Westgate Labs supports horse health on the front line with World Horse Welfare

By Sally Newcomb | 31st July 2019

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…

William Funnell seals deal in Hartpury Area Trial with sole double clear

By Sally Newcomb | 23rd July 2019

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,…

Hereford Equestrian is 16 years old today!

By Sally Newcomb | 23rd July 2019

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.…

BRITISH BREEDING 2019 FUTURITY COMES TO BRIDGEND

By Sally Newcomb | 18th July 2019

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…

Yard to Rent Suitable for Professional Rider

By Sally Newcomb | 16th July 2019

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…

A fitting finale for Hartpury’s fabulous Festival of Dressage

By Sally Newcomb | 11th July 2019

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…

Mount St John Freestyle’s highly anticipated kür makes winning world debut

By Sally Newcomb | 7th July 2019

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…

British Breeding Re-Launch Equine Bridge

By Sally Newcomb | 5th July 2019

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…

Kerry Lee, Welsh National & Grade 1 winning Racehorse Trainer is Recruiting

By Sally Newcomb | 3rd July 2019

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.…

25 years of customer service leads to new shop opening.

By Sally Newcomb | 12th June 2019

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…