New Badminton trophy revealed
The winner of this year’s Badminton Horse Trials, presented by Mars Equestrian, will take home a magnificent new trophy, created by the award-winning animal sculptor Judy Boyt and using materials from the Duke of Beaufort’s Badminton estate. The winner of this year’s Badminton Horse Trials, presented by Mars Equestrian, will take home a magnificent new…
Badminton Unveils a Course for Champions
The cross-country course at Badminton Horse Trials, presented by Mars Equestrian, will be a true championship test, built with the forthcoming World Championships in Italy in mind, and promises to be a great thrill for riders and spectators alike. Competitors will find that Badminton’s course-designer, Eric Winter, has created a more undulating track than in…
RoR Showcase Live returns to Hartpury
RoR Showcase Live returns to Hartpury University & College in Gloucestershire on Saturday 23rd April 2022 Superb line-up of star former racehorses work with top equestrian experts, trainers and top riders will give visitors an inspirational day of live demos, close-up clinics, displays, advice and expertise. All under one roof, a great value for money…
Extra SEIB Search for a Star Pony Club Championship Qualifiers Announced
Due to public demand, the new SEIB Search for a Star championship for Pony Club members will have two additional qualifiers, making a total of seven nationwide qualifying opportunities. The Search for a Star Pony Club championship will enable eligible Pony Club members from lead rein through to young adults to learn about ring craft,…
Hartpury launches industry-wide saddlery fitting survey to improve horse welfare, comfort and performance
Hartpury University’s Equestrian Performance Research Centre has launched an exciting research project that aims to investigate equine professionals’ experiences and opinions on saddlery fit for horse and rider. The Hartpury University research team, comprising of Dr Kathryn Nankervis (Equestrian Performance Research Centre Lead), Dr Russell Mackechnie-Guire (Reader in Biomechanics Research) and Dr Jane Williams (Head of Research), working…
Badminton attracts the very best
Badminton Horse Trials, presented by Mars Equestrian, has attracted a top-class field of entries which is headed by Great Britain’s reigning Olympic, World and European champions and includes 14 of the top 20 riders in the FEI Eventing World Athlete Rankings. The Olympic team gold medallists will be competing against each other at 5-star level…
New Classes for SEIB Search for a Star and Pony Club members in 2022
The SEIB Search for a Star team is delighted to announce an exciting new showing championship for Pony Club members in 2022. The Search for a Star Pony Club Championship will be held at Your Horse Live in November and be an introduction to showing for members of all ages. This new championship will enable…
Why is there a surge in horse trailer theft – and how can it be tackled?
Before trailer towing rules came into force in the UK last December, abolishing the requirement of a test for many new trailer drivers, demand for new and used horse trailers was strong. The rule change is attracting an increased number of new, young trailer drivers which, coupled with a scarcity of horse trailers, is fueling…
Should Off-Roading On Green Lanes Be Allowed To Continue?
Patricia Stubbs for Peak Horsepower bridleway group has recently been in touch to draw our attention to the questions about off-roading in the government’s consultation on the Glover landscapes review. The government is asking whether off-roading on green lanes should be allowed to continue. Green lanes are either Byways open to all Traffic or unsealed…
Badminton announces 2022 Prize money
With the entries for the 2022 Badminton Horse Trials presented by Mars Equestrian opening this week, we are delighted to confirm that the prize fund remains the highest in the sport of eventing at £360,750.00. The winner will take home a First Prize of £100,000, with the remaining prize fund being spread across those that…
