The Equestrian Blog

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, but how many of us know anything about 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. From a few small patches last year my paddock is now covered in it and it looks as if it's spreading fast and here to stay.

I've been researching this plant and what I've discovered doesn't make for pleasant reading.. more at Mares Tail - Toxic To Horses

100yrs of Immortality – Design the Equestrian Coin

Posted by idex7 | Filed under Equestrian News, Worth Mentioning

Here's your chance for 100yrs of immortality. All you have to do is design the equestrian coin for the 2012 Olympics.

The Royal Mint want the public to submit designs for coins to be used to commemorate the various sports in the 2012 Olympics and Equestrianism is one of them.

All you have to do is register at www.royalmintcompetition.com then download your unique template and submit your design. There are tips and help on the competition pages and the winning entry will receive £1,000 and a special commemorative gold coin imprinted with their design.

There's also a Secondary School and Blue Peter competition to design coins for the Athletics and Cycling.

So, what are your waiting for... Go Register.