Recent Equestrian News

Ellen Whitaker says she will not represent Britain
Ellen Whitaker says she will not represent Britain

British Open champion Ellen Whitaker says she will not represent Britain this year following a row with world class performance manager Rob Hoekstra. Whitaker, known as the golden girl of British showjumping, fell out with Hoekstra over a row about her... 

Spring is here and so is the Mares Tail
Spring is here and so is the Mares Tail

Horse or Mares Tail, (scientific name Equisetum Palustre), is toxic to horses and should in my opinion be equestrian enemy number one. It looks like it belongs in Jurassic Park and spreads like wildfire. In spring, brown green shoots appear with small... 

British Vaulters Shine at Saumur
British Vaulters Shine at Saumur

British Vaulters dominate the first international of 2010, the CVIO** Saumur 2-4th April Great Britain were able to enter 2 nations cup teams. 7 teams competed including France, UK, Germany, Holland & Belgium. All 3 members of GBR 1 performed fantastically... 

Be Aware – Equine Infectious Anaemia (EIA)
Be Aware – Equine Infectious Anaemia (EIA)

DEFRA has confirmed, Equine Infectious Anaemia (EIA) has been detected in two horses in Wiltshire following importation from Romania via Belgium. The British Horse Society is urging horse owners not to panic. EIA is a notifiable disease.. If you suspect... 

European Eventing Championships
European Eventing Championships

The FEI European Eventing Championships start today at Fontainebleau (FRA) and run until the 27 September. The championships include a full line-up of 18 nations who have nominated riders. British hopes rest with Oliver Townend, winner of Badminton and... 

Latest Equestrian Information & Updates

Jun 22, Clumber Livery BHS Approved Livery Yard

Clumber Livery Yard provides horse owners with excellent facilities comprising 24 stables set in 100 acres of private land, next to the National Trust Source: Jun 22, Clumber Livery BHS Approved Livery... 

Jun 27, PREQUESTRIAN – Equestrian Tack Shops

Prequestrian, with its 5 Equestrian Tack Shops continues to offer the Best Quality Service. With a choice of 18000 products including Equestrian equipment Source: Jun 27, PREQUESTRIAN – Equestrian... 

Be warned – Horsetail, Mares Tail or Scouring Rush
Be warned – Horsetail, Mares Tail or Scouring Rush

Just a quick question… As horse owners we’re mostly all familiar with the battle against ragwort and how it has spread into every field, central reservation and grass verge in the country,... 

The Top Ten Ways To Becoming A Better Equestrian
The Top Ten Ways To Becoming A Better Equestrian

A little light horse relief… Drop a heavy steel weight on your foot. But don’t pick it up straight away. Instead Shout, “Get off, Stupid, GET OFF!” Leap out of a moving vehicle... 

Saddle Girth – How tight is too tight?
Saddle Girth – How tight is too tight?

Are you guilty of doing up your horse’s girth as tight as you can in the belief it gives your saddle and you the best security? Well Australian researchers have found that a girth done up too tightly...