on the website and include an email address, you may receive bogus/scam emails from people showing interest in your horse or item.  The emails are very strange and you should be able to see straight away that they aren’t genuine.  Here is an example of an email being sent at…

Tregoyd Riding Centre is trying to organise a one day  emergency first aid course here at Tregoyd Farm, Brecon, Powys with Strata Medical before 22nd April 2012. Strata Medical’s courses relate to outdoor activities and are very thorough.  With a minimum of five participants the course would cost £45.00 per person, gradually dropping in price to…

The winner of our March competition, kindly sponsored by Jelliebox, is Kerstin Maile. Click on ‘Collecting Ring’, then click on ‘Competitions’ to see more! Sponsored by Jelliebox – www.jelliebox.com

Herefordshire Junior showjumper, Erin Cullimore from Kingsland, is now to be sponsored by Classic Showjumps of Bury, Lancashire. The company has a policy of supporting up and coming riders as well as working with top riders such as Oliver Townend and Tina Gifford. “ Classic Showjumps’ help is going to be invaluable for my preparations…