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Chard Equestrian to celebrate fifth year of sponsorship of the British Showjumping Bristol & Somerset Academy

February 8, 2019

Academy, Chard equestrian, Somerset

Following four successful years of sponsorship, Chard Equestrian, an equestrian venue situated in the Somerset countryside, will be celebrating another…

EVJ Provides Free Online Access to Latest Research on Endocrinopathic Laminitis

February 8, 2019

Laminitis, Nick Bamford, veterinary

Laminitis, a complex, common and potentially devastating disease, remains one of the greatest veterinary challenges in the equestrian world. As…

Equine influenza Q&A

February 7, 2019

Our main priority is to do all we can to prevent the spread of the equine influenza virus and to…

Vet Warns Of The Risks Of Not Treating For Encysted Small Redworm

February 7, 2019

London, UK – Feb 05, 2019 – Zoetis Inc. today announced that recent cases of serious disease caused by severe encysted small…

BEF advises horse owners after equine flu outbreak

February 7, 2019

BEF, Flu, Racing

Following British Horseracing’s decision to cancel all racing today (7 February) the British Equestrian Federation (BEF) is closely monitoring the…

THE FUNNELLS LEND SUPPORT TO CHARITY

February 5, 2019

Donations, Mark Davies Injured Riders Fund, UK Charity

The Mark Davies Injured Riders Fund are delighted to welcome legendary equestrian names, William and Pippa Funnell as the latest…

Epsom RDA Mourn Loss of Beloved Pony after Break In

February 4, 2019

Break In, Just Giving, RDA

Many readers will remember back in August, the premises at Epsom RDA were broken into. Although nothing was stolen two of…

RDA IS THE GB OLYMPIANS CHARITY OF THE YEAR

February 4, 2019

Olympians, performance, RDA

This year RDA is excited to announce the partnership with The GB Olympians. Jo Jennings-Summers, Performance Mentor and spokesperson for…

New Research Into Health and Well-being of RDA Volunteering

February 4, 2019

charity, RDA, Volunteer

A Sport England-funded study is set to reveal the impact of RDA volunteering on health and wellbeing. The biggest survey…

Researchers find part of the missing link between high insulin and laminitis

February 4, 2019

EMS, Insulin, Laminitis

Veterinary researchers in Australia have identified a possible mechanistic link between high levels of insulin and equine laminitis. The study,…

Windsor Triathlon Cyclist Found Guilty after Hitting Horse and Rider

January 31, 2019

Cycling, Riding, Road Safety

Iain Plumb, 32, from Berkshire has been found guilty of one count of riding a cycle on a road without…

BE Awards Lunch celebrates the 2018 season

January 31, 2019

Awards Lunch, British Eventing

A brilliant day was had by all at the British Eventing Awards lunch to celebrate the achievements of the 2018…

Blue Chip renew Pony Newcomers Championship sponsorship for a further three years

January 31, 2019

In 2018, equine feed balancer and supplement brand, Blue Chip, celebrated twenty years of support of the British Showjumping Pony…

Traditional Gypsy Cob Classes at Horse of the Year Show

January 31, 2019

Cob, HOYS, Traditional

It is with great excitement that Horse of the Year Show are introducing a brand-new class for HOYS 2019! In…

Experts to enlighten on fitness and behaviour National Equine Forum

January 29, 2019

Behaviour, Fitness, Stereotypes

The latest knowledge and know how on horse and rider fitness and equine stereotypical behaviours will be shared by scientific,…

New host venues announced

January 29, 2019

British Dressage is proud to announce three host venues for this year’s Bronze Championships, Summer Music Championships and Nettex Associated…

Harry Charles Disqualified From Championships

January 29, 2019

BEF, FEI, Harry Charles

The British Equestrian Federation (BEF) has been informed by the FEI that Harry Charles has been disqualified from the Young…

Local Heroes Swim 2km to Rescue a Horse

January 28, 2019

Australia, Horse Rescue, Sea

Two surfers in South Australia have rescued a horse after it swam 2km out to sea. The horse had swum…

Is garlic effective against worms?

January 28, 2019

Garlic, worming

Two studies offer differing assessments of the value of garlic in worm control in horses. Garlic is said to have…

Horse Sport Prepares For Brexit

January 24, 2019

Brexit, Horse Sport, Parliament

Although the outcomes of Parliamentary negotiations surrounding Brexit remain uncertain, the horse world has been working closely together to understand…