Can I Call the Vet During Coronavirus?

By Sally Newcomb | 26th March 2020

The British Equestrian Veterinary Association’s (BEVA) view is that they should be doing everything possible to protect human health and follow the recommendations and advice from the UK government, which is based on efforts to reduce the spread of the COVID 19 virus and to protect the NHS. At the same time we need to…

Blue Peter presenter Lindsey Russell makes special trip to Hartpury

By Sally Newcomb | 26th March 2020

Blue Peter presenter Lindsey Russell has paid a special visit to Hartpury in her attempt to complete an extraordinary horseriding challenge for the world’s longest running children’s programme. Lindsey had been set the demanding task of progressing from complete riding beginner to being able to jump a fence on a horse after only six weeks.…

BFBA Advice for Farriers providing hoofcare during COVID-19 pandemic

By Sally Newcomb | 25th March 2020

The British Farriers and Blacksmiths Association (BFBA), in liaison with David Mountford (Chief Executive Officer of BEVA), Jeanette Allen (Chief Executive of The Horse Trust), Roly Owers (Chief Executive Officer of World Horse Welfare) and Jan Rogers (Director of Research and Policy at The Horse Trust), have provided guidance for registered farriers during this incredibly…

Coronavirus – Looking After Your Horse

By Sally Newcomb | 25th March 2020

The Government’s directive as of 20:30 on Monday, 23rd March is for everyone to stay at home unless travel is absolutely necessary. Horse welfare is critical and grooms or the sole carer for a horse should travel to provide care for horses. Where horses are kept in livery the British Horse Society (BHS) advises that…

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BADMINTON HORSE TRIALS CANCELLATION 2020

By Sally Newcomb | 21st March 2020

Following the Government’s COVID-19 public health restrictions and its statement that emergency services are withdrawn from supporting mass gatherings from Tuesday 17th March, we are sorry to announce it is no longer possible to stage Badminton Horse Trials between the 6th and 10th May in any capacity. This cancellation also includes the Science Supplements Cup. This…

Coronavirus – Updates

By Sally Newcomb | 16th March 2020

The British Horse Society …”has been monitoring the Government’s guidance to protect people during the Covid-19 outbreak. We recognise this is a challenging and worrying time for individuals in the industry both professionally and personally. We advise that Approved Centre activity and freelance coaching by Accredited Professional Coaches may continue where the government guidelines regarding…

NAF BOOSTS HARTPURY TITLE SPONSORSHIP AHEAD OF SUMMER EQUESTRIAN EVENTS

By Sally Newcomb | 4th March 2020

NAF has renewed and expanded its sponsorship deal with Hartpury, taking up the title sponsorship role at the Hartpury Festival of Dressage (1-5 July), Hartpury Showjumping Spectacular (14-16 July) and International Hartpury Horse Trials (12-16 August). The supplement company has sponsored the annual International Horse Trials since 2011 but will add the NAF Five Star…

Westgate Labs Take Two Top Honours at BETA International 2020

By Sally Newcomb | 23rd January 2020

Horse health test specialists Westgate Labs were amazed and delighted to take two of the top honours at the British Equestrian Trade Association International Trade Fair 2020, 19-21 January. They scooped the coveted Judge’s Choice Innovation Award for a test to help guard against the risk of sand colic as well as lifting a BETA…

MudRugs – a New Leominster Based Business

By Sally Newcomb | 22nd January 2020

Inspired by years of owning horses and battling with the British weather in a bid to keep her horses ‘out’, MudRugs was born, the brain-child of Louise Gant who heads a small organisation based near Leominster, Herefordshire. Originally from Hampshire, Louise moved with her husband to Herefordshire in 2018, to escape city life. They relocated…

MY FRIEND THE HORSE – Alex Atock

By Sally Newcomb | 13th January 2020

About the Author: Alex Atock was born in Dublin in 1932 and graduated from the Veterinary College of Ireland in 1958. His love for all things equine commenced as a small child and continued throughout his life. Following some years in general veterinary practice in Ireland and England and resulting from his interest in racing.…