MY FRIEND THE HORSE – Alex Atock
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.…
BADMINTON OPENS BOX OFFICE FOR EIGHTH DECADE
Badminton Horse Trials, one of the most established equestrian sporting events, is set to enter a remarkable eighth decade, with the Box Office for advance tickets opening to the public on Monday, 13th January, offering discounts for early booking. Badminton, which was recently voted the ‘Best Event Award – Outdoor Eventing’ by the prestigious publication…
New equine degree is launched at Hartpury
Hartpury University has launched a new equine degree driven by industry experts to enable graduates to succeed in the global equine industry. The BSc (Hons) Equine Performance with Rehabilitation degree at Hartpury – among the largest equine education establishments in the world – will provide students with knowledge of the latest scientific principles and practices.…
Happy New Year & Have You…
Wishing everyone a Happy New Year and Happy New Decade! Lets hope the exceptional wet weather has ended and that you have an easier time through the rest of the winter. Here’s to a happy, healthy and successful 2020. I’d like to hear from anyone who has achieved something they’re especially proud of during the…
Olympia on TV
As seen on the BBC sport website: www.bbc.co.uk/sport/equestrian/50743986 Wednesday, 18 December Live: 21:15-22:15, Puissance, BBC Red Button, BBC iPlayer, Connected TV and online Replay: 18:35-00:55, Dressage World Cup, BBC Red Button Friday, 20 December Live: 18:40-22:30, Christmas Cracker, BBC Red Button, BBC iPlayer, Connected TV and online Replay: 15:00-17:40, Dressage World Cup, BBC Red Button…
Hereford’s Amy Phillips wins H&H NAF 5 Star Groom of the Year
Everyone knows what a fabulous season event rider Piggy French has had winning 15 Internationals this year, including Badminton, but it’s great to see that a very key member of her team, travelling head groom Amy Phillips, has won recognition for her part in the success by winning the prestigious Groom of the Year award…
Renate Weller receives WCF Honorary Fellowship
Professor Renate Weller Dr Med.Vet, PhD, MRCVS, FHEA has received the Worshipful Company of Farriers (WCF) Honorary Fellowship in recognition of her “outstanding contribution to the craft of farriery and the welfare of the horse”. The presentation at a recent Court meeting in London was made following nomination for this distinguished award. Renate is only…
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…
BADMINTON 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…
Classified Ads Updated
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