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Stephen Youll and his team repairing fences in readiness for the first meeting

NEWS

Petplan Equine support Team GBR

PETPLAN EQUINE, one of the UK’s leading equine insurance providers, is pleased to announce its support for the British Equestrian Teams through its sponsorship of Team GBR Ontrack.

Bolesworth bowls over eventers with new class!

SET WITHIN the stunning grounds of Bolesworth Castle in Tattenhall, Cheshire, the Bolesworth Castle Showjumping Classic and Country Fair (July 15-18) is rapidly becoming the highlight of the equestrian calendar for both competitors and visitors.

Rotary Club deal with Hamilton Park Racecourse

The Rotary Club of Strathaven has secured a groundbreaking sponsorship deal with Hamilton Park Racecourse.

POLITICAL

Campaign to end the long-distance transportation of horses to slaughter

The leading international horse charity has confirmed that the majority of MEPs across the European Union (EU) have supported Written Declaration 54/2009, calling for a review of the current legislation affecting horses transported across Europe for slaughter.

Amazing journey around Scotland

THE BRITISH Horse Society Tayside region recently organised ‘An Evening with Kate Godfrey’.

BHS declares policy on use of hyperflexion

As the debate over the use of hyperflexion as a training technique continues, The British Horse Society has published its official stance:

ORGANISATIONS

Charity seeks good homes for lead rein ponies

SIX CUTE lead rein-type ponies being cared for by The Blue Cross equine welfare centre at Burford in Oxfordshire are looking for new homes where they can help little children learn to ride.

Victory for Liz Lynne after resolution to stop horse cruelty adopted by European Parliament

LIZ LYNNE MEP has welcomed news that her campaign to end the cruelty suffered by horses being transported long distance for slaughter has been adopted by the European Parliament at Strasbourg.

Racesafe to sponsor British junior team

BRITISH EVENTING have announced Hows Racesafe as the new sponsor of the British junior team.

OTHER NEWS

Successful breast cancer campaign at EquestrianClearance.com

Last year the team at EquestrianClearance.com joined the fundraising and awareness initiative of the Breast Cancer Campaign Wear it Pink and support from EquestrianClearance.com customers raised a fantastic £1,004 for the charity.

Respiratory talk a great success

Loch Leven Equine Practice recently welcome renowned equine vet Bob Ordidge BVSc, Cert ES(Orth), MRCVS, to present an interesting talk on respiratory problems at the Dewars Centre, Perth.

Exciting Parelli Zone at the British Open

BACK by popular demand and following the huge success of the Parelli Zone at last year’s British Open, the team are looking forward to returning in April.