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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

FEI Launches Online Equestrian TV

Posted by debbie | Filed under Equestrian News

FEI, "Fédération Equestre Internationale", has just launched what is probably the best online Equestrian TV deal you could ever wish for.

Featuring an absolutely fantastic range of mainstream equestrian events and competitions for us all to watch in comfort.

Sign Up Now ... and prepare yourself for a summer of excellent equestrian entertainment Including a superb line-up of live events .... Read Full Post

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No Comments » | June 7th, 2009

FEI TV – Online Equestrian Video …

Posted by debbie | Filed under Equestrian News

FEI Equestrian TV previewFEI, "Fédération Equestre Internationale", has just launched what is probably the best online Equestrian TV deal you could ever wish for.

Featuring an absolutely fantastic range of mainstream equestrian events and competitions for us all to watch in comfort.

Sign Up Now ... and prepare yourself for a summer of excellent equestrian entertainment Including a superb line-up of live events .... - Read Full Post -

June 2009:
Meydan FEI Nations Cup™ 2009 - St. Gallen(SUI)
Meydan FEI Nations Cup™ 2009 - Rotterdam (NED)

July 2009:
Meydan FEI Nations Cup™ 2009 - Aachen (GER)
Meydan FEI Nations Cup™ 2009 - Falsterbo (SWE)
Meydan FEI Nations Cup™ 2009 - Hickstead (GBR)

August 2009:
Meydan FEI Nations Cup™ 2009 - Dublin (IRE)
Alltech FEI European Dressage Championships 2009 - Windsor (GBR)
Alltech FEI European Dressage Championships 2009 - Windsor (GBR)
Alltech FEI European Jumping Championships 2009 - Windsor (GBR)
Alltech FEI European Dressage Championships 2009 - Windsor (GBR)
Alltech FEI European Jumping Championships 2009 - Windsor (GBR)
Alltech FEI European Dressage Championships 2009 - Windsor (GBR)
Alltech FEI European Jumping Championships 2009 - Windsor (GBR)

September:
HSBC FEI European Eventing Championships 2009 - Fontainebleau(FRA)
HSBC FEI European Eventing Championships 2009 - Fontainebleau (FRA)
HSBC FEI European Eventing Championships 2009 - Fontainebleau (FRA)
HSBC FEI European Eventing Championships 2009 - Fontainebleau (FRA)

October 2009:
Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping 2009 / 2010 - Oslo (NOR)
Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping 2009 / 2010 - Helsinki (FIN)
Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping 2009 / 2010 - Lyon (FRA)

November 2009:
Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping 2009 / 2010 - Verona (ITA)
Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping 2009 / 2010 - Stuttgart (GER)
FEI Equestrian TV preview
December 2009:
Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping 2009 / 2010 - London (GBR)
Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping 2009 / 2010 - Mechelen (BEL)

Be sure to check out the preview videos to see just how superb the video quality is and to see what a bargain price FEI TV is when you sign up for the year.

It's a must have for fans of all equestrian disciplines, from dressage to showjumping, driving and eventing. It's the next best thing to being there ... Sign Up Now ...

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No Comments » | January 7th, 2009