• Saudi Equestrian Fund to finance FEI Nations Cup facelift

    THE FEI President, HRH Princess Haya, has announced that the Saudi Equestrian Fund will finance the revitalisation of the FEI Nations Cup™ series.

  • Can you care to share to help horses in Central America?

    WORLD Horse Welfare is calling on members of the public to help working horses in Nicaragua by donating a care pack.

  • New chairman for British Horse Society

    Lynn Petersen was recently elected as chairman of The British Horse Society (BHS) following the decision of Dr Phil Wadey to step down as chairman.

  • Can you help Bannockburn RDA?

    IF YOU have some free time on a Thursday and live in the Stirling area then Bannockburn Carriage Driving for the Disabled would like to hear from you.

  • Dare you walk across fire for Bannockburn RDA?

    BANNOCKBURN RDA is looking for daredevil fundraisers to take part in their sponsored firewalk at the Birds and Bees in Causewayhead on Friday, March 23.

  • Woman receives ban after welfare case

    A woman has received a 12-month for looking after horses after pleading guilty to failing to ensure the welfare of her horses.

  • Event riders shine at ERA Ball

    SOME of British Eventing’s prestigious awards were presented to their deserving recipients at the 2012 Event Riders Association (ERA) Ball held at Headley Stud recently.

  • New partnership formed

    Pfizer Animal Health and The Hippolia Foundation have announced the formation of a strategic partnership to advance equine health through research and educational programmes, and investing over $5m.

  • Woman banned after horse neglect

    A WOMAN who left more than 20 horses in ‘dreadful’ conditions has today been banned from keeping horses for life.

  • Marathon run to help horse charities

    A woman from North Wales is taking part in this year’s Brighton Marathon to raise money for World Horse Welfare, Liverpool University and the Equine Grass Sickness Fund after her horse contracted the disease.

  • Parelli win two social media awards

    The 2011 Equestrian Social Media Awards have recognised Parelli Natural Horsemanship for their hard work in promoting natural horsemanship worldwide through the use of social media.

  • Petplan rewards high achievers

    Following the success of the inaugural Petplan Equine High Achiever Award last year, the UK’s specialist equine insurer, Petplan Equine, is again giving special recognition to the rider who achieves the highest overall percentage score at the 11th annual Petplan Equine Area Festival Finals, to be held at Hartpury College from April 13-17.

  • Passports from The Cleveland Bay Horse Society

    The Cleveland Bay Horse Society is a registered charity (Reg.

  • All change at SEA

    AT THE Scottish Equestrian Association annual general meeting at Ingliston EC it was announced that the chief operating officer, James Stuart, was leaving to undertake a new position with the Royal Yachting Association, writes Melanie Scott.

  • BETA benefits on display at two summer shows

    The British Equestrian Trade Association is out in force this summer, appearing at two of the country’s top shows – the Festival of British Eventing, at Gatcombe Park (August 6-8) , returning as presenting sponsor for the fifth consecutive year, and the CLA Game Fair at Ragley Hall, in Warwickshire, (July 23-25), as an exhibitor in the Hooked on Horses area.

  • Insure your horse and support our heroes

    Petplan Equine has announced its support for the charity ride, Horses for Heroes.

  • New bloodstock manager joins Smith & Williamson team

    Smith & Williamson, the accountancy and financial services group that offers specialist services to the equestrian and bloodstock sectors, has strengthened its team with the arrival of new bloodstock manager, Jo Murray.

  • 10 top tips for managing your horse’s weight

    Now that the warmer weather is approaching and the grass is growing faster, it is important to keep a close eye on your horse’s calorie intake.

  • 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.

  • SEA Coaching Conference and Awards Dinner postponed

    The Scottish Equestrian Association Coaching Conference and the Awards Dinner, due to be held on January 15/16, at Ingliston Equestrian Centre, Bishopton, Renfrewshire is another event to fall foul of the weather.