The Best of Burghley Star Cast

By Sally Newcomb | 27th August 2020

Burghley Horse Trials have released details for the Land Rover Burghley Weekend. Pippa Funnell, Sir Mark Todd, Oliver Townend and five-time Olympian Carl Hester MBE headline the all-star cast of the Land Rover Burghley Sunday Programme at 3pm on Sunday 6th September at www.burghley-horse.co.uk Land Rover Burghley organisers invite you to mark the 2020 dates…

5* Event Riders Swap Horses for Bikes for the Badminton to Burghley Charity Ride

By Sally Newcomb | 20th August 2020

A group of local 5* riders and their supporters are swapping horses for bikes as they take on the 150 mile ride from Badminton House to Burghley House on what would have been Burghley weekend. The group will depart from the iconic Badminton House at 10am on Saturday, September 5th, stop at a pre-determined halfway…

Research Reinforces Benefits 
of Equine-Assisted Therapy for Children 

By Sally Newcomb | 18th August 2020

A Hartpury University postgraduate research project carried out jointly with Sirona Therapeutic Horsemanship (STH) has underlined the benefits of equine-assisted therapy and learning for children and young adults.  MSc Equine Science student Cherith Wilson collaborated on the new study with Devon-based STH to determine the impact of its Equine Assisted Therapy and Learning (EAT/L) programmes and to help inform industry practice.  The EAT/L programmes at STH, one of a number of programmes offered by the charity, are undertaken by young people aged from six to 19.  Normally held over…

The British Breeding Virtual Futurity Evaluations – High Quality Entries Score Gold All The Way!

By Sally Newcomb | 8th August 2020

The British Breeding/Baileys Horse Feeds Futurity Evaluations are now mid-way through, and the high-quality entries continue to impress the team of international evaluation experts with 5 highly coveted gold awards achieved this week in the Dressage and Eventing categories. For the first time ever owners and breeders are submitting their entries in a digital format…

PhD student Fiona steps up to support NHS during Covid-19 pandemic

By Sally Newcomb | 6th August 2020

Postgraduate researcher Fiona Bloom has performed a key specialist role as a volunteer supporting the NHS seven days a week during the Covid-19 pandemic. Fiona, who is studying a PhD at Hartpury University in lameness in endurance horses to promote welfare, longevity and competitive success, was formerly employed as a specialist respiratory physiotherapist before setting up…

Show Jumping Shines through at The British Breeding Virtual Futurity Evaluations 

By Sally Newcomb | 26th July 2020

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…

New partnership will drive research
 and promote equine education

By Sally Newcomb | 20th July 2020

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 Virtual Futurity Evaluations – Off to a Flying Start

By Sally Newcomb | 16th July 2020

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…

British Breeding and ClipMyHorse.TV Announce a New Futurity Elite Online Auction

By Sally Newcomb | 13th July 2020

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…

Horseracing staff are positive about new working practices

By Sally Newcomb | 6th July 2020

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…