Equestrian Charity Shop Opens Its Doors
We are so excited to bring this new venture to our Equestrian communities. The online store has an array of…
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Behind C with BD and Para Judge Alison Duck – What I am looking for when I judge a test
Episode 2. The 2nd part in our Dressage series ‘Behind C’ with top judge Alison Duck When I judge a…
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The Biomechanics of Engagement (part 2): The Essential Components of Self Carriage
Every rider, trainer and owner that cares about not damaging their horse needs to see the highly anticipated follow up…
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To rug or not?
Author: Equine Science Update Some horse owners routinely put rugs (blankets) on their horses all year round, however new research…
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Developing Your Horse’s Back: the Biomechanics of Engagement
Learn how to properly ENGAGE YOUR HORSE’S BACK through gymnastic stretches. EquitopiaCenter.com presents Art 2 Ride trainer Karen Loshbaugh and…
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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
The Para Equestrian Foundation, a new non-profit community interest company dedicated to supporting para riders, has launched its ‘Unicorn Campaign’.…
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BEF Vaccination Update Statement
The British Equestrian Federation, in conjunction with the British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) and the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), has…
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Kesteven RiDeAbility…..overcoming adversity
Recently the RDA asked its member groups about what the concept of “partnership” meant to them. I hadn’t really thought…
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Kesteven RiDeAbility…a new decade begins
It’s been a few months since my last blog. Time goes so quickly – must be a sign of age! …
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Charities combine expertise to help horse owners cut costs not care
Member charities of the National Equine Welfare Council (NEWC) have collaborated to produce two practical guides; one to help…
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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’.
Teddy broke his leg when he was 6 years old, 6 months after Clare purchased him. Clare was away on…
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Lofty the Therapy Pony introduces us to Star as his herd of Therapy Ponies grows
Hi! Lofty here again! Now…where did I get to? Ah, yes! I remember! Bertie and I had a surprise…a new…
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Holly Norris – Pride, embarrassment, tears of frustration and later of joy, the rollercoaster ride continues for us.
Hello again! I left you last month with the promise of a big and busy August and I definitely won’t…
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Kesteven RiDeAbility…Hartpury and beyond
Transporting horses a distance is never easy but both Rio and Fudge were very happy travellers as they went down…
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Team GBR win silver in Luhmühlen while Kitty is King of the Brits
Team GBR began the day in silver medal position behind the hosts Germany. Piggy French (GBR) & Quarrycrest – Jumping…
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DG Para Dressage – From heartbreak to joy and pretty much everything in between
So many of you have asked me for an update on when they will see Winnie the Unicorn back out…
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Lofty moves home and welcomes a new American lady into his life in the shape of Starburst
In my last blog I told you about how I started visiting hospital wards. I explained that my visits to…
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Science Supplements to sponsor the BE90 and BE100 Championships
British Eventing is delighted to welcome Science Supplements as the title sponsor for the BE90 and BE100 Regional Finals and…
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Amy Maris – My 8 steps to making it through the Summer with the horses
Are you leaving any crisps for me? And in the blink of the eye, July is over and we’re heading…
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In memoriam: Iona Sclater (2003 – 2019)
British Eventing was devastated to receive the news that one of our young members and bright stars in the sport,…
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Holly Norris – definitely a case of pat the horse and slap the rider!
Welcome back! I cannot believe it is now the end of June…this year is racing by. Reflecting on May it…
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Kesteven RiDeAbility…Competition Season continues
Our competition season continues but sadly I didn’t qualify for the RDA Nationals at Hartpury. It was disappointing particularly as…
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I was to visit Ward 7b…meaning I’d get to ride in the lift too! And although I didn’t know it…I was going to be filmed!
Hi! Lofty here again! Last month I told you how I became known as ‘the little horse who wears trainers’…this…
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2019 long-list announced for European Championships
The British Equestrian Federation [BEF] has today confirmed combinations that have been long-listed for the 2019 FEI European Championships. From…
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Winnie ‘The Unicorn’
You may be wondering why a Unicorn like me has been given the opportunity to write this new monthly series…
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Princess Anne to launch first National Training Centre for RDA
The first ever National Training Centre for RDA will be officially opened in Warwickshire on 12th June by Her Royal…
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BD Novice Petplan dress rehearsal with Terry: nerves, selfies and assertiveness
So, we arrived at our first BD affiliated competition in quite some time with the birds tweeting and a feeling…
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Arctic One Summer of Sport and Activity Challenge
Following the success of both the 2018 Summer of Sport Challenge and the 2018-19 Winter Challenge Arctic One have launched their own…
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Haygain sponsored rider Hannah Biggs on her competitive aims for 2019, her personal training plans and the most exciting horses in her stable.
We love to hear about the behind-the-scenes training plans and stable management regimes of our favourite equestrian combinations, and we’ve…
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Writing my first team Vaulting Freestyle
This is a bit of a voyage of discovery for me, and it’s a big old topic so in the…
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