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Epsom Riding for the Disabled Fundraise for new Ponies

November 6, 2018

Epsom RDA, Fundraiser, Robbery

https://www.geniusequestrian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/42107758_267649684086803_9210979269499420672_n.mp4 Video Credit: Channel 5 News Many of you will remember a terrible break in back in August. In the…

Live Streaming for Saddle Research Trust Conference

November 6, 2018

Live Streaming, Saddle Research Trust

Tickets are now sold out for the Saddle Research Trust Conference on Saturday 8 December 2018 but there’s no need…

Oliver Townend makes it five years on the trot as BE’s Leading Rider

November 6, 2018

British Eventing, Leading Rider, Oliver Townend

For an incredible fifth year in a row, Oliver Townend finishes the season as the BE Top Rider on a…

British Eventing celebrates success with the 2018 Leagues

November 6, 2018

BritishEventing, League, Top Riders

With the 2018 British Eventing season concluded, the winners of the prestigious BE leagues have been announced: BE Top Rider…

Enhancing value, being evidence-led and campaigning highlighted as key factors in improving equine welfare through ‘Changing Times’

November 5, 2018

Conference 2018, HRH The Princess Royal, World Horse Welfare

World Horse Welfare Annual Conference 2018 explores the extraordinary pace of change and its implications for the equine sector “Everyone…

Advanced Dressage rider Holly Norris : ‘My Road to Ruin’ Chapter 10

November 5, 2018

Advanced Medium, Freestyle, Holly Norris

Welcome back and to winter! I write this while I attempt to thaw from being in -3 outside…err it’s October,…

BEF Young Professional Programme welcomes second cohort of athletes

November 2, 2018

BEF, David Hamer, Young professional Programme

The second cohort of riders have been inducted by British Equestrian Federation (BEF) on to the Young Professional Programme, funded…

Pony saved from the back seat of a car thrives in new home

November 2, 2018

Blue Cross, Companion, Gary, Miniature

HALESWORTH: ENGLAND, SEPTEMBER 12: Gary the Shetland Pony at home in Halesworth, Suffolk, UK on September 12th 2018. Photo: Steve…

TEAM GBR MEDALLISTS HEAD TO LIVERPOOL

November 1, 2018

Dressage, Liverpool International Horse Show, Theraplate UK

Liverpool Press Release Dressage stars will light up the Theraplate UK Liverpool International Horse Show stage at the iconic Echo…

GEORGIA WILSON SHORTLISTED FOR SPORTSAID ONE-TO-WATCH AWARD

November 1, 2018

British Dressage, PARA DRESSAGE, SportsAid

Author: Equestrian GB Para-dressage rider Georgia Wilson has been shortlisted for the SportsAid One-to-Watch Award which recognises the achievements of…

ROR SHOWCASE TO BE LIVE STREAMED ON SATURDAY FROM 9.30 AM.

November 1, 2018

Racehorses, RoR, Showcase, Thoroughbred

Saturday 3rd November 2018 it’s the first ever RoR Showcase, an inspirational training and educational day designed by RoR to highlight the talent…

Dodson & Horrell 95cm National Amateur Second Rounds at Anvil Park Stud Equestrian Centre

October 31, 2018

British Showjumping, Dodson & Horrell, Second Round

The Dodson & Horrell National Amateur Second Rounds at Anvil Park Equestrian Centre in Norwich, Norfolk saw competitors compete in…

Haygain examine what laminitis is, what causes it and how to spot it in your horse or pony

October 31, 2018

Haygain, Laminitis, steaming

Laminitis is a crippling condition that affects horses and ponies around the world, attacking the integrity, strength and function of…

2018 RoR Horse of the Year nominations announced

October 30, 2018

British Eventing, RoR, The Jockey Club

The countdown is on and the nominations are in. The annual RoR Awards night is fast approaching and the nominations…

App appeal with British Dressage and Dressage TestPro

October 30, 2018

British Dressage, FEI Dressage, Test, Test Pro

It’s finally here! British Dressage is proud to launch the digital app a number of riders and trainers have been…

Dreaming of Moving Abroad?

October 30, 2018

equestrian, property

As winter sets in, it can have us all seeking a sunnier climate. If you’re seeking a warmer lifestyle…

Changing Times’ at World Horse Welfare Annual Conference 2018

October 29, 2018

Annual Conference, Changing Times, World Horse Welfare

Diverse range of speakers set to debate change and development across the equine sector Watch live on YouTube or Facebook ‘Changing Times’ is…

Sue Palmer : Dealing with upset

October 29, 2018

Coping, Preparation, Upset

We never know what’s around the corner, and so we can’t always be prepared for it. I read a report…

The Para Vaulter

October 29, 2018

Para Vaulter, Riding For The Disabled, Vaulting

Hi there! My name is Lizzie and I am a para vaulter. I have been involved in equestrian vaulting since…

The Science of Rugging Horses, What to use and When

October 26, 2018

horses, Rugs, When to rug, Winter

By Dr David Marlin As we head into the colder winter months, most of us are reaching for our body…

New Structure at BDHQ

October 25, 2018

BDHQ, British Dressage, Phase II

The countdown to the launch of phase II of BD’s transformational IT project is reaching its final stage. The new…

SPILLERS® Supports BETA Feed Awareness Week

October 25, 2018

Feed Awareness, Feeding Myths, Spillers

SPILLERS® has pledged its support for BETA Feed Awareness Week 10th -18th November 2018 and has provided educational content for the initiative and…

Online sales of horses need closer scrutiny says Blue Cross

October 25, 2018

Blue Cross, Education, Horse Sales

A preliminary investigation into the online sale of horses has led national pet charity Blue Cross to call for closer…

Manage Arthritis with ArcEquine

October 24, 2018

Arc Equine, Arthritis

Degenerative joint disease, more commonly known as arthritis, is an uncomfortable disease associated with the ageing horse. Becoming increasingly painful…