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Support the Para Equestrian Foundation’s ‘Unicorn Campaign’ and help fund the purchase of two very special horses for their Para Athletes

November 14, 2020

PARA DRESSAGE, Para Driving, Para Reining, Para Showjumping, Para Vaulting

The Para Equestrian Foundation, a new non-profit community interest company dedicated to supporting para riders, has launched its ‘Unicorn Campaign’.…

To rug or not?

November 10, 2020

Rugging, Rugs, Temperature Regulation, Winter

Author: Equine Science Update Some horse owners routinely put rugs (blankets) on their horses all year round, however new research…

I’ve learnt as I’ve got older to really listen to what the people around me say about others

May 28, 2020

BeKind, Mental Health, Trendy Equine

In the UK, approximately one in four adults suffer from a mental health problem each year. Personally, I think…

Jo Alderton-Whitworth Para Dressage Coach and International Groom

Meet Jo Alderton-Whitworth – RDA Green Coach, Para Coach and International Groom

May 27, 2020

Dressage, eventing, PARA DRESSAGE, RDA, Ride2acheive, Riding School

Jo Alderton-Whitworth with Paralympic Horse Rio (Janeiro 6) Introducing me… I’m 34 years old, married, a mother of an almost…

BEF confirms the elements of equestrian activity that may resume and more importantly those that may not.

May 22, 2020

BEF, British Equestrian Federation, Riding Schools

BEF statement: current position on resumption of equestrian activity Further to the guidance released by the Department for Digital, Culture,…

Lofty may be in lockdown but he is making good use of his time learning new skills

May 7, 2020

Lofty Therapy Horses, Lofty Therapy Pony

Hi! Lofty here! Sorry it’s been a while! I thought I, and the rest of the Therapy gang, would drop…

8 Laminitis Myths Busted!

May 1, 2020

It is now widely acknowledged that laminitis is not a condition we only see in the summer months, and actually…

Harry Hall introduce Two Brilliant Ways to thank your Frontline Heroes

April 30, 2020

Harry Hall

Two ways to thank your Frontline Heroes 1) Nominate your Frontline Hero and Harry Hall will send them a thank…

Holly Norris – Friday finds her wings and Ruin dances his way to a win

April 14, 2020

British Dressage, British Eventing, Inter 1, PSG

Well I should be careful what I wish for! At the end of my last blog I said I was…

A potential lifeline for Equestrians…..

April 10, 2020

Care UK, Equestrian Jobs, Hospitality Jobs

Keep calm – and consider a career in care Multi-award-winning care home provider Care UK is encouraging experienced hospitality, hotel…

BEF Vaccination Update Statement

April 2, 2020

BEF, BEVA, BHA

The British Equestrian Federation, in conjunction with the British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) and the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), has…

New ride for Grade IV Para Dressage rider Izzy Palmer

March 26, 2020

Dressage Horse, PARA DRESSAGE, Paralympics

Izzy is a 19 year old grade IV para dressage rider from Leeds, currently on the BEF UK Sport, Lottery…

Tokyo 2020: Olympic and Paralympic Games postponed

March 24, 2020

Olympics, Paralympics, Tokyo 2020

The news we have all been expecting finally came today that the Olympic and Paralympic Games will be postponed to…

Kesteven RiDeAbility…..overcoming adversity

March 24, 2020

Kesteven Rideability, RDA

Recently the RDA asked its member groups about what the concept of “partnership” meant to them. I hadn’t really thought…

Has your horse been diagnosed with Navicular? Learn more about what it means and the possible treatments available..

March 23, 2020

Hoof Lameness, lameness, navicular

Author – Springhill Equine Clinic What is a “navicular”? The navicular is a small bone in your horse’s foot at…

Equestrian World hugely effected by COVID-19

March 17, 2020

British Eventing, British Vaulting, COVID-19, Grand National, Landrover Kentucky Three-Day Event

With the recent announcement that British Eventing have taken the decision in light of the British Governments new advice to…

Kesteven RiDeAbility…a new decade begins

February 11, 2020

Kesteven Rideability, RDA

It’s been a few months since my last blog. Time goes so quickly – must be a sign of age! …

Holly Norris – My top 3 highlights of 2019 and the excitement of going into 2020

January 18, 2020

Dressage, Inter 1, PSG

Welcome back! November and December were jam packed full with lots of lorry outings and a quest to qualify for…

Charities combine expertise to help horse owners cut costs not care

January 15, 2020

Blue Cross, Equine Welfare, NEWC, Rehoming

Member charities of the National Equine Welfare Council (NEWC) have collaborated to produce two practical guides; one to help…

This is the remarkable story of Teddy and Clare who against all odds are now training Grand Prix despite every horse owners nightmare ‘a broken leg’.

January 4, 2020

Broken Leg, Dressage, Grand Prix, Inter1, Inter2, rehabilitation, veterinary

Teddy broke his leg when he was 6 years old, 6 months after Clare purchased him. Clare was away on…

A TV appearance & Christmas kisses & cuddles, then a much deserved holiday for Lofty the therapy pony.

December 29, 2019

Equine Therapy, Lofty the Therapy Horse, News Room

Hi everyone! Lofty here again…and I’m very excited because it’s almost Christmas! It’s been so wet over the past few…

The Biomechanics of Engagement (part 2): The Essential Components of Self Carriage

December 8, 2019

Biomechanics, Equitopia, Horse Training, Self Carriage

Every rider, trainer and owner that cares about not damaging their horse needs to see the highly anticipated follow up…

Lofty the Therapy Pony introduces us to Star as his herd of Therapy Ponies grows

November 21, 2019

Children in Need, Lofty Therapy Pony

Hi! Lofty here again! Now…where did I get to? Ah, yes! I remember! Bertie and I had a surprise…a new…

FLOOD GATES ARE OPENED FOR BRANSBY HORSES

November 12, 2019

Bransby Horses, charity, Flood, Horse Rescue

The welfare of over 450 horses, donkeys, ponies and mules, have been put at risk today following the overwhelming floods…

Developing Your Horse’s Back: the Biomechanics of Engagement

October 29, 2019

Engagement, Horse Training

Learn how to properly ENGAGE YOUR HORSE’S BACK through gymnastic stretches. EquitopiaCenter.com presents Art 2 Ride trainer Karen Loshbaugh and…

Holly Norris – Pride, embarrassment, tears of frustration and later of joy, the rollercoaster ride continues for us.

September 10, 2019

British Dressage, Freestyle, Holly Norris, PSG

Hello again! I left you last month with the promise of a big and busy August and I definitely won’t…

Kesteven RiDeAbility…Hartpury and beyond

September 4, 2019

Kesteven Rideability, RDA, RDA National Championships

Transporting horses a distance is never easy but both Rio and Fudge were very happy travellers as they went down…

Team GBR win silver in Luhmühlen while Kitty is King of the Brits

September 2, 2019

eventing, FEI European Campionships, Kitty King, l, Oliver Townend, Piggy French, Pippa Funnell, Tina Cook

Team GBR began the day in silver medal position behind the hosts Germany. Piggy French (GBR) & Quarrycrest – Jumping…

A Golden finish for Team GBR at the FEI European Championships in Rotterdam.

August 27, 2019

PARA DRESSAGE, Showjumping, SIlver Medals. Gold Medal

British riders bring the event to a close in style with one gold and two silver medals. A thrilling week…

DG Para Dressage – From heartbreak to joy and pretty much everything in between

August 22, 2019

Bishop Burton CPEDI, Equestrian Team GBR, Hartpury CPEDI, Keysoe CPEDI, PARA DRESSAGE, Winnie the Unicorn

So many of you have asked me for an update on when they will see Winnie the Unicorn back out…