British rider, Yasmin Ingham sits at the top of the leaderboard following the first day of dressage at the CCI5*-L Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian (K3DE). Ingham’s score of 26, gives her a solid advantage over fellow British rider Kirsty Chabert with Classic VI, who sit in second on 31. Overnight third position went to Germany’s Malin Hansen-Hotopp on Carlitos Quidditch K who finished .1 penalty behind Chabert. Following the day’s dressage, Ingham commented: “I think his test overall had some brilliant highlights,” she said of The Sue… The post British rider ..read more

Spring fever in horses is a term used to describe mood and behavioural changes in equines during … well, spring. Our equine companions are sensitive creatures, reacting to even the slightest adjustment to their diet, environment, or weather conditions. With the arrival of spring (finally), you might be noticing some changes in your horse’s energy levels. This is called spring fever and is entirely normal but, as it can present some challenges, you’ll be glad to know that there are some steps you can take to support your horse. The… The post Spring Fever in Horses: an owners guide appeared firs ..read more

Royal Windsor Horse Show, returns to the private grounds of Windsor Castle from Wednesday 1 to Sunday 5 May with a spectacular, action-packed schedule. The Show, which this year takes place over the May bank holiday weekend, provides entertainment for all the family. Here we take a look at 10 moments you won’t want to miss at the upcoming event. 1. Scintillating Show Jumping – CSI5* Show Jumping action commences with the Pearl Stakes on Friday 3 May and concludes on Sunday 5 May with the €500k Rolex Grand Prix, providing… The post Royal Windsor Horse Show: 10 Unmissable Moments for 2024 a ..read more

Dedicated London Marathon runners have raised over £15K of valuable funds and awareness for the horseracing industry’s human welfare charity, Racing Welfare. A total of ten runners, some of whom have personally benefitted from Racing Welfare’s support or who have links to the racing industry, pounded the streets of London on Sunday (21), each clocking up 26.2 miles around the iconic course. So far, they have raised an impressive £15,588 for Racing Welfare, with more funds continuing to be donated post-event.  The sum raised by the int ..read more

The British Horse Racing Authority (BHA) has launched HorsePWR, a digital hub concentrating on a communications campaign to help build awareness around equine welfare in racing. The new central resource hub puts the Thoroughbred at the forefront of users’ minds and aims to help share data and talk about their purpose, lives, safety and risks of the sport. The hub complements existing resources such as horse racing results, and other news resources, and helps underpin the high welfare and safety standards upon which the industry is built. The hub has… The post BHA launch HorsePWR to highlight e ..read more

BETA International has chosen its official charity for 2024 to be Medical Detection Dogs, a charity that’s close to the hearts of many members of the equestrian community. About Medical Detection Dogs Medical Detection Dogs started in 2008, utilising a dog’s incredible sense of smell to help support humans, whether this is in detecting cancer, neurological diseases, specific bacteria, and even malaria; or supporting people with complex medical conditions such as Type 1 diabetes, PoTS, Addison’s Disease and more. Working with the Detection Dogs in this way is hoped to… The post BETA Internation ..read more

Charlotte Dujardin is a name that has become synonymous with excellence in the equestrian world. Born on July 13, 1985, in Enfield, London, Dujardin has emerged as one of Britain’s most successful dressage riders. Her natural talent, unwavering determination, and deep connection with horses have allowed her to achieve unparalleled success throughout her career, as she is now regarded as the most decorated female olympian of all time. One of Dujardin’s most notable wins came at the 2012 London Olympics, where she won three gold medals in dressage. Paired with her exceptional… The post ..read more

A highlight of The Pony Club’s Centre Membership Scheme 25th anniversary celebrations was the presence of HRH The Princess Royal, Patron of The Pony Club, at Wrea Green Equitation Centre near Preston recently. The flagship grassroots riding centre supports the local community and the broader Lancashire region with a range of opportunities and experiences. During her visit, Her Royal Highness interacted with Pony Club Members, observing their diverse activities, which included bandaging, grooming, and horse and rider fitness demonstrations. HRH presented commemorative plaques to centre propriet ..read more

With the official selections for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games just a few weeks away, Le Printemps des Sports Équestres will be playing host to the world’s show jumping and dressage elite at the Grand Parquet in Fontainebleau in a few days’ time. Let’s take a closer look at those competing. Dressage For its second edition, the CDI 5* at Le Printemps des Sports Équestres will play host to sixteen of the world’s best combinations. The headliner of this CDI5*, Great Britain’s Charlotte Fry, reigning World champion and… The post Fontainebleau gears up for spectacular equestrian showc ..read more

On April 1st this year, the British Show Pony Society (BSPS) announced that it would ‘embrace’ the new hobby horse craze by the introduction of a competition where competitors could win prizes of up to £300! Initially considered by some to be an April Fools Day prank, which appeared on the pages of H&H website, this is actually a genuine, bona fide competition. After publishing the article, H&H had to release a separate statement confirming that this was not an April Fool’s day prank and clarifying that this was a… The post Hobby Horse competition to be hosted by BSPS appeared first on ..read more